City Council:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING OUTDATED
PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION AND ADOPTING
AN UPDATED PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Whereas, by letter dated April 9, 2024, City Councilwoman, Danielle R. Browne, Esq. has requested legislation authorizing the repealing outdated procurement legislation and adopting an updated procurement policy for the City of Mount Vernon, New York; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the need to update its procurement legislation to comply with New York State laws and operate efficiently in today's fast-paced environment; and
Whereas, the current procurement policy, which has remained unchanged since 1992, is outdated and inadequate to meet the needs of the city's operations; and
Whereas, the revision of the procurement policy is crucial to streamline the procurement process, enhance competencies, ensure quality and cost-effectiveness, and safeguard against impropriety and corruption in procurement practices; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the "Repeal of Outdated Procurement Legislation and Adoption of an Updated Procurement Policy for the City of Mount Vernon, New York."
Section 2. Repeal of Outdated Legislation. The City Council hereby repeals the Outdated Legislation, which was enacted in 1992, as it is outdated and no longer reflects the needs of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Adoption of Updated Procurement Policy. The City Council hereby adopts the updated procurement policy, as indicated below, to replace the repealed legislation:
"POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
NOT SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING
?1. Statement of Policy and Purpose. Goods and services which are not required by law to be procured pursuant to competitive bidding must be procured in a manner so as to...
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