City Council:
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VII-A, ? 86-b
OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY CHARTER REGARDING
THE COMPOSITION OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BOARD
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Intent. The City Council finds that the efficient and transparent management of capital projects is essential to the health, safety, and economic vitality of the City of Mount Vernon. The Capital Projects Board plays a central role in reviewing, prioritizing, and coordinating the City's capital investments.
To enhance oversight, broaden representation, and strengthen coordination across departments and branches of City government, it is the intent of this Local Law to amend Article VII-A, ? 86-b of the City Charter to restructure the composition of the Capital Projects Board.
This amendment ensures that key City departments and elected officials are represented in the capital planning process, thereby fostering improved collaboration, accountability, and alignment of infrastructure priorities.
Section 2. Amendment to the Mount Vernon City Charter, Article VII-A, ? 86-b
Section 86-b. Capital Projects Board (Amended Composition)
The existing text of ? 86-b of the Mount Vernon City Charter is hereby amended to read as follows:
? 86-b. Capital Projects Board.
1. Composition. The Capital Projects Board shall consist of seven (7) voting members appointed by the Mayor in the following manner:
(a) Two (2) members of the City Council (both appointed by the Mayor);
(b) The Commissioner of Public Works;
(c) The Commissioner of Buildings;
(d) The Commissioner of Planning;
(e) The Commissioner of Water; and
(f) One (1) member from the Land Use Boards (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or Architectural Review Board).
2. Ex Officio Members. The Comptroller and the City Engi...
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