City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE RENEWAL
AGREEMENT WITH 1978 THIRD AVENUE LLC
AND 11285 AV, LLC FOR SUITE 407 LOCATED AT
6 GRAMATAN AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Whereas, in a letter dated May 28, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a lease renewal agreement on behalf of the City with 1978 Third Avenue LLC and 11285 AV, LLC for the continued rental of Suite 407 at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, for the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department currently occupies Suite 407 at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York; and
Whereas, the current lease agreement for the aforementioned space is set to expire on July 31, 2025; and
Whereas, the relocation of the Internal Affairs Division to this space has significantly improved the confidentiality and security of civilian complaint intake and internal investigations, thereby enhancing overall department operations; and
Whereas, the continued occupancy of this location is vital for maintaining privacy, efficiency, and effective operations of the Internal Affairs Division; and
Whereas, the proposed lease renewal agreement with the landlord entities, 1978 Third Avenue LLC and 11285 AV, LLC, will extend the lease term for one year commencing on August 1, 2025 and ending on July 31, 2026; and
Whereas, the terms of the lease renewal include a fixed base annual rent of $21,630.00 (payable in monthly installments of $1,802.50), plus $206.00 per month for electricity, resulting in a total monthly payment of $2,008.50 and a total fixed annual payment of $24,102.00; and
Whereas, all lease payments shall be paid from Budget Line A3120.468 (Rent); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Lease Renewal. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into a lease renewal agreement on behalf of the City with 1978 Third Avenue LLC and 11285 AV, LLC for the continued rental of Suite 407 at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, for the Internal Affairs Division of the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Section 2. Lease Terms. The lease term shall be for one (1) year, beginning on August 1, 2025, and ending on July 31, 2026, under the following terms:
• Base Rent: $1,802.50 per month / $21,630.00 annually
• Electricity: $206.00 per month / $ 2,472.00 annually
• Total Monthly Installment: $ 2,008.50
• Total Fixed Annual Rate $24,102.00
The agreement shall also provide for an annual rent increase of 3% for any subsequent lease renewals.
Section 3. Budget Appropriation. Funds for the payment of rent and electricity shall be appropriated from Budget Line A3120.468 (Rent).
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.