Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 11, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 12, 2024, authorizing the Purchase of Seven (7) 2025 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid Vehicles for the Department of Public Safety - the funding for this purchase is authorized as follows:
1. Three (3) Vehicles:
o Cost: $32,780.00 each, totaling $98,340.00.
o Funding Source: Budget Line A3120.203ARP (Equipment);
2. Four (4) Vehicles:
o Cost: $32,780.00 each, totaling $131,120.00.
o Funding Source: Budget Line H3120.203.C666;
be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) 2025 TOYOTA
CAMRY LE HYBRID VEHICLES FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Whereas, by letter dated December 3, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of seven (7) 2025 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid vehicles for the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has identified an urgent need to update its vehicle fleet to ensure efficient operations, particularly for the Detective Division; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Police Department has not had a sustainable vehicle replacement program for approximately 15 years, leading to an aging and unreliable fleet; and
Whereas, in August 2022, ARPA funding was utilized to purchase 20 Ford Explorer Police Utilities to address immediate fleet needs, but the current fleet remains insufficient to sustain long-term operations and mitigate wear and tear; and
Whereas, the Department proposes transitioning eight (8) unmarked Ford Explorer Police Utilities into the spare marked police vehicle fleet and replacing these vehicles with seven (7) Toyota Camry LE Hybrid vehicles for detective duties; and
Whereas, the purchase of these vehicles will improve operational efficiency, extend the service life of patrol vehicles, and provide the necessary tools for the Department to fulfill its mission effectively; and
Whereas, the purchase will utilize Westchester County Contract Number RFB-WC-24259 to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with procurement requirements); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Purchase. The City Council authorizes the Department of Public Safety to purchase seven (7) 2025 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid vehicles for the Department of Public Safety.
Section 2. Funding Allocation. The funding for this purchase is authorized as follows:
1. Three (3) Vehicles:
o Cost: $32,780.00 each, totaling $98,340.00.
o Funding Source: Budget Line A3120.203ARP (Equipment).
2. Four (4) Vehicles:
o Cost: $32,780.00 each, totaling $131,120.00.
o Funding Source: Budget Line H3120.203.C666.
Section 3. Vehicle Use and Allocation. The seven (7) Toyota Camry LE Hybrid vehicles will replace the current detective fleet and be outfitted with essential emergency lights and sirens for detective operations.
Section 4. Procurement and Compliance. To ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, the purchase shall be made by Westchester County Contract Number RFB-WC-24259.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.