Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 25, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 26, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Flying Classroom for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Saturday STEAM Program - (October 5th, 2024, to November 23, 2024, funding in the amount of $18,000.00, will be provided from Revenue Code A4820 and Budget Code A7316.458. No matching funds are required, and the City of Mount Vernon will not be financially burdened), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FLYING
CLASSROOM FOR THE MOUNT VERNON
YOUTH BUREAU SATURDAY STEAM PROGRAM
Whereas, by letter dated September 18, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to enter into an agreement with Flying Classroom, led by Captain Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS), to provide services for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Saturday STEAM Program for the period of October 5, 2024, through November 23, 2024. The total cost of the contract is not to exceed $18,000.00; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to providing educational and enrichment opportunities for its youth through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, the Flying Classroom, led by Captain Barrington Irving and his team at the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS), has developed a program specifically designed to provide engaging and immersive STEM+ Aviation experiences to students in grades 3-6; and
Whereas, this program will equip participating students with essential knowledge in science, technology, mathematics, literacy, and critical skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity, while offering hands-on design challenges and real-world STEM+ learning opportunities; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Saturday STEAM Program will implement this program for 25 participants, under the supervision of three (3) in-person staff members, in compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines; and
Whereas, the service period for this agreement will run from October 5, 2024, to November 23, 2024, culminating in a mini-STEM + Fest Science Fair to be held in the City Hall Rotunda showcasing the projects and learning outcomes of the participants; and
Whereas, the total cost of the program is $18,000.00, which will be covered by funds from revenue code A4820 associated with budget code A7316.458, with no matching funds required and at no cost to the City; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes the value of this educational opportunity for the youth of Mount Vernon and seeks to approve this agreement to support youth development in the community; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to enter into Agreement. The City Council hereby authorizes Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to enter into an agreement with Flying Classroom, led by Captain Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS), to provide services for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Saturday STEAM Program for the period of October 5, 2024, through November 23, 2024. The total cost of the contract is not to exceed $18,000.00.
Section 2. Scope of Services. The scope of services to be provided under this agreement includes:
• Delivering an immersive STEM+ Aviation program for 25 students in grades 3-6, designed to teach science, technology, mathematics, and literacy while fostering critical skills.
• Providing live virtual sessions and hands-on design challenges aligned with nationally recognized curriculum standards.
• Employing three (3) in-person staff members to facilitate the program in compliance with OCFS guidelines.
• Holding a mini-STEM + Fest Science Fair after the program in City Hall Rotunda to showcase participants’ projects.
Section 3. Location and Timeline. The program will occur at 105 Stevens Avenue, lower level, and run for six weeks from October 5, 2024, to November 23, 2024. The final showcase event will be held at the City Hall Rotunda.
Section 4. Funding and Budget. This program’s $18,000.00 funding will be provided from Revenue Code A4820 and Budget Code A7316.458. No matching funds are required, and the City of Mount Vernon will not be financially burdened.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.