City Council:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT
TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY FOR THE
PURCHASE OF OUTDOOR DRINKING FOUNTAINS
FOR CITY-OPERATED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 31, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested legislation authorizing the reimbursement of the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($2,544.99) for the purchase of outdoor drinking fountains that directly benefit City residents; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply procured two (2) Global Industrial™ Outdoor Drinking Fountains with Bottle Fillers, Rotocast Granite Finish, Stock No. 603601, from Global Industrial, pursuant to Invoice No. 124714921, dated August 4, 2026; and
Whereas, the two (2) outdoor drinking fountains were purchased at a unit cost of One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,225.00) each, for a total purchase price of Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,450.00), plus shipping and handling in the amount of Ninety-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($94.99), for a combined total cost of Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($2,544.99); and
Whereas, the outdoor drinking fountains have been installed at City-operated recreational facilities and provide clean, accessible drinking water and hydration to residents and patrons utilizing such facilities; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation is the primary beneficiary of the outdoor drinking fountains, as the equipment directly supports the health, wellness, and recreational needs of City residents; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply has submitted a Reimbursable Billing Statement dated August 12, 2026, requesting reimbursement from the Department of Recreation for the costs incurred in connection with the purchase of the outdoor drinking fountains; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the approved Department of Recreation budget under Acco...
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