Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on June 12, 2025, authorizing a Salary Increase for the Position of Lead Service Line Coordinator within the Board of Water Supply - (from $52,000 to $67,291, corresponding to CSEA Grade 6A, Step 7, effective January 1, 2025. The proposed increase has been reviewed and approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), and sufficient funding is available from the existing $2 million EFC grant allocated to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SALARY
INCREASE FOR THE POSITION OF LEAD SERVICE
LINE FIELD COORDINATOR WITHIN THE
BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY
Whereas, in a letter dated May 16, 2025, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply formally requested authorization for an increase in the annual salary of the Lead Service Line Field Coordinator position within the Board of Water Supply from $52,000 to $67,291, corresponding to CSEA Grade 6A, Step 7, effective January 1, 2025; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has established a Lead Service Line Replacement Program to enhance public health and infrastructure resilience; and
Whereas, the position of Lead Service Line Field Coordinator plays a critical role in the implementation and oversight of this program; and
Whereas, recent Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) under collective bargaining agreements with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and Teamsters have resulted in increased salary levels for various positions within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, equity and competitive compensation for positions performing comparable functions are essential for employee retention and program success; and
Whereas, the current annual salary for the Lead Service Line Field Coordinator is $52,000 and does not reflect recent adjustments in comparable positions; and
Whereas, the proposed salary adjustment to $67,291, corresponding to CSEA Grade 6A, Step 7, will ensure parity and is within the approved salary range (Grade 6A: $54,239.05 to $73,817.65); and
Whereas, the proposed increase has been reviewed and approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), and sufficient funding is available from the existing $2 million EFC grant allocated to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; and
Whereas, this salary adjustment has been budgeted for and is contingent upon the final approval of the City Council and the Board of Estimates and Contracts; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Salary Increase. The City Council hereby authorizes and approves an increase in the annual salary of the Lead Service Line Field Coordinator position within the Board of Water Supply from $52,000 to $67,291, corresponding to CSEA Grade 6A, Step 7, effective January 1, 2025.
Section 2. Funding Source. The salary increase authorized under this Ordinance shall be fully funded by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) grant for $2 million, specifically allocated for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
Section 3. Implementation. The Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and the Board of Water Supply are authorized and directed to take all necessary administrative actions to implement this salary adjustment.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council, subject to concurrence by the Board of Estimates and Contracts.