Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on February 26, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on February 27, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Sunlight Technologies, Inc. (dba "Readyly") and make payment for a pilot program to create an AI (Artificial Intelligence) environment for the City - (funding Allocation - the costs associated with this agreement shall be allocated as follows:
* Mayor's Office - (A1210.405) - $6,000
* Management Services - (A1680.216) - $6,000
* Buildings Department - (A3620.416) - $6,000
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNLIGHT
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (DBA "READYLY") AND MAKE
PAYMENT FOR A PILOT PROGRAM TO CREATE AN
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ENVIRONMENT
FOR THE CITY
Whereas, by letter dated February 13, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Sunlight Technologies, Inc. (dba "Readyly") to launch a pilot program that integrates an AI-based tool with OpenGov, as outlined in the contract proposal; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to enhance public engagement and improve efficiency through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools; and
Whereas, Sunlight Technologies, Inc. (dba "Readyly") has an established working relationship with OpenGov and is capable of providing an AI-based tool that integrates with the City's OpenGov platform; and
Whereas, the AI-based tool will include multilingual AI chatbots, voice-based AI agents, email response agents, and advanced analytics, thereby improving access to information, optimizing workflow efficiency, and enhancing services provided by the City; and
Whereas, the City proposes a pilot program for 12 months at a total cost of $18,000, with funding s...
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