Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 24, 2025, authorizing the Acceptance of Twelve (12) Parking Spaces from the Montefiore Health System for the Use of the Mount Vernon Police Department - (there is no cost associates wit this donation, and no conditions or stipulations attached); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF TWELVE (12) PARKING SPACES FROM THE
MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM FOR THE USE
OF THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, in a letter dated April 10, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety requested authorization for the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon, to accept the donation of twelve (12) parking spaces from Montefiore Health System, as described herein, for the exclusive use of the Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, Montefiore Health System has generously offered to donate twelve (12) parking spaces located on the Lower Level of the Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Garage for the exclusive use of the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD); and
Whereas, the designated parking spaces will be adjacent to the gate entrance of the garage and clearly marked “POLICE” for ease of identification and security purposes; and
Whereas, Montefiore Health System will also provide twelve (12) garage access cards to the MVPD, granting 24/7 access to the facility for official police vehicles; and
Whereas, the donation is made without any financial cost, condition, or stipulation to the City of Mount Vernon or the Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, the acceptance of this donation will enhance the operational efficiency and security of the Mount Vernon Police Department by providing dedicated parking for official vehicles; now, therefore, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Acceptance of Donation. The Mayor on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon hereby accepts the donation of twelve (12) parking spaces from Montefiore Health System, as described herein, for the exclusive use of the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Section 2. Authorization to Execute Necessary Documents. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon, or their designee, is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents to formalize the acceptance of the donated parking spaces and garage access cards on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Usage and Management. The Mount Vernon Police Department shall have exclusive use of the donated parking spaces and shall manage the distribution and use of the twelve (12) garage access cards in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.