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 an Amendment to the Emergency Declaration for the Rehabilitation of Fire Station Apparatus Aprons at Fire Department Stations 2 and 3, Authorizing Emergency Procurement, and Authorizing the Receipt of Urban Renewal Agency Funding - (the City Council hereby authorizes the acceptance, receipt, and expenditure of funding from the Urban Renewal Agency for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation and repair of the apparatus aprons at Fire Department Station 2 and Fire Department Station 3); and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF FIRE STATION APPARATUS
APRONS AT FIRE DEPARTMENT STATIONS 2 AND 3,
AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF URBAN RENEWAL
AGENCY FUNDING
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Whereas, by correspondence dated June 1, 2026, the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested authorization to amend Ordinance No. 3, adopted by the City Council on May 27, 2026, entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR IFB NO. 4.26 - CITY OF MOUNT VERNON FIRE STATION APRON REHABILITATION (STATIONS 2 & #); and
Whereas, on May 27, 2026, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon authorized an Emergency Declaration concerning deteriorated conditions at Fire Department of Mount Vernon (“FDMV”) Station 2 and FDMV Station 3; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has determined that an amendment to the Emergency Declaration is necessary to further clarify the procedures governing emergency repair and remediation work and to ensure compliance with applicable City procurement policies and requirements; and
Whereas, two separate incidents associated with deteriorated conditions at the affected facilities have resulted in staff injuries, reducing the number of available emergency responders and adversely impacting the operational capacity of the Fire Department; and
Whereas, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and the Chief of Infrastructure have determined that the deteriorated concrete apparatus aprons located at FDMV Station 2 and FDMV Station 3 constitute an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of City personnel and the public; and
Whereas, the condition of the apparatus aprons has significantly worsened due to unusually severe winter weather conditions, including prolonged periods of cold temperatures, precipitation, and freeze-thaw cycles, resulting in accelerated deterioration of the concrete surfaces; and
Whereas, the affected City-owned facilities are located at:
1. Fire Department Station 2, 435 South Fulton Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York 10553; and
2. Fire Department Station 3, 50 West 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10550; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the continued deterioration of the apparatus aprons presents a substantial risk of injury to emergency personnel, damage to emergency response equipment, interruption of fire protection services, and impairment of the City's ability to provide critical emergency response functions; and
Whereas, the City Council further finds that immediate repair and rehabilitation of the apparatus aprons is necessary to preserve public safety, protect municipal assets, and ensure the uninterrupted operation of the City's fire service facilities; and
Whereas, funding for the emergency rehabilitation project is available through funds provided by the Urban Renewal Agency (“URA”); and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing the receipt and use of URA funds for this project serves a valid municipal purpose and is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Mount Vernon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment to Emergency Declaration. The City Council hereby approves and ratifies the Amendment to the Emergency Declaration previously authorized on May 27, 2026, relating to the rehabilitation and repair of the deteriorated apparatus aprons at Fire Department Station 2 and Fire Department Station 3.
Section 2. Finding Continuing Emergency. The City Council hereby finds and declares that an ongoing emergency condition exists at the above-referenced facilities due to the unsafe and deteriorated condition of the concrete apparatus aprons, which threatens the safety of City personnel, emergency responders, and the public, and may adversely affect the delivery of essential emergency services.
Section 3. Authorization of Emergency Procurement. Pursuant to applicable provisions of New York State law, the Mount Vernon City Charter, and City procurement policies governing emergency circumstances, all repair, remediation, rehabilitation, and related construction work associated with this project shall proceed under emergency procurement authority.
The Commissioner of Public Works, or his designee, is authorized to procure labor, materials, equipment, professional services, and related resources necessary to address the emergency condition in accordance with applicable law.
Section 4. Project Scope. The emergency work authorized herein may include, but shall not be limited to:
A. Demolition and removal of damaged concrete apparatus aprons;
B. Site preparation and related infrastructure improvements;
C. Installation and reconstruction of concrete apparatus aprons and associated surfaces;
D. Drainage, grading, and ancillary improvements as necessary;
E. Engineering, inspection, testing, and construction management services; and
F. Any additional work reasonably required to restore safe operating conditions at the affected facilities.
Section 5. Authorization to Accept and Utilize URA Funding. The City Council hereby authorizes the acceptance, receipt, and expenditure of funding from the Urban Renewal Agency for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation and repair of the apparatus aprons at Fire Department Station 2 and Fire Department Station 3.
The Mayor, Comptroller, Commissioner of Public Works, and any other appropriate City officials are authorized to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to effectuate the receipt and use of such funding.
Section 6. Reporting and Recordkeeping. The Department of Public Works shall maintain appropriate records of all emergency procurement activities, contracts, expenditures, and project-related documentation and shall provide such information to the City Council upon request and in accordance with applicable law.
Section 7. Completion of Work. The Department of Public Works is authorized to proceed expeditiously with all necessary work to eliminate the hazardous conditions identified herein. It is anticipated that the project shall be substantially completed within the current calendar year, subject to weather conditions, material availability, and other factors beyond the City's control.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 9. 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.