Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the Installation of a Total Wellness Sensory Room in City Hall’s First Floor Employee Women’s Bathroom - (Cost and Responsibilities:
(a) The installation and furnishing of the Total Wellness Sensory Room shall be at no cost to the City of Mount.
(b) The Social Butterfly Organization shall be responsible for the initial setup and any necessary adjustments to the room’s layout and design.
(c) Any ongoing maintenance or additional modifications shall be subject to further review and approval by the City Council.); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF A TOTAL WELLNESS
SENSORY ROOM IN CITY HALL’S FIRST
FLOOR EMPLOYEE WOMEN’S BATHROOM
Whereas, in a letter dated March 31, 2025, the Mayor requested legislation authorizing The Social Butterfly Organization to install a Total Wellness Sensory Room in City Hall’s first-floor employee women’s bathroom; and
Whereas, the City of Mount recognizes the importance of fostering a holistic approach to well-being for its employees; and
Whereas, The Social Butterfly Organization, under the leadership of CEO and Founder Priscilla Echi, has proposed the installation of a Total Wellness Sensory Room within City Hall’s first-floor employee women’s bathroom; and
Whereas, the Total Wellness Sensory Room is designed to provide faculty and staff with a space to decompress and reboot, thereby promoting mental, emotional, and physical well-being; and
Whereas, the installation and furnishing of the Total Wellness Sensory Room will be at no cost to the City, as all necessary items, including furniture, shelving, sensory items, wellness wall decals and art, and palm tree plants, will be donated; and
Whereas, The Social Butterfly Organization has successfully implemented Total Wellness Rooms in other facilities, demonstrating a commitment to community well-being and sustainability; and
Whereas, the initiative is supported by a grant from The Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Mind, Body, Soul program, further ensuring its sustainability and impact; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council authorizes The Social Butterfly Organization to install a Total Wellness Sensory Room in City Hall’s first-floor employee women’s bathroom.
Section 2. Installation and Maintenance:
(a) The installation shall be conducted in coordination with City officials to ensure compliance with safety and accessibility regulations.
(b) The Social Butterfly Organization shall oversee the design and furnishing of the room, with assistance from two designated design assistants.
(c) Additional donated items may be included based on the available space and compatibility with the room’s intended purpose.
Section 3. Cost and Responsibilities:
(d) The installation and furnishing of the Total Wellness Sensory Room shall be at no cost to the City of Mount.
(e) The Social Butterfly Organization shall be responsible for the initial setup and any necessary adjustments to the room’s layout and design.
(f) Any ongoing maintenance or additional modifications shall be subject to further review and approval by the City Council.
Section 4. Implementation. The provisions of this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.