City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH WESTCHESTER
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A CITY RESOURCE KIOSK
AT THEIR MOUNT VERNON FACILITY
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 Westchester Neighborhood Health Center to install a City Resource Kiosk at WNHC's Mount Vernon facility, substantially in the form attached hereto, subject to such modifications as may be deemed necessary by Corporation Counsel; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to expanding equitable access to essential municipal services for all residents; and
Whereas, the Westchester Neighborhood Health Center (WNHC) has offered to partner with the City by hosting a City-operated Resource Kiosk at its Mount Vernon facility; and
Whereas, the proposed electronic kiosk will serve as a one-stop access point for residents to connect with a wide range of City 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, under the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the City will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the kiosk at its own expense, with the kiosk remaining the property of the City; and
Whereas, WNHC will host the kiosk and provide reasonable access for City maintenance and support personnel, at no additional cost to the City; and
Whereas, the kiosks were purchased with grant funds, and the smart tablet for operation will be provided from the Department of Management Services' existing inventory, thu...
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