City Council:
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE
AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CHARTER
REGARDING THE BUDGET SCHEDULE
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in regular session convened, as follows:
Section 1. Title. This enactment shall be known as "A Local Law Amending the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon to Establish a Revised Budget Schedule and Procedures."
Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Local Law is to improve the City's annual budget process by establishing a clear, transparent, and inclusive schedule that enhances collaboration among the Mayor, the Board of Estimate and Contract (BOE), the Comptroller, and the City Council. The revised process introduces the use of a Draft Annual Estimate ("DAE") as a working document to promote early review, feedback, and public engagement prior to final budget adoption.
Section 3. Amendment to the City Charter. The Charter of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby amended to establish a revised budget schedule and procedures, which shall read as follows:
Section 4. Budget Schedule.
A. Department Submissions. On or before August 31 of each fiscal year, all Department Heads shall submit proposed departmental budgets to the Mayor's Office.
B. Submission of Draft Annual Estimate (DAE). At the first regularly scheduled September meeting of the Board of Estimate and Contract (BOE), and no later than September 16, the Mayor shall submit a Draft Annual Estimate ("DAE") to the BOE.
1. The DAE shall serve solely as a working document and shall not be subject to a BOE vote.
2. Upon submission, the DAE shall be referred to the Comptroller and to the City Council for review and comment.
C. Comptroller's Review and Fiscal Statement. By October 15, the Comptroller shall issue public statements detailing the City's reserves, health and dental insurance costs, retirement and pension obligations, delinquent school tax rese...
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