Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 27, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on December 28, 2023, authorizing the creation of a revenue line for wedding photography through the office of the City Clerk - (the proposed collection will be reflected in the A1255.1 budget line), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION
OF A REVENUE LINE AND ESTABLISHING A FEE
FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH SERVICES BY THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK IN COLLABORATION
WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 22, 2023, the Deputy City Clerk has requested legislation authorizing the creation of a revenue line for wedding photography services provided by the Office of the City Clerk in collaboration with the Communications Department; and
WHEREAS, this will enable the Office of the City Clerk to establish a fee for wedding photography services; and
WHEREAS, since August the Communications team has graciously taken wedding photos of residents, pending availability of team members. It is necessary to establish a fee for photography services. The Communications Department is traditionally not revenue-generating; however, wedding photography presents a unique opportunity for them to partner with the City Clerks partner and benefit from the revenues generated; and
WHEREAS, marriage ceremony payments, Marriage Licenses, Duplicate Marriage Licenses, and Marriage Officiant Licenses go into revenue line A1255.1, and there is no existing revenue line for photography payments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the creation of a revenue line is in the best interest of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1: Purpose. This ordinance is enacted to establish a revenue line and establish a fee for wedding photography services provided by the Office of the City Clerk in collaboration with the Communications Department.
Section 2: Creation of Revenue Line. A new revenue line designated “Wedding Photography” is hereby established within the Office of the City Clerk’s budget. The revenue collected from wedding photography services shall be deposited into this line.
Section 3: Collection of Photography Fees. The Office of the City Clerk is authorized to collect fees for wedding photography services provided during in-person ceremonies at City Hall.
Section 4: Allocation of Revenue. Funds collected from wedding photography services shall be allocated as follows:
• 60% to the Office of the City Clerk
• 40% to the Communications Department
Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.