Adopted
Budget
City of Mount Vernon New York
“The City That Believes”
2014
2014 ANNUAL ESTIMATE
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Approved by the Board of Estimate & Contract January 14, 2014
Adopted by the City Council January 30. 2014
City of Mount Vernon 1 Roosevelt Square Mount Vernon, New York (914) 665-2300 www.cmvny.com
Ernest D. Davis Mayor
Maureen Walker, CPA, MBA, B Sc Comptroller
MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL
Councilwoman Roberta Apuzzo President
Councilman Yuhanna Edwards Councilman Marcus Griffith Councilwoman Deborah Reynolds Councilman Richard Thomas
“The City That Believes”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
City of Mount Vernon at a Glance 5-18 Architectural Review Board 88 Building Department 90 Budget Summary 22 Civil Defense 93 Veterans 96 Revenues 23-27 Office for the Aging 95 Recreation 95-96 Appropriations 29-53 Youth Bureau 99 Youth Bureau Service Project 99 Salary Summary 55-57 Zoning 99 Planning & Community Develop. 102 Salary Details by Department Planning Board 102 Commission on Human Rights 104 City Council 61 Parking Ticket Collections 104 Office of the Mayor 61 Office of the Comptroller 63 Supplemental Information Department of Assessment 63 Office of the City Clerk 63 Statement of Constitutional Law 69 Tax Margin 106 Civil Service 69 Statement of Indebtedness 107 Human Resources 71 Budget for Debt Service 108 Management Services 73 Department of Public Works 73-80 Police 82-84 Glossary 114-116 Fire 87-88
PREFACE
Mount Vernon has one of the highest property tax rates in New York State and some of the neediest people in the county of Westchester. Our residents fall within all categories of the economic scale and our housing stock Like so many other communities, the city’s bond rating has gone down and there are no additional revenue sources to ease the burden on overwhelmed taxpayers.
While the job of government is growing daily, the city has seen a decrease in revenue streams that help fund its activities. In order to meet its municipal objectives and keep adequate staffing levels to provide the services taxpayers expect, the city had to make hard choices to develop a budget that is as lean as possible.
The effects of the economic downturn that began in the fall of 2008 continues to have an impact on our government finances. The pace of the recovery is still slow and a lack of confidence in the broader economy still persists. Sales tax and property tax are still below their peak before the recession and other revenue sources, including building permits and interest, remain depressed.
In 6 short years the City of Mount Vernon has gone from a $20 Million surplus to having only $2.4 Million in its undesignated fund balance. In developing the 2014 budget, the city had to make adjustments that most other communities have already taken in order to ease the financial stress placed on taxpayers. Many would have preferred to see no tax increase at all but further cutting would come with devastating consequences – a reduction in essential services.
Balancing the budget while preserving core services became priority. Our staff’s hard work and creativity has enabled us to continue providing residents with the quality services they expect and deserve. Mount Vernon is well positioned to build an even greater future for our community which we predict residents will start seeing next year.
MUNICIPAL PROFILE MUNICIPAL PROFILE Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2005-2009
POPULATION DATA Age Total Population: 68,482 Under 5: 4,541 6.6% 5-17: 11,917 17.4% Area and density: 18-34: 15,913 23.2% Square miles: 4.4 35-64: 22,279 39.8% Persons per square mile*: 15,564.1 65-84: 7,662 11.2% 85 and over: 1,170 1.7% Total Households: 25,405 School enrollment Total housing units: 28,236 Total persons 3 and over enrolled in school: 17,744 Housing units in structure Preschool / kindergarten: 2,024 Single-family: 9.812 Elementary: 7,193 2 to 9 units: 7,817 High School: 4,223 10 to 19 units: 1,560 20 to 49 units: 4,402 Top countries of origin 50 or more units: 4,611 West Indian 12,647 Mobile home / other: 34 Jamaica 10,250 Italy 5,008 Ireland 2,367 Portugal 1,218
- THE CITY SLOGAN “The City That Believes”
John Stevens believed that people could improve their condition in life through vision and hard work. When he assembled with the other hard working men and women who formed the Industrial Home Association #1 on the old Purdy farm on 4th Street to pull for lots that would become the City of Mount Vernon, everyone present knew that hard work and sacrifice would achieve results. They had no idea that their vision would affect the lives of so many in future generations.
Today, as the city endures the economic downturn the people of Mount Vernon have renewed vision and brace themselves for the hard work that lay ahead. In spite of the challenges, Mount Vernonites look toward a bright future, knowing that they have the resiliency to endure the hard to come.
People who were born in the city and those who have decided to make it their home know that Mount Vernon has something to offer. There is a richness of cultural exchange within this community that encourages residents to share experiences because of its rich diversity. The city possesses small town charm despite being situated on the border of the world renowned metropolis s of New York City.
Mount Vernon is a city that believes in its people, their vision and most importantly, their wherewithal to rebuild its 4.2 square miles into a world class community.
THE STEVENS HOUSE
Home of the City’s Founder, John Stevens
The Stevens House holds the distinction of being the residence of the first "First Family of Mount Vernon." Its significance to the establishment of the City of Mount Vernon is unquestionable. It stands as a symbol of Mount Vernon's early days as a village. It is a well-known landmark that sits imposingly on the corner plot at Sixth Avenue and Fourth Street. The following excerpt is compiled from "The Story of the Stevens House" by Louise Stevens Miller, granddaughter of John Stevens.
When John Stevens brought his family to their recently completed new home in Mount Vernon in 1851 what they saw was the new house, sitting amidst stately elm trees. In back of the house stood the old farmhouse, still standing with barns and outhouses at the rear. Two large cherry trees, an oxcart laden with shining fruit and baskets piled high and running over with more fruit added to the joy of their first homecoming.
The house is a perfect example of the architectural methods used when the colonists built their New England homes. The exterior of the house has changed very little over the years. The great hand-hewn oak timbers of its frame are fastened securely to its heavy stone foundation, and each pair of sturdy roof timbers meeting at the roof's peak is mortised and pinned together with stout wooden pins. That the roof stands straight and true after over one hundred and fifty years of wind and weather seems a strong argument in favor of this form of roof structure. In 1850 - 1851, time was not of the essence, and much of the work was done by hand. The Doric columns on the front porch are entirely hand-wrought.
HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS
Mount Vernon is governed by a mayor and a city council. The city court has three judges and one senior judge which handle many of the city’s civic cases. The Comptroller, elected on a citywide basis for a four-year term, recommends financial policies and advises the Mayor and the City Council in the preparation of the budget.
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City of Mount Vernon. The person holding this office has the responsibility of overseeing the operation of city departments. The mayor is chosen by a citywide election for a four-year term. The Mayor has a leadership role in budget-making, authority to organize and reorganize administrative agencies and to appoint and remove their heads, and a strong veto.
Legislative authority is vested in the City Council, made up of 5 members, who are elected for four-year terms. The presiding officer is the Council President. He or she is elected for a one-year term at the statutory meeting of the City Council (first public meeting of the year). The Council President is the spokesperson for the City Council and appoints the heads of the various Council committees to one-year terms. The Council introduces and enacts all laws and approves the budget and it can override a mayoral veto by a vote of four-fifths of all the members.
The Board of Estimate and Contract is composed of the Mayor, the Comptroller and the President of the City Council. In order for expenditures to be approved by the Board, they must be approved by a majority of members. Legislation is then enacted authorizing the expenditure. The Board of Estimate and Contract convenes following meetings of the City Council.
PROPERTY TAXES
Each year property owners receive a bill for levies imposed by three governing authorities – the local school district for school taxes, the City of Mount for local property taxes and Westchester County for county property taxes. Each authority requests a different percentage of the entire amount owed that is clearly defined in the bill.
The real property tax is a tax based on the value of real property and the location of the parcel being taxed. The City of Mount Vernon cannot set the tax rate without the assessed value of property that will be taxed. Property owners are taxed at a uniform percentage of the market value of the property. The New York State Real Property Tax Levy (Tax Cap) affects all local governments, most school districts in New York State, except New York City, and a host of other independent taxing entities such as library, fire and water districts. Under the law, the cap limits the growth in the local property tax levy and caps it at 1.66 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, with some exceptions. Localities can override the 1.66% tax cap because of increasing demands on local governments caused by the high cost of employee benefits and mandates established by the state as well as rising costs and increased expenses for things such as supplies, equipment, gas and oil.
ASSESSED VALUATIONS
160,000,000
140,000,000
120,000,000
100,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Assessed valuation is dollar value assigned to a property for purposes of calculating applicable taxes. This value tends to be lower than the appraisal fair market value of a property. The figures above take into account all properties in the city.
TOTAL CITY ASSESSMENTS
168,000,000 166,000,000
164,000,000
162,000,000 160,000,000
158,000,000
156,000,000
154,000,000
152,000,000 20062006 2008 2008 20102010 2012 2012 2014
When mortgage money is not available many people are locked out of the market and when there is a large supply of homes to sell coupled with a large number of foreclosures, property values can be
kept down until the oversupply is gone.
SALES TAXES
Sales taxes, the tax paid to businesses for the sale of 16,900,000 Sales Tax Revenue goods and services, is a major revenue stream that 16,800,000 can be used to offset the liability imposed on 16,700,000 taxpayers.. Mount Vernon’s sales tax is 8.375%. Sales 16,600,000 taxes provide stable funding that is directly tied into 16,500,000 economic growth that ultimately is funneled down to 16,400,000 the taxpayer. 16,300,000 16,200,000 Many believe that there is a strong correlation 16,100,000 between consumption and personal income; implying 16,000,000 that changes in sales tax revenues is closely 2009 2010 2011 2012 associated with changes in personal income. Economic development can be considered those actions taken to improve the conditions of the persons residing in the community with respect to their standard of living and economic health.
Economic growth, one aspect of the economic development process, must be pursued if the city is to remain viable. Mount Vernon has been attempting to increase the job pool by attracting businesses and employers that have the ability to put people to work. Mount Vernon has been working hard to attract businesses and developers to take an interest in the city and has created an environment that is more development friendly, facilitating the process for businesses to create jobs and achieve their goals.
When more residents have an opportunity to earn a living and spend it locally and the city is able to attract business that people are eager to patronize, its economic growth potential will be improved, resulting in additional funds available to operate city government lessening the burden on taxpayers.
STATE REVENUE
7,896,187.00
8,000,000.00
7,800,000.00
7,600,000.00 7,012,577.00 7,400,000.00 6,994,983.00 7,009,657.00 6,932,579.00 7,200,000.00
7,000,000.00
6,800,000.00
6,600,000.00
6,400,000.00 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
New York State Aid provides funding to local governments in areas such as planning, revenue sharing, highway services, among others.
PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER
$1.5M 1,600,000.00
1,400,000.00 $1.2M
1,200,000.00 $1M $1M
1,000,000.00
800,000.00
600,000.00
400,000.00
200,000.00
- 2009 2010 2011 2012
Transfer taxes , tax on the transfer of title to real property based on the purchase price paid by the buyer of property in the city , are a source of revenue. Mount Vernon’s Tax Rate is 1% of consideration in excess of $100,000.00 and the tax is payable by the seller.
PARKING METER REVENUE
1,850,000.00
1,800,000.00
1,750,000.00
1,700,000.00
1,650,000.00
1,600,000.00
1,550,000.00
1,500,000.00
1,450,000.00
1,400,000.00
1,350,000.00 2009 2010 2011 2012
This is revenue generated from people paying at the parking meters both on street and in city parking lots. With the passage of increased parking meter fees and aggressive collection of overdue fines, the city should realize an increase in revenue that can be used to help ease taxpayer burden.
PARKING TICKET REVENUE
$3,005,000
2012 $2,910,000
2011 $3,000,000
2010
$2,975,000
2009
2,860,000 2,880,000 2,900,000 2,920,000 2,940,000 2,960,000 2,980,000 3,000,000 3,020,000
The city has gotten much more aggressive in its effort to collect overdue paring payments, working hard to make sure people who get the tickets actually pay the fines imposed on them. Vehicles b ooted, locked in place
by a wheel clamp until their outstanding tickets are paid, are included in the collection figures.
MOUNT VERNON
PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Mount Vernon Public Library, the sixth largest free library in New York State with a 500,000 volume collection, is an independent educational corporation chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York. It is the Central Library for the Westchester Library System.
Funds for building the library were part of a grant Andrew Carnegie donated in 1886. The Mount Vernon Library is the Central Library for the Westchester Library System. The collections include more than 500,000 volumes in over 70 foreign languages. The Children's Room has more than 76,000 volumes. Federal and State documents, and a local history room, The Mills Law Collection and the George E. Haynes Collection. The Rotunda of the building was part of a WPA works projects and includes a magnificent stained glass skylight.
The library takes a leadership role in the community around areas that are its special province: literacy, reading, culture, and the life of the mind. Mount Vernon Public Library pays special attention to early childhood education and adult learning, as it endeavors to meet the information, recreation, and education needs of the community through books, music, film and other library materials.
APPROPRIATIONS
CITY EXPENDITURES
All Other
Employee
Benefits
Most of the money paid to the city for taxes is spent on salaries and wages, closely followed by payments for employee benefits. In order to provide services, the city must hire employees, a majority of whom are members of collective bargaining units.
