City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECT
ACCOUNT CODES FOR ADDITIONAL AID AND
INCENTIVES FOR MUNICIPALITIES (AIM) FUNDING
Whereas, by correspondence dated November 5, 2026, the Mayor requested authorization for the Comptroller to establish individual capital project account codes for the proper recording, monitoring, and administration of expenditures associated with the additional Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (“AIM”) funding in the total amount of $5,000,779.49, to be utilized for authorized capital and municipal purposes in accordance with applicable law and City procedures; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has been allocated additional Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (“AIM”) funding to support critical municipal infrastructure, public safety, fleet modernization, sanitation, and other essential operational needs; and
Whereas, the Administration has identified various capital priorities requiring investment in order to replace aging municipal equipment, strengthen essential City services, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the City's ability to provide reliable services to Mount Vernon residents; and
Whereas, the Administration has proposed the establishment of individual capital project account codes to properly segregate, track, and administer expenditures associated with the authorized capital projects; and
Whereas, the proposed capital projects and anticipated funding allocations include the following:
|
Capital Project: |
Amount: |
|
Police Sector Vehicles (5) |
$370,085.85 |
|
Parking Enforcement Vehicles (3) |
$113,258.85 |
|
Sanitation Vehicle (1) |
$268,681.00 |
|
Fire Inspector Vehicles (2) |
$75,505.90 |
|
Building Department Vehicle (1) |
$37,752.95 |
|
All-Season Salt Spreader Trucks (2) |
$599,800.00 |
|
Auxiliary Police Vehicles (2) |
$75,505.90 |
|
Bobcat Skid Steer Equipment (1) |
$70,189.04 |
|
Subtotal - Vehicles and Equipment |
$1,610,779.49 |
|
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris |
$1,590,000.00 |
|
Fire Station No. 4 |
$1,500,000.00 |
|
Municipal Laptops and Technology |
$300,000.00 |
|
Total Proposed Allocation |
$5,000,779.49 |
Whereas, the Administration has identified a total additional AIM funding allocation of $5,000,779.49, to be utilized for authorized capital and municipal purposes in accordance with applicable law and City procedures; and
Whereas, establishing individual capital project account codes will provide the appropriate financial structure for recording and monitoring expenditures, maintaining transparency and accountability, and ensuring that the additional AIM funding is properly administered; and
Whereas, the Office of the Comptroller is responsible for establishing and maintaining the City's accounting structure and capital project accounts and requires authorization to establish the necessary account codes for the identified projects; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the establishment of the capital project account codes is in the best interests of the City and its residents and will facilitate the timely advancement of necessary procurement, financial, infrastructure, public safety, sanitation, and fleet modernization initiatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Establish Capital Project Account Codes. The Office of the Comptroller of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized and directed to establish individual capital project account codes for the capital projects identified herein, utilizing additional Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (“AIM”) funding, subject to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and City financial procedures.
Section 2. Authorized Capital Projects. The capital project account codes established pursuant to this Ordinance shall include, at a minimum, the following projects and funding allocations:
|
Capital Project:Amount: |
|
|
Police Sector Vehicles (5) |
$370,085.85 |
|
Parking Enforcement Vehicles (3) |
$113,258.85 |
|
Sanitation Vehicle (1) |
$268,681.00 |
|
Fire Inspector Vehicles (2) |
$75,505.90 |
|
Building Department Vehicle (1) |
$37,752.95 |
|
All-Season Salt Spreader Trucks (2) |
$599,800.00 |
|
Auxiliary Police Vehicles (2) |
$75,505.90 |
|
Bobcat Skid Steer Equipment (1) |
$70,189.04 |
|
Subtotal - Vehicles and Equipment |
$1,610,779.49 |
|
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris |
$1,590,000.00 |
|
Fire Station No. 4 |
$1,500,000.00 |
|
Municipal Laptops and Technology |
$300,000.00 |
|
Total Proposed Allocation |
$5,000,779.49 |
Section 3. Additional AIM Funding. The capital project accounts authorized herein shall be funded from the City’s additional AIM funding allocation, as authorized by the City Council and subject to the availability of such funds.
The Administration and Office of the Comptroller are further authorized to establish additional capital project account codes, as may be necessary and appropriate, for other eligible capital projects supported by the remaining balance of the additional AIM funding allocation, provided that such expenditures are authorized in accordance with applicable law and City procedures.
Section 4. Financial Administration and Accountability. The Office of the Comptroller shall establish and maintain the necessary accounting records for each capital project account authorized herein and shall ensure that expenditures are properly recorded, tracked, and reported in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting practices and applicable City policies and procedures.
Section 5. Procurement and Expenditure Authorization. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as authorizing the expenditure of funds except in accordance with applicable procurement requirements, budgetary controls, competitive bidding requirements, contract approval procedures, and all other applicable provisions of law and the Mount Vernon City Charter and Code.
Section 6. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Comptroller, Corporation Counsel, and all other appropriate City officials and officers are hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance, including the establishment and administration of the capital project account codes authorized herein.
Section 7. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person, entity, or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions or applications of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.