Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Use of Funds from the State of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Law Enforcement Technology Grant for the Construction of the Command Central Aware Room - ($220,576.98 expenditure will be applied to Budget Code A3120.203 (Equipment)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK
STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SERVICES LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY
GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COMMAND CENTRAL AWARE ROOM
Whereas, by letter dated July 25, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the use of $220,576.98 from the State of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology Grant to purchase supplies, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction of the Command Central AWARE room at police headquarters; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified the need for a Command Central AWARE room to enhance the capabilities of the Mount Vernon Police Department in monitoring and controlling real-time camera feeds across the city; and
Whereas, the State of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has provided a Law Enforcement Technology Grant (LETECH) in the total amount of $1,028,565.00, which has been allocated to Budget Line A3120.203 (Equipment); and
Whereas, the City Council approved the acceptance of this grant on June 12, 2024, and the Board of Estimate approved it on June 17, 2024; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety requests authorization to utilize $220,576.98 of these funds to purchase supplies, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction of the Command Central AWARE room within police headquarters; and
Whereas, the construction of the AWARE room will enable the police department to connect, view, and control real-time camera feeds citywide and interface with patrol units for enhanced situational awareness; and
Whereas, Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. (ESS) will provide the labor and materials under NYS contract # PT68793, eliminating the need for competitive bidding as per the City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy adopted on April 24, 2024; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Funds. The City Council authorizes the use of $220,576.98 from the State of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology Grant to purchase supplies, equipment, and labor necessary for the construction of the Command Central AWARE room at police headquarters.
Section 2. Procurement and Budget. The $220,576.98 expenditure will be applied to Budget Code A3120.203 (Equipment) in accordance with the terms of the LETECH grant and the City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy.
Section 3. Implementation. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to proceed with acquiring necessary supplies, equipment, and labor from Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. (ESS) for the construction of the Command Central AWARE room.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.