City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH
ZONZINI PIPELINE INC. FOR SINKHOLE REPAIR
AT BEECHWOOD AND SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 16, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into an emergency contract with Zonzini Pipeline Inc. for the immediate repair and backfilling of a sinkhole at the intersection of Beechwood and South Columbus Avenue, for $4,747.00; and
Whereas, a hazardous sinkhole has developed at the intersection of Beechwood and South Columbus Avenue, creating a physical and public health threat; and
Whereas, an inspection determined that the sinkhole was not properly backfilled by Con Edison following previous work, and immediate repairs are necessary to protect public safety and infrastructure; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon contacted Zonzini Pipeline Inc. to remove asphalt and perform emergency assessment and backfill services in accordance with public safety needs; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 6(B) of the City’s Procurement Policy, emergency purchases are permitted when an occurrence poses an immediate threat to the life, health, safety, or welfare of residents, or public property, and where delay would result in significant risk or service disruption; and
Whereas, the total cost of the emergency repair services is $4,747.00, and funding is available through the Department’s Budget Line A8120.405; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Emergency Contract. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an emergency contract with Zonzini Pipeline Inc. for the immediate repair and backfilling of a sinkhole at the intersection of Beechwood and South Columbus Avenue, in the amount of $4,747.00.
Section 2. Procurement Policy Compliance. This contract is approved as an emergency purchase under Section 6(B) of the City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy, as the work addresses an immediate threat to public safety and property, and any delay would endanger the health and welfare of residents.
Section 3. Funding. Funding for the aforementioned services shall be drawn from Budget Line A8120.405, and the Comptroller is hereby authorized to process payment accordingly.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.