Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on April 23, 2026, authorizing a 2026 Budget Adjustment for the Creation and Funding of a Full-Time Cook Position - (funding for this position will be achieved through a budget-neutral transfer of existing appropriations, specifically by transferring the sum of $39,250.87 from A6772.104 to A6772.101); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A 2026 BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CREATION AND
FUNDING OF A FULL-TIME COOK POSITION
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 13, 2026, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization for the transfer of funds in the amount of $39,250.87 from A6772.104 to A6772.101 for the purpose of funding a full-time Cook position within the City’s Nutrition Program; and
Whereas, by correspondence submitted to the City Council, the Department overseeing the City’s Nutrition Program has conducted an assessment of its current staffing levels and operational demands; and
Whereas, such assessment has determined that the addition of a full-time Cook is necessary to sustain and effectively support the program’s current level of operations; and
Whereas, the Nutrition Program has experienced a significant increase in meal production, reflecting a growing demand for nutritional services within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, while existing staff have made diligent efforts to meet this increased demand, the current reliance on part-time personnel has proven insufficient to ensure consistent efficiency and reliable service delivery; and
Whereas, the proposed solution is to establish a full-time Cook position classified as a union title at Grade 1, Step 1, with an annual salary of $39,250.87; and
Whereas, funding for this position will be achieved through a budget-neutral transfer of existing appropriations, specifically by transferring the sum of $39,250.87 from A6772.104 to A6772.101; and
Whereas, this budget adjustment represents a fiscally responsible measure that reallocates existing resources without requiring additional City funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of funds in the amount of $39,250.87 from A6772.104 to A6772.101 for the purpose of funding a full-time Cook position within the City’s Nutrition Program.
Section 2. Establishment of Position. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation and funding of one (1) full-time Cook position, classified as a union title at Grade 1, Step 1, with an annual salary of $39,250.87, subject to applicable collective bargaining agreements and civil service requirements.
Section 3. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Ordinance is to ensure the continued efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the City’s Nutrition Program by providing adequate full-time staffing to meet increased service demand.
Section 4. Implementation. The Comptroller, in coordination with the appropriate City departments, is hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary actions to effectuate the budget transfer and position establishment as set forth herein.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof.
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.