City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
FUNDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT
BUDGET TO COVER NECESSARY OVERTIME EXPENSES
Whereas, in correspondence dated July 16, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Assessment formally requested authorization for the transfer of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) from the Department of Assessment’s Contracted Outside Services budget line A1355-405 to the Overtime budget line A1355-110; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Department of Assessment has determined that additional overtime was required to process the 2025 Enhanced STAR Eligibility Report to ensure that qualified residents receive STAR checks from New York State promptly; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available within the Department of Assessment’s Contracted Outside Services budget line (A1355-405) to cover this necessary overtime expense; and
Whereas, the transfer of these funds is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon and its residents; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) from the Department of Assessment’s Contracted Outside Services budget line A1355-405 to the Overtime budget line A1355-110.
Section 2. Purpose of Transfer. The funds transferred according to this Ordinance shall be used exclusively to cover overtime expenses incurred by the Department of Assessment for processing the 2025 Enhanced STAR Eligibility Report.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.