Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 8, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on October 9, 2025, authorizing the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 106 Hillside Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York (Parcel ID: 165.73.4032.007) to Jeannette Garcia - (total purchase price of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), all proceeds from the sale of said property shall be deposited into the appropriate City account as determined by the Comptroller and used in accordance with applicable fiscal policies and procedures); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
106 HILLSIDE AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
(PARCEL ID: 165.73.4032.007) TO JEANNETTE GARCIA
Whereas, in correspondence dated October 1, 2025, the Real Estate Committee - 2025 formally requested authorization for the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon to execute and deliver a deed and all other necessary documents to convey the property located at 106 Hillside Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York (Parcel ID: 165.73.4032.007) to Jeannette Garcia for the total purchase price of $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is the lawful owner of real property located at 106 Hillside Avenue, identified as Parcel ID: 165.73.4032.007, having acquired said property through foreclosure for non-payment of taxes; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Real Estate Committee convened on September 26, 2025, to review all offers received for the sale of the subject property; and
Whereas, after thorough review and deliberation, the Real Estate Committee unanimously identified Jeannette Garcia as the highest qualified bidder, having submitted an offer in the total amount of $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars); and
Whereas, Ms. Garcia’s bid and all related documentation were found to be in full compliance with the City’s bidding procedures and policies governing the sale of City-owned properties; and
Whereas, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to convey the aforementioned property to Jeannette Garcia in accordance with the Real Estate Committee’s recommendation and consistent with applicable laws and regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester and State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Convey Property. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a deed and all other necessary documents to convey the property located at 106 Hillside Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York (Parcel ID: 165.73.4032.007) to Jeannette Garcia for the total purchase price of $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars).
Section 2. Execution of Documents. The Mayor, Corporation Counsel, and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary actions and execute all required documents to effectuate the intent of this Ordinance and complete the sale of the property as authorized herein.
Section 3. Deposit and Use of Proceeds. All proceeds from the sale of said property shall be deposited into the appropriate City account as determined by the Comptroller and used in accordance with applicable fiscal policies and procedures.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval by the City Council, and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract in accordance with the laws of the City of Mount Vernon and the State of New York.