Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on July 10, 2024, authorizing the transfer of Funds to Support the Engineering and Design Phase of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project- ($15,000 from A5120.447 (DPW - Materials and Supplies, Bridges) to A1440.405 (DPW - Contracted Outside Services, Engineering)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ENGINEERING AND
DESIGN PHASE OF THE SOUTH FULTON AVENUE
BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Whereas, by letter dated July 3, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the transfer of $15,000 from A5120.447 (DPW-Materials and Supplies, Bridges) to A1440.405 (DPW-Contracted Outside Services, Engineering) to support the engineering and design phase of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project; and
Whereas, the South Fulton Avenue Bridge requires rehabilitation to ensure safety and longevity, with the total cost of the engineering and design phase estimated at $1,000,000; and
Whereas, the State of New York has committed to cover $950,000 of the project cost, leaving the City of Mount Vernon responsible for a cash match of $50,000; and
Whereas, the City's cash match will be appropriated from the Engineering Office budget line A1440.405 (DPW - Contracted Outside Services, Engineering); and
Whereas, to fulfill the funding requirement for this project, the Department of Public Works requests authorization to transfer funds of $15,000 from A5120.447 (DPW - Materials and Supplies, Bridges) to A1440.405 (DPW - Contracted Outside Services, Engineering); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Fund Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of $15,000 from A5120.447 (DPW-Materials and Supplies, Bridges) to A1440.405 (DPW-Contracted Outside Services, Engineering) to support the engineering and design phase of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project.
Section 2. Use of Transferred Funds. The transferred funds will be used to meet the City's cash match requirement of $50,000 for the South Fulton Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project. These funds will be specifically allocated to the Engineering Office budget line A1440.405 (DPW-Contracted Outside Services, Engineering).
Section 3. Project Justification. The South Fulton Avenue Bridge rehabilitation is essential to address safety concerns and structural integrity issues. This project is necessary for the community’s well-being and to ensure the long-term functionality of the bridge.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.