Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 13, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on March 14, 2024, authorizing the transfer of funds for the creation of the Director of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement position (from the Urban Renewal Agency to Mayor's office), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR
THE CREATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND
ENGAGEMENT POSITION
Whereas, by letter dated March 6, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the Comptroller to transfer the sum of $200,000 from the Urban Renewal Agency, which shall be allocated to the Mayor's Office salary line (A1210.101) to cover the creation of the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position for a duration of two years; and
Whereas, the Mayor’s Office seeks to enhance neighborhood safety and community engagement within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Urban Renewal Agency has allocated funds in the amount of $200,000 to cover the salary expenses for the creation of the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position for a period of two years; and
Whereas, a previous resolution was adopted by the City Council on June 14, 2023, to authorize the transfer of funds for this purpose, which was further approved by the Board of Estimate & Contract on June 20, 2023; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Acceptance of Funds. The Comptroller is hereby authorized to transfer the sum of $200,000 from the Urban Renewal Agency, which shall be allocated to the Mayor’s Office salary line (A1210.101) to cover the creation of the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position for a duration of two years.
Section 2. Budget Allocation. The funds transferred under this ordinance shall be utilized exclusively for the salary expenses associated with the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position as outlined in the budget line A1210.101.
Section 3. Future Funding Opportunities. The Mayor’s Office shall actively seek grants from the White House’s Office of Violence Prevention and other sources to sustain funding for the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position beyond the initial two-year period.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.