Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on July 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on July 11, 2025, authorizing the Transfer of Funds for Tree Maintenance and Emergency Services - (transfer of funds is as follows:
From:
Amount:
To:
Budget Code: A8120.429
(Department of Public Works - Emergency Sewer Repairs)
$8,579.00
Budget Code: A8120.405
(Department of Public Works - Contracted Outside Services)
; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Whereas, in a letter dated July 2, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested legislation authorizing the transfer of funds for $8,579.00 to be used exclusively for Tree Maintenance and Emergency Services, on an as-needed basis, as determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of maintaining healthy and safe trees within the City's rights-of-way and public spaces; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works requires the ability to respond to tree maintenance and emergencies on an as-needed basis to protect public safety and property; and
Whereas, no specific cost has been determined at this time for such services; and
Whereas, to ensure that contracted crews can be deployed promptly in the event of tree-related emergencies, the Department of Public Works recommends the transfer of funds from the Emergency Sewer Repairs account to the Contracted Outside Services account; and
Whereas, the funds to be transferred will be used exclusively for tree maintenance and emergency services as determined necessary by the Department of Public Works; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Transfer. The City Counc...
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