Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 11, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 12, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter into an Agreement with Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board for the Youth Employment Program (YEP) - contractual grant funds in the amount of $600,294.00 shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A3989, with appropriations allocated as follows:
• A7321.101 - Salaries
• A7321.104 - Part-Time Salaries
• A7321.402 - Travel
• A7321.458 - Miscellaneous);
be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR THE
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (YEP)
Whereas, by letter dated December 3, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board to implement the Youth Employment Program (YEP) in partnership with the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to creating opportunities for youth to gain valuable job skills and financial literacy through structured employment programs; and
Whereas, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board has awarded a contractual grant of $600,294.00 to the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau (MVYB) to implement a Youth Employment Program (YEP) for 70 youth aged 14-20; and
Whereas, the program will run from November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with activities including three weeks of job readiness training, financial literacy workshops hosted by PCSB, and 17 weeks of hands-on work experience at various worksites; and
Whereas, Participants will be placed in both public and private sector worksites, including but not limited to the Water Department, Public Works, Planning, Recreation, and other departments, as well as local businesses such as Mount Vernon Eyecare, Ashley’s Sweet Treats, Toss’t N Press’t, and more; and
Whereas, the funds will be allocated to Budget Codes A7321.101 (Salaries), A7321.104 (Part-Time Salaries), A7321.402 (Travel), and A7321.458 (Miscellaneous), with revenues accounted for in Revenue Code A3989. The grant requires no matching funds but is reimbursable upon completion of the program; 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board to implement the Youth Employment Program (YEP) in partnership with the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau.
Section 2. Acceptance of Funds. The City of Mount Vernon formally accepts the $600,294.00 grant from the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board to fund the Youth Employment Program.
Section 3. Program Implementation. The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau is authorized to implement the Youth Employment Program, which will:
• Provide job readiness training for 70 youth participants aged 14-20;
• Host financial literacy workshops in partnership with PCSB;
• Offer 17 weeks of employment opportunities across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Section4. Funding Allocation. The grant funds shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A3989, with appropriations allocated as follows:
• A7321.101 - Salaries
• A7321.104 - Part-Time Salaries
• A7321.402 - Travel
• A7321.458 - Miscellaneous
Section 5. Reimbursement Grant. The grant is recognized as reimbursable, and the City of Mount Vernon will comply with all reporting and reimbursement requirements set forth by the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.