AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
TRANSFER WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO COVER THE EMERGENCY
RENTAL OF A TOWABLE GENERATOR AND
COOLING UNIT FOR THE DOLES CENTER
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 7, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the Comptroller to effectuate the following intra-departmental transfer within the Department of Public Works budget for Fiscal Year 2025; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has determined that an urgent budget line transfer is necessary to address an emergency currently affecting the Doles Center Senior Program and Cooling Station; and
Whereas, a towable generator and cooling unit must be rented immediately to ensure the continued operation of vital services for senior citizens and residents utilizing the Doles Center during extreme heat conditions; and
Whereas, the funding is available within the Department of Public Works budget under the line item for Maintenance of Parking Garages (A1620.431), and the funds need to be transferred to the Equipment budget line (A1620.203) to support the emergency rental; and
Whereas, the City Council has reviewed the justification for the transfer and acknowledges the necessity of acting promptly to ensure public safety and well-being; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to effectuate the following intra-departmental transfer within the Department of Public Works budget for Fiscal Year 2025:
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DPW Building Maintenance - Maintenance of Parking Garages Budget Line: A1620.431 |
$15,000.00 |
DPW Building Maintenance - Equipment Budget Line: A1620.203 |
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this transfer is to cover the cost of renting a towable generator and cooling unit to address emergency conditions at the Doles Center that affect senior programming and its designation as a community cooling station.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.