City Council President· January 2024 - December 2027
Derrick Thompson
Mount Vernon
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 5:32:52
- Avg per meeting
- 8:32
- Segments
- 8832
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Building Department Code Training and Compliance
None directly associated with the procedural discussion.
Boys & Girls Club Downtown Redevelopment
Investment in a major community youth facility in the downtown area.
140 E Prospect New Application
Local tax revenue generation and commercial property revitalization.
School Zone Speed Camera Discrepancies and Refunds
$575,000 in speed camera revenue and $175,000 in red light camera revenue are budgeted for 2027.
Pondfield Parkway Subdivision and Geotechnical Concerns
Property development costs and potential legal fees or remediation expenses.
Capital Projects Contractor PQL Framework
Incurs contractual expenses for engineering and environmental consulting services.
Library Square and GDC Inducement Resolutions
Involves approximately $16.17 million in total estimated tax exemptions and assistance over 30 years.
Sentinel Affordable Housing Project and Ground Lease
The city would collect ground-lease payments over 99 years while offloading maintenance costs on nine vacant properties.
Stalled Development Projects and Final Deadlines
Determines the realization of millions of dollars in project investments and associated municipal fees.
Townhouse Development on South Seventh Avenue
Private investment in new multi-family housing stock.
Bronxville Field Club Expansion and Parking
Senior and Disabled Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE/DRIE) Threshold Increase
Potential reduction in property tax revenues offset by municipal tax credits to building owners.
Station Plaza Development Project Approval
The developer stated no PILOT or city economic subsidies will be requested.
Municipal Land Use Summit and Planning Coordination
Uses existing administrative grant resources and staff coordination.
Chase Bank Branch Redevelopment at 21 East Prospect Avenue
Replaces a vacant pharmacy space with active commercial banking services and site enhancements.
Residential Additions and Home Improvements
Private home improvement costs for the property owner.
City Hall Office Relocation and Space Optimization
Involves approximately $34,800 for phase one space optimizations and workstation modifications.
Building Department Relocation to City Hall First Floor
Costs covered by contingency transfers and existing capital allocations.
Grace Baptist Church Mixed-Use Development Proposal
Project may involve future PILOT applications evaluated through the IDA.
13-Story Mixed-Use Development at 20 South West Street
Brings substantial private investment and new residential condominiums to the transit-oriented district.
Decisions during term (11)
Recorded while Thompson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Youth Bureau Workforce Development Grant Agreement
Item 16: Workforce Development Grant Acceptance
Westchester Putnam Workforce Development Board SYEP Grant
Property Disposition / Development Item
Economic Development Task Force Appointments
Custodial Account for 745 South Third Avenue Development
Custodial Account for Station Plaza Development Project
Acceptance of OCFS Youth Development Program Funds
Organizational Capacity Building Professional Development Agreement
Youth Development Program (YDP) Grant Acceptance
Youth Bureau Agreement with OCB for Professional Development
Voting record (6)(Development)
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