City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF
DAMAGED AND NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 3, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Assessment, in coordination with the Department of Public Works, formally requested authorization to dispose of a Fellowes Model C-420C Commercial Shredder, Serial No. 100716GI-0012926, which has been in service for more than twelve (12) years; and
Whereas, the Department of Assessment has requested authorization to dispose of certain damaged and non-functional equipment that is no longer usable for municipal purposes; and
Whereas, the Department of Assessment has determined that the equipment is leaking oil, is no longer functioning properly, and is beyond reasonable repair; and
Whereas, the equipment has been deemed obsolete and unsuitable for continued municipal use; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has secured the equipment in the basement of the municipal facility pending authorization for proper disposal and recycling; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing the disposal of obsolete, damaged, and non-functional equipment serves the best interests of the City and promotes efficient management of municipal assets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Dispose of Equipment. The City Council hereby authorizes the Department of Assessment, in coordination with the Department of Public Works, to dispose of the following damaged and non-functional equipment:
Equipment Description: Fellowes Commercial Shredder
Model Number: C-420C
Serial Number: 100716GI-0012926
Section 2. Method of Disposal. The Department of Public Works is authorized to dispose of the equipment through appropriate recycling, salvage, or other environmentally responsible means in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing the disposal of municipal property.
Section 3. Determination of Surplus Property. The equipment described herein is hereby declared obsolete, damaged, non-functional, and surplus to the operational needs of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 4. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Commissioner of Assessment, Commissioner of Public Works, and any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason 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.