Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 23, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on December 24, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Retroactive Renewal Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Installation of Fixed Video Equipment and the Provision of Related Services for the Period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 - (the total cost of the agreement, in an amount not to exceed Sixty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Five Dollars ($64,505.00), shall be funded through monies received in Budget Line A3389.3 (Operation Impact - GIVE Grant) and paid from Budget Line A3120.203, or such other properly authorized budget lines as may be available); be it so, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SIX-MONTH
EXTENSION OF THE SEPARATION DATE AND
CONTINUATION OF CITY-CONTRIBUTED
HEALTH BENEFITS FOR OFFICER DEREK WILLIAMS
Whereas, in correspondence dated December 18, 2025, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard formally requested authorization for a six-month extension of Officer Derek Williams’ separation date from City service, extending such separation date through June 30, 2026, solely for the purpose of permitting the completion of retirement, benefits-related, and other required administrative processes; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon employs sworn police officers pursuant to applicable provisions of New York State law, the City Charter, Civil Service Law, and collective bargaining agreements; and
Whereas, Officer Derek Williams has been out of active duty status since April 2023; and
Whereas, following a review of the facts and circumstances surrounding Officer Williams’ employment status, it has been determined that a limited extension of his separation date is appropriate in order to allow additional time to complete outstanding retirement, benefits-related processes, documentation, and benefit elections; and
Whereas, applicable state law permits the City to proceed with termination of employment; however, the proposed extension is intended to ensure an orderly, compassionate, and administratively sound resolution of Officer Williams’ employment status; and
Whereas, during the proposed extension period, the City would continue to contribute its designated share of Officer Williams’ health insurance benefits in accordance with applicable law and City policy; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing a defined, six-month extension is in the best interests of the City and does not create an ongoing obligation or precedent beyond the terms expressly stated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Extension of Separation Date. The City Council hereby authorizes a six-month extension of Officer Derek Williams’ separation date from City service, extending such separation date through June 30, 2026, solely for the purpose of permitting the completion of retirement, benefits-related, and other required administrative processes.
Section 2. Continuation of City-Contributed Health Benefits. During the authorized extension period, the City shall continue to contribute its designated share of Officer Derek Williams’ health insurance benefits, subject to and in accordance with applicable law, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies.
Section 3. Administrative Assistance. The appropriate City departments are hereby authorized and directed to provide reasonable administrative assistance to facilitate the completion of required documentation, retirement processing, and benefit elections during the extension period.
Section 4. Limitation of Authorization. The authorization granted herein is limited to the six-month period specified and shall not be construed as:
(a) creating a right to continued employment beyond June 30, 2026;
(b) waiving the City’s authority under applicable law; or
(c) establishing a precedent for any other employee or circumstance.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the portion directly involved in the controversy.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.