City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECT
ACCOUNT CODES FOR ADDITIONAL AID AND
INCENTIVES FOR MUNICIPALITIES (AIM) FUNDING
Whereas, by correspondence dated November 5, 2026, the Mayor requested authorization for the Comptroller to establish individual capital project account codes for the proper recording, monitoring, and administration of expenditures associated with the additional Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (“AIM”) funding in the total amount of $5,000,779.49, to be utilized for authorized capital and municipal purposes in accordance with applicable law and City procedures; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has been allocated additional Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (“AIM”) funding to support critical municipal infrastructure, public safety, fleet modernization, sanitation, and other essential operational needs; and
Whereas, the Administration has identified various capital priorities requiring investment in order to replace aging municipal equipment, strengthen essential City services, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the City's ability to provide reliable services to Mount Vernon residents; and
Whereas, the Administration has proposed the establishment of individual capital project account codes to properly segregate, track, and administer expenditures associated with the authorized capital projects; and
Whereas, the proposed capital projects and anticipated funding allocations include the following:
Capital Project:
Amount:
Police Sector Vehicles (5)
$370,085.85
Parking Enforcement Vehicles (3)
$113,258.85
Sanitation Vehicle (1)
$268,681.00
Fire Inspector Vehicles (2)
$75,505.90
Building Department Vehicle (1)
$37,752.95
All-Season Salt Spreader Trucks (2)
$599,800.00
Auxiliary Police Vehicles (2)
$75,505.90
Bobcat Skid Steer Equipment (1)
$70,189.04
Subtotal – Vehicles and Equipment
$1,610,779.49
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris
$1,590...
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