MAYOR AGING RECREATION PUBLIC WORKS ASSESSMENT HUMAN RESOURCES FIRE PLANNING VETERANS YOUTH BUILDINGS LAW PARKING BUREAU POLICE WATER CIVIL SERVICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PARKING TICKET COLLECTIONS
COMPTROLLER FINANCE
CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK/REGISTRAR
BOARD OF ESTIMATE & CONTRACT CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK BUDGET SUMMARY
ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED 2014 2013 2012 DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS 58,331,195 58,000,916 56,787,246 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, CITY DEBT, MISC. ITEMS 37,758,814 35,044,110 31,775,431
GROSS CITY BUDGET 96,090,009 93,045,026 88,562,677 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE - (3,200,000) (3,000,000) CASH IN RESERVE FOR TAXES - (826,041) - TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE (43,822,778) (41,011,891) (40,741,471)
NET CITY BUDGET 52,267,231 48,007,094 44,821,206 NET PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET 2,800,000 3,350,000 3,600,000 55,067,231 51,357,094 48,421,206 OVERLAY TO PROVIDE FOR UNCOLLECTED TAXES 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 PRIOR YEAR TAX ON FORMER EXEMPT PROPERTY (104,628) (8.145) (8.145)
NET PROPERTY TAXES TO BE LEVIED 56,262,603 52,648,948 49,713,061 ASSESSED VALUATIONS: ASSESSED VALUATIONS FOR CITY TAXES 152,910,735 154,514,875 154,579,461 PROPERTY TAX RATE PER THOUSAND: - CITY 349.63 319.68 298.32 PUBLIC LIBRARY 18.31 21.72 23.29
PROPERTY TAX RATE 367.94 341.40 321.61
PROPERTY TAX PERCENT INCREASE 7.77% 6.15% 6.15% CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
ESTIMATED REVENUES Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012 A1051 Gain on Sale of Tax Acquired Property 1,500,000 500,000 - A1030 Special Assessment - - - A1081 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 449,917 392,400 349,306 A1081.1 Intown - - - A1090 Interest and Penalties on Real Property Taxes 1,250,000 1,450,000 1,210,000 A1090.1 Interest on School Real Property Taxes 55,000 50,000 70,000 A1091 Interest on Special Assessment - - - A1110 Net Proceeds from Sales and Use Tax 17,600,000 17,000,000 16,650,000 A1130 Utilities Gross Receipts Tax 850,000 870,000 850,000 A1170 Franchise Taxes 1,010,000 1,020,000 980,000 A1170.1 Public Access Studio Revenues - - - A1195 Real Property Transfer Tax 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 A1235 Charges for Tax Advertising & Expenses 60,000 50,000 50,000 A1240.1 Collection Fees on Delinquent School Taxes 505,000 525,000 440,000 A1240.2 Filing Fees 22,500 17,500 17,500 A1240.3 In Rem Legal Fee 4,000 4,000 4,000 A1240.4 In Rem Redemption Fee 50,000 50,000 75,000 A1255.1 Marriage Licenses 3,000 3,500 3,500 A1255.2 Certificate of Marriage Registration 4,000 4,000 4,000 A1255.3 Hunting, Fishing, Etc. - - - A1255.4 Certification of Records 5,000 5,000 5,000 A1289.1 Electrical Permits 60,000 40,000 45,000 A1289.2 Public Works - - - A1520.2 Certificates of Good Conduct - 300 500 A1520.3 Finger Print Processing - - 3,000 A1520.5 Administrative Fees 15,000 7,000 7,000 A1520.6 Taxi Inspection 6,000 6,000 6,000 A1540.1 Fire Department Fees- Copies of Files Records 500 1,000 100 A1550 Public Pound (Animal Shelter Charges) 15,000 10,000 10,000 A1550.1 Public Pound (Animal Shelter Donations) - - 4,000 A1560 Safety Inspection Fees (Building Department) 60,000 55,000 80,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
ESTIMATED REVENUES Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012 A1561 Building Department - Absentee Landlord 5,000 10,000 7,500 A1560.1 Safety Inspection Fees (Fire Department 300,000 - - A1603 Vital Statistics Fees 35,000 30,000 35,000 A1710 Public Works Charges - - - A1720 Parking Meter and Permit Fees 1,850,000 1,700,000 1,810,000 A1750 Bus Shelter Advertisement 20,000 - - A1962 Scale Fees-Sealer of Weights and Measures 60,000 20,000 20,000 A2001.1 Registration and Entry Fees - - - A2001.2 Tennis Fees - Memorial Field 50,000 50,000 - A2001.3 Rental Charges 27,000 27,000 30,000 A2001.5 Recreation Camps & Activities - - 20,000 A2001.6 Rose Simon Fees 20,000 20,000 22,000 A2001.7 YOUTH CAMP FEES - - 10,000 A2012 Recreation Concession - - - A2110 Zoning Fees 18,000 20,000 25,000 A2115 Planning Board Fees 25,000 20,000 25,000 A2116 Zoning Ordinance Review - - 15,000 A2122 Sewer Rents 22,500 25,000 25,000 A2130.1 Garbage - Rear Yard Collection 750 600 1,000 A2165 Emergency Tennant Protection Charges 70,000 70,000 70,000 A2189.1 Building Department Fees 190,000 170,000 150,000 A2189.20 Senior Citizen Nutrition Contributions - - 25,000 A2220 Civil Service 10,000 10,000 30,000 A2229.12 IDA Intown Administration Fee - - - A2229.13 IDA Administration Fee - - - A2229.15 Westchester County Recreation-Basketball - - 10,000 A2229.2 Police Department - D.W.I. Program - - 10,000 A2229.3 Police Department - Other 450,000 150,000 200,000 A2229.4 NYS Court Telephone Reimbursement - - 1,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
ESTIMATED REVENUES Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012 A2229.5 County Transportation of Prisoners 215,000 180,000 180,000 A2229.7 Westchester County HIF Grant - - - A2229.8 Westchester County Youth Bureau Grant-KIDS - - 50,000 A2302 Snow Removal Service For Other Gov. - - - A2401.2 Interest 75,000 75,000 110,000 A2410 Rental of Real Property 525,000 507,629 447,977 A2410.1 Rents - In Rem Property 20,000 10,000 35,000 A2412 Rental of Real Property - Other Gov. 130,000 130,000 130,000 A2450 Commission 2,000 2,000 2,000 A2501.1 Building Department 500 500 500 A2501.2 City Clerk 90,000 80,000 55,000 A2501.3 Fire Department 15,000 15,000 15,000 A2501.4 Board of Examining Engineers - - - A2540 Bingo Licenses 100 100 100 A2542 Dog Licenses 700 700 700 A2544 Dog License Fund Appointment - - - A2545.1 Licenses Other - City Clerk - - - A2545.2 Tennis Court Operations - - - A2250.1 Public Safety Permits - Building Department 10,000 10,000 40,000 A2550.2 Public Safety Permits - Fire Department 30,000 30,000 30,000 A2550.3 Variance Use Building Department - - 1,000 A2555 Building and Alteration Permit 600,000 625,000 955,000 A2560.1 Street Opening Fees and Permits 25,000 25,000 50,000 A2560.2 Curb Lowering Inspection Fees 1,000 1,000 1,000 A2565 Plumbing Permits 70,000 70,000 110,000 A2590.1 Permits, Other - City Clerk 75,000 75,000 75,000 A2590.2 Permits, Other - Fire Department 30,000 30,000 30,000 A2610.1 Fines and Forfeited Bail Criminal Court Fines 3,400,000 3,050,000 3,005,000 A2610.3 Fines - Sealer of Weights and Measures 50,000 65,000 55,000 A2610.4 Red Light Cameras 1,000,000 - - CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
ESTIMATED REVENUES Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012 A2620 Forfeiture of Deposit - - - A2650 Sales of Scrap and Excess 2,500 1,000 5,000 A2655.2 Minor Sales, Other - Sales of Municipal Publications 1,000 1,000 1,000 A2660 Sales of Real Property - - - A2680 Insurance Recoveries 20,000 20,000 20,000 A2690 Other Compensation for Loss 1,000 1,000 1,500 A2701 Refund of PY Exp. - Other Unclassified Revenue 25,000 25,000 25,000 A2705.1 Gifts and Donations - - - A2705.2 Sponsorships - Recreation Special Events 100,000 100,000 100,000 A2705.2 Donations - Rose Simon - - A2715 Proceeds of Seized and Unclaimed Property - - - A2770.4 Dividends and Interest on Earned Dental Premiums 30,000 30,000 30,000 A2770.5 NYS Sales Tax Investment Distribution 1,250 1,500 2,500 A2770.9 Other Unclassified Revenue - - - A2816 Transfer From Water Fund (Net Earnings) 1,220,000 1,900,000 950,000 A2889.1 Transfer From Other Funds - Community Development - - - A2889.2 Transfer From Other Funds - Capital Fund - - 105,878 A2954 Unused Capital Fund Auth. Financed by Obligations - - - A3001 Per Capita (State Revenue Sharing) 7,012,842 7,012,577 7,009,657 A3005 Mortgage Tax 750,000 750,000 750,000 A3021 Court Maintenance 50,000 50,000 70,000 A3022 Court Facility Debt Service - - 5,000 A3040 Real Property Tax Admin - - - A3389.2 NYS Department Labor - YB Grant - - - A3389.3 Operation Impact 250,000 250,000 375,000 A3389.4 Youth Board - Gary Pretlow - - A3389.6 NYS Urban Area Security Initiatve - - A3490 Mental Health 275,565 263,431 275,565 A3710 Veterans Service Agency 8,654 8,654 4,500 A3801 Recreation for the Elderly - - - A3803 Office for the Aging - - 20,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
ESTIMATED REVENUES Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012 A3803.1 SNAP - - - A3820.1 Youth Programs (Youth Bureau) - 100,000 A3083.2 Youth Programs (Youth Commissioner) - Recreation Dept. - - 20,795 A3820.4 NYS GEMS/Legal Eagles - - 35,000 A3989 APPS Program - - - A4001 Community Police C.O.P.S. Program - - 713,393 A4005 Federal Grant - Operation Protect - - - A4004A EECBG - Energy Efficiency Grant (ARRA) - - - A4009 Federal 0 Other - - - A4305 Civil Defense 14,500 14,500 20,000 A4806 Storm Emergency - - - A4790.6 Youth Board Grant-FJTPA - - - A4803 Office for the Aging - Federal 18,000 18,000 18,000 A4306.2 Urban Area Security Initiative - A4803.1 Westchester County Nutrition - - - A4820 Bd of Ed - MV Strong - - 100,000 A4820.1 YOUTH OJJDP - - - A4820.3 Fed APPS Program - - A4820.4 NYS DCJS Federal Pass Thru - - - TOTAL 43,822,778 41,011,891 40,741,471
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES
DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
DPW
Police 12.66% 21.58% All Other This section sets forth the dollar amount city departments 20.90% and agencies are allowed to spend during the fiscal year January 1 – December 31, 2014
Centralized purchasing enables the city to establish accountability measures and closely monitor expenditures. Goods and services are procured following federal and state mandates for purchasing Fire agencies using the Model Procurement Code and the 15.45 Uniform Commercial Code.
