Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 24, 2025, authorizing the Advertisement Bids for the Resurfacing of Various Streets in the City of Mount Vernon, New York - 2026 - (funding for the resurfacing project is available through the following sources:
• New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS);
• New York State Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) Program;
• New York State PAVE-NY Program;
• New York State Pave Our Potholes (POP) Program; and
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ADVERTISEMENT BIDS FOR THE RESURFACING
OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK - 2026
Whereas, in a letter dated April 3, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested legislation for authorization to advertise bids for the resurfacing of various streets in the City of Mount Vernon, New York - 2026, following applicable procurement laws and regulations; and
Whereas, the infrastructure of the City of Mount Vernon requires continual maintenance and improvement to ensure the safety, accessibility, and quality of life for its residents; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the need to resurface various streets throughout the city to enhance road conditions, improve traffic flow, and provide safer transportation routes for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians; and
Whereas, funding for the resurfacing project is available through the following sources:
• New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS);
• New York State Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) Program;
• New York State PAVE-NY Program;
• New York State Pave Our Potholes (POP) Program;
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); and
Whereas, the resurfacing project shall comply with Westchester County’s Minority Participation Policy and may be subject to the AFL-CIO Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with The Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York; and
Whereas, the final list of streets to be resurfaced will be determined and submitted upon selection and acceptance of the lowest qualified bidder; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to proceed with the resurfacing of streets to enhance the city’s infrastructure and public safety; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Advertise for Bids. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to advertise bids for resurfacing various streets in the City of Mount Vernon, New York - 2026, following applicable procurement laws and regulations.
Section 2. Funding Sources. As allocated, the resurfacing project shall be funded through the New York State CHIPS, EWR, PAVE-NY, POP programs, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Section 3. Compliance with Applicable Policies. All contracts awarded under this ordinance shall be subject to the Westchester County Minority Participation Policy and may be subject to the AFL-CIO Project Labor Agreement (PLA) as applicable.
Section 4. Selection of Contractor. The contract for resurfacing shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder in accordance with the City’s procurement policies and procedures. The final list of streets to be resurfaced shall be determined upon acceptance of the selected bidder.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.