City Council:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE REPAIR AND
MOTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ENGINE 206
Whereas, in correspondence March 23, 2026, the Mayor formally requested the adoption of legislation declaring the existence of an emergency arising from the compromised operational condition of Fire Department Engine 206, which presents an immediate risk to public safety and the City's emergency response capabilities; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of its residents through the effective operation of its Fire Department; and
Whereas, Fire Department Engine 206 is a critical piece of firefighting apparatus that plays a vital role in emergency response, fire suppression, and the protection of life and property; and
Whereas, the motor of Engine 206 has experienced a failure or significant operational deficiency, rendering the apparatus compromised and unreliable for emergency service; and
Whereas, the inability of Engine 206 to function at full capacity presents an immediate risk to public safety and emergency response readiness within the City; and
Whereas, the replacement of the motor in Engine 206 constitutes a necessary and urgent repair to restore the apparatus to safe and operational condition; and
Whereas, the cost of purchasing a new fire pumper apparatus exceeds One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), with an anticipated procurement and delivery timeline of approximately two and one-half (2.5) to three (3) years; and
Whereas, repairing Engine 206 by replacing its motor is a fiscally responsible and cost-effective alternative that will extend the useful life of the apparatus and avoid significant capital expenditure; and
Whereas, the City has recently added two (2) new pumpers to its fleet, thereby increasing the importance of maintaining a reliable spare apparatus to ensure uninte...
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