City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JESCO,
INC., UNDER STATE CONTRACT NO. PC69403, FOR
NECESSARY TRANSMISSION REPAIRS TO A
CITY-OWNED VEHICLE AT A COST OF $67,536.36, TO
BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT A1620.414 — MOTOR
VEHICLE CONTROL: REPAIRS TO PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Whereas, by correspondence dated October 8, 2026, the Comptroller has respectfully requested authorization from the Honorable City Council to proceed with the necessary transmission repairs to the City-owned vehicle, to be performed by Jesco, Inc., under State Contract No. PC69403, at a total cost not to exceed Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($67,536.36); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon requires its municipal vehicles to be maintained in safe and reliable operating conditions to support the continued delivery of essential City services; and
Whereas, a City-owned vehicle has been identified as requiring significant transmission repairs in order to restore the vehicle to safe and reliable operating condition; and
Whereas, the completion of the necessary repairs will allow the vehicle to be returned to service, extend its continued usefulness, and help prevent unnecessary interruptions in municipal operations; and
Whereas, the appropriate City personnel have reviewed the condition of the vehicle and the anticipated repair requirements and have contacted the manufacturer regarding the necessary repairs; and
Whereas, Jesco, Inc., the original manufacturer, has been identified to perform the required repairs pursuant to State Contract No. PC69403; and
Whereas, the total cost of the necessary transmission repairs is Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($67,536.36); and
Whereas, the cost of the repairs shall be charged to Account A1620.414 — Motor Vehicle Control: Repairs to Plant & Equipment, subject to the availability of appropriated funds; and
Whereas, the authorization of these repairs...
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