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 an Agreement with Krishna Shah, CEO of Wellness with Krishna, to Provide Mental Wellness Sessions for the Ready4LIFE Program - (April 18, 2025, to July 11, 2025, and will be funded through Revenue Code A4820.4 associated with Budget Code A7335.405 for $10,000.00, with no cost to the City, and no matching funds required); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KRISHNA SHAH,
CEO OF WELLNESS WITH KRISHNA, TO PROVIDE MENTAL
WELLNESS SESSIONS FOR THE READY4LIFE PROGRAM
Whereas, in a letter dated March 31, 2025, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into an agreement Krishna Shah, CEO of Wellness With Krishna, to provide 15 mental wellness sessions for the Ready4LIFE program during the service period of April 18, 2025, to July 11, 2025, for $10,000.00; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of mental wellness and emotional regulation for the participants of the Ready4LIFE program; and
Whereas, Krishna Shah, CEO of Wellness with Krishna, has been identified as a qualified provider to offer 15 mental wellness sessions utilizing a variety of modalities, including Yoga, Reiki, Sound Therapy, Breathwork, and Meditation; and
Whereas, these sessions will incorporate themes and learning goals through diverse activities such as journaling, reflective writing, nature-based practices, creative expression, and group discussions; and
Whereas, three special events are scheduled on April 23, 2025, May 14, 2025 (at City Hall Plaza), and June 25, 2025, to enhance the program’s impact; and
Whereas, the service period will run from April 18, 2025, to July 11, 2025, and will be funded through Revenue Code A4820.4 associated with Budget Code A7335.405 in the amount of $10,000.00, with no cost to the City, and no matching funds required; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Krishna Shah, CEO of Wellness With Krishna, to provide 15 mental wellness sessions for the Ready4LIFE program during the service period of April 18, 2025, to July 11, 2025, for $10,000.00.
Section 2. Scope of Services. Krishna Shah shall provide mental wellness sessions centered around specific themes and learning goals using diverse modalities, including but not limited to:
(a) Yoga
(b) Reiki
(c) Sound Therapy
(d) Breathwork
(e) Meditation
(f) Reflective journaling and writing exercises
(g) Nature-based practices (where feasible)
(h) Creative expression through art and movement in Group discussions and sharing circles.
Section 3. Special Events. Three special events will be conducted as part of the program on the following dates and locations:
(a) April 23, 2025,
(b) May 14, 2025 (City Hall Plaza); and
(c) June 25, 2025
Section 4. Funding. The agreement shall be funded through Revenue Code A4820.4 associated with Budget Code A7335.405 for $10,000.00. These funds are readily available, require no matching funds, and incur no cost to the City.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.