City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
TRANSFER WITHIN THE YOUTH BUREAU TO
SUPPORT THE 2026 SUMMER SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 27, 2026, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the transfer of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) within the Youth Bureau Department, as shown below; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau administers the Summer Safe Haven Program, which provides quality recreational, educational, and enrichment opportunities for children throughout the summer months; and
Whereas, the 2026 Summer Safe Haven Program will operate from July 6, 2026, through August 21, 2026, serving youth between the ages of six (6) and twelve (12) through a variety of structured activities designed to promote learning, wellness, and personal development; and
Whereas, the program includes cooking classes, swimming lessons, water safety instruction, arts and crafts, weekly educational and recreational trips, and activities that foster critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and positive youth development; and
Whereas, although the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has experienced a decline in available grant funding, it remains committed to providing safe, affordable, engaging, interactive, and transformative summer programming for the City’s youth; and
Whereas, additional personnel are required to ensure the continued success and safe operation of the Summer Safe Haven Program, including the employment of lifeguards, a swimming instructor, and two staff members who will remain beyond the normal workday to supervise seven (7) youth participants requiring extended-hour services; and
Whereas, as of June 30, 2026, Budget Code A7314.458 has an available balance of Forty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($46,400.00), making sufficient funds available to support the requested transfer without adversely affecting departmental operations; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau has requested authorization to transfer Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) from Budget Code A7314.458 to Budget Code A7314.101 to fund the personnel expenses associated with the Summer Safe Haven Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) within the Youth Bureau Department as follows:
• From: Budget Code A7314.458
• To: Budget Code A7314.101
to provide funding for personnel expenses associated with the 2026 Summer Safe Haven Program.
Section 2. Purpose. The funds transferred pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used to support staffing necessary for the operation of the Summer Safe Haven Program, including compensation for lifeguards, a swimming instructor, and two employees providing extended-hour supervision to youth participants.
Section 3. Fiscal Impact. The City Council finds that sufficient appropriations exist within Budget Code A7314.458, which maintains an available balance of $46,400.00 as of June 30, 2026, to accommodate this transfer without requiring additional appropriations or adversely impacting departmental operations.
Section 4. Authorization to Implement. The Mayor, Comptroller, Commissioner of Finance, Youth Bureau Director, and all other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance and effectuate the authorized budget transfer.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.