Employee Benefits 30.21%
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1010 CITY COUNCIL
A1010.101 Salaries and Wages 223,500 223,500 223,500 A1010.401 Office Expense 3,000 3,000 3,000 A1010.402 Travel Expense 500 1,000 1,000 A1010.403 Membership & Dues 200 500 500 A1010.405 Contracted Outside Service 20,000 20,000 20,000 A1010.419 Small Equipment - 500 500
DEPT. TOTAL 247,200 248,500 248,500
A1030 BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT
A1030.401 Office Expense 2,000 2,000 2,000
DEPT. TOTAL 2,000 2,000 2,000
A1210 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
A1210.101 Salaries and Wages 327,984 351,484 472,471 A1210.401 Office Expense 5,000 5,000 7,097 A1210.402 Travel Expense 4,000 4,000 - A1210.403 Membership & Dues 20,000 15,000 11,724 A1210.404 Miscellaneous 12,500 12,500 554 A1210.459 Promotion Expense 12,500 12,500 1,584 A1210.405 Contracted Outside Services 50,000 50,000 -
DEPT. TOTAL 431,984 450,484 493,430 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1315 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
A1315.101 Salaries and Wages 1,153,309 1,190,115 1,172,098 A1315.203 Equipment 2,500 3,000 3,000 A1315.333 GASB #45 Expenses 4,500 7,500 7,000 A1315.401 Office Expense 22,500 10,000 10,000 A1315.402 Travel Expense 2,000 2,500 2,500 A1315.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 5,000 6,000 6,000 A1315.417 Education/Training 3,000 3,000 3,000 A1315.418 GASB #34 Expenses 7,500 7,500 10,000 A1315.500 MUNIS Licensing Fees 42,000 40,000 36,000
DEPT. TOTAL 1,242,309 1,269,615 1,249,598
A1321 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
A1321.101 Salaries and Wages 60,000 60,000 90,000 A1321.203 Equipment - - - A1321.401 Office Expense - - - A1321.402 Travel Expense - - - A1321.403 Membership/Dues - - - A1321.405 Contracted Outside Services - - - A1321.417 Educatin/Training - - - A1321.458 Other Expense - - -
DEPT. TOTAL 60,000 60,000 90,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations
Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1355 ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
A1355.101 Salaries and Wages 211,615 257,210 254,931 A1355.204 Assessor's Remapping 13,280 12,500 12,500 A1355.401 Office Expense 6,000 5,000 5,000 A1355.402 Travel Expense 500 500 500 A1355.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 15,000 20,500 20,500 A1355.411 Board of Assessment and Review 2,500 - - DEPT. TOTAL 248,895 295,710 293,431
EXPENSE ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY
A1364.466 Expense on Property Acquired For Taxes 375,000 150,000 150,000 A1950.491 Taxes and Assessments on Other City Owned Property 145,000 145,000 145,000 DEPT. TOTAL 520,000 295,000 295,000
A1410 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
A1410.101 Salaries and Wages 401,717 467,321 464,107 A1410.401 Office Expense 12,000 14,000 14,000 A1410.402 Travel Expense 500 500 500 A1410.403 Membership & Dues 300 500 500 A1410.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 3,000 3,000 3,000 A1410.417 Education/Training 1,000 2,000 2,000 A1410.419 Small Equipment - - - A1410.483 Recodification of Charter 3,000 4,000 4,000 A1411.101 City Clerk - NYS Records 1,500 5,000 5,000 A1411.401 City Clerk - NYS Records - 1,500 1,500 DEPT. TOTAL 423,017 497,821 494,607 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1420 LAW DEPARTMENT
A1420.101 Salaries and Wages 706,900 664,176 658,851 A1420.110 Overtime - - - A1420.201 Equipment 12,000 12,000 12,000 A1420.401 Office Expense 10,000 10,000 10,000 A1420.405 Contracted Outside Service 150,000 130,000 150,000 A1420.408 Litigation Expense and Record Fees 70,000 50,000 40,000 A1420.409 Foreclosure & Tax Lien Expense 20,000 10,000 10,000 A1420.417 Education/Training 8,000 6,000 6,000 A1421.481 Miscellaneous Item - Labor Counsel 100,000 165,000 180,000 A1421.484 Bond Issue - - - DEPT. TOTAL 1,076,900 1,047,176 1,066,851
A1430 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
A1430.101 Salaries and Wages 94,601 112,601 126,794 A1430.103 Overtime - - - A1430.401 Office Expense 1,500 1,500 1,500 A1430.417 Training 2,500 5,000 5,000 A1430.421 General Examinations 40,000 30,000 40,000 A1430.422 Medical Expense 20,000 15,000 15,000 A1430.425 Minority Recruitment - Police 1,500 5,000 5,000 A1430.436 Mandated Training Course - Fire 5,000 7,500 7,500 DEPT. TOTAL 165,101 176,601 200,794 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations
Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1431 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
A1431.101 Salaries and Wages - - - DEPT. TOTAL - - -
A1432 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
A1432.101 Salaries and Wages 75,000 75,000 75,000 A1432.203 Equipment 5,000 5,000 - A1432.215 Sortware/Software Support 1,000 1,000 3,000 A1432.401 Office Expense 3,000 2,500 3,000 A1432.403 Membership Dues 1,000 1,000 1,000 A1432.405 Outside Contracted Services 5,000 5,000 5,000 A1432.417 Education/Training 2,500 5,000 2,500 A1432.447 Materials and Supplies 1,500 1,500 1,500
DEPT. TOTAL 94,000 96,000 91,000
A1450 ELECTION
A1450.101 Salaries and Wages 122,842 122,842 122,842 A1450.401 Office Expense - - - A1450.413 Cartage of Booths, Machines - - - A1450.419 Membership & Dues - - - A1450.447 Contracted Outside Services - - -
DEPT. TOTAL 122,842 122,842 122,842 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations
Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1680 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
A1680.101 Salaries and Wages 537,388 533,271 513,414 A1680.203 Equipment - - - A1680.215 System Software Support 10,000 10,000 10,000 A1680.216 Application Services 6,000 6,000 6,000 A1680.402 Travel 1,000 1,000 1,000 A1680.404 Maintenance of Equipment - Hardware Maintenance 45,000 45,000 45,000 A1680.405 Outside Contracted Services 45,000 45,000 70,000 A1680.406 Postage 85,000 82,000 82,000 A1680.407 Reproduction & In House Printing 50,000 50,000 75,000 A1680.417 Training 1,000 1,000 1,000 A1680.447 Programming Materials,Supplies & Special Services 10,000 10,000 10,000 A1680.486 Technology Upgrades - - - DEPT. TOTAL 790,388 783,271 813,414
A1440 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING OFFICE
A1440.101 Salaries and Wages 51,830 51,830 51,830 A1440.401 Office Expense 2,500 3,000 3,000 A1440.403 Membership & Dues 400 400 400 A1440.405 Contracted Outside Service 8,000 8,000 8,000 A1440.419 Equipment - - - A1440.420 Publication & Dues - - - DEPT. TOTAL 62,730 63,230 63,230 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations
Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1490 D.P.W. - COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
A1490.101 Salaries & Wages 603,389 591,749 606,728 A1490.103 D.P.W. -Overtime 2,000 2,000 2,000 A1490.106 Differential Pay 10,000 12,000 12,000 A1490.203 Equipment 3,000 3,000 3,000 A1490.401 Office Expense 5,000 5,000 3,000 A1490.402 Travel Expense 1,000 1,500 2,000 A1490.403 Membersihip & Dues 300 300 300 A1490.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 3,500 3,000 - A1490.417 Education/Training 500 500 500 A1490.456 Local 456 Welfare Fund 37,000 54,000 54,000 A1490.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 2,500 2,500 2,500 DEPT. TOTAL 668,189 675,549 686,028
A1620 D.P.W. - MAINTENANCE CITY HALL & POLICE/COURT FACILITY
A1620.101 Salaries and Wages 256,041 270,872 269,972 A1620.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 2,000 2,000 2,000 A1620.106 Differential Pay 2,000 4,200 4,200 A1620.203 Equipment 1,000 2,500 2,500 A1620.414 Repairs to Plant & Equipment 220,000 100,000 250,000 A1620.415 Heating Fuel 250,000 250,000 250,000 A1620.442 Cleaning 175,000 175,000 - A1620.447 Materials And Supplies 25,000 25,000 25,000 A1620.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 2,000 2,000 2,000 1620.501 Construction Materials 25,000 35,000 25,000 DEPT. TOTAL 958,041 866,572 830,672 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A1640 D.P.W. - MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL & GARAGE BLDS
A1640.101 Salaries and Wages 1,025,762 1,103,525 1,111,989 A1640.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 20,000 25,000 27,500 A1640.106 Differential Pay 5,000 10,000 10,000 A1640.203 Equipment 25,000 25,000 25,000 A1640.414 Repairs to Plant & Equipment 25,000 40,000 40,000 A1640.415 Heating Fuel 20,000 30,000 30,000 A1640.434 Supplies for Auto Maintenance 425,000 400,000 400,000 A1640.435 Gas, Diesel and Oil 600,000 525,000 500,000 A1640.437 Radio Replacement and Repairs 3,000 3,000 5,000 A1640.447 Materials & Supplies 50,000 50,000 50,000 A1640.448 Car Wash 7,500 7,500 7,500 A1640.458 Other Expenses 25,000 25,000 25,000 A1640.485 Class CDL Drug Testing 2,000 3,000 3,000 A1640.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 10,000 10,000 10,000 DEPT. TOTAL 2,243,262 2,257,025 2,244,989
A5110 D.P.W. - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
A5110.101 Salaries & Wages 1,053,925 1,046,973 1,061,460 A5110.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 10,000 12,500 12,500 A5110.106 Differential Pay 14,000 16,000 16,000 A5110.419 Small Equipment 10,000 10,000 10,000 A5110.426 Street Signs 3,000 2,500 2,500 A5110.427 Repairs to Fences 5,000 5,000 5,000 A5110.429 Emergency Repairs 3,000 4,000 4,000 A5110.433 Street Maintenance & Repairs 30,000 40,000 55,000 A5110.447 Materials & Supplies 55,000 75,000 75,000 A5110.499 Safety & Protective Equipment 8,000 5,500 5,600 DEPT. TOTAL 1,191,925 1,217,473 1,247,060 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A5120 D.P.W. - MAINTENANCE OF BRIDGES
A5120.447 Materials & Supplies 10,000 10,000 56,000 DEPT. TOTAL 10,000 10,000 56,000
A5142 D.P.W. - SNOW REMOVAL
A5142.101 Salaries & Wages 125,000 125,000 125,000 A5142.428 Salt, Sand & Other Materials 150,000 150,000 175,000 DEPT. TOTAL 275,000 275,000 300,000
A5182 D.P.W. - STREET LIGHTING
A5182.101 Salaries & Wages 111,242 147,242 147,242 A5182.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 2,000 4,000 4,000 A5182.447 Materials and Supplies 25,000 25,000 25,000 A5182.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 1,000 1,000 1,000 DEPT. TOTAL 139,242 177,242 177,242
A5410 D.P.W. - SIDEWALKS
A5410.432 Sidewalks Repairs 30,000 40,000 50,000 DEPT. TOTAL 30,000 40,000 50,000
A5650 D.P.W. - OFF STREET PARKING
A5650.431 Maintenance of Parking Garages 27,000 50,000 32,400 DEPT. TOTAL 27,000 50,000 32,400 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A7111 D.P.W. - MAINTENANCE OF PARKS
A7111.101 Salaries & Wages 1,086,681 1,127,912 1,145,887 A7111.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 15,000 15,000 15,000 A7111.106 Differential Pay 15,000 16,000 16,000 A7111.203 Equipment 10,000 10,000 10,000 A7111.404 Maintenance to Equipment 15,000 20,000 20,000 A7111.415 Heating Fuel 50,000 20,000 6,000 A7111.430 Memorial Field Renovations - - - A7111.447 Materials & Supplies 30,000 35,000 30,000 A7111.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 7,000 7,500 7,500
DEPT. TOTAL 1,228,681 1,251,412 1,250,387
A8120 D.P.W. - SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS
A8120.101 Salaries and Wages 373,274 373,274 373,274 A8120.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 20,000 10,000 10,000 A8120.106 Differential Pay 5,000 7,000 7,000 A8120.405 Contracted Outside Services 25,000 20,000 10,000 A8120.429 Emergency Sewer Repairs 60,000 60,000 60,000 A8120.447 Materials & Supplies 30,000 30,000 30,000 A8120.499 Safety & Protective Equipment 3,000 2,500 2,500
DEPT. TOTAL 516,274 502,774 492,774 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A8160 D.P.W. - SANITATION
A8160.101 Salaries and Wages 1,688,415 1,800,981 1,790,853 A8160.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 10,000 10,000 10,000 A8160.106 Differential Pay 12,500 16,500 16,500 A8160.203 Equipment 306,456 306,000 306,000 A8160.424 Dumping Costs 800,000 700,000 800,000 A8160.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 12,000 11,200 11,200 DEPT. TOTAL 2,829,371 2,844,681 2,934,553
A8170 D.P.W. - STREET CLEANING
A8170.101 Salaries & Wages 1,872,981 1,898,132 1,775,622 A8170.103 D.P.W. - Overtime 30,000 25,000 25,000 A8170.106 Differential Pay 25,000 25,000 25,000 A8170.405 Job Training Program 15,000 15,000 15,000 A8170.426 Street Signs 10,000 12,000 12,000 A8170.447 Materials & Supplies 10,000 10,000 10,000 A8170.499 Safety & Protective Equipment 15,000 15,000 15,000
DEPT. TOTAL 1,977,981 2,000,132 1,877,622
A8560 D.P.W. - SHADE TREES
A8560.439 Flower & Tree Planting 12,000 12,000 12,000
DEPT. TOTAL 12,000 12,000 12,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A3120 POLICE DEPARTMENT
A3120.101 Salaries & Wages 18,698,820 18,763,110 18,160,373 A3120.110 Overtime Pay 800,000 650,000 650,000 A3120.202 Use of State Siezed Funds - - - A3120.203 Equipment 60,000 40,000 100,000 A3120.206 State Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Expense - - - A3120.401 Office Expense 28,000 26,500 25,750 A3120.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 30,000 30,000 5,150 A3120.414 Repairs to Plant & Equipment 56,000 22,000 20,600 A3120.416 Computerization 195,000 50,000 150,000 A3120.446 Expense for Personal Injuries 150,000 115,000 113,300 A3120.449 Investigations & Trials 25,000 25,000 25,000 A3120.450 Vests & Tactical Armor 50,000 35,000 31,000 A3120.451 Training 70,000 60,000 52,000 A3120.452 Accreditation/Police Manual 4,000 2,000 2,100 A3120.458 Other Expense 10,000 15,000 - A3120.467 Program Supplies 5,000 5,000 - A3120.468 Rent 10,507 - - A3120.495 NYSDOL Vaccination 25,000 25,000 - A3120.497 Towing - - - A3120.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 126,650 125,000 125,000 DEPT. TOTAL 20,343,977 19,988,610 19,460,273
