City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH ZONZINI PIPELINE INC. FOR
SEWER REHABILITATION WORK AT MACQUESTEN
AND WEST DEVONIA AVENUE AND 115 DELL AVENUE
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 16, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into an emergency contractual agreement with Zonzini Pipeline Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete slabs above sanitary and storm sewer mains at Macquesten and West Devonia Avenue, and 115 Dell Avenue; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has identified hazardous conditions resulting from the settling of concrete slabs above critical city sanitary and storm sewer mains located at Macquesten and West Devonia Avenue, and 115 Dell Avenue; and
Whereas, the deterioration and settling of these concrete slabs pose an imminent danger to vehicles, pedestrians, and public safety, and risk further damage to essential infrastructure; and
Whereas, emergency action is required to remove and replace the compromised concrete roadways to prevent injury, mitigate potential damage, and ensure the uninterrupted operation of public services; and
Whereas, in accordance with Section 6(B) of the City of Mount Vernon’s Procurement Policy, emergency purchases are permitted where delay may threaten the life, health, safety, or welfare of the residents or the City, and therefore, the competitive bidding process may be bypassed in such cases; and
Whereas, Zonzini Pipeline Inc. was contacted to perform the emergency removal and repouring of concrete slabs at the specified locations and has provided a proposal in the amount of Nine Thousand One Hundred Three Dollars ($9,103.00); and
Whereas, the City finds that entering into this emergency contractual agreement is in the best interest of public safety and municipal 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 emergency contractual agreement with Zonzini Pipeline Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete slabs above sanitary and storm sewer mains at Macquesten and West Devonia Avenue, and 115 Dell Avenue.
Section 2. Exception to Procurement Policy. This agreement is made pursuant to Section 6(B) of the City of Mount Vernon Procurement Policy, allowing emergency purchases without competitive bidding due to the urgent threat to public safety and infrastructure.
Section 3. Funding. The total cost of $9,103.00 for the sewer rehabilitation project shall be charged to Budget Line A8120.405.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.