Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on June 11, 2026, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Renewal Agreement for Office Space Located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Suite 407, for use by the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department, and authorizing a Related Budget Transfer - (commencing August 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2027 and the lease obligations shall be paid from appropriations contained within Budget Code A3120.468 (Rent) as adopted in the 2027 City Budget); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR
OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 6 GRAMATAN AVENUE,
SUITE 407, FOR USE BY THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS
DIVISION OF THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING A RELATED
BUDGET TRANSFER
Whereas, in correspondence dated May 28, 2026, the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for the Mayor to execute a lease renewal agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and 1978 Third Avenue LLC and 11285 AV, LLC New York for Suite 407, located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, for use by the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department, for a term commencing August 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2027; and
Whereas, the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department currently occupies office space located at Suite 407, 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, pursuant to an existing lease agreement that expires on July 31, 2026; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has determined that the continued occupancy of said premises is necessary to provide a secure, confidential, and professional environment for the Internal Affairs Division to conduct its operations and interact with members of the public; and
Whereas, the relocation of the Internal Affairs Division to 6 Gramatan Avenue has enhanced confidentiality and privacy for both members of service and residents, particularly with respect to the filing and investigation of civilian complaints; and
Whereas, the occupancy of the leased premises has also improved the utilization of the limited office space within Police Headquarters; and
Whereas, efforts have been undertaken to identify suitable space within City-owned facilities and Police Headquarters, but no adequate or appropriate space has been found to accommodate the operational needs of the Internal Affairs Division; and
Whereas, the landlord entities, 1978 Third Avenue LLC and 11285 AV, LLC, New York, have offered to renew the lease for Suite 407, located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, for a one-year term commencing August 1, 2026, and ending July 31, 2027; and
Whereas, the proposed lease provides for annual base rent in the amount of Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($22,248.00), payable in monthly installments of One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($1,854.00), together with electricity charges totaling Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Eighty Cents ($2,533.80), payable in monthly installments of Two Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($211.15), for a total annual lease obligation of Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Eighty Cents ($24,781.80); and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested a transfer of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($10,325.75) from Budget Code A3120.414 (Repairs to Plant) to Budget Code A3120.468 (Rent) to fund lease payments for the period August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with the remaining lease obligations to be funded through appropriations contained in the 2027 Budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Lease Renewal. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease renewal agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and 1978 Third Avenue LLC and 11285 AV, LLC New York for Suite 407, located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, for use by the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department, for a term commencing August 1, 2026 and expiring July 31, 2027.
Section 2. Lease Terms. The lease shall provide for:
A. Annual base rent in the amount of Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars ($22,247.00), payable in monthly installments of One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars ($1,854.00);
B. Electricity charges in the annual amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Eighty Cents ($2,533.80), payable in monthly installments of Two Hundred Eleven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($211.15);
C. A total annual lease obligation of Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Eighty Cents ($24,781.80); and
D. Such other terms and conditions as may be approved by the Corporation Counsel and deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($10,325.75) from Budget Code A3120.414 (Repairs to Plant) to Budget Code A3120.468 (Rent) to fund lease obligations for the period August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Section 4. Funding Remaining Lease Payments. The lease obligations for the period January 1, 2027, through July 31, 2027, shall be paid from appropriations contained within Budget Code A3120.468 (Rent) as adopted in the 2027 City Budget.
Section 5. Implementation. The Mayor, Comptroller, Commissioner of Public Safety, Corporation Counsel, and any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.