Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on February 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on February 15, 2024, authorizing the acquisition of an Emergency Trailer (contract #SCOT-021822, at a total cost of $35,171.00, and funding is available via 2024FY - Budget Code A3640.203ARP), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF AN EMERGENCY OFFICE TRAILER
Whereas, by letter dated January 18, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the acquisition of a new emergency office trailer to serve as a base for the City’s fuel fleet management, to safeguard assets and provide emergency response assistance to sewer backups, storms and other emergencies that arise during non-working hours; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon acknowledges the critical importance of providing a safe and conducive working environment for its dedicated gas attendants and watchmen at the Public Works Facility; and
Whereas, the current trailer that serves as a base for the City's fuel fleet management is over 20 years old, exhibits signs of wear and tear that significantly impacts the well-being and efficiency of the staff; and
Whereas, the continuous operation of employees in a substandard environment affects morale and productivity, impacting the overall efficiency of public works operations; and
Whereas, a proposal from Cassone Leasing Inc. outlines the estimated costs and specifications of a proposed new office trailer, and the procurement for this acquisition is available by piggybacking on the County of Suffolk Office of Central Procurement Contract #SCOT-021822; and
Whereas, funding for this acquisition is available via Budget Code A3640.203ARP; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1: Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the acquisition of a new emergency office trailer to serve as a base for the City's fuel fleet management, safeguard DPW assets, and provide emergency response assistance during non-working hours.
Section 2: Acquisition Approval. The City Council hereby approves the acquisition of a new emergency office trailer as per the specifications outlined in the proposal from Cassone Leasing Inc.
Section 3: Funding Authorization. The funding for this acquisition, estimated as per the attached proposal, shall be sourced from Budget Code A3640.203ARP.
Section 4: Procurement Method. The procurement for this acquisition shall be conducted by piggybacking on the County of Suffolk Office of Central Procurement Contract #SCOT-021822.
Section 5: Implementation. The Mayor or the designated representative is authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this ordinance, including the initiation of the procurement process and execution of the necessary contracts.
Section 6: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.