City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH MOUNT VERNON UNITED TENANTS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A CITY RESOURCE KIOSK
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 8, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Community Development formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mount Vernon United Tenants (MVUT) to facilitate the installation, maintenance, and operation of a City Resource Kiosk at the MVUT facility, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the attached MOU, subject to such minor modifications as the Mayor may deem appropriate and in the best interest of the City; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to expanding equitable access to essential City services for all residents; and
Whereas, Mount Vernon United Tenants (MVUT) operates a facility serving the local community and has expressed a willingness to host a City-operated Resource Kiosk; and
Whereas, the proposed electronic kiosk will serve as a one-stop access point for residents to connect with a wide range of resources and programs, including but not limited to:
* Filing housing and quality-of-life complaints;
* Accessing senior services and benefits;
* Exploring youth and recreation opportunities; and
* Learning about veterans' programs and support services; and
Whereas, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and MVUT outlines the mutual responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and access to the kiosk, with the City to install and maintain the kiosk at its own expense and MVUT to host the kiosk and provide reasonable access for City maintenance and support personnel; and
Whereas, there will be no additional cost to the City for the purchase of the kiosk, as the kiosks were previously acquired through grant funds, and the smart tablet wil...
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