Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter Into an Agreement with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services under the Wellness Nutrition (WIN) and Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) - (April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025) - (total budget for this agreement shall not exceed $122,559, which includes $106,210 from the Area Agency and $16,349 from NSIP. Funds for this contract shall be deposited in Revenue Code A4803.1 and appropriated to Budget Codes A6774.104 (Salaries) and A6774.479 (Program Services) be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RETROACTIVELY ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF
SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES UNDER THE
WELLNESS IN NUTRITION (WIN) AND NUTRITION
SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM (NSIP)
Whereas, by letter dated September 19, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services to participate in the Wellness in Nutrition (WIN) and Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) for the contract period of April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to supporting the health and well-being of its senior citizens; and
Whereas, the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services offers programs such as the Wellness in Nutrition (WIN) and Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP), which provide vital nutrition services to seniors in our community; and
Whereas the City of Mount Vernon seeks to continue its partnership with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services for the contract period of April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, to provide these essential services; and
Whereas, the total funding available for this agreement includes $106,210 from the Area Agency and $16,349 from the NSIP, for a total budget of $122,559; and
Whereas, the funds for this agreement will be deposited in Revenue Code A4803.1 and appropriated in Budget Codes A6774.104 & A6774.479; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to retroactively enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services to participate in the Wellness in Nutrition (WIN) and Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) for the contract period of April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
Section 2. Definitions:
• Wellness in Nutrition (WIN) Program: A county-administered program providing nutrition services to seniors, promoting healthy eating and well-being.
• Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP): A federally funded program that provides additional financial support to supplement the cost of meals served to seniors.
• Area Agency: The Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services administers various programs that support the health and wellness of senior citizens.
Section 3. Funding. The total budget for this agreement shall not exceed $122,559, which includes $106,210 from the Area Agency and $16,349 from NSIP. Funds for this contract shall be deposited in Revenue Code A4803.1 and appropriated to Budget Codes A6774.104 (Salaries) and A6774.479 (Program Services).
Section 4. Purpose. This agreement aims to provide nutrition services to senior citizens in the City of Mount Vernon through the Wellness in Nutrition (WIN) Program and the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP), ensuring that seniors receive nutritious meals that contribute to their overall health and well-being.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.