City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF
SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE
2025 TITLE IIIC-1 AND IIIC-2 NUTRITION
PROGRAMS AND THE NATIONAL SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM (NSIP)
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 23, 2026, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization for Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement, and any amendments thereto, with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services for the administration and funding of the Title IIIC-1 and IIIC-2 Nutrition Programs and the National Senior Nutrition Program (NSIP) for the periods specified herein; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon, through its Department of Recreation and Senior Services, provides essential nutrition services to senior residents pursuant to Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act; and
Whereas, the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services administers funding for congregate and home-delivered meal programs (Title IIIC-1 and IIIC-2) as well as the National Senior Nutrition Program (NSIP); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to continue its participation in these programs to ensure the health, well-being, and nutritional needs of its senior population are met; and
Whereas, the proposed agreement covers the program period retroactively from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, for the Title IIIC-1 and IIIC-2 Nutrition Programs, and October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for the NSIP Program; and
Whereas, the total funding allocations for said programs are as follows:
• Title IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 (Nutrition Programs):
o Area Agency Funding: $175,843
o Cost to the City: $ 51,949
o Total Program Budget: $227,792
• Title IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 (NSIP):
o Area Agency Funding: $11,988
o Cost to the City: $ -0-
o Total Program Budget: $11,988
Whereas, the funds received shall be deposited into Revenue Account A4803.1 and appropriated to Budget Account A6774.479 to support program operations; and
Whereas, it is necessary to authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement and any related documents to secure funding and continue program services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to retroactively enter into an agreement, and any amendments thereto, with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services for the administration and funding of the Title IIIC-1 and IIIC-2 Nutrition Programs and the National Senior Nutrition Program (NSIP) for the periods specified herein.
Section 2. Program Funding. The funding for the programs shall be as follows:
A. Title IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 Nutrition Programs
• Area Agency Contribution: $175,843
• City Contribution: $51,949
• Total Program Budget: $227,792
B. Title IIIC-1 & IIIC-2 (NSIP)
• Area Agency Contribution: $11,988
• City Contribution: $0
• Total Program Budget: $11,988
Section 3. Budgetary Provisions. All funds received pursuant to this agreement shall be deposited into Revenue Account A4803.1 and appropriated to Budget Account A6774.479, or such other accounts as may be designated by the Comptroller, for the purpose of administering the nutrition programs.
Section 4. Retroactive Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall apply retroactively to January 1, 2025, for the Title IIIC Programs and October 1, 2024, for the NSIP Program.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.