A3150 JAIL
A3150.101 Salaries & Wages 181,256 246,334 241,001 A3150.103 Overtime Pay 2,500 2,500 2,500 A3150.444 Prisoner Meals 15,000 15,000 13,000 A3150.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 1,250 1,250 1,250 DEPT. TOTAL 200,006 265,084 257,751 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A3510 ANIMAL SHELTER
A3510.101 Salaries & Wages 62,990 80,736 92,445 A3510.103 Overtime Pay 2,000 2,000 2,000 A3510.445 Animal Shelter Expense 60,000 50,000 30,000 A3510.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 325 325 325 DEPT. TOTAL 125,315 133,061 124,770
A6610 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
A6610.101 Salaries & Wages 63,196 63,196 62,821 A6610.401 Office Expense 1,200 1,200 500 DEPT. TOTAL 64,396 64,396 63,321
A3410 FIRE DEPARTMENT
A3410.101 Salaries & Wages 13,416,863 13,405,877 12,847,269 A3410.105 Retired Disabled Firefighters 857,000 949,000 948,500 A3410.110 Overtime Pay 100,000 100,000 200,000 A3410.203 Equipment 75,000 80,000 80,000 A3410.206 State Urban Area Initiative Grant Expense - - - A3410.206 BYS Ruth hompson Graant Expense - - - A3410.401 Office Expense 4,000 5,000 5,000 A3410.404 Maintenance to Equipment 42,500 30,000 30,000 A3410.414 Repairs to Plant & Equipment 25,000 25,000 20,000 A3410.415 Heating Fuel - - - A3410.446 Expenses for Personal Injury 131,000 150,000 150,000 A3410.447 Materials & Supplies 13,500 13,500 13,500 A3410.451 Training 25,000 35,000 35,000 A3410.454 Fire Alarm Bureau 12,000 12,500 12,500 A3410.455 Fire Prevention Bureau 12,000 12,500 12,500 A3410.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 136,000 150,000 150,000 DEPT. TOTAL 14,849,863 14,968,377 14,504,269 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A3613 ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
A3613.101 Salaries & Wages 8,415 8,415 8,415 A3613.401 Office Expense 500 A3613.420 Publications & Dues 700
DEPT. TOTAL 9,615 8,415 8,415
A3620 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
A3620.101 Salaries & Wages 825,801 854,247 736,398 A3620.203 Equipment 15,000 5,000 7,260 A3620.401 Office Expense 15,000 10,000 5,370 A3620.402 Travel Expense 500 500 - A3620.420 Publications & Dues 4,000 1,000 2,540 A3620.443 Emergency Unsafe Conditions 15,000 10,000 1,575 A3620.472 Process Serving 4,000 1,000 13,495
DEPT. TOTAL 879,301 881,747 766,638
A3640 CIVIL DEFENSE
A3640.101 Salaries and Wages 75,000 75,000 45,000 A3640.203 Equipment 500 500 200 A3640.212 Homeland Seurity Exercise - - - A3640.401 Office Expense 1,000 1,000 500 A3640.402 Travel Expense 500 200 - A3640.417 Education/Training 1,500 1,500 - A3640.461 Special Tributes - - - DEPT. TOTAL 78,500 78,200 45,700 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A4540 AMBULANCE
A4540.475 Emergency Ambulance Services - - - - DEPT. TOTAL - - -
A6510 VETERANS SERVICE
A6510.101 Salaries & Wages 55,681 55,681 62,066 A6510.203 Equipment 2,000 - 1,658 A6510.401 Office Expense 2,000 500 1,460 A6510.402 Travel Expense 500 - 134 A6510.417 Education/Training 1,500 500 645 A6510.461 Special Tributes 700 - 722 A6510.462 Auxilary Police 6,400 6,400 3,602 A7550.496 Memorial Day Fund 12,000 10,000 13,201
DEPT. TOTAL 80,781 73,081 83,488
A4046 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PROGRAM
A4046.101 Salaries & Wages 59,322 59,488 59,488 A4046.104 Part Time Salaries 216,077 216,077 216,077 A4046.458 Other Expense 30,000 30,000 30,000
DEPT. TOTAL 305,399 305,565 305,565 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A6772 PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING
A6772.101 Salaries & Wages 143,088 176,489 137,266 A6772.104 Part Time Salaries 27,500 27,500 27,500 A6772.401 Other Expense 1,500 1,500 1,500 A6772.458 Other Expense 2,000 2,000 2,000 A6772.476 Senior Citizens 2,500 2,500 2,500
DEPT. TOTAL 176,588 209,989 170,766
A6773 OFFICE OF THE AGING
A6773.101 Salaries & Wages 50,813 50,813 50,813 A6773.104 Part Time Salaries 17,500 17,500 17,500 A6773.458 Other Expense 1,000 1,000 1,000
DEPT. TOTAL 69,313 69,313 69,313
A7020 RECREATION - ADMINISTRATION
A7020.101 Salaries & Wages 507,967 504,727 501,485 A7020.104 Part Time Salaries 20,000 17,500 17,500 A7020.401 Equipment 10,000 12,500 10,000 A7020.402 Travel 1,000 1,000 1,000 A7020.463 Trophies & Awards 2,500 2,500 5,000
DEPT. TOTAL 541,467 538,227 534,985 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A7140 PLAYGROUNDS & RECREATION CENTERS
A7140.101 Salaries & Wages - - - A7140.104 Athletics, Part Time Salaries 80,000 48,225 48,225 A7140.203 Equipment 15,000 15,000 10,000 A7140.458 Other Expense 3,500 5,000 - A7140.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 1,000 1,000 1,000
DEPT. TOTAL 99,500 69,225 59,225
A7141 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES CNTR/ARMORY
A7141.101 Salaries & Wages 170,097 168,498 165,134 A7141.104 Part Time Salaries 75,000 56,550 56,550 A7141.401 Office Expense 2,000 3,000 3,000 A7141.416 Senior Citizens 3,000 3,000 3,000 A7141.447 Materials & Supplies 5,000 7,000 3,000 A7140.458 Other Expense 4,000 5,000 - A7141.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 1,000 1,000 500
DEPT. TOTAL 260,097 244,048 231,184
A7180 RECREATION DEPARTMENT - POOLS
A7180.104 Part Time Salaries 105,000 15,000 15,000 A7180.458 Other Expense 20,000 - - DEPT. TOTAL 125,000 15,000 15,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A7310 RECREATION - YOUTH PROGRAMS
A7310.104 Part Time Salaries 275,000 200,000 200,000 A7310.402 Travel Expense 1,500 2,500 - A7310.447 Materials & Supplies 35,000 40,000 15,000 A7310.458 Other Expense 5,000 5,000 5,000 DEPT. TOTAL 316,500 247,500 220,000
A7620 ADULT EDUCATION
A7620.104 Part Time Salaries 5,000 5,000 5,000 A7620.457 Recreation Features & Other Expense 20,000 20,000 17,500 A7620.458 Other Expense 5,000 5,000 - A7620.464 Cultural Civic Adult Education - Miscellaneous Expense 5,000 5,000 5,000 DEPT. TOTAL 35,000 35,000 27,500
A7311 YOUTH BUREAU
A7311.101 Salaries & Wages 345,765 343,319 350,971 A7311.104 Part Time Salaries 25,000 25,000 25,000 A7311.203 Equipment 2,000 2,000 2,000 A7311.401 Office Expense 4,000 4,000 4,000 A7311.402 Travel Expense 2,000 2,000 2,000 A7311.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 3,000 3,000 3,000 A7311.423 Conference Expense 3,000 3,000 3,000 DEPT. TOTAL 384,765 382,319 389,971 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A7312 YOUTH SERVICES PROJECT (YOUTH CENTERS)
A7312.101 Salaries & Wages 72,925 72,925 77,782 A7312.104 Part Time Salaries - Youth Employment 20,000 20,000 20,000 A7312.203 Equipment 500 500 500 A7312.401 Office Expense 2,500 2,500 2,500 A7312.402 Travel Expense 13,000 13,000 13,000 A7312.405 Contracted Outside Service 12,000 12,000 12,000 A7312.467 Program Supplies 4,500 4,500 4,500 A7319.458 Invest In Kids Match 53,245 20,000 20,000
DEPT. TOTAL 178,670 145,425 150,282
8010 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A8010.101 Salaries & Wages 27,862 35,862 36,112 A8010.401 Office Expense 5,000 2,000 3,000 A8010.403 Membership & Dues 500 1,000 250 A8010.451 Training 1,000 1,000 750 A8010.420 Publications & Dues 700 DEPT. TOTAL 35,062 39,862 40,112 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A8020 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A8020.101 Salaries & Wages 1,216,953 1,131,739 1,146,050 A8020.203 Equipment 15,000 30,000 30,000 A8020.401 Office Expense 7,500 20,000 15,000 A8020.405 Contracted Outside Services 40,000 40,000 - A8020.407 Leasing, Printing & Copying 6,000 15,000 5,000 A8020.412 Vehicle Booting Contract - - - A8020.447fm Farmer's Market - 10,000 - A8020.414 Repairs to Plant & Equipment 6,000 15,000 12,000 A8020.420 Publication & Dues 1,000 2,000 2,000 A8020.423 Conference Expense 500 2,000 2,000 A8020.447 Materials & Supplies 5,000 15,000 10,000 A8020.458 GIS (Geographic Information Systems) 5,000 10,000 4,000 A8020.465 Security - City Parking Garages 540,000 400,000 370,000 A8020.468 Rent 12,000 12,000 12,000 A8020.499 Uniform & Protective Equipment 3,000 5,000 5,000 DEPT. TOTAL 1,857,953 1,707,739 1,613,050
A8021 PLANNING BOARD
A8021.101 Salaries & Wages 24,492 32,492 35,491 A8021.401 Office Expense 3,000 5,000 5,000 A8021.402 Travel Expense 500 - 500 A8021.420 Publications & Dues 1,000 500 500 A8021.451 Training 700 1,000 500 DEPT. TOTAL 29,692 38,992 41,991 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A8040 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
A8040.101 Salaries & Wages - - - A8040.401 Office Expense & Other - - - DEPT. TOTAL - - -
PARKING TICKET COLLECTIONS
A1130.101 Salaries & Wages - Parking Scofflaw Program 198,103 197,755 199,714 A1130.458 Supplies & Expense for Parking Scofflaw Program 12,000 12,000 4,776 DEPT. TOTAL 210,103 209,755 204,490
MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY
A9961.903 Mount Vernon Public Library 2,800,000 3,350,000 3,600,000
DEPT. TOTAL 2,800,000 3,350,000 3,600,000
OTHER CHARGES
A1930.494 Judgments & Settlements 600,000 600,000 600,000 A8611.473 Tax Abatements 45,000 45,000 45,000 A8620.474 Urban Renewal - - - A8889.475 State Administered ETPA Charge 65,000 65,000 65,000
DEPT. TOTAL 710,000 710,000 710,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
A9010 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A9010.801 State Retirement System 9,732,000 9,603,000 8,375,000 A9015.802 Police & Firemen Local Pension 10,000 10,000 54,431 A9030.803 Social Security 3,833,756 3,900,000 3,744,000 A9040.804 Worker's Compensation Claims 965,000 569,000 451,000 A9045.808 Employee Assistance Program EAP 8,000 8,000 8,000 A9050.805 Unemployment Insurance 300,000 300,000 200,000 A9060.806 Health & Dental Insurance 14,000,000 13,100,000 12,300,000 A9060.817 MTA Tax 180,000 180,000 180,000
DEPT. TOTAL 29,028,756 27,670,000 25,312,431
DEBT PRINCIPAL
A9710.601 Serial Bond - - - A9730.601 Bond Anticipation Notes - - - A9730.601 Capital Notes - - - A9740.601 Reserve For Repayment - Bans - City Hall - - 536
DEPT. TOTAL - - 536
TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS A9950.807 Transfers Out - Debt Service 2,353,558 2,457,905 225,000 A9950.809 Transfers Out - Capital Funds 100,000 100,000 -
DEPT. TOTAL 2,453,558 2,557,905 225,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS A1210.460 Public Access Studio Expense - - - A1316.498 C.P.A. Audit Fee 89,000 89,000 89,000 1356.401 Star Program - 5,000 - A1410.483 Recodification of Charter - - 50,000 A1910.469 Insurance - Claims 100,000 100,000 100,000 A1910.487 Insurance Premiums 740,000 700,000 675,000 A1911.488 Electricity Expense - New York State Power Authority 1,869,500 1,624,205 1,637,000 A1912.441 Telephone - Citywide 325,000 325,000 275,000 A1913.489 CSEA Tuition 5,000 5,000 5,000 A1920.490 Membership Dues - Elected Officials - - - A1964.470 Refund of Special Franchise Taxes - - - A1964.492 Tax Refunds 1,200,000 - 900,000 A1990.493 Contingent Fund 500,000 750,000 550,000 A3120.480 N.Y.S. Dept of Labor: Fire - Police health Exam & Vaccination - - - A6295.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-Federal Grant Funds (WIA) - - - A6295.102 Part Time Salaries: Youth Board-Federal Grant Funds (WIA) - - - A6295.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board-Federal Grant Funds (WIA) - - - A6296.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-Federal Grant Funds(TANF) - - - A6774.101 Salaries and Wages: Nutrition - - - A6774.104 Part Time Salaries: Nutrition - - - A6774.458A Other Expneses:Weekday Nutrition - (A.R.R.A. Funds) - - - A6774.479 Weekday Nutrition - Food 200,000 200,000 200,000 A6775.101 Salaries and Wages: Nutrition Weekend - - - A6776.101 Salaries and Wages: Nutrition Other - - - A7314.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board Summer Camp (Fee based) - - - A7315.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board (Grant funded) - - - A7315.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board (Grant funded) - - - A7316.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-Bd. Of Ed (Grant funded) 15,000 15,000 15,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Appropriations Account ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED Number 2014 2013 2012
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - CON'T
