City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A THIRD-PARTY
INSPECTION AGENCY FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
AND OBSERVATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AT 115 SOUTH MACQUESTEN PARKWAY
Whereas, in correspondence dated July 17, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings formally requested authorization for the Department of Buildings to issue a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for qualified third-party inspection agencies to perform construction inspections and observations for the 115 South Macquesten Parkway development and similar qualified projects; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is experiencing significant development and growth, including the ongoing construction of a 13-story, 470,000-square-foot, mixed-use development consisting of 315 residential units, retail, parking, and a community facility located at 115 South Macquesten Parkway; and
Whereas, this project constitutes the largest single construction development currently underway in the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City's Department of Buildings is currently understaffed and unable to conduct the volume of inspections required for a project of this magnitude without causing undue delay to this and other ongoing developments; and
Whereas, in accordance with the authority granted under Section 1203.2 of Title 19 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), which governs the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, municipalities are permitted to utilize third-party providers for inspection services; and
Whereas, the use of a qualified third-party inspection agency will assist the Buildings Department by performing construction inspections and observations, thereby ensuring compliance with applicable codes and supporting timely project progression; and
Whereas, all associated fees for such third-party services will be funded through an escrow ac...
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