City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
TRANSFER TO FUND THE EMERGENCY
DEMOLITION OF AN UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 230 SOUTH
2ND AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Whereas, by correspondence dated June 17, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings has requested authorization for the transfer of budgeted funds in the total amount of Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.00) within the Department of Buildings, as shown below; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings has determined that the structure located at 230 South 2nd Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, has deteriorated to such an extent that it constitutes an unsafe and dangerous condition posing an imminent threat to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
Whereas, the City Council previously authorized the emergency demolition of the unsafe structure in accordance with applicable provisions of the City Code and New York State law; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings has advised that demolition activities are scheduled to commence on or about June 24, 2026, in order to mitigate the risk of structural collapse and to protect adjacent properties, pedestrians, and the general public; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings has requested authorization to transfer budgeted funds in the amount of Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.00) to provide sufficient funding for the emergency demolition and related services; and
Whereas, the requested budget transfer shall be made as follows:
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From: |
Amount: |
To: |
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A3620.101 Salaries and Wages |
$25,000.00 |
A3620.443 Department of Buildings - Emergency Unsafe Conditions |
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A3620.416 Software Leases |
$17,500.00 |
A3620.443 Department of Buildings - Emergency Unsafe Conditions |
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Total Transfer |
$42,500.00 |
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and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings made a good-faith effort to obtain competitive pricing under emergency circumstances by soliciting proposals from qualified contractors, resulting in the receipt of two responsive proposals; and
Whereas, after evaluation of the proposals received, Webb Development Services Corporation submitted the lowest responsible proposal in the amount of Ninety-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($92,500.00), which the Department determined represents the best value to the City under the emergency circumstances; and
Whereas, the requested budget transfer will provide the necessary funding to engage the contractor and complete the demolition and removal of the unsafe structure in accordance with applicable procurement requirements, financial policies, and emergency response procedures; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that approval of the requested budget transfer is necessary and in the best interests of the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of budgeted funds in the total amount of Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.00) within the Department of Buildings as follows:
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From:Amount:To: |
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A3620.101 Salaries and Wages |
$25,000.00 |
A3620.443 Department of Buildings - Emergency Unsafe Conditions |
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A3620.416 Software Leases |
$17,500.00 |
A3620.443 Department of Buildings - Emergency Unsafe Conditions |
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Total Transfer |
$42,500.00 |
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Section 2. Purpose. The funds authorized herein shall be used exclusively to support the emergency demolition, removal, disposal, and all related work necessary to eliminate the unsafe and dangerous conditions associated with the structure located at 230 South 2nd Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, including payment to qualified contractors performing such emergency services.
Section 3. Authorization to Expend Funds. The Commissioner of Buildings, together with the Comptroller and such other City officials as may be required, is hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the budget transfer authorized herein and to process payment for the emergency demolition services in accordance with applicable law, procurement requirements, and City financial policies.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is 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 5. 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.