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 Mayor to enter into a contract with the NY State DOT 5310 Elderly and Disabled Program for Bus Purchase (the contract includes two checks of $11,170.00 each totaling $22,340.00 in Covid Relief Funding; and $55,080.00 will be allocated annually for operating expenses from the year 2022 - 2027; all funds will be deposited in Revenue Code A3389.9), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
NY STATE DOT 5310 ELDERLY AND DISABLED
PROGRAM FOR BUS PURCHASE
Whereas, by letter dated December 7, 2023, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the NY State DOT 5310 elderly and disabled program for the purchase of a 22-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation of the City of Mount Vernon seeks to purchase a 22-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift; and
Whereas, the funding for this purchase includes two checks totaling $22,340.00 in Covid Relief Funding and $55,080.00 annually for operating expenses from 2022 to 2027, provided by the NY State DOT 5310 elderly and disabled program; and
Whereas, the NY State DOT has allowed billing for Covid Relief Funding and operating funds for the years 2022 and 2023 upon the execution of the contract, with funds to be deposited into Revenue Code A3389.9; and
Whereas, the bus will be used by the Department of Recreation’s Rose Simon Program for Children and Adults with developmental disabilities and the Office of the Aging senior citizen programs; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Contract. The Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with the NY State DOT 5310 elderly and disabled program for the purchase of a 22-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift.
Section 2. Funding Allocation:
(a) The contract includes two checks in the amount of $11,170.00 each,
(b) totaling $22,340.00 in Covid Relief Funding.
(b) Additionally, $55,080.00 will be allocated annually for operating expenses for each year from 2022 to 2027, based on 50% of the estimated operating costs.
Section 3. Billing and Deposits:
(a) The NY State DOT has allowed billing for Covid Relief Funding and operating funds for the years 2022 and 2023 upon the execution of the contract.
(b) All funds received under this contract shall be deposited into Revenue Code A3389.9.
Section 4. Purpose of the Bus. The bus will be used by the Department of Recreation’s Rose Simon Program for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of the Aging senior citizen programs.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.