Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on April 23, 2026, authorizing the Acceptance of a Tree Donation from Baldwin Place Farm Planting at Fourth Street Park in Connection with the Commemoration of Commissioner James Finch - (acceptance of this donation shall not result in any direct expenditure of City funds for the acquisition of the tree); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A TREE DONATION FROM BALDWIN PLACE
FARM FOR PLANTING AT FOURTH STREET PARK
IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMEMORATION
OF COMMISSIONER JAMES FINCH
Whereas, by correspondence dated April 15, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the acceptance of a donation of one (1) tree from Baldwin Place Farm for use by the Department of Public Works, Parks Bureau;
Whereas, the Department of Public Works of the City of Mount Vernon has received a request and offer of donation from Baldwin Place Farm to provide one (1) tree for planting within a City park; and
Whereas, the proposed donated tree will be planted by the Parks Bureau as part of the planned dedication and commemoration activities honoring former Commissioner James Finch at Fourth Street Park during the week of April 20, 2026; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the value of public-private partnerships and the contribution of donated materials and services that enhance City parks, beautification efforts, and community spaces without additional cost to taxpayers; and
Whereas, the acceptance and planting of such donated trees will support the City’s ongoing efforts to improve and maintain public green spaces and to appropriately commemorate individuals who have served the City; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to accept said donation and authorize the Department of Public Works to coordinate its installation and planting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Accept Donation. The City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes and approves the acceptance of a donation of one (1) tree from Baldwin Place Farm for use by the Department of Public Works, Parks Bureau.
Section 2. Purpose and Use. The donated tree shall be planted at Fourth Street Park as part of the dedication and commemorative activities honoring former Commissioner James Finch, scheduled for the week of April 20, 2026.
Section 3. Implementation. The Department of Public Works, through its Parks Bureau, is hereby authorized and directed to coordinate the receipt, planting, and installation of the donated tree and to take all actions necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Ordinance.
Section 4. No Fiscal Impact. This Ordinance authorizes the acceptance of a donation and shall not result in any direct expenditure of City funds for the acquisition of the tree.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.