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 Acceptance of Mutual Aid Radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department, (the City of Mount Vernon shall incur no costs in relation to this agreement. The mutual aid radios shall be provided by the County of Westchester at no cost to the City), 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 TO ACCEPT
MUTUAL AID RADIOS FOR USE BY THE
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
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 acceptance of mutual aid radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department for communication with County law enforcement and other first responders; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of inter-agency communication and coordination in maintaining public safety and effectively responding to emergencies; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon has identified the need for mutual aid radios to allow police officers to communicate seamlessly with the County of Westchester law enforcement and other first responders during mutual aid situations; and
Whereas, the County of Westchester has offered to provide mutual aid radios to the City of Mount Vernon Police Department to enhance public safety operations and improve communication during emergencies; and
Whereas, there is no cost to the City of Mount Vernon for the provision of these mutual aid radios; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of th...
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