Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 27, 2024, authorizing the Transfer of Funds within the Fire Department Budget for the Purchase of Firefighter Emergency Equipment Using ARPA Funds - ($35,000.00 from Account A4540.203ARP PHS-003 1.14 to Account H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14 to secure funds to purchase firefighter emergency equipment); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTER
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT USING ARPA FUNDS
Whereas, by letter dated November 15, 2024, the Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing the Comptroller to transfer $35,000.00 from Account A4540.203ARP PHS-003 1.14 to Account H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14 to secure funds to purchase firefighter emergency equipment; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the critical need to equip its firefighters with lifesaving emergency equipment to ensure their safety and enhance their capacity to protect the public; and
Whereas, the Fire Department has identified the need to purchase essential personal protective equipment, including Turn-Out Gear and Air Scotts Cylinder Bottles, to support its operations; and
Whereas, a transfer of funds within the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget is necessary to facilitate this purchase; and
Whereas, the funds to be transferred are as follows:
• From: A4540.203ARP PHS-003 1.14 - $35,000.00
• To: H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14 - $35,000.00;
Whereas, the transfer will allow for the timely procurement of critical equipment without impacting on the City’s general fund or other financial obligations; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Fund Transfer. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $35,000.00 from Account A4540.203ARP PHS-003 1.14 to Account H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14 to secure funds to purchase firefighter emergency equipment.
Section 2. Purpose of Funds. The funds shall be exclusively used to procure Turn-Out Gear and Air Scotts Cylinder Bottles as part of the Fire Department’s lifesaving personal protective equipment initiative.
Section 3. Compliance with ARPA Requirements. All expenditures related to this transfer shall comply with the requirements and regulations governing the use of ARPA funds.
Section 4. Oversight and Reporting. The Fire Department shall oversee the procurement process and provide regular updates to the City Council regarding the status and use of the allocated funds.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.