City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF
THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A CUSTODIAL
ACCOUNT FOR 55 PONDFIELD PARKWAY TO
SUPPORT PLANNING BOARD CONSULTANT SERVICES
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 13, 2025, the Legislative Assistant to the City Council formally requested authorization for the Office of the City Comptroller to establish a custodial account to manage funds associated with the Planning Board review of the subdivision application at 55 Pondfield Parkway; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon, through its Planning Board, is currently reviewing a subdivision application for the property located at 55 Pondfield Parkway; and
Whereas, in order to facilitate a comprehensive and expert evaluation of the application, the Planning Board requires the services of a qualified consultant; and
Whereas, the firm LaBella has prepared a scope of work to support the Planning Board’s review and is poised to begin upon authorization and funding; and
Whereas, the establishment of a custodial account by the Office of the City Comptroller is necessary to manage funds deposited for such consulting services in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures; and
Whereas, said custodial account shall be used exclusively for the purpose of funding the professional services required for the review of the 55 Pondfield Parkway application and any future disbursements directly related to this project; and
Whereas, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the City and the Planning Board to authorize the creation of such a custodial account to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with all fiscal requirements; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Office of the City Comptroller to establish a custodial account to manage funds associated with the Planning Board review of the subdivision application at 55 Pondfield Parkway.
Section 2. Purpose of Account. The custodial account shall be utilized exclusively to:
• Retain and compensate a professional consultant and/or expert to assist the Planning Board in evaluating the subdivision application;
• Disburse funds in accordance with approved invoices submitted by the consultant (LaBella) for services rendered;
• Ensure all financial activities related to this project are conducted in accordance with City fiscal policies and procedures.
Section 3. Project Identification. This custodial account shall be designated specifically for the project known as:
55 Pondfield Parkway
Applicant: Dan Amicucci
Email: dan@designbldr.com <mailto:dan@designbldr.com>
Phone: 914-907-3940
Section 4. Administration. The custodial account shall be administered by the Office of the City Comptroller in coordination with the Department of Planning & Community Development and the Planning Board. No disbursement shall be made without proper documentation and authorization.
Section 5. 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.