A7316.203 Equipment: Youth Board-Bd. Of Ed (Grant funded) A7316.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board-Bd. Of Ed (Grant funded) - - - A7317.101 Salaries and Wages: Across Ages Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7317.458 Other Expenses: Across Ages Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7318.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-Bd. Of Ed (Grant funded) - - - A7319.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-Invest in Kids (Grant funded) - - - A7319.104 Part Times Salaries: Youth Board-Invest in Kids (Grant funded) - - - A7319.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board-Invest in Kids (Grant funded) - - - A7321.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-APPS Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7326.104 Part Times Salaries: Youth Board-Safe Places Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7326.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board-Safe Places Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7329.104 Part Times Salaries: Youth Board-Grand Prix (Donations) - - - A7329.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board-Grand Prix (Donations) - - - A7330.104 Part Times Salaries: Summer Employment - - - A7334.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board OJJDP (Grant funded) - - - A7335.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board (Grant funded) - - - A7335.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board (Grant funded) - - - A7336.101 Salaries and Wages: Youth Board-STEP UP Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7336.458 Other Expenses: Youth Board-STEP UP Prgm (Grant funded) - - - A7337.458 Other Expenses: YB-Drug Free Communities (Grant funded) - - - A7550.471 Independence Day Fund 1,000 1,000 1,000 A7550.482 Christmas Decorations & Supplies 2,000 2,000 3,000 A8020.405 Weed and Seed Program - - - DEPT. TOTAL 5,046,500 3,816,205 3,000 Land Purchase - - - Provision for Uncollected Taxes 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 GRAND TOTALS 100,190,009 100,164,708 93,462,677
SALARY SUMMARY CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Summary ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
A 1010.101 CITY COUNCIL 223,500 223,500 223,500
A 1210.101 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 327,984 351,484 351,484
A 1315.101 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 1,153,309 1,190,115 1,172,098
A 1321.101 OFFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 60,000 60,000 90,000
A 1355.101 ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION 211,615 257,210 254,931
A 1410.101 CITY CLERK 403,217 472,321 469,107
A 1411.101 RECORDS - - -
A 1420.101 LAW DEPARTMENT 706,900 664,176 658,851
A 1430.101 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 94,601 112,601 126,794
A 1431.101 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM - - -
A 1432.101 HUMAN RESOURCES 75,000 75,000 75,000
A 1450.101 ELECTIONS 122,842 122,842 122,842
A 1680.101 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES 537,388 533,271 513,414
A 1440.101 D.P.W. - ENGINEERING 51,830 51,830 51, 830
A1490.101 D.P.W. - COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE 615,389 605,749 620,728
A 1620.101 D.P.W. - MAINT CITY HALL & POLICE/COURT 260,041 277,072 276,172
A 1640.101 D.P.W. - BUR. M.V. CONT & GAR. BLDGS. 1,050,762 1,138,525 1,149,489
A 5110.101 D.P.W. - HIGHWAY MANTENANCE - REPAIR 1,077,925 1,075,473 1,089,960
A 5142.101 D.P.W. - SNOW REMOVAL 125,000 125,000 125,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Summary ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
A 5182.101 D.P.W. - STREET LIGHTING 113,242 151,242 151,242
A 7111.101 D.P.W. - MAINTENANCE OF PARKS 1,116,681 1,158,912 1,176,687
A 8120.101 D.P.W. - SANITARY & STORM SEWERS 398,274 390,274 390,274
A 8160.101 D.P.W. - SANITATION 1,710,915 1,827,481 1,817,353
A8170.101 STREET CLEANING 1,927,981 1,945,132 1,825,622
A 3120.101 POLICE DEPARTMENT 19,498,820 19,413,110 18,810,373
A 3150.101 JAIL 183,756 248,834 243,501
A 3510.101 ANIMAL SHELTER 64,990 82,736 94,445
A 6610.101 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 63,196 63,196 62,821
A 3410.101 FIRE DEPARTMENT 14,373,863 14,454,877 13,995,769
A 3613.101 ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW 8,415 8,415 8,415
A 3620.101 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 825,801 819,475 846,291
A 3640.101 CIVIL DEFENSE 75,000 75,000 45000
A 6510.101 VETERANS SERVICE 55,681 55,681 55,681
A 4046.104 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PROGRAM 275,399 275,565 275,565
A 6772.101 PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING 170,588 203,989 164,766
A 6773.101 OFFICE FOR THE AGING 68,313 68,313 68,313
A 7020.101 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 527,967 522,227 518,985
A 7140.101 PLAYGROUND & RECREATION CENTERS 80,000 48,225 48,225 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Summary ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
A 7141.101 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES CENTER 245,097 225,048 221,684
A 7180.104 RECREATION SWIMMING 105,000 15,000 15,000
A 7310.101 YOUTH PROGRAMS 275,000 200,000 200,000
A 7620.101 ADULT EDUCATION 5,000 5,000 5,000
A 7311.101 YOUTH BUREAU 370,765 368,319 375,971
A 7312.101 YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT 92,925 92,925 97,782
A 8010.101 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 27,862 35,862 36,112
A 8020.101 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1,216,953 1,131,739 1,146,050
A 8021.101 PLANNING BOARD 24,492 32,492 35,491
A 8040.101 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS - - -
A 1130.101 PARKING TICKET COLLECTIONS 198,103 198,103 197,753 DEPT. TOTAL 51,197,382 51,453,341 50,301,571
The City Council consists of five representatives, one of which is the City Council President. Each council member is elected at large and therefore, represents all of the citizens PRESIDENT of the city. • CITY COUNCIL Legislative authority is vested in the MEMBERS (4) City Council. The presiding officer is the Council President. He or she is elected • CITY CLERK for a one-year term at the statutory • DEPUTY meeting of the City Council (first public CITY CLERK meeting of the year). The Council • LEGISLATIVE President is the spokesperson for the City Council and appoints the heads of ASSISTANT the various Council committees to one- year terms.
The Council introduces and enacts all laws and approves the budget and it can override a mayoral veto by a vote of four-fifths of all the members.
The Board of Estimate and Contract is composed of the three branches of local elective office: Administrative (Mayor), Financial(Comptroller) and Legislative (President of the City MEMBERS: Council). • MAYOR • COMPTROLLER The Board of Estimate and Contract is charged with fixing the salaries or • PRESIDENT OF compensation, and determining the THE CITY positions and numbers of all City COUNCIL officers and employees of each office, board and department, including the officers and employees of the Board of Water Supply of the City of Mount Vernon.
The BOE also designates depositaries for any City funds and awards bids for contracts
The Mayor, chief executive officer of the City of Mount Vernon, is the MAYOR person having responsibility of overseeing the operation of city • CHIEF OF STAFF departments. • SPECIAL ASSISTANT • Executive Secretary The mayor is chosen by a citywide • Administrative election for a four-year term and has Secretary a leadership role in budget-making, • Department Heads & authority to organize and reorganize Staff administrative agencies and has the authority to appoint and remove their heads. The mayor also has a strong veto. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Details ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
CITY COUNCIL
A1010.101 Salaries and Wages 1 City Council President 36,500.00 36,500.00 36,500 4 City Council Members @ $33,000 each 132,000.00 132,000.00 132,000 Legislative Aide 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000
DEPT. TOTAL 223,500 223,500 223,500
BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT
A1030.101 Salaries and Wages - - - - DEPT. TOTAL - - -
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
A1210.101 Salaries and Wages Mayor 143,000 143,000 143,000 Chief of Staff 23,500 47,000 107,000 Deputy Chief of Staff - Press Secretary - - 64,000 Special Assistant - Governmental Relations - - - Special Assistant - Community Relations 60,000 60,000 - Executive Secretary 51,648 54,648 51,648 Administrative Secretary 49,836 49,836 49,836 Special Asstistant to the Mayor - - -
DEPT. TOTAL 327,984 354,484 415,484
The Department of Finance, under COMPTROLLER the supervision of the Comptroller, is ST responsible for overseeing and • 1 DEPUTY COMPTROLLER safeguarding the finances of the City • 2ND DEPUTY COMPTROLLER of Mount Vernon. • Secretary • Chief Accountant The Comptroller, elected on a • Chief Accountant citywide basis for a four-year term, • Senior Accountant recommends financial policies and • Senior Accountant advises the Mayor and the City • Payroll Administrator Council in the preparation of the • Junior Accountant budget. • Payroll Clerk • Senior Cashier With the responsibility of managing • Cashier cash to assure maximum return and • Senior Keyboard Specialist safety of invested funds, the Finance • Employee Benefits Clerk Department assures fiscal integrity • Account Clerk Typist and compliance pursuant to law and • Typist the provisions of the City Charter.
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
A1315.101 Salaries and Wages Comptroller 128,700 128,700 128,700 1st Deputy Comptroller 91,200 91,200 91,200 2nd Deputy Comptroller 74,107 74,107 74,107 Secretary 52,861 52,861 52,861 Chief Accountant 132,903 132,903 132,903 Chief Accountant 94,447 132,903 132,903 Payroll Administrator 110,813 110,813 110,813 Payroll Clerk 56,013 56,013 56,013 Senior Accountant 88,271 88,271 88,271 Senior Accountant 88,271 88,271 88,271 Senior Cashier (In Comptrollers Office) 62,821 62,821 60,869 Cashier 51,061 54,363 Computer Console Operator - - - SeniorKeynoard Specialist 50,605 50,605 50,605 Account Clerk (Typist) - - - Account Clerk 36,412 36,412 45,744 Temporary Help 30,000 30,000 - Longevity 4,824 4,825 4,475 DEPT. TOTAL 1,153,308 1,140,705 1,172,098
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
A1321.101 Salaries and Wages Inspector General 5,000 5,000 35,000 Secretary to the Inspector General 55,000 55,000 55,000 DEPT. TOTAL 60,000 60,000 90,000
With responsibility of setting the valuation of all the real property (real estate) in the city, the Department of Assessment places a value, or assessment on each piece of ASSESSOR property for tax purposes. That figure, when multiplied by the tax • DEPUTY rate, produces that property’s real COMMISSIONER estate tax. • Assessment Clerk
This department also grants various • Assessment Clerk exemptions from taxes including • Part Time Help churches, senior citizen, veterans, and STAR. Over ten thousand applications are submitted and reviewed annually.
All property deeds are filed with and kept by this office. The the City’s tax maps are maintained and updated on a monthly basis.
Operating as the Office of Records Management, the City Clerk’s Office CITY works directly with the City Council and the Board of Estimate and CLERK/REGISTRAR Contract. • DEPUTY CITY CLERK
The City Clerk’s Office is also known • Secretary as the Licensing Bureau and offers • DEPUTY REGISTRAR over 91 different city and state • STENOGRAPHIC licenses and permits that are issued SECRETARY to individuals and businesses. Another important duty thethe office • ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE coordinates is local Primary and • SR. KEYBOARD General Elections. SPECIALIST • SR. ACCOUNT CLERK Records management, an important and vital function of governmental entities involving the retention and disposition of city related material also falls under the jurisdiction of this office. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION
A1355.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner/Assessor 47,355 94,855 94,855 Deputy Commissioner 62,854 62,854 62,854 Assessment Clerk 50,605 50,605 50,605 Assessment Clerk 48,701 46,796 44,892 Temporary Help - Part Time - - - Longevity 2,100 2,100 1,725 . DEPT. TOTAL 211,615 257,210 254,931
CITY CLERK
A1410.101 Salaries and Wages City Clerk 89,087 89,087 89,087 Deputy City Clerk 55,000 55,000 55,000 Deputy Registrar 41,567 41,567 41,567 Secretary 42,500 46,000 46,000 Stenographic Secretary 68,741 68,741 Senior Account Clerk 60,554 58,916 57,279 Senior Typist - - - Senior Keyboard Specialist 50,605 50,605 50,605 Administrative Aide 50,605 50,605 49,028 Senior Stenographer - - - Temporary Help 8,275 3,275 3,275 Longevity/Sick Bonus 3,524 3,525 3,525 City Clerk - NYS Records 1,500 5,000 5,000 DEPT. TOTAL 403,217 472,321 469,107
The Law Department supervises and CORPORATION directs the legal affairs of the City. Its COUNSEL legal team provides legal advice to the Mayor, the City Council and all • 1ST ASS’T CORPORATION City officers and departments. COUNSEL • 2ND ASS’T CORPORATION COUNSEL The department additionally RD approves as to form and legality all • 3 ASS’T CORPORATION COUNSEL contracts and agreements entered TH into by the City, and approves all • 4 ASS’T CORPORATION COUNSEL other legal instruments in which the City has an interest. • LAW OFFICE COORDINATOR • STENOGRAPHER (LEGAL) Also within the Law department • LEGAL INVESTIGATOR jurisdiction is the legal enforcement • SECRETARY of City ordinances including, building codes, zoning ordinances and other laws affecting the use of land and the condition of buildings, among other things.
Civil Service maintains all civil service related employee records for City Hall, Mount Vernon Public Library, Mount Vernon Housing Authority and the Board of COMMISSIONER Education. (PRESIDENT)
• COMMISSIONER The Civil Service Commission follows rules established by New York State • COMMISSIONER Municipal Civil Service Division in • SECRETARY the filling of open competitive testing • SENIOR KEYBOARD in order to fill positions for which SPECIALIST such rules apply.
