Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Rental Lease Agreement (between 1978 THIRD AVENUE LLC, 11285 AV, LLC NEW YORK and the City of Mount Vernon to lease 6 Gramatan, Suite 407) - (the lease period spans three (3) years with a three (3%) percent increase in rent annually commencing May 1, 2024, and concluding on April 30, 2027 - rent to be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.468 (Rent)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN Ordinance Authorizing THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A Rental Lease Agreement
Whereas, by letter dated March 20, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation seeking authorization for the Mayor to enter into a rental lease agreement with 1978 THIRD AVENUE LLC, 11285 AV, LLC NEW YORK (“Landlord”) for Suite 407 located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, to lease the premises for the Internal Affairs Division of the City of Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety seeks to enhance operational efficiency and provide adequate working space for the Internal Affairs Division of the City of Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, a rental lease agreement has been negotiated with 1978 THIRD AVENUE LLC, 11285 AV, LLC NEW YORK (“Landlord”) for Suite 407 located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, to accommodate the Internal Affairs Division; and
Whereas, the projected move-in date for the Internal Affairs Division is May 1, 2024, and the lease agreement terms and conditions require approval by the City Council; and
Whereas, the lease agreement entails an annual base rent of $1,750.00 plus $200.00 per month for electricity, totaling $1,950.00 due each month for rent, to be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.468 (Rent). The lease period spans three (3) years with a three (3%) percent increase in rent annually as specified in the following schedule shown below and the lease period shall be for a duration of three (3) years, commencing on May 1, 2024, and concluding on April 30, 2027. The annual base rent shall be as follows:
Lease Year/Period: Annual Base Rent:
Year 1 $21,000.00
Year 2 $21,630.00
Year 3 $22,279.00
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Lease Agreement. The City Council of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a rental lease agreement with 1978 THIRD AVENUE LLC, 11285 AV, LLC NEW YORK (“Landlord”) for Suite 407 located at 6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, to lease the premises for the Internal Affairs Division of the City of Mount Vernon Police Department.
Section 2. Payment Terms. The City shall provide payment to the Landlord in the form of two (2) certified checks made payable to 1978 Third Avenue LLC. The first (1st) check shall be in the amount of $5,850.00 as a Security Deposit (equivalent to three (3) months of Base Rent and Electric Charge), and the second (2nd) check shall be $1,950.00 for the first month’s rent and electricity to be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.468 (Rent).
Section 3. Benefits of Relocation. The relocation of the Internal Affairs Division to 6 Gramatan Avenue will facilitate more confidential interaction with Members of Service (“MoS”) and enable other divisions to acquire more adequate working space within headquarters.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.