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Street resurfacing contract approved through 2027

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Memorial Field Internet Upgrade Approved

The board approved a 36-month Spectrum agreement to provide dedicated fiber internet, expanded Wi-Fi, scoreboard connectivity, and related network services at Mount Vernon Memorial Field. The minutes say existing connectivity has not worked and currently does not cover all areas of the field.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Nearly $488,000 approved for sewer work

The Board approved two partial payments totaling $488,105.58 for Phase 1 sewer system rehabilitation, with three members voting yes and one absent. It also approved a temporary reduction in in-lieu parking fees, a plan to relocate and renovate city offices, and several contracts, budget actions, and agreements.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Street resurfacing payments approved

The board approved $502,204.96 in two partial payments for resurfacing various Mount Vernon streets: $449,767.24 and $52,437.72. It also approved a $13,815 payment for sewer cleaning and inspection work.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Mount Vernon Opens Infrastructure Qualifications

The board opened 10 requests for qualifications each for engineering services and municipal water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure maintenance. It also approved a $15,129.99 sewer cleaning and inspection payment, five tax settlements totaling $155,043.21, and three claim settlements totaling $73,499.31; all recorded votes were unanimous among the three members present.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Mount Vernon Approves Fire Engine 206 Repairs

The board unanimously approved an emergency declaration, fund transfer, and motor replacement for Fire Department Engine Company 206. It also approved five tax settlements totaling $90,846.96, as listed on the agenda.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Board Approves Tax Settlements

The Board approved three tax-settlement resolutions in a block vote, with all three voting members in favor and one member absent.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Mount Vernon Approves Fire Trucks and Sewer Payments

The Board of Estimate & Contract unanimously approved accepting two Pierce Sabre 1,500-gallon-per-minute fire pumpers through the HUD Community Development Block Grant Program and authorized $187,030.98 in two sewer-project payments.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Mount Vernon approves code and staffing changes

The Board approved six Department of Public Works code amendments addressing dumping, littering, sidewalk obstructions, vehicles crossing sidewalks, and snow and ice removal; the minutes do not state the revised penalties or requirements. The board also approved related staffing changes, property-sale actions, and tax settlements.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Refuse Fee Amendment and $5,000 Settlement Approved

The Board approved an amendment to the city’s refuse fee ordinance to correct an administrative error, with refunds and credits discussed, and approved a $5,000 settlement in a wrongful eviction case.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves youth grants and programs

The Board approved multiple youth-program agreements and grants, including $25,000 for the Moving in Motion program and $800,068 for the Barrington Irving Technical Training School aviation program. The recorded votes were unanimous, with the mayor, comptroller, and council president voting yes.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Mount Vernon Approves Red-Light Camera Contract

The Board approved a contract for a red-light violation photo-enforcement and monitoring system, along with a $300,382.74 sewer rehabilitation payment and $230,266.95 in tax-review settlements.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Sewer engineering contract increased by $500,000

The Board adopted an ordinance extending the Arcadis sewer engineering contract through March 15, 2026, and increasing its amount by $500,000. It also approved funding for 32-gallon trash receptacles, accepted $180,000 for the Workforce Development Academy for Youth program, and approved five property-damage settlements plus one $50,000 personal-injury settlement.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Sewer Work and Damage Settlement Approved

The Board approved a $60,940.56 partial payment for Phase 1 sewer rehabilitation and a $15,000 settlement for property damage involving sewage and drainage systems. It also approved a partial payment for emergency repairs to the Police Department and courts, but the amount was not stated in the minutes.

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Briefing

Sep 30, 2025

City Approves $390,000 Injury Settlement

The board approved a $390,000 settlement in a personal-injury lawsuit involving an uncovered manhole; the Comptroller said $350,000 will be paid by the city because it falls within the city’s threshold. The board also approved emergency repair payments, building-safety inspection legislation, a police mutual-aid agreement, and an environmental settlement, while holding a proposed public-works equipment-rental agreement for further review.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Mount Vernon Accepts $2.7 Million Doles Center Grant

The Board approved acceptance of a $2,704,000 CREST grant for renovations at the Doles Center. It also approved payments for street resurfacing, sewer-system work, Armory roof repairs, and Edison Avenue pump station upgrades.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Board Approves Sewer Rehabilitation Payment

The Board of Estimate & Contract adopted a $122,106.50 partial payment for Phase 1 sewer system rehabilitation. The consent agenda passed with two votes in favor, no votes against, and the mayor absent.

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2025

Street resurfacing contract approved through 2027

The board approved a contract to resurface various Mount Vernon streets through 2027, funded through CHIPS, State of NY and CDBG sources. It also approved emergency sinkhole repairs at Beechwood and South Columbus Avenue and the Mount Vernon Doles Center.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2025

Sewer rehabilitation payments approved

The board approved $619,041.40 in partial payments for sewer cleaning, televising, and rehabilitation work. It also approved two grant-funded Board of Water Supply positions focused on lead service lines, while a contract to resurface various streets was held.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2025

Mount Vernon Approves Pump Station Upgrades

The board unanimously approved contracts for general construction and equipment procurement for the Edison Avenue Pump Station Upgrade Project. It also approved a combo vacuum truck purchase, $150,000 for sewer-system cleaning and televising, and two emergency roof-repair payments totaling $185,250.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2025

Bridge, flood mitigation and claims approved

The Board approved a $150,000 settlement resolving a claim alleging false arrest and unlawful imprisonment, along with engineering and construction-inspection services for South Fulton Avenue Bridge rehabilitation and a South Third and South Columbus Avenues flood-mitigation project.

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Briefing

Dec 30, 2024

Board approves $530,692 in sewer payments

The Board approved three partial payments totaling $530,691.66 for Phase 1 sewer-system cleaning and televising work. The three-member board approved the payments unanimously, with no opposing votes.

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