Members are appointed by the Mayor to six-year terms of office. The Commission President serves a term of one year. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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A1420.101 Salaries and Wages Corporation Counsel 122,634 122,634 122,634 1st Assistant Corporation Counsel 91,699 91,699 91,699 2nd Assistant Corporation Counsel 80,746 80,746 80,746 3rd Assistant Corporation Counsel 55,000 67,275 67,275 4th Assistant Corporation Counsel 55,000 55,000 55,000 5th Corporation Counsel 55,000 - - Secretary 51,647 51,648 46,323 Legal Stenographer 59,322 59,322 59,322 Legal Stenographer - - - Law Office Coordinator 62,821 62,821 62,821 Legal Investigator 70,456 70,456 70,456 Longevity 2,575 2,575 2,575 City Council Transfer - - - Overtime - - - Temporary Help - In Rem - - - DEPT. TOTAL 706,900 664,176 658,851
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
A1430.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner (President) 5,804 5,804 5,804 Commissioner: 2 Each @ $ 5,193.06 10,386 10,386 10,386 Secretary 55,000 55,000 55,000 Civil Service Aide 18,411 36,411 50,604 Senior Clerk/Typist - - - Senior Typist - - - Temporary Work 5,000 5,000 5,000 Longevity - - - DEPT. TOTAL 94,601 112,601 126,794
Human Resources is responsible for directing the administration of sound policies, programs and professional practices of human resources administration, consistent with the provisions of the City of Mount Vernon Charter. MAYOR
The department also recommends, • COMMISSIONER develops and implements comprehensive policies and procedures consistent with applicable laws.
In addition to providing advice and assistance in reviewing and resolving employee grievances, facilitates the Employee Assistance Program and offers support and information concerning the various additional employee benefits. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
A1431.101 Salaries and Wages - - -
DEPT. TOTAL - - -
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
A1432.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 75,000 75,000 - Deputy Commissioner - - 75,000 Secretary - - -
DEPT. TOTAL 75,000 - 75,000
ELECTIONS
A1450.101 Salaries and Wages Temporary Help 120,400 120,400 120,400 (Machine Custodian & Election Officers) 2,442 2,442 2,442
DEPT. TOTAL 122,842 122,842 122,842
The Department of Management Services coordinates the planning and implementation of the city’s data COMMISSIONER processing system evaluating potential computer based needs of government • MANAGER INFORMATION in order to implement and promote SVCS increased efficiency and economy. • NETWORK
ADMINISTRATOR The department supervises, directs, coordinates, reviews and approves all • COMPUTER TECHNICIAN electronic data processing • COMPUTER CONSOLE specifications, system analysis, programming and programming OPERATOR documentation, as well as the • REPRODUCTION & MAIL conversion, implementation and SERVICE COORDINATOR operation of all applications utilized by any board, department or agency of the • PART-TIME TEMPORARY city. It also has the responsibility of • PURCHASING AGENT acquisition/purchasing of goods and services for the City’s departments and operates the centralized mail and reproduction services. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES
A1680.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 94,164 94,164 94,164 Purchasing Agent 63,867 62,481 61,096 Administrative Assistant - - - Manager of Information Systems 119,976 119,976 119,976 Computer Console Operator 51,149 49,307 47,465 Reproduction and Mail Services - Coordinator 45,434 45,434 45,434 Clerk (Part Time) - - - Part Time and Temporary Work 20,880 20,880 - Network Administrator 75,671 74,783 80,108 Computer Technician 62,821 62,821 62,821 Longevity/Sick Bonus 3,425 3,425 2,350
DEPT. TOTAL 537,388 533,271 513,414
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING OFFICE
A1440.101 Salaries and Wages Assistant Engineer - - - Engineering Aid 50,605 50,605 50,605 Longevity 1,225 1,225 1,225
DEPT. TOTAL 51,830 51,830 51,830
With responsibility of the physical COMMISSIONER upkeep and maintenance of all properties and roadways belonging • DEPUTY COMMISSIONER to the City of Mount Vernon, the • ADMINISTRATIVE ASS’T/SECRETARY Department of Public Works must • ENGINEERING AIDE also ensure all services relating to • TIMEKEEPER the physical condition of the city • LABORER (2) enhances the quality of life levels set • ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST forth by local, state and federal • CLERK DISPATCHER standards. • TELEPHONE OPERATOR • MAINTENANCE POLICE/COURT Under the supervision of the FACILITY Commissioner are the Bureaus of • MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL Sanitation, Engineering, Sewers, • HIGHWAY MAINT & REPAIR Storm Water Management, highway • SNOW REMOVAL Maintenance, Street Lighting, Motor • STREET LIGHTING Vehicle Control, Parks and Traffic. • MAINTENANCE PARKS • SEWERS • SANITATION Each unit is responsible for all • STREET CLEANING matters falling under their respective jurisdiction. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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D.P.W. - COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
A1490.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 116,500 116,500 116,500 Deputy Commissioner 99,300 99,300 99,300 Secretary/Administrative Assistant 35,131 35,131 35,131 Telephone Operator 48,410 48,410 48,410 Timekeeper 80,636 80,636 80,636 Physician 28,258 28,258 28,258 Account Clerk / Typist 45,434 45,434 45,434 Junior Accountant - - - Senior Typist - - - Senior Keyboard Specialist - - - Clerk Dispatcher - - - Laborer 50,614 - - Laborer 55,409 110,818 110,818 - 32,614 - Clerk 37,422 35,819 - Overtime 2,000 2,000 4,000 Differential Pay 10,000 12,000 12,000 Longevity/Sick Bonus 4,025 5,900 3,475 Stipends 2,250 2,250 2,250 Temporary/Physician - - -
DEPT. TOTAL 615,389 655,070 586,212 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK Salary Details ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
D.P.W. - MAINT CITY HALL/POLICE/COURT FACILITY A1620.101 Salaries and Wages Painter 74,249 74,249 74,249 Painter 74,249 74,249 74,249 Laborers Skilled 61,365 61,365 61,365 Laborer 40,577 55,409 55,409 Tenmporary Help - - - Overtime 2,000 2,000 2,000 Differential Pay 2,000 4,200 4,200 Longevity/Sick Bonus 5,600 5,600 4,700 DEPT. TOTAL 260,041 277,072 276,172 D.P.W. - MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL//GARAGE/BLDGS A1640.101 Salaries and Wages Garage Superintendent 80,108 80,108 80,108 Automotive Mechanic Foreperson 71,496 71,496 71,496 Automotive Mechanics: 5 @ $ 65,495.25 327,476 823,962 523,962 1 @ 63,504 63,504 63,504 63,428 1 @ $ 61,513.27 61,513 61,513 61,513 59,522 2 @ 23,627.32 47,255 Storekeeper - - 55,409 Automotive Collision Mechanic 65,495 65,495 65,495 Welders - Laborer 65,495 65,492 61,513 Garage Attendant 55,409 55,409 55,409 Tire Persons: 2 @ $ 56,838.61 113,677 113,677 113,677 Laborer 55,409 55,409 55,409 Watch Person - - - D.P.W. Overtime 20,000 25,000 35,000 Differential Pay 5,000 10,000 10,000 Longevity/Sick Bonus 17,725 17,725 14,925 Stipend 1,200 1,200 1,200 City Council Transfer - - - DEPT. TOTAL 1,050,762 1,569,512 1,268,544 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK Salary Details ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
D.P.W. - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
A5110.101 Salaries and Wages Public Works Supervisor 100,380 100,380 100,380 Maintenance Foreperson 82,589 82,589 82,589 Skilled Laborers: 5 @ $ 61,365.20 368,191 306,826 368,191 59,486 57,608 1 @ $ 57,608 57,608 55,729 - Skilled Laborer Police 1 @ $ 61,765.56 61,766 61,766 61,766 1 @ $ 44,011.00 44,011 44,011 57,464 Road Maintainer 55,409 55,409 55,409 Laborer: 3 @ $ $55,408.60 166,226 166,226 166,226 1 @ $ 52,212 52,212 50,614 101,227 1 @ $ 53,810.26 53,810 52,212 - Electrician - - - Overtime 10,000 12,500 12,500 Differential Pay 14,000 16,000 16,000 Stipend 750 750 750 Longevity/Bonus 10,973 10,975 9,850 DEPT. TOTAL 1,077,925 1,075,473 1,089,960 D.P.W. - SNOW REMOVAL
A5142.101 Salaries and Wages 125,000 125,000 125,000 DEPT. TOTAL 125,000 125,000 125,000 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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A5182.101 D.P.W. - STREET LIGHTING
Salaries and Wages Traffic Light Maintenance 71,496 71,496 71,496 Street Lighting Maintenance 35,496 71,496 71,496 Overtime/Sick Bonus 2,000 4,000 4,000 Longevity/Sick Bonus 4,250 4,250 4,250
DEPT. TOTAL 113,242 151,242 151,242
D.P.W. - MAINTENANCE OF PARKS
A7111.101 Salaries and Wages Parks Supervisor 80,108 80,108 80,108 Tree Trimmer - 2 @ 68,411.32 136,823 205,234 205,234 1 @ $ 34,411 34,411 Park Maintenance Workers: 6 @ $ 56,838.61 341,032 341,032 341,032 Recreation Maintenance Workers: 2 @ $ 61,365.20 122,730 184,096 184,096 1 @ $ $ 30,865 30,865 Laborers: 4 @ $ 55,408.60 221,634 110,817 110,817 107,621 156,636 2 @ $ 50,613.58 101,227 81,154 50,614 DPW Overtime 15,000 15,000 15,000 Differential Pay 15,000 16,000 16,000 Longevity/Sick Bonus 17,851 17,850 17,350
DEPT. TOTAL 1,116,681 1,158,912 1,176,887
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Details ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012
D.P.W. - SANITARY & STORM SEWERS
A8120.101 Salaries and Wages Motor Equipment Operator 61,365 61,365 61,365 Sewer Maintainers: 4 @ $ 61,365.20 245,461 245,461 245,461 Sewer Maintainers Assistant 58,773 58,773 58,773 Overtime 20,000 10,000 10,000 Differential Pay 5,000 7,000 7,000 Longevity/Sick Bonus 6,925 6,925 6,925 Stipend 750 750 750 DEPT. TOTAL 398,274 390,274 390,274 D.P.W. - SANITATION
A8160.101 Salaries and Wages Sanitation Fore Person: 3 @ $ 74,273.33 222,820 222,820 297,093 1 @ $ 66,628.05 66,628 64,717 Sanitation Worker: 12 @ $ 58,773.22 705,279 822,825 705,279 1 @ $ 55,240.14 55,240 53,474 42,806 2 @ $ 29,273.22 58,546 - Motor Equipment Operators: 8 @ $ 61,365.20 490,922 490,922 490,922 2 @ $ 30,865.20 61,730 118,973 115,215 Overtime 10,000 10,000 10,000 Differential Pay 12,500 16,500 16,500 Longevity/Sick Bonus 27,250 27,250 25,525 DEPT. TOTAL 1,710,915 1,827,481 1,703,340 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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STREET CLEANING
A8170.101 Salaries and Wages
Heavy M. E. Operator:
7 @ $ 65,495.25 458,467 458,467 458,467
1 @ $ 63,504.26 63,504 61,513 63,504
Laborer:
16 @ $ 55,408.60 886,538 831,129 941,946
5 @ $ 52,211.92 261,060 104,424 104,424
1 @ $ 50,613.58 50,614 252,068 101,227
2 @ $ 53,810.26 107,621 161,431 81,154
1 @ 40,576.95 20,077
Stipend 1,500 1,500 1,500
D.P.W. Overtime 30,000 25,000 25,000
Differential Pay 25,000 25,000 25,000
Longevity/Sick Bonus 23,600 23,600 23,400
City Council Transfer - - -
DEPT. TOTAL 1,927,781 1,944,132 1,825,622
The Police Department’s primary objective is the protection of lives COMMISSIONER and property within the City of Mount Vernon. • 1st DEPUTY COMMISSIONER • 2ND DEPUTY COMMISSIONER The department has responsibility of • CHIEF OF POLICE enforcement of laws and ordinances • PATROL DIVISION established to maintain a peaceful • SUPPORT SERVICES society and, as such, assist in the • DETECTIVE DIVISION investigation of criminal offenses and apprehension of criminals. • TECHNOLOGY DIVISION • ANIMAL SHELTER The Mount Vernon Police • SEALER OFWEIGHTS & MEASURES Department attempts to foster positive and productive police- community relations by partnering with community leaders, civic organizations, block associations, and concerned individuals. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
A3120.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 126,462 135,120 126,462 Deputy Commissioner 94,700 94,700 94,700 Deputy Commissioner Special Initiatives - - - Deputy Commissioner 1 1 1 2nd Deputy Commissioner 5,401 5,401 5,491 Secretary - Administrative Assistant 39,523 39,523 39,523 Physician Part Time - 2 @ $ 18,712.65 37,425 37,426 37,425 Radio Technician - - - Senior Stenographer - - - Senior Typist - - - Typist 45,434 45,434 45,434 Senior Keyboard Specialist: 1 @ $ 50,605.09 50,605 50,605 50,605 1 @ $ 47,450.91 47,451 45,874 44,497 Longevity/Sick Bonus 36,719 36,715 34,065 Clerk 45,434 45,434 45,434 Veterinarian (Part Time) 1,000 1,000 1,000 Computer Console Operator 52,991 52,991 52,991 Computer Console Operator 52,991 52,991 52,991 Computer Service Specialist 62,821 62,821 62,821 Civilian Complaint Clerk 52,991 52,991 52,991 UNIFORMED PERSONNEL Captains: 4 @ $132,278 529,112 529,112 618,100 Lieutenants: 10 @ $115,024 1,150,240 1,150,249 1,074,960 Sergeants: 18 @ $100,021 1,800,378 1,800,378 1,682,550 Police Officers: 111 @ $ 83,351 9,251,961 8,918,557 9,111,800 16 @ $ 55,470 887,520 942,990 261,375 12 @ $ 49,922 599,064 948,518 1,176,200 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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POLICE DEPARTMENT - Con't
