Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on March 26, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on March 27, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Three-Year Agreement with Turf Tank for the Leasing and Utilization of Field-Marking Equipment - ($22,700, shall be allocated from the approved 2025 Budget under Code A 7021.458); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH TURF TANK FOR THE LEASING AND
UTILIZATION OF FIELD-MARKING EQUIPMENT
Whereas, in a letter dated February 7, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Turf Tank for the leasing and utilization of field-marking equipment, as described in this Ordinance; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to enhancing the operational efficiency of its sports facilities, including Memorial Field, Brush Park, and Hutchinson Field; and
Whereas, the acquisition of advanced field-marking equipment will significantly improve the City’s ability to transition between multiple sporting events in a timely and efficient manner, reducing the time required to line fields to as little as 30 minutes; and
Whereas, Memorial Field serves as a premier multi-sport venue accommodating high-demand athletic programming, and the implementation of this technology will facilitate seamless transitions between events, improving service quality and schedule adherence; and
Whereas, the use of Turf Tank’s field-marking equipment will reduce labor-intensive field marking efforts, thereby generating cost savings and increasing the City’s ability to schedule additional rentals, tournaments, and special events, ultimately driving increased revenue; and
Whereas, the total cost for the Turf Tank system is $22,700, which includes an annual fee of $9,000 and an initial setup cost of $1,700, with funding available in the approved 2025 Budget under Code A 7021.458; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to enter into this agreement to maximize field utilization and increase revenue-generating opportunities for the City; 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 three-year agreement with Turf Tank for the leasing and utilization of field-marking equipment, as described in this Ordinance.
Section 2. Funding. The cost of the agreement, totaling $22,700, shall be allocated from the approved 2025 Budget under Code A 7021.458.
Section 3. Implementation. The Department of Parks and Recreation, or its designee, shall be responsible for overseeing the execution and implementation of this agreement and ensuring compliance with its terms and conditions.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.