Board of Estimate & Contract:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF
STACY ANN MELILLO
Whereas, on April 8, 2021, Stacy Ann Melillo filed a petition against the City of Mount Vernon (the “City”), alleging wrongful termination related to an incident that occurred on December 10, 2020; and
Whereas, after negotiations between the parties, the City of Mount Vernon has agreed to a settlement with Stacy Ann Melillo in the total amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00), inclusive of all claims, legal costs, and attorney’s fees; and
Whereas, the Corporation Counsel, by letter dated April 23, 2025, has recommended that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve said settlement;Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved by the Board of Estimate and Contract of the City of Mount Vernon, as follows:
Section 1. Settlement Approval. The settlement of the claim and federal lawsuit filed by Stacy Ann Melillo against the City of Mount Vernon is hereby approved in the total amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00), including all claims, costs, and attorney’s fees.
Section 2. Authorization of Payment. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to allocate and disburse the amount of $90,000.00 from Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), as provided in the 2025 City Budget, for the settlement of said claim.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.