Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on July 10, 2024, authorizing the payment for the Retroactive Repair of the Water Fountain at the Gramatan Avenue Roundabout (payment to Crown Waterproofing Inc. in the amount of $41,200 is available through the Building Maintenance - Repairs to Plant and Equipment (A1620.414)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
FOR THE RETROACTIVE REPAIR OF THE
WATER FOUNTAIN AT THE
GRAMATAN AVENUE ROUNDABOUT
Whereas, by letter dated June 6, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Works (“DWP) has requested legislation authorizing the payment to Crown Waterproofing Inc. for the retroactive repair of the water fountain at the Gramatan Avenue Roundabout in the amount of $41,200; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining and repairing all city-owned property and for beautifying the city, including the water fountain at the Gramatan Avenue Roundabout; and
Whereas, the Gramatan Avenue water fountain was badly damaged and rendered unusable, necessitating extensive repairs, including the removal of the existing fountain liner, power washing the concrete, and removing and replacing the sealant in several areas; and
Whereas, Crown Waterproofing Inc. was identified as a suitable vendor to complete the repair work effectively and within budget requirements; and
Whereas, the necessary repair work was completed in 2023, but at that time, the DPW lacked the funding to pay for the project; and
Whereas, the funds are now available in this year’s budget to pay the vendor for the work done and for additional repairs anticipated shortly; and
Whereas, the total cost of the repair was $41,200, and funding for this repair is available through the Building Maintenance - Repairs to Plant and Equipment (A1620.414) line; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Retroactive Payment. The City Council authorizes the payment to Crown Waterproofing Inc. for the retroactive repair of the water fountain at the Gramatan Avenue Roundabout in the amount of $41,200.
Section 2. Funding. Funding for this payment shall be allocated from the Building Maintenance - Repairs to Plant and Equipment (A1620.414) budget line.
Section 3. Completed Work. The Comptroller is authorized to pay Crown Waterproofing Inc. for the completed repair work.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.