Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on March 28, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a retroactive agreement and accept a Grant Award from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (“OCFS”) through the Office of the Westchester County Youth Bureau (grant amount: $20,576.00 for the contract period October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NYS
OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE WESTCHESTER
COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU
Whereas, by letter dated March 7, 2024, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a retroactive agreement with NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through the Westchester County Youth Bureau in the amount of $20,576.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and
Whereas, the funds are designated for The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to provide positive youth development, job readiness, and leadership skills to 200 youths between the ages of 6-24; and
Whereas, the program aims to encourage civic engagement and community involvement through direct services, youth advocacy projects, and community assessments; and
Whereas, the participants will demonstrate good citizenship and leadership within their community, with exposure to community service projects, youth-led forums, and town hall meetings; 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 hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept a grant award in the amount of $20,576.00 from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) through the Westchester County Youth Bureau for the contract period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
Section 2. Program Details. The grant funds, amounting to $20,576.00, shall be utilized by The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to provide positive youth development, job readiness, and leadership skills to 200 youths between the ages of 6 and 24. The program shall emphasize civic engagement, community involvement, and good citizenship.
Section 3. Funding Allocation. The funds for this program shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8 and Expense Code A7311.101 (Salaries and Fringes). No match obligation is required for this grant.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.