Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on April 23, 2026, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Land Lease Agreement with Max Johl of Positive Pup Playgroup for Use of a Portion of City-Owned Property Located at 600 Garden Avenue - (the agreed rental rate shall be $1,200.00 per month, payable on the first day of each month during the term of the lease and will be recorded under Revenue Code A2410 - Rental of Real Property); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LAND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH MAX JOHL OF POSITIVE
PUP PLAYGROUP FOR USE OF A PORTION
OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
600 GARDEN AVENUE
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 25, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into and execute a land lease agreement with Max Johl of Positive Pup Playgroup for the use of the external area of the Animal Shelter located at 600 Garden Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and such other terms as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Corporation Counsel; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon owns real property located at 600 Garden Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, which includes the external area of the City's Animal Shelter; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has identified an opportunity to utilize a portion of said property for community-serving purposes through a land lease agreement; and
Whereas, Mr. Max Johl, operator of Positive Pup Playgroup, has requested to lease the external area of the Animal Shelter to provide a safe, structured environment for dogs to play, socialize, and receive light training; and
Whereas, the proposed use of the property will be limited exclusively to activities associated with Positive Pup Playgroup and as further...
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