City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR SEWER REHABILITATION
PHASE 1 - PROJECT NO. 122022-2
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 5, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization to Change Order No. 1 for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 - Project No. 122022-2, as recommended by the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, in order to facilitate additional high-priority sewer system repairs necessary to comply with the City’s sewer system Consent Order; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is undertaking Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1, identified as Project No. 122022-2, in order to address high-priority repairs within the City’s sewer infrastructure; and
Whereas, such repairs are necessary to comply with the City’s existing sewer system Consent Order related to illicit discharges and to ensure the continued integrity and proper operation of the municipal sewer system; and
Whereas, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has reviewed the status of the project and determined that additional work is required to further conduct high-priority repairs consistent with the objectives of the project and the Consent Order; and
Whereas, the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works has therefore requested authorization for Change Order No. 1 in connection with Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 - Project No. 122022-2; and
Whereas, the proposed Change Order No. 1 will allow the City to proceed with the necessary additional work while maintaining compliance with the requirements of the Consent Order; and
Whereas, the approval of Change Order No. 1 will not alter the overall scope of work associated with Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 - Project No. 122022-2; and
Whereas, sufficient funding for the additional work is available through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) 2021 Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Grant No. C01519GG;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Change Order. The City Council hereby authorizes Change Order No. 1 for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 - Project No. 122022-2, as recommended by the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, in order to facilitate additional high-priority sewer system repairs necessary to comply with the City’s sewer system Consent Order.
Section 2. Scope of Work. The approval of Change Order No. 1 shall not modify the overall scope of work for Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1 but shall allow the City to proceed with the required additional repairs and related project adjustments.
Section 3. Funding. Funding for the work authorized under Change Order No. 1 is available through the NYSDEC 2021 Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Grant No. C01519GG, and such funds are hereby authorized to be utilized for the purposes set forth herein.
Section 4. Authorization to Execute Documents. The Mayor, Comptroller, and/or any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and take such administrative actions as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any 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 its adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.