City Council Work Session
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 140 - Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse, Article I - Garbage and Rubbish Collection, §140-6 entitled Penalties for Offenses of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon
The current code allows for a broad fine range of $100 to $1,000
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 140-24 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon Relating to Unauthorized Dumping …
The Department of Public Works is proposing a graduated fine structure to improve deterrence and enforcement
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Article I - Preservation of Good Order, Chapter 191 - Peace and Good Order, §191-3(D) - Littering …
The Department of Public Works is recommending a revision to the fine schedule to implement a graduated penalty system for repeat offenders
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Article VIII - Street and Sidewalk Obstructions, §227-38 - Permit Required …
The existing section requires a permit for any obstruction of public streets, highways, or sidewalks, with a specific exception for floral pieces in a...
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 227, §227-55 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon (Driving Vehicles Over Sidewalks - Added Penalty Provision)
Currently, the section prohibits driving on sidewalks without a permit from the Commissioner of Public Works, with violations punishable under Article...
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 227, §227-56 of the City Code of the City of Mount Vernon, entitled "Removal of Snow and Ice"
The existing requirements for keeping sidewalks clear of obstructions, in good condition, and free of snow and ice within 12 hours of cessation are un...
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City Clerk: A Resolution Establishing the Standard Workdays and Reporting Guidelines for Elected and Appointed Officials
It details the standard workday hours and a record of activities for each official
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City Council: Local Law No. __ of 2026 - A Local Law Amending the Vehicle and Traffic Law Authorizing the City of Mount Vernon to Establish a Traffic-Control Signal Photo Monitoring Demonstration Program
The program allows the Department of Public Safety to install and operate photo violation-monitoring devices at up to 25 intersections simultaneously
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Department of Planning and Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a First Contract Amendment with Mercy University to extend the Performance Period of the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center Program and to Incorporate Legacy Planning Services
The amendment will extend the program's performance period through December 31, 2026, and incorporate Legacy Planning Services
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Department of Planning and Community Development: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with ARUP for Phase II of a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)-Funded Project
Phase II will focus on integrating climate resilience and urban heat mitigation into Mount Vernon's land use and regulatory framework
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Real Estate Committee: An Ordinance Rescinding the Recommendation for the Sale of Certain City-Owned Property Located at 328 South 1st Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York - (Parcel ID: 169.31.3120.01)
The original recommendation, made on November 21, 2025, was to sell the property to Alonzo Webb of Webb Development Services Corp. for $200,000
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Real Estate Committee: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Conveyance of City-Owned Property Located at 328 South 1st Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York - (Parcel ID: 169.31.3120.01)
This follows a review on January 30, 2026, where Ms
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City Council: A Local Law Authorizing the Amendment of the City Charter Regarding Budget Schedule
It introduces a more transparent and collaborative schedule involving the Mayor, Board of Estimate and Contract (BOE), Comptroller, and City Council
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City Council: Local Law No. __ of 2026 - A Local Law Amending Article XV of the Charter of the City of the City of Mount Vernon to Establish an Installment Payment Plan for Delinquent Property Taxes
The plan allows eligible property owners to pay outstanding taxes over time, reducing the initial down payment requirement from 25% to 10%
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer and Consolidation of One (1) Senior Account Clerk Position and One (1) Secretary Position into the Title of Assistant Commissioner of Public Works, Amending the 2026 Fiscal Year Salary Schedule, and Granting a Leave of Absence
This aims to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and enhance strategic support for the Commissioner
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Department of Public Works / Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of the Title of Chief of Infrastructure and Capital Improvements, Amending the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget, and Providing for Funding and Salary Adjustment
This role will oversee all infrastructure and capital improvement projects for both the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Board of Water Supply...
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Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of One (1) Code Enforcement Officer Position to the Title of Code Enforcement Coordinator within the Department of Public Works, Approving a Budget Transfer, Amending the 2026 Fiscal Year Salary Schedule, and Granting a Leave of Absence
This promotion is justified by his exceptional performance, having issued over $1.6 million in summonses and violations in the recent enforcement peri...