Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with the City Court Marshal for Booting Services - (the total expenditure for the contract shall not exceed $120,000 annually and shall be allocated from Budget Line A1130.405); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
CITY COURT MARSHAL FOR BOOTING SERVICES
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the necessity of effective parking enforcement to maintain order and enhance revenue collection; and
Whereas, since the expiration of the previous agreement in 2019, the City has experienced a decline in parking enforcement efficiency and parking-related revenues; and
Whereas, the City Court Marshal has a demonstrated record of success in partnering with the City to enhance revenue generation through enforcement initiatives; and
Whereas, in a letter dated April 8, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a two-year contract agreement with City Court Marshal for the provision of booting services; and
Whereas, the City seeks to enter into a two-year contractual agreement with the City Court Marshal at an annual cost of $120,000 to facilitate booting services for vehicles with significant outstanding violations; and
Whereas, the cost of this agreement will be funded from Budget Line A1130.405; 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 a two-year contract with the City Court Marshal for booting services, at an annual cost of $120,000, to enhance parking enforcement and revenue collection efforts.
Section 2. Scope of Services. Under the terms of the contract, the City Court Marshal shall be responsible for the identification and immobilization of scofflaw vehicles with outstanding violations, summonses, fines, penalties, and/or liens.
Section 3. Funding. The total expenditure for the contract shall not exceed $120,000 annually and shall be allocated from Budget Line A1130.405.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.