City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2027 PETERBILT 548
SANITATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH
25-YARD LOADMASTER BODIES FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CAPITAL FUNDS
SUBJECT TO REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH
THE NEW YORK STATE CONSOLIDATED
LOCAL STREET AND HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CHIPS)
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 25, 2026, the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization to purchase two (2) 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicles, each equipped with a 25-yard Loadmaster body, from TLG Peterbilt, for a total amount not to exceed Five Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars ($519,662.00), in accordance with the vendor's submitted quotation and all applicable procurement requirements; and
Whereas, the Department has determined that certain sanitation vehicles currently in service have reached the end of their useful operational life, resulting in increased maintenance costs, reduced reliability, and diminished operational efficiency; and
Whereas, the replacement of aging sanitation vehicles is necessary to maintain uninterrupted refuse collection services, improve fleet reliability, and support the Department's ongoing fleet modernization efforts; and
Whereas, following an evaluation of available equipment and vendors, the Department of Public Works has determined that the 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicle equipped with a 25-yard Loadmaster body best meets the City's operational requirements; and
Whereas, the Department has obtained a formal quotation from TLG Peterbilt for the purchase of two (2) 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicles, each equipped with a 25-yard Loadmaster body, at a cost of Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One Dollars ($259,831.00) per vehicle, for a total purchase price of Five Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars ($519,662.00); and
Whereas, funding for this purchase is available through Capital Code H5110.203C965, with the City to receive full reimbursement through the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (NYS CHIPS) in September 2026; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the purchase of these vehicles is in the best interests of the City and is necessary to preserve the efficiency, safety, and continuity of municipal sanitation services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Purchase. The City Council hereby authorizes the Department of Public Works to purchase two (2) 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicles, each equipped with a 25-yard Loadmaster body, from TLG Peterbilt, for a total amount not to exceed Five Hundred Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars ($519,662.00), in accordance with the vendor's submitted quotation and all applicable procurement requirements.
Section 2. Authorization of Funding. The City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of $519,662.00 from Capital Code H5110.203C965 to fund the purchase authorized herein.
Section 3. Reimbursement. The expenditures authorized by this Ordinance shall be eligible for and are anticipated to be fully reimbursed through the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (NYS CHIPS) upon receipt of reimbursement funds expected in September 2026.
Section 4. Authorization to Execute Documents. The Mayor, Commissioner of Public Works, Comptroller, City Clerk, and any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute all contracts, purchase orders, certifications, vouchers, and other documents necessary to effectuate the intent and purposes of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
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.