Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 1, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 1, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the replacement of the current single-band VHF antenna with a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF-700MHz) at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters, (the City of Mount Vernon shall incur no costs in relation to this agreement. The County of Westchester shall cover all expenses related to the tri-band antenna's procurement, installation, and maintenance), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE CURRENT SINGLE-BAND
VHF ANTENNA WITH A TRI-BAND ANTENNA
AT THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Whereas, by letter dated September 6, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the replacement of the current single-band VHF antenna with a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF-700MHz) at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters located at 2 Roosevelt Square North; and
Whereas, the proposed upgrade will involve the installation of a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF-700MHz), which will enhance the reception of the Mutual Aid Radio System (MARS) control station located at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters; and
Whereas, this upgrade will allow the control station to operate on the County of Westchester’s P25 Trunked Radio System, thereby improving communications capabilities and enhancing public safety; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon and the County of Westchester have agreed to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) to facilitate this antenna replacement at no cost to the City; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize the Mayor to enter into the IMA with the County of Westchester in order to proceed with the antenna replacement and improve the overall safety and communication infrastructure of the City; 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 Inter-Municipal Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the replacement of the current single-band VHF antenna with a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF-700MHz) at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters located at 2 Roosevelt Square North.
Section 2. Purpose and Scope of the Agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to allow the Mutual Aid Radio System (MARS) control station at Mount Vernon Police Headquarters to operate on the County of Westchester’s P25 Trunked Radio System, improving inter-agency communication and public safety response capabilities.
Section 3. No Cost to the City. The City of Mount Vernon shall incur no costs in relation to this agreement. The County of Westchester shall cover all expenses related to the tri-band antenna's procurement, installation, and maintenance.
Section 4. Effective Date of Agreement. The Inter-Municipal Agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and the County of Westchester shall take effect upon execution by both parties and remain in effect until the successful installation and testing of the new tri-band antenna, subject to any additional terms and conditions outlined in the IMA.
Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.