12 @ $ 44,375 532,500 754,375 878,220 21 @ $ 40,881 (8 unfunded) 858,501 613,215 462,324 Community Services Aides (CSA'S): 2 @ $ 37,656.97 75,314 75,314 75,314 1 @ $ 34,925.47 34,925 33,560 32,194 1 @ $ 29,462.47 29,462 28,097 26,731
Communication Specialists: 3 @ $ 52,991.12 158,973 158,973 105,982 3 @ $ 47,464.52 142,394 182,489 218,901 4 @ $ 36,411.32 145,645 109,234 -
Emergency Service Dispatchers: 2 @ $ 52,991.12 105,982 105,982 105,982 School Crossing Guards 339,000 340,000 337,000 Ordinance Officer - - - Additional Compensation to Unit Command: Unit Commander plus 2 Deputies 4,300 4,300 6,100 Additional Compensation To Detectives 64,000 63,750 71,250 Mandatory Increases 124,000 106,000 50,000 Overtime 800,000 650,000 650,000 Longevity 280,300 284,600 245,700 Holiday Pay 751,000 766,000 734,000 K-9 Stipend 8,300 12,400 12,400 Sick Bonus 74,000 76,000 76,000 DEPT. TOTAL 19,498,820 19,413,110.00 18,759,224 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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JAIL
A3150.101 Salaries and Wages Prisoner Attendants: 1 @ $ 18,411.50 18,412 48,410 48,410 3 @ $ 40,411.12 121,233 156,312 150,979 1 @ $ 36,411.52 36,412 36,412 36,412 Longevity/Sick Bonus 1,374 1,375 1,375 Temporary Help 3,825 3,825 3,825 Overtime 2,500 2,500 2,500 DEPT. TOTAL 183,756 248,834 243,501
ANIMAL SHELTER
A3510.101 Salaries and Wages Animal Warden 19,203 38,703 52,166 Assistant Animal Warden 43,587 41,833 40,079 Overtime Pay 2,000 2,000 2,000 Longevity 200 200 200 DEPT. TOTAL 64,990 82,736 94,445
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
A6610.101 Salaries and Wages Sealer of Weights and Measures 62,821 62,821 62,821 Longevity 375 375 - DEPT. TOTAL 63,196 63,196 62,821 COMMISSIONER The Fire Department has the primary task of providing adequate • DEPUTY fire protection and fire COMMISSIONER extinguishment capability, initiating • CHIEF OF life rescue, rendering emergency OPERATIONS medical assistance, controlling hazardous material situations, and • MOTOR MECHANIC providing related emergency • FIRE PREVENTION services. • DIVISION OF TRAINING The administration and enforcement • ASSISTANT CHIEF of the fire prevention code, the OF OPERATIONS housing code, and promoting fire • GROUP ONE prevention activities designed to • GROUP TWO reduce the incidence and probability of fire are essential functions of the • GROUP 3 department. • GROUP 4
The Architectural Review Board is charged with conserving the value of buildings by preserving the aesthetic character of neighborhoods. MAYOR Since 1961 the Board has reviewed • CHAIRPERSON items such as building/construction materials, building design and • MEMBERS (5) building style with the intent of issuing a certificate of appropriateness. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
A3410.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 98,013 98,013 98,013 Deputy Commissioner - - Deputy Commissioner/Administration 83,261 83,261 80,786 Secretary 49,836 49,836 49,836 Typist - - - Physician 32,840 32,840 32,840 UNIFORMED PERSONNEL Deputy Fire Chief: 6 @ $ 133,854 803,124 744,720 773,052 Fire Captain: 5 @ $ 111,841 559,205 559,205 542,915 Fire Lieutenant: 21 @ $ 97,253 2,042,313 1,945,060 1,888,400 Firefighters: 95 @ $ 80,708 7,667,260 7,990,092 7,443,915 7 @ $ 35,951 251,657 71,902 277,866 1 @ $ 35,951 (unfunded) - 69,808 Fire Alarm Superintendent 111,841 111,841 108,583 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Details FIRE DEPARTMENT - Con't ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED 2014 2013 2012 Fire Alarm Dispatcher Linemen: 1 @ $ 80,708 80,708 80,708 78,357 1 @ $ 80,708 80,708 80,708 34,904 Fire Dispatcher 2 @ $ 60,531 121,062 60,531 58,768 1 @ $ 47,700 47,700 47,700 42,985 1 @ $ 44,275 44,275 88,550 152,908 2 @ $ 35,951 71,902 71,902 Fire Equipment Mechanic 80,108 80,108 80,108 Additional Compensation for Unit Commander: Chief of Operations 1,200 1,200 12,000 Mandatory Increases 28,000 33,000 146,000 Stipends/First Response 344,200 344,200 244,000 Retired Disabled Firefighter's Benefits 857,000 949,000 948,500 Overtime Pay 100,000 100,000 100,000 Sick Bonus 80,000 80,000 60,000 Longevity Pay 186,000 187,850 145,900 Holiday Pay 550,000 561,000 532,000 CSEA Longevity 1,650 1,650 1,650 DEPT. TOTAL 14,373,863 14,456,890 13,995,769
ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
A3613.101 Salaries and Wages Chairperson 1,629 1,629 1,629 Members: 5 @ $ 1,357.22 6,786 6,786 DEPT. TOTAL 8,415 1,629 8,415 The Buildings Department monitors new building conditions and new building construction activity as well as overseeing the maintenance of older COMMISSIONER multi-family structures. • DEPUTY COMMISSIONER The Department is charged with • PLAN EXAMINER/2ND enforcement of state and local building DEPUTY COMMISSIONER codes, housing standards and • SECRETARY ordinances, to the review of applications for permits of new • SR. KEYBOARD SPECIALIST buildings, repairs, alterations, signs, • CLERK(3) and rooming houses, in addition to • BUILDING INSPECTORS electrical and plumbing work. • HOUSING INSPECTORS • ELEVATOR INSPECTOR Administrative and clerical duties cover • ELECTRICAL the issuance of certificates of occupancy INSPECTOR and certificates of compliance, vacant • SUPERINTENDENT OF apartment inspections, collection of PLUMBING elevator fees, issuing reciprocal electrical licenses, as well as the responsibility of Architectural Review Board administration and conducting searches of department records as requested by the public. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
A3620.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 108,000 108,000 108,000 1st Deputy Commissioner 69,634 69,634 69,634 2nd Deputy Of Enforcement 57,595 57,595 57,595 Plan Examiner - - - Secretary 40,033 40,033 40,033 Senior Typist - - - Keyboard Specialist 50,605 50,605 50,605 Superintendent of Plumbing 80,636 80,636 80,636 Building Inspectors: 1 @ $ 62,821.13 62,821 62,821 62,821 1 @ $ 61304.97 61,305 59,789 58,273 Elevator/Building Inspector 62,821 62,821 62,821 Housing Inspectors: - - 2 @ $ 59,321.66 118,643 118,643 118,643 File Clerk - 31,011 Clerk 1 @ $ 32,991.05 32,991 31,387 31,011 1 @ $ 34,216.38 34,216 32,614 32,614 1 @ $ 39,024.12 39,024 37,422 35,819 Temporary Help - - - Longevity/Sick Bonus 7,475 7,475 6,775 DEPT. TOTAL 825,801 819,475 846,291
The Emergency Management Office works closely with emergency responders to provide assistance to residents in the event of natural and DIRECTOR man-made disasters. • TYPIST
Responders include, but are not • EMPRESS limited to the Police and Fire AMBULANCE Departments, American Red Cross, Social Services, area Churches, and other non-profit organizations.
Oversight of the city’s ambulance service, including communicating and providing information to the community fallS under the jurisdiction of the Emergency Management Office.
The Veterans Service Agency acts as a liaison between veterans, their dependents and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Assistance is provided to individuals MAYOR who served the United States as a member of the armed forces during • VETERANS SERVICE times of war and to individuals who DIRECTOR served this country but whose tour of duty did not include wartime activity.
The Agency works closely with the Mount Vernon Central Committee for Veterans Affairs, coordinates the City’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, actively participates in the Independence Day Celebration and organizes the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony among other activities. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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CIVIL DEFENSE
A3640.101 Salaries and Wages Director 45,000 45,000 45,000 Typist 30,000 - - Longevity - - - DEPT. TOTAL 75,000 45,000 45,000
VETERANS SERVICE
A6510.101 Salaries and Wages Director 55,681 55,681 55,681 DEPT. TOTAL 55,681 55,681 55,681
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PROGRAM
A4046.101 Salaries and Wages Director 59,322 59,488 59,488 Part Time 216,077 216,077 216,077 DEPT. TOTAL 275,399 275,565 275,565 PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING
A6772.101 Salaries and Wages Coordinator - Nutrition 16,966 33,465 33,465 Cook Manager 46,609 44,807 43,006 Cook 32,991 31,387 29,784 Senior Citizen Recreation Leader 31,011 31,011 31,011 Program Assistant 15,511 35,819 - Recreation Assistant - - Part-Time 27,500 27,500 27,500 Longevity - - DEPT. TOTAL 170,588 203,989 164,766 COMMISSIONER The Recreation Department provides • DEPUTY COMMISSIONER multi generational leisure programming for Mount Vernon’s • SECRETARY multi cultural community. • SR. ACCOUNT CLERK • CLERK • OFFICE ASSISTANT Programming ranges from outdoor • LABORER activities to indoor offerings. Program offerings and individual • BUS DRIVER (3) leisure activities run from senior • TEMPORARY HELP PART- programming to organized sports TIME and outdoor concerts. After school • DIRECTOR/OFFICE OF THE programs, computer skills training AGING and other activities are also made • PROGRAM ASSISTANT/PT available throughout the year. • DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PROGRAM The Department utilizes a good • PROGRAMS FOR AGING portion of its city-funded resources • PLAYGROUND & REC CENTERS towards the prevention of juvenile delinquency through offering many • NEIGHBORHOOOD CNTR developmental youth programs. • YOUTH PROGRAMS
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Details ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012 . OFFICE OF THE AGING
A6773.101 Salaries and Wages Director 50,813 50,813 50,813 Program Assistant (Part Time) 17,500 17,500 17,500 DEPT. TOTAL 68,313 68,313 68,313
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
A7020.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 105,000 105,000 105,000 Deputy Commissioner 65,000 65,000 65,000 Secretary 42,414 42,414 42,414 Senior Account Clerk 65,466 63,829 62,191 Clerk 45,434 45,434 45,434 Bus Driver - 3 90,000 90,000 90,000 Recreation Supervisor (Unfunded Vac) - - - Laborer 55,409 55,409 55,409 Office Assistant 34,595 32,991 31,387 Temporary Help - Part Time 20,000 17,500 17,500 Longevity 4,650 4,650 4,650 DEPT. TOTAL 527,967 522,227 518,985
PLAYGROUNDS & RECREATION CENTERS
A7140.101 Field Supervisor - - - Athletics, Leagues & Teams-Salaries (Part Time) 80,000 48,225 48,225 DEPT. TOTAL 80,000 48,225 48,225 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES CENTER
A7141.101 Salaries and Wages Temporary Help (Part Time) 75,000 56,550 56,550 Coordinator Community Center - - - Director, Athletic Programs & Services 56,013 56,013 56,013 Custodian 58,773 58,773 57,007 Cleaner 53,810 52,212 50,614 Longevity/Sick Bonus 1,500 1,500 1,500 DEPT. TOTAL 245,097 225,048 221,684
RECREATION - POOLS
A7180.101 Part Time Salaries 105,000 15,000 15,000 DEPT. TOTAL 105,000 15,000 15,000
RECREATION - YOUTH PROGRAMS
A7310.101 Salaries and Wages (Part Time) 275,000 200,000 200,000
DEPT. TOTAL 275,000 200,000 200,000
RECREATION - ADULT EDUCATION
A7620.101 Salaries and Wages 5,000 5,000 5,000
DEPT. TOTAL 5,000 5,000 5,000 EXECUTIVE The Youth Bureau has a mission to to empower, educate and prepare DIRECTOR Mount Vernon’s youth and families • DEPUTY DIRECTOR to make healthy decisions that will lead to eventual self sufficiency and • YOUTH lifelong success. A variety of EMPLOYMENT programs are offered throughout the SERVICE COORD. year funded not only by the city but • FINANCIAL through state, federal and private SUPERVISOR funding. • COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE The Bureau is also the central • TEMPORARY location for summer and after-school HELP PART-TIME youth employment. The Youth • YOUTH SERVICES Employment and Training Program PROJECT provides job training and skills development for youth of the city betwe4n the ages of 14 through 24.
