Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on January 8, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on January 9, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the County of Westchester for Funding the Fun Filled Summer Park Activation Program - (July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025; grant of $8,436.00; funds provided under this agreement are to be deposited into Revenue Account A2229.15 (Westchester County-funded recreation grants) and appropriated to accounts A7310.104 (youth program salary - part-time) and A7310.458 (equipment, trips, guest speakers, and supplies)); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF WESTCHESTER FOR FUNDING THE FUN
FILLED SUMMER PARK ACTIVATION PROGRAM
Whereas, by letter dated November 19, 2024, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester to receive and utilize $8,436.00 in grant funding for the Fun Filled Summer Park Activation Program for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025; and
Whereas, the County of Westchester has offered a grant of $8,436.00 to the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department for the operation of the Fun Filled Summer Park Activation Program from July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025; and
Whereas, the program provides engagement activities for youth from Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at various parks throughout the City of Mount Vernon, enhancing recreational opportunities and community engagement; and
Whereas, the funds provided under this agreement are to be deposited into Revenue Account A2229.15 (Westchester County-funded recreation grants) and appropriated to accounts A7310.104 (youth program salary - part-time) and A7310.458 (equipment, trips, guest speakers, and supplies) to support program operations; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester to receive and utilize $8,436.00 in grant funding for the Fun Filled Summer Park Activation Program for the period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025.
Section 2. Fund Allocation. The grant funds shall be deposited into Revenue Account A2229.15 and appropriated as follows:
1. A7310.104 - Youth Program Salary (Part-Time): To support salaries for program staff.
2. A7310.458 - Equipment, Trips, Guest Speakers, and Supplies: To provide necessary resources and activities for program operations.
Section 3. Program Oversight. The Recreation Department shall be responsible for the administration and oversight of the Fun Filled Summer Park Activation Program and shall provide a report to the City Council summarizing program outcomes and the utilization of funds.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.