Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 12, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on March 13, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the County of Westchester for Funding the Fun Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) - ($8,436.00 in funding for the Fun Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025. The funds received under this agreement shall be deposited into revenue account A2229.15 (Westchester County-funded recreation grants) and appropriated as follows:
• A7310.104 - Youth program salary (part-time)
• A7310.458 - Equipment, trips, guest speakers, and supplies
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR FUNDING THE
FUN FILLED SUMMER (PARK ACTIVATION PROGRAM)
Whereas, by letter dated March 3, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor into an agreement with the County of Westchester for the provision of $8,436.00 in funding for the Fun Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to provide recreational opportunities for its youth during the summer months; and
Whereas, the County of Westchester has offered funding for $8,436.00 to support the operation of the Fun Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025; and
Whereas, the program will operate Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various parks throughout the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department will administer the program, and the funds received shall be deposited into revenue account A2229.15 (Westchester County funded recreation grants) and appropriated for youth program salaries, equipment, trips, guest speakers, and supplies; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that accepting this funding and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester serves the public interest and promotes the welfare of Mount Vernon’s youth; Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved, by the City Council of Mount Vernon, New York, that:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester for the provision of $8,436.00 in funding for the Fun Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025.
Section 2. Deposit and Appropriation of Funds. The funds received under this agreement shall be deposited into revenue account A2229.15 (Westchester County funded recreation grants) and appropriated as follows:
• A7310.104 - Youth program salary (part-time)
• A7310.458 - Equipment, trips, guest speakers, and supplies
Section 3. Program Operation. The Fun Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) shall be administered by the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department and will operate Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at various parks throughout the City.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.