Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on June 12, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter into an Agreement with Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) for Aviation Industry Training Services Funded by the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board) - (the total sum of $60,000.00 shall be appropriated from Revenue Code A3989 and expended from Budget Code A7321.405 (Contracted Outside Services) to cover the costs of the program, with said funds being reimbursable through the grant award from the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE BARRINGTON IRVING
TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL (BITTS) FOR
THE AVIATION INDUSTRY TRAINING SERVICES
FUNDED BY THE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 5, 2025, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) to conduct the aviation industry training program for the period from May 19, 2025, to July 18, 2025, as described in the recitals below; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to enhance workforce development opportunities for its residents in the aviation sector, particularly for Fixed Base Operator (FBO) related positions, including Line Service Technician, Customer Service, Maintenance, Repair, and Operation Technician careers; and
Whereas, the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) has developed a comprehensive program to provide such training and career exploration, covering essential areas of Fixed Base Operations, ground service equipment, aircraft marshalling, and customer service, thereby equipping participants with the necessary skills and experience for employment in this field; and
Whereas, the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board has awarded the City of Mount Vernon funding for $60,000.00 for the service period from May 19, 2025, to July 18, 2025, to support this program; and
Whereas, the program includes site visits to Westchester County Airport (HPN - FBO facilities) to provide participants with firsthand exposure and potential employment opportunities; and
Whereas, the awarded funds will be accounted for in revenue code A3989 with appropriations in Budget Code A7321.405 (Contracted Outside Services) for $60,000.00, and the program requires no matching funds and is considered a reimbursable grant; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor is hereby authorized to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) to conduct the aviation industry training program for the period from May 19, 2025, to July 18, 2025, as described in the recitals above.
Section 2. Funding and Budget. The total sum of $60,000.00 shall be appropriated from revenue code A3989 and expended from Budget Code A7321.405 (Contracted Outside Services) to cover the costs of the program, with said funds being reimbursable through the grant award from the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board.
Section 3. Program Details. The program to be delivered by BITTS shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Training in Fixed Base Operations (FBO), focusing on fueling, hangar services, and ground handling of business and general aviation aircraft;
(b) Instruction in aircraft marshalling for secure ground movements;
(c) Exposure to ground service equipment and their role in operational efficiency;
(d) Modules on customer experience enhancement in the aviation industry;
(e) Site visits to Westchester County Airport (HPN - FBO facilities) to supplement classroom training and provide employment networking opportunities.
Section 4. Retroactive Approval. This authorization shall be deemed retroactive to cover the program’s start date adjustment, ensuring continuity and compliance with the amended service period of the award.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.