Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on April 11, 2024, authorizing the conversion of Municipal Lot 17 to Permit Parking, be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE Conversion
of Municipal Lot 17 to Permit Parking
Whereas, by letter dated March 28, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the conversion of Municipal Lot 17; located on Crary Avenue, to all permit parking, including the elimination of metered spaces and relocation of a handicapped space; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has determined that converting Municipal Lot 17 to all permit parking will better serve the needs of residents and enhance parking management; and
Whereas, the conversion involves the elimination of nine (9) metered parking spaces; and
Whereas, the relocation of the handicapped space closer to the residential building on East Sidney Avenue across from Lot 17 will improve accessibility for residents; and
Whereas, the cost of the conversion work will be covered by Budget Line A3120.431 (Maintenance for Parking Garages); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Conversion of Municipal Lot 17
• Municipal Lot 17, located on Crary Avenue, shall be converted to all permit parking.
• Nine (9) metered parking spaces in Municipal Lot 17 shall be eliminated.
• The current handicapped space in Municipal Lot 17 shall be relocated closer to the residential building on East Sidney Avenue across from Lot 17.
Section 2. Funding. The cost of the conversion work for Municipal Lot 17 shall be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.431 (Maintenance for Parking Garages).
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.