Mount Vernon · week of October 20, 2026
Council approves DPW Two-Way Radios and Communications System, 1–0
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What changed in Mount Vernon
DPW Two-Way Radios and Communications System
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Finance Department Part-Time Personnel Budget Transfer
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →DPW Partial Payment No. 6 for Street Resurfacing
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Stipulation of Settlement with School District on Uncollected Taxes
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Mayor's Office Travel Authorization for Summit
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Youth Bureau Budget Transfers
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Emergency Remediation at Police Firearms Range
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →NYS Office of IT Services Agreement
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →UKG Workforce Electronic Timekeeping Equipment Purchase
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →NYSCLASS Municipal Investment Account
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →DPW Partial Payment No. 7 for Street Resurfacing
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Smart Glasses and Wearable Technology Policy
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Property Damage Claim Settlement - Steffi and Vasquez-Avarte
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation Funding Amendment
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Condemnation and Disposal of Obsolete Vehicles
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Tax Assessment Certiorari Settlements (Items 19-30 Block Vote)
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →Youth Employment Program Grant Agreement
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
Watch this moment →DPW Vehicle Transmission Repairs via State Contract
1 yes, 0 no
Shawyn Patterson-Howard (yes)
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Also discussed
Proposed Water Rate Increase
The Board of Water Supply is proposing a 17% increase in water rates to offset a $1.6 million annual increase in wholesale water purchase costs from New York City and Westchester County.
What it means: Results in quarterly water bill increases ranging from $10.50 to $35 depending on property size.
Follow this issue →DPW Worker Safety and Two-Way Communication
Following a violent, unprovoked knife attack on a DPW worker in the field, city officials emphasized the critical need for two-way radios so field crews can communicate and call for emergency help.
What it means: DPW field staff receive vital safety and communication tools.
Follow this issue →Municipal Legal and Tax Settlements
Mount Vernon continues to pay out millions annually in tax certiorari settlements because the city has not performed a property revaluation in over 60 years, leading to devalued land and rising tax rates.
What it means: Approximately $2 million annually in certiorari payouts and depressed land valuations.
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