City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TROY
NEWBEY FOR THE MOUNT VERNON YOUTH
BUREAU’S SAFE PLACE FOR OUR GIRLS PROGRAM
Whereas, in correspondence dated July 1, 2025, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Troy Newbey for the period beginning July 7, 2025, and ending August 15, 2025, to deliver the Startup Smartup entrepreneurship curriculum and provide training, preparation, surveys, and progress reporting in connection with the Safe Place for Our Girls Program; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of providing youth with opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills, social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies, and practical business knowledge; and
Whereas, by Ordinance dated September 13, 2023, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau was authorized to accept a grant from the United States Department of Health & Human Services and the Administration for Children and Families in the amount of $999,999.00 for the Safe Place for Our Girls Program for the period of August 30, 2023, through August 30, 2024; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau seeks to continue programming to support the Safe Place for Our Girls initiative through the delivery of the Startup Smartup entrepreneurship curriculum and “Shark Tank” presentation preparation; and
Whereas, Troy Newbey will deliver the Startup Smartup curriculum and provide training and support to program participants over eighteen (18) 3-hour sessions between July 7, 2025, and August 15, 2025; and
Whereas, the total cost to deliver this program shall not exceed Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00), to be paid from Expense Code A7318-405 (contracted expenses); 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 an agreement with Troy Newbey for the period beginning July 7, 2025, and ending August 15, 2025, to deliver the Startup Smartup entrepreneurship curriculum and provide training, preparation, surveys, and progress reporting in connection with the Safe Place for Our Girls Program.
Section 2. Term and Compensation. The agreement shall provide for a fee not to exceed Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00), to be paid from Expense Code A7318-405 (contracted expenses).
Section 3. Program Deliverables. Under this agreement, Troy Newbey shall deliver eighteen (18) 3-hour sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, which shall include preparation for the “Shark Tank” presentation, pre- and post-surveys, and a final report detailing participant progress at the end of the academy.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.