City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH ZONZINI PIPELINE INC. FOR
EMERGENCY SINKHOLE REPAIR AT THE
MOUNT VERNON DOLES CENTER
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 16, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a contractual agreement with Zonzini Pipeline Inc. to perform emergency sinkhole repair and related infrastructure services at the Mount Vernon Doles Center; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has a responsibility to ensure the safety, welfare, and uninterrupted access to essential public facilities and services for its residents; and
Whereas, a significant infrastructure failure occurred at the Mount Vernon Doles Center, specifically a leak in the fire sprinkler water main, which revealed a large crack in the foundation of the water main pipe, thereby creating a sinkhole that poses an imminent threat to public health and safety; and
Whereas, Zonzini Pipeline Inc. was contacted to investigate and perform immediate emergency repairs, including the installation of a new iron pipe necessary to restore water service to the Doles Center; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 6(B) of the City’s Procurement Policy, emergency purchases are exempt from standard competitive procurement requirements when an occurrence presents an immediate threat to life, safety, health, welfare, or essential services; and
Whereas, the City has determined that this situation qualifies as an emergency, justifying the immediate engagement of services to prevent further deterioration and harm to public property and safety; and
Whereas, the total cost of said emergency repair is Fifteen Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($15,432.00), which will be funded through budget line A8120.405 of the Department’s operating budget; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with Zonzini Pipeline Inc. to perform emergency sinkhole repair and related infrastructure services at the Mount Vernon Doles Center.
Section 2. Declaration of Emergency. The City Council hereby declares that the condition at the Mount Vernon Doles Center constitutes an emergency as defined under Section 6(B) of the City’s Procurement Policy, exempting the procurement from competitive bidding requirements.
Section 3. Funding. The cost of this emergency repair, for $15,432.00, shall be paid from the City’s approved budget line A8120.405.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.