City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
WESTCHESTER PUTNAM LOCAL WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND AUTHORIZING THE
MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU TO ACCEPT
$605,000 IN REIMBURSABLE GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Whereas, by correspondence dated September 27, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau requested authorization for the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon to enter into an agreement, and any related documents necessary thereto, with the Westchester Putnam Local Workforce Development Board, for the purpose of accepting and administering Six Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($605,000.00) in reimbursable grant funds for the Youth Employment Program (“YEP”) administered through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon, through its Youth Bureau, desires to continue providing educational, employment, career development, and supportive services to eligible youth residing within the City; and
Whereas, the Westchester Putnam Local Workforce Development Board has made available grant funding in the amount of Six Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($605,000.00) to support the Youth Employment Program (“YEP”) administered through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, the grant is a reimbursable grant commencing September 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, and will provide services to approximately one hundred ten (110) youth between the ages of fourteen (14) and twenty (20); and
Whereas, the Youth Employment Program is a ten (10)-month program designed to provide educational and employment services to eligible youth through designated youth program operators working in conjunction with the Youth Bureau; and
Whereas, the Youth Employment Program provides resources and services intended to assist participating youth in achieving greater self-sufficiency, developing life and soft skills, obtaining financial literacy education, gaining hands-on work experience, and exploring career opportunities through various academies and related programming; and
Whereas, all applicants and participants must satisfy the applicable low-income eligibility requirements, complete all required applications and forms, and comply with all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the Westchester Putnam Local Workforce Development Board, the Youth Bureau, and all other applicable governmental and funding agencies; and
Whereas, eligible grant expenditures may include, but are not limited to, program supplies, academic stipends, contracted outside services, and other services and expenditures necessary to further the goals and objectives of the Youth Employment Program; and
Whereas, the grant funds shall be recognized in Revenue Account A2229.8, with corresponding appropriations established in the following budget accounts:
• A7321.101 - Salaries;
• A7321.104 - Part-Time;
• A7321.402 - Travel Expense;
• A7321.405 - Contracted Outside Services;
• A7321.458 - Miscellaneous; and
• A7321.467 - Program Supplies; and
Whereas, the Youth Employment Program grant is fully reimbursable and does not require the City of Mount Vernon to provide any matching funds; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that acceptance and administration of these grant funds will support employment, educational, career development, and related opportunities for eligible youth within the City of Mount Vernon and is therefore in the best interests of the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Agreement. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement, and any related documents necessary thereto, with the Westchester Putnam Local Workforce Development Board, for the purpose of accepting and administering Six Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($605,000.00) in reimbursable grant funds for the Youth Employment Program (“YEP”) administered through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau.
Section 2. Grant Period and Program Participants. The Youth Employment Program grant shall commence on September 1, 2026, and terminate on June 30, 2027, and shall provide educational, employment, career development, and supportive services to approximately one hundred ten (110) eligible youth between the ages of fourteen (14) and twenty (20).
Section 3. Program Purpose and Services. The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau is authorized to administer the Youth Employment Program in accordance with the applicable grant agreement and all requirements of the Westchester Putnam Local Workforce Development Board and other applicable agencies.
The Program may provide participating youth with educational and employment services, financial literacy education, life and soft-skills development, hands-on work experience, career exploration, academic support, and participation in various career and educational academies designed to promote self-sufficiency and workforce readiness.
Section 4. Eligibility Requirements. Participation in the Youth Employment Program shall be limited to applicants who satisfy all applicable eligibility requirements, including applicable low-income requirements, and who complete all required applications, forms, certifications, and other documentation.
All participants and program operators shall comply with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to the grant and the Youth Employment Program.
Section 5. Authorized Expenditures. Grant funds may be utilized for eligible expenditures necessary to administer and accomplish the goals and objectives of the Youth Employment Program, including, but not limited to, salaries, part-time personnel, travel expenses, contracted outside services, miscellaneous program expenses, program supplies, academic stipends, and other allowable costs authorized under the grant agreement.
Section 6. Revenue and Appropriation Accounts. The grant revenue for $605,000.00 shall be accounted for in Revenue Account A2229.8, with appropriations made, as applicable, to the following accounts:
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Account: |
Description: |
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A7321.101 |
Salaries |
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A7321.104 |
Part-Time |
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A7321.402 |
Travel Expense |
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A7321.405 |
Contracted Outside Services |
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A7321.458 |
Miscellaneous |
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A7321.467 |
Program Supplies |
All expenditures shall be made in accordance with the approved grant budget and applicable City, State, Federal, and funding-agency requirements.
Section 7. Reimbursable Grant; No Matching Funds. The Youth Employment Program grant is a reimbursable grant. The City shall be reimbursed for eligible expenditures in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement. No City matching funds are required in connection with the acceptance or administration of this grant.
Section 8. Administration. The Mayor, the Commissioner/Director of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, the Comptroller, and other appropriate City officers and employees are hereby authorized to execute such certifications, applications, reimbursement requests, reports, and other documents as may be necessary or appropriate to implement and administer the Youth Employment Program and comply with the requirements of the grant.
Section 9. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person, entity, or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.