Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an Agreement with Chef Giovanni Green of Break Bread Not Hearts - (March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Funds in the amount of $8,925.00 allocated for this program shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8, Westchester County Youth Bureau Grant-KIDS, with appropriations in Budget Code A7318.405, Contracted Outside Services), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH CHEF GIOVANNI GREEN
OF BREAK BREAD NOT HEARTS
Whereas, by letter dated April 8, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with Break Bread Not Hearts, represented by Chef Giovanni Green, for the implementation of the Food Literacy curriculum as outlined in this ordinance; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of community programs that empower and educate its residents, particularly its youth, in making healthier and more informed food choices; and
Whereas, Break Bread Not Hearts, in collaboration with the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau’s SP4OG Program, seeks to implement a Food Literacy curriculum aimed at achieving these goals; and
Whereas, the “Cooking UP Community” initiative, spearheaded by Chef Giovanni Green, emphasizes the significance of locally sourced food and culinary diversity within the community; and
Whereas, the City Council acknowledges the positive impact such programs can have on the overall health and well-being of Mount Vernon residents, as well as the enhancement of culinary skills and cultural appreciation among participants; and
Whereas, the financial aspects of the program have been diligently planned and accounted for, with funding allocated through Revenue Code A2229.8 (Westchester County Youth Bureau Grant-KIDS) with appropriations in Budget Code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services), without imposing any additional burden on the city’s budget; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Break Bread Not Hearts, represented by Chef Giovanni Green, for the implementation of the Food Literacy curriculum as outlined in this ordinance.
Section 2. Program Details. The service period for the program shall commence on March 1, 2024, and conclude on June 30, 2024.
• The total amount allocated for this agreement shall be $8,925.00.
• Chef Giovanni Green shall conduct 17 sessions, each lasting 3 hours, aimed at providing participants with culinary skills and food literacy education.
• A culminating event shall be organized at the end of the program, where participants will showcase their skills in a cook show-and-tell or cook-off event, open to parents and community members.
Section 3. Reporting and Documentation. Chef Giovanni Green shall be responsible for gathering quantitative and qualitative data throughout the program duration to provide periodic reports and documentation regarding student progress and participation.
Section 4. Financial Provisions. The funds allocated for this program shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8 (Westchester County Youth Bureau Grant-KIDS) with appropriations in Budget Code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services).
• The program is state-funded and does not require any matching funds from the city.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 6. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this ordinance under the laws of the State of Mount Vernon.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.