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 Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position within the Mayor's Office, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND ENGAGEMENT
POSITION WITHIN THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Whereas, by letter dated March 6, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the City of Mount Vernon to establish the position of Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement within the Mayor's Office; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of enhancing neighborhood safety and fostering community engagement; and
Whereas, it is imperative to establish the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position within the Mayor’s Office to develop and implement comprehensive neighborhood safety plans; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Establishment of Position. The City of Mount Vernon hereby establishes the position of Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement within the Mayor's Office.
Section 2. Responsibilities. The Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement shall be responsible for overseeing the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Their duties include but are not limited to, developing city-wide Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Plans in collaboration with Cities United, coordinating partnerships between public and private entities to improve safety and community engagement, and ensuring the effective execution of comprehensive public safety plans.
Section 3. Job Specifications. The job specifications for the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position were approved by the Civil Service Commission on February 21, 2024. The position is graded as Grade 13A by the Human Resources Department, with a salary range of $84,108.40 to $106,266.85.
Section 4. Funding. Funding for the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement position has been previously identified and allocated through a City Council ordinance dated June 14, 2023 (Item #4) and approved by the Board of Estimate & Contract on June 20, 2023 (Item #2).
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.