City Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT
VERNON, NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY TO PROMOTE
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION, IN
COMPLIANCE WITH STATEWIDE CLIMATE
MANDATES, AND PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT AND EFFECTIVE DATE
Whereas, in a letter dated May 22, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the City of Mount Vernon Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Policy; and
Whereas, the State of New York has mandated that all new passenger vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2035, as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate justice; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to achieving its own sustainability goals and recognizes the critical role of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in facilitating the transition to clean transportation; and
Whereas, statewide and regional projections indicate a dramatic increase in electric vehicle ownership within the City of Mount Vernon, requiring proactive measures to support this transition; and
Whereas, retrofitting EV infrastructure after initial construction can cost up to 75% more than installing it during the design and build phases, imposing undue financial burdens on future residents, businesses, and developers; and
Whereas, integrating EV charging infrastructure into local building and zoning standards will position Mount Vernon at the forefront of clean transportation readiness and align with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) projections and funding priorities; and
Whereas, this policy will promote environmental equity by ensuring that low- and moderate-income households in multi-unit housing developments are not left behind in the transition to zero-emission vehicles; and
Whereas, the neighboring municipalities of New Rochelle, Yonkers, and White Plains have already adopte...
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