City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A TEMPORARY LOAN OF
A FIRE ENGINE (PUMPER) FROM THE
CITY OF YONKERS, NEW YORK
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 18, 2025, the Commissioner of the Fire Department formally requested authorization for the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department to accept, on a ninety-day temporary basis, the loan of a fire engine (pumper) from the City of Yonkers, New York; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department maintains a fleet of seven (7) aged fire engine pumpers listed below to provide essential fire protection services to the residents and businesses of Mount Vernon:
* 2020 Pierce Sabre ( E203 )
* 2019 Pierce Sabre ( E204)
* 2010 Pierce Arrow XT (E205)
* 2010 Pierce Arrow XT (E206)
* 2005 Ferrara (Spare E201)
* 2005 Ferrara (Spare E202)
* 1993 Pierce Arrow (Reserve E207)
; and
Whereas, several of these engines are aged, including units manufactured in 2005 and 1993, and have experienced repeated mechanical breakdowns, including braking system failures, steering issues, and engine failure, resulting in delays due to the difficulty of obtaining replacement parts for older apparatus; and
Whereas, the Department's Motor Mechanic and Fire Leadership have determined that the current fleet's condition presents a risk to maintaining uninterrupted fire protection protocols; and
Whereas, the City of Yonkers, New York, has agreed to provide the City of Mount Vernon with a loaner fire engine (pumper) for a period of ninety (90) days on a temporary basis to serve as a reserve spare engine, for use only as needed to ensure adequate fire response coverage; and
Whereas, it is in the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon to accept this temporary loan in order to protect public safety while pursuing the procurement of new fire apparatus to replace aging units; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does...
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