Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Transfer of $146,330 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Purchase of Three New Vehicles for the Recreation Department - (purchase of three vehicles: two (2) 2024 Ford Edge vehicles for the Meals on Wheels program and one (1) Ford E-Transit Cargo Van for the Commissioner, for a total cost not to exceed $146,330; funding for the purchase of these vehicles is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in budget code A7020.203ARP Equipment )), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF $146,330 FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE
NEW VEHICLES FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Whereas, by letter dated September 23, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the transfer of $146,330 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, specifically from Budget Code A7020.203ARP (Equipment), to purchase three (3) new Recreation Department vehicles; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon’s Recreation Department requires two additional vehicles for the Meals on Wheels program and one vehicle for the Commissioner of Recreation to perform city business and duties effectively; and
Whereas, the Meals on Wheels program serves over 200 home-bound seniors in the City of Mount Vernon daily, and the meals must be delivered at a specified temperature in compliance with the Westchester County Nutrition Program guidelines; and
Whereas, the lack of sufficient vehicles has created challenges in delivering meals on time and in compliance with temperature requirements, and the absence of a vehicle for the Commissioner requires the use of personal transportation for city business; and
Whereas, the Recreation Department has identified the need for the purchase of three vehicles: two (2) 2024 Ford Edge vehicles for the Meals on Wheels program and one (1) Ford E-Transit Cargo Van for the Commissioner, for a total cost not to exceed $146,330; and
Whereas, the funding for the purchase of these vehicles is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in budget code A7020.203ARP Equipment; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Definitions:
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: Federal funds allocated to assist state and local governments in addressing the economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Meals on Wheels Program: A service provided by the City’s Recreation Department that delivers meals to home-bound seniors.
• Commissioner Vehicle: A vehicle assigned for the use of the Commissioner of Recreation for city-related business and duties.
Section 2. Authorization to Transfer Funds. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of $146,330 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, specifically from Budget Code A7020.203ARP (Equipment), to purchase three (3) new Recreation Department vehicles.
Section 3. Vehicle Specifications. The Recreation Department is authorized to purchase the following vehicles under Sourcewell Awarded Contracts:
• Two (2) 2024 Ford Edge vehicles for $44,460 each, to be used for the Meals on Wheels program.
• One (1) Ford E-Transit Cargo Van for $57,410, to be assigned to the Commissioner of Recreation for city-related duties.
The total vehicle cost, including minor updates, shall be at most $146,330.
Section 4: Use of Vehicles. The two (2) 2024 Ford Edge vehicles will be used exclusively for the Meals on Wheels program to ensure timely and compliant meal deliveries to home-bound seniors.
• The Commissioner of Recreation will utilize the Ford E-Transit Cargo Van for official city business, ensuring proper transportation is available for city-related duties.
Section 5: Funding. The purchase of these vehicles shall be funded through ARPA funds allocated to the City of Mount Vernon, specifically Budget Code A7020.203ARP (Equipment).
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.