City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ONE-YEAR LEAVE
OF ABSENCE TO ALLEN AYERS IV, PARKS
MAINTENANCE WORKER, TO SERVE AS A
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER WITH THE
MOUNT VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 2, 2026, the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested that the City Council authorize a one (1) year leave of absence for Mr. Allen Ayers IV, Parks Maintenance Worker, to permit him to fulfill his appointment and serve as a probationary firefighter with the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department; and
Whereas, Mr. Allen Ayers IV has been appointed to serve as a probationary firefighter with the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department; and
Whereas, Mr. Ayers has requested a one (1) year leave of absence from his position as Parks Maintenance Worker to fulfill his appointment and duties as a probationary firefighter with the Mount Vernon Fire Department; and
Whereas, the requested leave of absence is consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and Local 456; and
Whereas, the requested leave shall commence on August 21, 2026, and shall continue through August 20, 2027; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that granting the requested leave of absence is in the best interests of the City and is appropriate to facilitate Mr. Ayers' service with the Mount Vernon Fire Department while preserving his employment rights in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement; now, therefore, be it
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Grant of Leave of Absence. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby grants Mr. Allen Ayers IV, Parks Maintenance Worker, a leave of absence from his position for a period of one (1) year for the purpose of fulfilling his appointment and serving as a probationary firefighter with the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department.
Section 2. Term of Leave. The lea...
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