Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on April 23, 2026, authorizing the Acceptance of a Tree Donation from Baldwin Place Farm Planting at Fourth Street Park in Connection with the Commemoration of Commissioner James Finch - (acceptance of this donation shall not result in any direct expenditure of City funds for the acquisition of the tree); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A TREE DONATION FROM BALDWIN PLACE
FARM FOR PLANTING AT FOURTH STREET PARK
IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMEMORATION
OF COMMISSIONER JAMES FINCH
Whereas, by correspondence dated April 15, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the acceptance of a donation of one (1) tree from Baldwin Place Farm for use by the Department of Public Works, Parks Bureau;
Whereas, the Department of Public Works of the City of Mount Vernon has received a request and offer of donation from Baldwin Place Farm to provide one (1) tree for planting within a City park; and
Whereas, the proposed donated tree will be planted by the Parks Bureau as part of the planned dedication and commemoration activities honoring former Commissioner James Finch at Fourth Street Park during the week of April 20, 2026; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the value of public-private partnerships and the contribution of donated materials and services that enhance City parks, beautification efforts, and community spaces without additional cost to taxpayers; and
Whereas, the acceptance and planting of such donated trees will support the City's ongoing efforts to improve and maintain public green spaces and to appropriately commemorate individuals who have served the City; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to accept said donation and authorize the Depa...
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