City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JESCO,
INC., UNDER STATE CONTRACT NO. PC69403, FOR
NECESSARY TRANSMISSION REPAIRS TO A
CITY-OWNED VEHICLE AT A COST OF $67,536.36, TO
BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT A1620.414 - MOTOR
VEHICLE CONTROL: REPAIRS TO PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Whereas, by correspondence dated October 8, 2026, the Comptroller has respectfully requested authorization from the Honorable City Council to proceed with the necessary transmission repairs to the City-owned vehicle, to be performed by Jesco, Inc., under State Contract No. PC69403, at a total cost not to exceed Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($67,536.36); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon requires its municipal vehicles to be maintained in safe and reliable operating conditions to support the continued delivery of essential City services; and
Whereas, a City-owned vehicle has been identified as requiring significant transmission repairs in order to restore the vehicle to safe and reliable operating condition; and
Whereas, the completion of the necessary repairs will allow the vehicle to be returned to service, extend its continued usefulness, and help prevent unnecessary interruptions in municipal operations; and
Whereas, the appropriate City personnel have reviewed the condition of the vehicle and the anticipated repair requirements and have contacted the manufacturer regarding the necessary repairs; and
Whereas, Jesco, Inc., the original manufacturer, has been identified to perform the required repairs pursuant to State Contract No. PC69403; and
Whereas, the total cost of the necessary transmission repairs is Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($67,536.36); and
Whereas, the cost of the repairs shall be charged to Account A1620.414 - Motor Vehicle Control: Repairs to Plant & Equipment, subject to the availability of appropriated funds; and
Whereas, the authorization of these repairs will enable the City to continue utilizing the vehicle rather than removing it from service entirely, thereby supporting the efficient and uninterrupted provision of essential municipal services; now, therefore, be it
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Repairs. The City Council hereby authorizes the City of Mount Vernon to proceed with the necessary transmission repairs to the City-owned vehicle, to be performed by Jesco, Inc., under State Contract No. PC69403, at a total cost not to exceed Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($67,536.36).
Section 2. Purpose and Necessity. The authorized repairs will restore the vehicle to safe, reliable operating condition, return it to service, and preserve the City's ability to provide essential municipal services without unnecessary interruption.
Section 3. Funding and Budgetary Authorization. The cost of the repairs, in an amount not to exceed $67,536.36, shall be charged to Account A1620.414 - Motor Vehicle Control: Repairs to Plant & Equipment, subject to the availability of appropriated funds and compliance with applicable municipal fiscal requirements.
Section 4. Implementation and Contract Compliance. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary and appropriate actions to effectuate the repairs authorized herein, consistent with State Contract No. PC69403 and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procurement requirements.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof.
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.