Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 24, 2025, authorizing the Acceptance of Three (3) Trees from Neighbors That Care, Inc. for Planting on South Columbus Avenue Near the Graham School Parking Lot - ( this donation shall not incur any financial obligation to the City of Mount Vernon, and the City shall not be liable for any future claims related to the donation, except those arising from its own maintenance duties); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF
THREE (3) TREES FROM NEIGHBORS THAT CARE,
INC. FOR PLANTING ON SOUTH COLUMBUS AVENUE
NEAR THE GRAHAM SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Whereas, in a letter dated April 17, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested legislation for authorization to accept the donation of three (3) Bradford Pear Trees from Neighbors That Care, Inc., with gratitude and recognition of the intent to commemorate members of the community; and
Whereas, Neighbors That Care, Inc., a community organization dedicated to the betterment of the City of Mount Vernon and the welfare of its residents, has offered to donate three (3) Bradford Pear Trees to the City; and
Whereas, these trees are intended to be planted on South Columbus Avenue near the Graham School parking lot, in honor and commemoration of individuals from the neighborhood who have passed away; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has agreed to facilitate the planting and continued care of said trees in the designated location; and
Whereas, the donation involves no financial cost or burden to the City of Mount Vernon, and no stipulations are attached other than the preferred location and a request for planting by May 3, 2025; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes and appreciates the generosity and civic-mindedness of Neighbors That Care, Inc., and desires to formally accept this donation and ensure its proper implementation; 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 City of Mount Vernon hereby accepts the donation of three (3) Bradford Pear Trees from Neighbors That Care, Inc., with gratitude and recognition of the intent to commemorate members of the community.
Section 2. Planting Location and Deadline. The trees shall be planted on South Columbus Avenue near the Graham School parking lot, as requested, and the Department of Public Works shall coordinate the planting to occur on or before May 3, 2025.
Section 3. Maintenance and Care. The Department of Public Works shall be responsible for the planting, maintenance, and ongoing care of the trees in accordance with city horticultural and public works standards.
Section 4. No Cost to City. This donation shall not incur any financial obligation to the City of Mount Vernon, and the City shall not be liable for any future claims related to the donation, except those arising from its own maintenance duties.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.