Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on December 14, 2023, authorizing the transfer of funds within the Civil Service Commission Budget to cover additional medical expenses associated with the upcoming hiring of Police Officers - ($10,000.00 from the General Examination line (A-1430.421) to the Medical Expense line (A-1430.422), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS WITHIN THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
BUDGET TO COVER ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE UPCOMING HIRING OF POLICE OFFICERS
WHEREAS, by letter dated November 21, 2023, the Secretary of the Municipal Civil Service Commission has requested legislation authorizing the transfer of $10,000.00 from the General Examination line (A-1430-421) to the Medical Expense line (A-1430-422); and
WHEREAS, these funds will be utilized to cover additional costs associated with the upcoming hiring of Police Officers during December. Below is the fee for each candidate:
• Psychological Evaluation: $495.00
• Medical Examination: $250.00
• Blood Work: $200.00* (Contractual discounted rates through Lab Corp.)
• Drug Screen: $ 30.00* (Contractual discounted rates through Lab Corp.)
Approximate cost per candidate: $975.00
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that such a transfer is in the best interest of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1: Fund Transfer. Transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the General Examination line (A-1430-421) to the Medical Expense line (A-1430-422).
Section 2: Purpose. This ordinance authorizes the transfer of funds within the Civil Service Commission budget to cover additional costs associated with the upcoming Police Officer hiring in December.
Section 3: Use of Funds. The transferred funds will cover the above costs associated with each candidate.
Section 4: Implementation. This fund transfer is essential to accommodate the anticipated large-scale Police Officer hiring in December, ensuring that the Civil Service Commission can efficiently manage the recruitment process.
Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.