City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE MOTOR IN
FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE 206
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 16, 2026, the Commissioner of the Fire Department formally requested authorization for the Mount Vernon Fire Department to replace the motor of Engine 206, including all associated parts and labor, at a total cost of $68,482.60 through Black Rock Truck Group, Inc.; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Fire Department relies on the operational readiness of its fleet to protect the lives and property of the City's residents; and
Whereas, Engine 206 is a critical firefighting apparatus that has responded to numerous emergencies and is essential to the City's emergency response capabilities; and
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 23, 2026, the Mayor formally requested that the City Council declare an emergency due to the compromised operational condition of Engine 206, which poses an immediate threat to public safety; and
Whereas, a recent evaluation by the Fire Department's maintenance team determined that the motor of Engine 206 has seized, rendering the vehicle inoperable; and
Whereas, maintaining a fully operational spare apparatus is necessary to ensure uninterrupted service during routine maintenance or unexpected breakdowns of the primary fleet; and
Whereas, the replacement of the motor in Engine 206, at a total cost of $68,482.60, represents a fiscally responsible alternative to purchasing a new pumper, which averages approximately $900,000; and
Whereas, Black Rock Truck Group, Inc., the awarded vendor under Westchester County Purchasing Contract RFB-WC-24016 (Freightliner OEM Truck Parts, expiration 02/28/2027), will provide the motor, necessary parts, and labor for the replacement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK:
Section 1. Authorization of Motor Replacement. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mount Ve...
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