Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 27, 2024, authorizing the Allocation of $100,000 from the ARPA Funds for the Procurement of Essential Equipment and Office Supplies for the Nutrition Program - (from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, allocated as follows:
• Recreation Budget Line A6774.458ARP: $89,000
• Management Services Budget Line H1680.203 C927: $11,000)
be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF $100,000 FROM THE ARPA FUNDS FOR THE
PROCUREMENT OF ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND
OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE NUTRITION PROGRAM
Whereas, by letter dated November 20, 2024, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing said Department to allocate $100,000 from ARPA funds under Budget Line A6774.458ARP to procure essential equipment and supplies to support the Nutrition Program; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation provides critical services to the senior community of Mount Vernon through its Nutrition Program, delivering meals to over 200 homebound seniors and serving over 100 seniors daily at the Doles Recreation Center; and
Whereas, the Nutrition Program requires updated and additional equipment and office supplies to maintain and enhance its services, including meal preparation, staff communication, and creating an inviting environment for seniors; and
Whereas, the requested funding will be used to procure:
• A copier machine (not to exceed $10,000)
• Flip-fold tables and chairs (not to exceed $30,000)
• Kitchen equipment (not to exceed $49,000)
• Cell phones with service ($34 per month per phone)
• A large exterior storage container (not to exceed $10,000)
• Tablets (not to exceed $1,000); and
Whereas, the total cost of $100,000 will be funded from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, allocated as follows:
• Recreation Budget Line A6774.458ARP: $89,000
• Management Services Budget Line H1680.203 C927: $11,000; and
Whereas, the cost estimates are based on competitive pricing secured through New York State Awarded Contracts and Westchester County Nutrition Contracts, ensuring fiscal responsibility in the procurement process; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Department of Recreation is authorized to allocate $100,000 from ARPA funds to procure essential equipment and office supplies for the Nutrition Program, as outlined above.
Section 2. Procurement Process. The Department of Recreation shall ensure that all purchases comply with applicable procurement laws, including securing competitive pricing through New York State and Westchester County contracts.
Section 3. Funding Sources. The funding shall be appropriated from the following budget lines:
• $89,000 from Recreation Budget Line A6774.458ARP
• $11,000 from Management Services Budget Line H1680.203 C927
Section 4. Implementation. The Department of Recreation is authorized to proceed with the procurement process upon the passage of this ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.