Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 8, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on April 9, 2026, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Donation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with New City Parks, Inc. for the Donation and Installation of Improvements to Eddie Williams Park; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A DONATION AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH NEW CITY PARKS, INC. FOR THE DONATION AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENT TO EDDIE WILLIAMS PARK
Whereas, by correspondence dated April 2, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with New City Parks, Inc. (NCP) to accept funding for playground equipment and other amenities to benefit the Eddie Williams Playground, located at South 7th Ave. and West 4th Street, providing the community with safe, modern, and enriching play spaces for children and families.; and
Whereas, NCP is a not-for-profit operating in the State of New York with a mission to help under-resourced communities improve access to parks and open space; and, works closely with cities to identify, apply for, and obtain public and private funding; providing conceptual and schematic design plans and/or construction documents; and managing contracting, construction, and grant compliance; and
Whereas, the partnership with NCP will enhance the quality and safety of the playground at no cost to the City, while simultaneously reducing the need for future capital expenditures on equipment replacement and upgrades.; and
Whereas, this partnership reflects the type of community-centered collaboration that maximizes public resources and strengthens the recreational offerings available to Mount Vernon residents.; and
Whereas, no matching funds from the City are required;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with New City Parks, Inc. (NCP) to accept funding for playground equipment and other amenities to benefit the Eddie Williams Playground.
Section 2. Term and Effective Date. The agreement shall be effective as of the date of the Mayor’s signature.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.