Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, authorizing the purchase and installation of a prefabricated office space at Canal Street Garage - (funding is sourced from the American Rescue Plan Act, specifically from City-owned Property Capital Projects under H1620.203 C930), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF A PREFABRICATED
OFFICE SPACE AT THE CANAL STREET GARAGE
Whereas, by letter dated March 7, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the purchase and installation of prefabricated office space at the Canal Street garage; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has identified the urgent need to address the deplorable and unsafe condition of the office space used by the department's garage superintendent at the Canal Street garage; and
Whereas, the current office space exhibits numerous safety hazards, including holes in the ceiling and flooring, extensive water damage, and mold growth, posing risks to the health and well-being of department personnel; and
Whereas, it is imperative to provide a safe and functional workspace for department staff to ensure operational efficiency and employee welfare; and
Whereas, prefabricated (prefab) office spaces offer a swift and cost-effective solution for addressing immediate workspace needs, with the ability to be assembled quickly and at a lower cost compared to traditional construction methods; and
Whereas, the proposed prefab office unit will include a separate exhaust system from the current garage system, promoting clean air filtration and enhancing the overall work environment; and
Whereas, Global Industrial has been selected as the vendor for this purchase, offering competitive pricing under OMNIA Partners National Contract #R211402; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Purchase. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to purchase and install prefabricated office space at the Canal Street garage.
Section 2. Cost. The anticipated cost of this purchase is $38,636.00.
Section 3. Funding. Funding for this purchase shall be sourced from the American Rescue Plan Act, specifically from City-owned Property Capital Projects under H1620.203 C930.
Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor or their designee is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to execute the purchase agreement with Global Industrial and oversee the installation of the prefabricated office space.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.