Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT
TO PETRILLO CONTRACTING INC. FOR
RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON 2024–2025
WHEREAS, by letter dated September 8, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works certified that the work under Contract between the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”) and Petrillo Contracting Inc. (the “Contractor”) for the “Resurfacing of Various Streets in the City of Mount Vernon 2024-2025” project has been performed in a good and substantial manner by the Contractor; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works of the City of Mount Vernon entered into a contract with Petrillo Contracting Inc. for the resurfacing of various streets within the City of Mount Vernon for the 2024–2025 paving season; and
WHEREAS, under the direction of Commissioner Damani L. Bush, the contractor successfully resurfaced over 51 streets equating to 175+ roadways and installed 120+ ADA-compliant handicap ramps, addressing hazardous conditions such as potholes, sinkholes, and roadway damage; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Public Works has certified that the work has been completed in accordance with the terms and specifications of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the project was funded by the New York State Department of Transportation (100% reimbursable) and supplemented with NYS HUD-CDBG funding, and the final retainage payment is eligible for reimbursement via NYS CHIPS; and
WHEREAS, funds for this payment are available under Budget Line H5110.203.C955; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. Authorization of Final Payment. The City Council hereby authorizes the final contractual payment (retainage) in the amount of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($152,391.39) to Petrillo Contracting Inc. for the completion of the resurfacing of various streets in the City of Mount Vernon for the 2024–2025 season.
Section 2. Funding Source. Payment shall be made from Budget Line H5110.203.C955, which is eligible for reimbursement under the NYS Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS).
Section 3. Certification. The Commissioner of Public Works, Damani L. Bush, has certified that all work was completed in accordance with the contract specifications and to the satisfaction of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.