Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on July 10, 2024, authorizing the acceptance of a Donation from New City Park for the repair of Madison Playground Safety surface - ($5,027.80 donated by New City Parks will be deposited into the City’s budget line A2705.2 (Donations) and transferred to A7140.203 for vendor payment), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM
NEW CITY PARKS FOR THE REPAIR OF
MADISON PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACE
Whereas, by letter dated June 28, 2024, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing them to accept a donation of $5,027.80 from New City Parks towards purchasing the safety surface required to repair Madison Playground; and
Whereas, the safety surface at Madison Playground, located between Madison and Franklin Avenues in Mount Vernon, NY, is in complete disarray and needs to be replaced and repaired; and
Whereas, New City Parks (NCP), an organization dedicated to working with small cities and their underserved communities to create and enhance parks, has generously agreed to donate $5,027.80 towards the purchase of the safety surface for Madison Playground; and
Whereas, the total cost of the safety surface material is $10,055.60, with NCP’s donation covering half of this amount and the balance of $5,027.80 to be paid out of the City’s budget line A7140.203 (Playground and Field Equipment); and
Whereas, the acceptance of this donation will facilitate the much-needed repair and revitalization of Madison Playground, contributing to the beautification and safety of our community’s recreational spaces; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Acceptance of Donation. The City of Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Recreation Department are hereby authorized to accept a donation of $5,027.80 from New City Parks towards purchasing the safety surface required to repair Madison Playground.
Section 2. Deposit of Funds. The $5,027.80 donated by New City Parks will be deposited into the City’s budget line A2705.2 (Donations) and transferred to A7140.203 for vendor payment.
Section 3. Allocation of Funds. The remaining balance of $5,027 will be paid out of budget line A7140.203 (Playground and Field Equipment).
Section 4. Use of Funds. The total of $10,055.60 will be used towards the purchase and installation of the safety surface material at Madison Playground.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.