City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ONE (1) YEAR
LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO LAMONT RADCLIFF,
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SANITATION,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 14, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization to grant a one (1) year leave of absence to Mr. Lamont Radcliff, Motor Equipment Operator Sanitation (MEO-S), to enable him to serve in the position of Sanitation Foreman within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, Mr. Lamont Radcliff is presently employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a Motor Equipment Operator Sanitation (MEO-S) within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, Mr. Radcliff has been selected to fulfill the position of Sanitation Foreman within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and Teamsters Local 456, employees may be granted a leave of absence under specified circumstances; and
Whereas, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested that the City Council authorize a one (1) year leave of absence for Mr. Radcliff to enable him to serve in the position of Sanitation Foreman; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that granting said leave of absence is in the best interests of the City and consistent with applicable labor agreements and operational needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Authorization of Leave of Absence. A one (1) year leave of absence is hereby granted to Mr. Lamont Radcliff, Motor Equipment Operator Sanitation (MEO-S), for the purpose of fulfilling the position of Sanitation Foreman within the Department of Public Works.
Section 2. Term of Leave. The leave of absence authorized herein shall be effective from January 9, 2026, through January 8, 2027, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Teamsters Local 456 collective bargaining agreement.
Section 3. Compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement. All rights, benefits, and conditions applicable to this leave of absence shall be governed by and subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and Teamsters Local 456.
Section 4. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.