Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 25, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on November 26, 2025, authorizing the Acceptance of a $95,000 Grant for the Purchase of a Replacement Compressor for the Fire Department - (upon acceptance of the grant, the Comptroller is directed to record the funds in Revenue Code A3389.9 (NYS Other) and to transfer said funds to appropriation code A3410.203 (Equipment) for the acquisition and installation of the new compressor; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A $95,000 GRANT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT
COMPRESSOR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, in correspondence dated October 31, 2025, the Fire Commissioner formally requested authorization for Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to accept the grant award in the amount of $95,000 from New York State Assemblyman Gary Pretlow for the replacement of the Eagle Air compressor at Fire Station 3; and
Whereas, on September 30, 2025, New York State Assemblyman Gary Pretlow awarded the City of Mount Vernon a grant in the amount of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000) for the benefit of the Mount Vernon Fire Department; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Fire Department has identified the need to replace the Eagle Air compressor located at Fire Station 3, which is essential for refilling Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air cylinders that enable firefighters to safely operate in smoke-filled and hazardous conditions; and
Whereas, acceptance of this grant award will allow the City to acquire a new compressor necessary to support firefighter safety and operational readiness; and
Whereas, the funds received from this grant shall be recorded in revenue code A3389.9 (NYS Other) and subsequently transferred to budget code A3410.203 (Equipment) for the purchase and installation of the compressor; and
Whereas, the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon must be authorized to accept said award and execute any documents necessary to effectuate the use of the funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK:
Section 1. Authorization to Accept Grant. The City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to accept the grant award in the amount of $95,000 from New York State Assemblyman Gary Pretlow for the replacement of the Eagle Air compressor at Fire Station 3.
Section 2. Accounting for Funds. Upon acceptance of the grant, the Comptroller is directed to record the funds in Revenue Code A3389.9 (NYS Other) and to transfer said funds to appropriation code A3410.203 (Equipment) for the acquisition and installation of the new compressor.
Section 3. Authorization for Necessary Actions. The Mayor, Comptroller, and Fire Commissioner are hereby authorized to execute any documents, contracts, or agreements necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.