Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 10, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on December 11, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with Citizens Observer, LLC (TIP411) for Subscription Services from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 - (Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Dollars and Zero Cents ($3,890.00), to be expended from Budget Line A1680.216 (Application Services); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CITIZENS
OBSERVER, LLC (TIP411) FOR SUBSCRIPTION
SERVICES FROM APRIL 1, 2026, THROUGH
MARCH 31, 2027
Whereas, in correspondence dated November 25, 2025, the Acting Commissioner/Chief of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Citizens Observer, LLC (Tip411) for the renewal of subscription services for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Police Department utilizes the Tip411 software system, developed by Citizens Observer, LLC, which enables residents to anonymously submit information to assist law enforcement in crime prevention and investigations; and
Whereas, the Tip411 system has consistently provided valuable information leading to successful investigative outcomes and improved public safety; and
Whereas, the current subscription agreement will expire on March 31, 2026, and the Police Department has requested a renewal to ensure uninterrupted service; and
Whereas, Citizens Observer, LLC has offered a subscription renewal for the period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at a total cost of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Dollars and Zero Cents ($3,890.00); and
Whereas, the cost for said subscription will be charged to Budget Line A1680.216 (Application Services);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Citizens Observer, LLC (Tip411) for the renewal of subscription services for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
Section 2. Cost and Funding Source. Payment for this agreement shall be in the total amount of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Dollars and Zero Cents ($3,890.00), to be expended from Budget Line A1680.216 (Application Services).
Section 3. Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to provide continued access to the Tip411 software system, which enables civilians to anonymously report information to the Police Department and supports public safety operations.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.