Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Transfer of $146,330 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Purchase of Three New Vehicles for the Recreation Department - (purchase of three vehicles: two (2) 2024 Ford Edge vehicles for the Meals on Wheels program and one (1) Ford E-Transit Cargo Van for the Commissioner, for a total cost not to exceed $146,330; funding for the purchase of these vehicles is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in budget code A7020.203ARP Equipment )), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF $146,330 FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE
NEW VEHICLES FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Whereas, by letter dated September 23, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the transfer of $146,330 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, specifically from Budget Code A7020.203ARP (Equipment), to purchase three (3) new Recreation Department vehicles; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon's Recreation Department requires two additional vehicles for the Meals on Wheels program and one vehicle for the Commissioner of Recreation to perform city business and duties effectively; and
Whereas, the Meals on Wheels program serves over 200 home-bound seniors in the City of Mount Vernon daily, and the meals must be delivered at a specified temperature in compliance with the Westchester County Nutrition Program guidelines; and
Whereas, the lack of sufficient vehicles has created challenges in delivering meals on time and in compliance with temperature requirements, and the absence of a vehicle for the Commissioner requires the use of personal transportation for city business; and
Whereas, the Recreation Department has identified the need...
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