Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 8, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on April 9, 2026, authorizing the City Council to Defund one Communications Associate position and create the position of Senior Communications Associate within the Department of Management Services. (The current position of Communications Associate is budgeted at $58,609.00 from Budget code A1680.101. The salary difference of $11,325.62 will be covered by funds already accounted for within a $21,000 stipend in the Management Services budget).
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Title |
New Salary |
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Communications Associate |
$1.00 |
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Senior Communications Associate |
$69,934.62 |
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL
TO DEFUND ONE (1) COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
POSITION AND THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 31, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services formally requested authorization from the City Council to defund one (1) position of Communications Associate within the Department of Management Services and create the new position of Senior Communications Associate, effective upon approval; and
Whereas, this request is being made to better align the title and compensation with the level of work, responsibility, and support needed for the City’s communications function; and
Whereas, The proposed Senior Communications Associate position will strengthen the Department’s ability to manage communications efforts, support public-facing initiatives, and provide a higher level of day-to-day coordination and accountability.; and
Whereas, funding for this request is available within the Department of Management Services budget; and
Whereas, the current position of Communications Associate is budgeted at $58,609.00 (Budget code A1680.101); and
Whereas, the proposed position of Senior Communications Associate, Grade 7B, carries an annual salary of $69,934.62.; and
Whereas, The difference of $11,325.62 will be covered by funds already accounted for within a $21,000 stipend in the Management Services budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Authorization of Funds Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of funds from the current title of Communications Associate to the new position of Senior Communications Associate. The difference of $11,325.62 shall be funded by an existing $21,000 stipend in the Management Services budget.
Section 2. Budget Determination. The City Council finds that sufficient funds exist within the Department of management Services 2026 Fiscal Year adopted salary budget.
Section 3. Salary Amendment. The City Council hereby amends the 2026 Fiscal Year salary schedule as follows:
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Title |
New Salary |
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Communications Associate |
$1.00 |
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Senior Communications Associate |
$69,934.62 |
Section 4. Board of Estimate Authorization. This Ordinance shall be submitted to the Board of Estimate for approval and authorization as required by law.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.