Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2024, authorizing the transfer of funds for the purchase of a new vehicle for the Department of Public Works utilizing ARPA Funds - ($75,005.00 from H8140.203 C932 ARPA Clean Water: Storm water- Stormwater Sewer Rehabilitation & Flood Mitigation ($263,716.00 available to A1640.203ARP $75,005.00), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A NEW VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS UTILIZING ARPA FUNDS
Whereas, by letter dated May 20, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested permission to transfer funds to cover the purchase of a new vehicle using ARPA funds; and
Whereas, the current 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe has become increasingly problematic and unreliable due to frequent engine failures, transmission problems, and electrical system issues; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the Department and the Commissioner to purchase a new vehicle to ensure the completion of daily operations and the safety of the Commissioner; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works plans to discontinue the currently owned 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe from service, remove all emergency lights, and list it on Municibid.com to recoup monies as per the current resale value of the vehicle; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has selected National Auto Fleet Group (Sourcewell Contract #091521-NAF) for the purchase of the new vehicle at an anticipated total cost of $75,005.00; and
Whereas, the following budget line transfer is necessary to cover the purchase of this vehicle utilizing ARPA funds:
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FROM: |
AMOUNT: |
TO: |
AMOUNT: |
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H8140.203 C932 ARPA (Clean Water: Stormwater - Stormwater Sewer Rehabilitation & Flood Mitigation) - $263,716.00, available) |
$75,005.00 |
A1640.203APR (ARPA Revenue, Reduction: Government Services - DPW SUVs) |
$75,005.00 |
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of funds from H8140.203 C932 ARPA (Clean Water: Stormwater - Stormwater Sewer Rehabilitation & Flood Mitigation) to A1640.203APR (ARPA Revenue, Reduction: Government Services - DPW SUVs) to cover the purchase of a new vehicle for the Department of Public Works.
Section 2. Cost. The total cost of the new vehicle purchase shall not exceed $75,005.00
Section 3. 2024 Budget. The Department of Public Works shall discontinue the currently owned 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe from service, remove all emergency lights, and list it on Municibid.com to recoup monies as per the current resale value of the vehicle.
Section 3. Implementation. The Department of Public Works shall oversee the procurement of the new vehicle through the National Auto Fleet Group (Sourcewell Contract #091521-NAF).
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.