Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on March 12, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on March 13, 2025, authorizing a Budget Line Transfer to Cover Costs Associated with the Purchase of a Combination Vacuum Truck - ($19,511.48 from A8120.203 (Sanitary & Storm Sewers: Equipment) to H8120.203 C956 (Sanitary & Sewer Capital: Equipment Combination Sewer Truck); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET LINE
TRANSFER TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PURCHASE OF A COMBINATION
VACUUM TRUCK
Whereas, by letter dated March 5, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing a transfer of funds for $19,511.48, as shown in the chart below; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon previously approved the purchase of a combination vacuum truck for Public Works; and
Whereas, additional costs associated with fees, towing coverage, and warranties for the combination vacuum truck have been incurred and need to be addressed in the budget; and
Whereas, a budget line transfer is necessary to cover the costs of these additional expenses in order to finalize the purchase and ensure that the necessary resources are allocated; and
Whereas, the Public Works Department has requested the transfer of funds from one budget line to another to meet the additional funding requirements; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Budget Line Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes a transfer of funds in the amount of $19,511.48 from the following budget line:
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A8120.203 (Sanitary & Storm Sewers: Equipment) |
H8120.203 C956 (Sanitary & Sewer Capital: Equipment Combination Sewer Truck) |
Section 2. Purpose of Transfer. The transfer is necessary to cover the costs associated with the purchase of the combination vacuum truck, including fees, towing coverage, and warranties.
Section 3. Funding Availability. Funds are available for this transfer within the aforementioned budget lines and will not result in an over-expenditure of the Public Works Department’s budget.
Section 4. Authorization. The City Comptroller and the Director of Public Works are hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary adjustments to the City’s budget in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.