City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A RETROACTIVE CONTRACT
RENEWAL FOR CITY MAPPING SERVICES
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT
Whereas, by correspondence dated January 8, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Assessment formally requested authorization for the Mayor to execute a retroactive contract renewal with MRB|Group, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying D.P.C. for the provision of official City mapping services to the Department of Assessment for the period January 2, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in substantially the form submitted to the City Council and on file with the City Clerk; and
Whereas, the Department of Assessment of the City of Mount Vernon requires accurate, current, and officially maintained assessment maps in order to properly administer real property assessments in accordance with applicable law; and
Whereas, MRB|Group, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying D.P.C. has historically provided official mapping services to the City of Mount Vernon and possesses the requisite expertise and familiarity with the City's assessment mapping system; and
Whereas, the renewal service agreement provides for an annual cost of Twenty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen Dollars and No Cents ($25,415.00), payable in thirteen (13) equal installments of One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and No Cents ($1,955.00) every four (4) weeks; and
Whereas, sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget of the City of Mount Vernon within budget line A1355-204 (Assessor's Map) to cover the cost of said contract; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize the execution of said contract renewal in order to ensure continuity of essential assessment mapping services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Authorization of Contract Renewal. The Mayor is her...
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