Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Feeding Westchester - (no financial obligation incurred by the City of Mount Vernon under this MOU, as Feeding Westchester will cover all associated costs, including those for equipment, services, and program licensing), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
FEEDING WESTCHESTER
Whereas, by letter dated August 1, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, on behalf of the Mount Vernon Recreation Department, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Feeding Westchester, as outlined in the attached document; and
Whereas, Feeding Westchester has been a vital resource for the Mount Vernon community, significantly contributing to the well-being of its residents by addressing food insecurity and providing nutritious meals to people of all ages; and
Whereas, Feeding Westchester's efforts support the healthy development of children and ensure that senior citizens receive the nourishment necessary for a dignified and healthy life, thereby reinforcing the health and unity of the community; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon and Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard seek to continue this beneficial relationship by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Feeding Westchester; and
Whereas, the MOU includes the use of Link2Feed, a holistic client management system designed for hunger relief organizations, which will collect, manage, and report service data, ensuring compliance and effective program management; and
Whereas, Feeding Westchester will provide Chromebooks, hotspot service, and a scanner barcode for the program...
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