City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEAVE OF
ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY FOR MR. AKEEM VEREEN,
WATER METER READER, BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 29, 2025, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply formally requested City Council authorization to grant Mr. Akeem Vereen, Water Meter Reader with the Board of Water Supply, a leave of absence without pay effective September 15, 2025, through September 15, 2026; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the service of its employees and seeks to support their professional growth and development; and
Whereas, Mr. Akeem Vereen, presently employed as a Water Meter Reader with the Board of Water Supply, has submitted a formal request for a leave of absence without pay; and
Whereas, Mr. Vereen has been provisionally appointed as a firefighter with the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department and is required to undergo training during the period of September 15, 2025, through September 15, 2026; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply and the Department of Public Safety have reviewed and support this request, finding it in the best interests of both the employee and the City; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Leave of Absence Without Pay. The City Council hereby authorizes and approves a leave of absence without pay for Mr. Akeem Vereen, Water Meter Reader, Board of Water Supply, effective September 15, 2025, through September 15, 2026.
Section 2. Employment During Leave. During this period, Mr. Vereen shall be permitted to serve as a provisional firefighter with the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department and to complete all required training.
Section 3. Return to Position. Upon the conclusion of the approved leave of absence, Mr. Vereen shall be reinstated to his position as Water Meter Reader at the Board of Water Supply, or to a similar equivalent position as may be available, in accordance with applicable civil service rules and regulations.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council.