Operating as the City’s official grievance mechanism on zoning matters, the Zoning Board of Appeals has specific duties clearly identified by New York State Law. CHAIRMAN From reviewing use variances and • MEMBERS (5) granting area variances to interpreting the city’s Zoning Code, • SECRETARY the Zoning Board of Appeals determines whether the use of land in a manner which is not allowed by the dimensional or physical requirements of the applicable zoning regulations should be granted. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Salary Details ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED CODE 2014 2013 2012 YOUTH BUREAU A7311.101 Salaries and Wages Executive Director 88,271 88,271 88,271 Deputy Director 69,427 67,558 65,690 Youth Employment Service Coordinator 56,013 56,013 56,013 Community Service Aide 37,657 37,657 37,657 Account Clerk/Typist - - 45,434 Typist - - - Temporary Help - Part Time - - - Financial Supervisor 49,742 47,562 - Youth Services Coordinator 43,780 45,383 57,031 Longevity/Sick Bonus 875 875 875 Part Time 25,000 25,000 25,000 DEPT. TOTAL 370,765 368,319 375,971 YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT
A7312.101 Salaries and Wages Community Worker Aide 21,925 21,925 26,782 Community Worker Aide - - - Youth Employment 51,000 51,000 51,000 Part Time 20,000 20,000 20,000 DEPT. TOTAL 92,925 92,925 97,782 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS A8010.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner (Chairman) 3,819 3,819 3,819 Members: 5 @ $ 3,208.59 16,043 16,043 16,043 Secretary (Part Time) 8,000 16,000 16,250 DEPT. TOTAL 27,862 35,862 36,112
The Department of Planning and Community Development works to COMMISSIONER facilitate services, activities and projects related to enhancing the • DEPUTY COMMISSIONER physical, social and economic life of the • PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR City of Mount Vernon. • RESEARCH & GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR The Department has the responsibility of coordinating long-range planning for • GIS ADMINISTRATOR the City, initiating specific development • ORDINANCE OFFICER projects to address particular economic • SKILLED LABORER and housing needs, securing grant funding and administering the City’s • DEPUTY COMMISSIONER GIS efforts, among other things. CODE ENFORCEMENT • PARKINT METER WORKER The Department also administers the • PARKING ENFORCEMENT city’s Urban Renewal Agency, Industrial OFFICER Development Agency, and various • CASHIER federal, state and locally funded community development initiatives.
The Planning Board is tasked with Site Plan Review, Subdivision Review as well as the review of Special Use Permits.
Site Plan Review requires MEMBERS (5) examination of proposed sites and proposed buildings in the context of • SECRETARY how these items will relate and fit in the surrounding neighborhood.
Subdivision Review requires determining whether the creation of new buildable lots is warranted within the City of Mount Vernon.
Special Use Permits calls for review of the Planning Board to examine specific criteria for a particular use to occur on a site within the City of Mount Vernon. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A8020.101 Salaries and Wages Commissioner 35,729 35,729 35,729 Deputy Commissioner 70,000 70,000 73,142 Deputy Commissioner Code Enforcement 34,479 68,959 68,959 Planning Administrator 84,787 81,293 77,799 Research and Grants Administrator 69,790 66,709 63,629 GIS Administrator 84,787 81,293 77,799 Ordinance Officer 43,175 41,157 47,212 Cashier 56,013 56,013 56,013 Parking Meter Workers: 2 @ $ 66,281.38 132,563 132,563 198,844 1 @ $ 59,443.90 59,444 47,324 - Parking Enforcement Officers: 6 @ $ 48,410.32 290,463 242,052 242,052 47,077 45,744 3 @ $ 45,743.92 137,232 44,411 44,411 1 @ $ 47,077.12 47,077 45,744 43,077 Skilled Laborer 61,365 61,365 61,365 Temporary Help - - - Longevity/Sick Bonus 10,049 10,050 10,275 DEPT. TOTAL 1,216,953 1,131,739 1,146,050
PLANNING BOARD
A8021.101 Salaries and Wages Members: 6 @ $ 2,748.71 16,492 16,492 19,241 Secretary 8,000 16,000 16,250 DEPT. TOTAL 24,492 32,492 35,491
Housed within the Mount Vernon City Court facility, Parking Ticket Collections has the responsibility of collecting fines COMMISSIONER issued for parking infractions in the City MANAGEMENT of Mount Vernon. SERVICES
Employees set up trials for traffic ticket • DIRECTOR disputes, research questionable issues • PARKING TICKET COURT (broken meters, etc.) and address CLERK (3) queries about traffic sign placement.
Parking Ticket Collections conducts all research, such as location of vehicle when tickets were given; corresponds with owners for payment of overdue fines including payment agreements; and issues orders on vehicles that are ultimately booted for non-payment of overdue fines. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
A8040.101 Salaries and Wages Secretary - - - - DEPT. TOTAL - - -
PARKING TICKET COLLECTIONS
A1130.101 Salaries and Wages Director - Parking Ticket Collections 80,636 80,836 80,836 Court Clerks: 1 @ $ 41,919.99 41,920 41,920 41,920 1 @ $ 38.104.67 38,105 38,105 38,105 1 @ $ 36,366.62 36,367 36,367 36,367 Temporary Help - - Longevity 1,076 1,075 725 DEPT. TOTAL 198,103 198,102 197,953 51453341 GRAND TOTALS 51,197,382 51,453,341 50,301,571
SUPPLEMENTAL INFO
STATEMENT OF
CONSTITUTIONAL TAX MARGIN
Exclusive of the City School District for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
The single largest source of revenue for local governments in New York State is real property taxes. In the standard budget process, property taxes are used to cover the difference between appropriations and estimated non-property tax revenues. The City, under statutes of the New York State Constitution, is restricted to the amount of taxes that can be levied for operating purposes. A 2% limit of the average assessment for the past 5 years exists and is determined by calculating the full average assessment. The special assessment rate percentage used in calculating the full assessment is supplied by the State based on real market conditions over the past 5 years. Statutes intended to enforce these constitutional provisions require the State Comptroller to withhold certain local assistance payments if taxes are levied in excess of a municipality’s tax limit.
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
Five Year Total Valuation 5,158,374,856
Constitutional Tax Limitation (2% of Above) 103,167,497
Add Exclusive from Limitation:
Debt Service, Bonds & Interest 2,186,992
Maximum Taxing Power for 2013 105,354,489 Less Tax Budget for City Tax Purposes 52,648,916
Constitutional Tax Margin 52,705,573 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS
TYPE OF OBLIGATION & PURPOSE DATE AMOUNT OF AMOUNT OUTSTANDING FOR WHICH AUTHORIZED AUTHORIZED OBLIGATION 9/30/13 SERIAL BONDS
Police/Court Facility 6/27/90 7,500,000 0 Various Purpose: City Hall Plaza 400,000 Computer Systems 840,000 Park Improvements 200,000 Storm Drains 160,000 395,000 Substantially Level Debt Issue Vehicles & Equipment 6/11/03, 10/28/03, 1,563,000 Police Communications/Signaling Equipment 12/23/03, 2/11/04 1,478,687 Fire Fighting Vehicle & Apparatus 3/24/04 & 8/11/04 1,610,000 Software 250,000 Building Improvements 760,000 Garage Elevator Improvements 750,000 Roundabout 500,000 Library Improvements 3,350,000 Public Nuisance Abatement 750,000 8,955,000 Various Purpose: 10/28/09 Computerization upgrade 325,000 Equipment - Police 745,000 Memorial Field 2,250,000 Playground/Parks Rehabilitation 135,000 Municipal buildings - Renovations 1,000,000 Equipment - Fire 1,275,000 City-wide Infrastructure improvements 2,050,000 Equipment - DPW 980,000 Various Purpose: Equipment - Police 05/25/11, 06/08/11 950,000 Equipment - Parking Meters 06/27/2013 180,000 Equipment - Other City departments 10/28/09 149,700 Municipal buildings - Renovations 10/28/09, 05/25/11 2,615,000 Municipal buildings - YMCA 06/27/2013 1,500,000 Equipment - Fire 10/28/09, 11/10/09 1,631,000 City-wide Infrastructure improvements 05/25/11 350,000 Equipment - DPW 10/28/09, 05/25/11 304,300 15,904,000 Various Tax Certs 06/27/2013 3,000,000 3,000,000 TOTAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES 28,254,000 NEW YORK STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES LOAN Fire Truck 10/08/97 150,000 0 0 28,254,000
BUDGET FOR DEBT SERVICE FUND
FOR 2014 BUDGET
ESTIMATED REVENUES 2014 2013 2012 2011
V5031 TRANSFERS IN - GENERAL FUND 2,353,558 2,457,905 225,000 1,341,000 V28892 TRANSFERS IN - CAPITAL FUND 1,030,776
V599 PLUS APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE FROM 2013 (ESTIMATED) 26,575 FROM 2012 69,885 FROM 2011 125,902 FROM 2010 36,610
TOTAL 2,380,133 2,527,790 1,381,678 1,377,610
APPROPRIATIONS
V9710.6 PRINCIPAL SERIAL BONDS 1,415,000 1,699,000 955,000 915,000 NYS EMERGENCY LOAN 11,820 11,531 11,250
V9710.7 INTEREST SERIAL BONDS 965,133 816,675 414,563 450,495 NYS EMERGENCY LOAN 295 584 865
TOTAL 2,380,133 2,527,790 1,381,678 1,377,610
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR CITY TAX PURPOSES
2004 ~ 2014
BUDGET YEAR STATE EQUALIZATION RATE TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUATION
2004 4.12 $ 167,075,443
2005 3.72 $ 166,778,587
2006 3.13 $ 165,482,498
2007 2.90 $ 165,538,338
2008 2.55 $ 163,184,845
2009 2.64 $ 159,385,275
2010 2.72 $ 157,905,118
2011 3.14 $ 156,483,638
2012 3.31 $ 154,576,461
2013 3.59 $ 154M214,875
2014 3.82 $ 152,910,735
SCHEDULE OF TAX RATES
2003 ~ 2014
BUDGET YEAR CITY SCHOOL COUNTY
2003 203.33 429.14 96.37
2004 219.40 475.47 108.93
2005 233.67 511.54 111.52
2006 242.68 567.16 125.94
2007 252.20 605.06 128.25
2008 265.77 642.73 138.51
2009 280.18 719.80 143.46
2010 289.97 782.83 147.35
2011 302.99 840.04 140.74
2012 321.61 855.29 141.41
2013 341.40 870.37 132.80
2014 367.94 TBD TBD
TEN YEAR HISTORY
TAX COLLECTIONS
CURRENT TAXES TOTAL TAXES PERCENT OF YEAR AMOUNT COLLECTION AS OUTSTANDING LEVY OF LEVY OF LEVY OF 09/30/2013 OF 09/30/2013 COLLECTED
2004 36,656,362 36,640,268 16,094 99.96% 2005 38,971,213 38,955,042 16,170 99.96% 2006 40,172,303 40,152,774 19,529 99.95% 2007 41,748,779 41,723,923 24,856 99.94% 2008 43,387,239 43,353,815 33,424 99.92% 2009 44,644,974 44,554,503 90,471 99.80% 2010 45,787,809 45,634,567 153,243 99.67% 2011 47,413,037 47,004,157 408,880 99.14% 2012 49,713,061 48,423,012 1,290,049 97.41% 2013 52,648,948 49,465,205 3,183,743 93.95% 2014 56,262,603
TEN LARGEST TAXPAYERS
OWNER TYPE ASSESSED VALUE
CON EDISON $ 8,911,355
WESTCHESTER PLAZA $ 1,785,460
VERNON MANOR CO-OP $ 1,131,000
VERNON WOODS APARTMENTS $ 902,500
FULTON CORNERS, INC. $ 672,800
VERIZON, NEW YORK, INC $ 661,746
COLONIAL VILLAGE ASS $ 600,000
VERNON MANOR CO-OP NO. $ 566,000
280 -0290 COLLINS OWNERS $ 525,000
WESTCHESTER GARDENS $ 523,000
GLOSSARY
OF TERMS USED
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED
Appropriation The authorization by the governing board to make payments of incur obligations for specific purposes. The term is often used interchangeably with "expenditures".
Assessed Valuation the estimated value placed upon real and personal property as the basis for levying property taxes.
Bond a written promise to pay a specified sum of money (principal of face value) at a specified future date (maturity) along with periodic interest paid at an agreed specific percentage of the principal.
Bond Anticipation Notes Short-term interest-bearing notes issued by a government in anticipation of bonds to be issued at a later date. The notes are retired from the proceeds of he bond issue to which they are related.
Budget (Operating) A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given fiscal year and the proposed means of financing them (estimated revenues).
Capital Expenditure Money spent to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as buildings and machinery.
Capital Improvements Expenditures related to the acquisition, expansion or rehabilitation of an element of the physical plant of the government - sometimes referred to as infrastructure
Capital Project Major construction, acquisition or renovation activities which add value to the physical assets of a government, or significantly increase their useful life. Also called capital improvements.
Capital Project Fund Fund that accounts for the financial resources t o be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED
Certiorari A judicial proceeding to review an assessment of real property.
Contingency A budgetary reserve set aside for emergencies or unforeseen expenses not otherwise budgeted.
Debt Service Payment of principal and interest on borrowed funds.
Debt Service Fund Fund that accounts for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of, general long-term debt principal and interest.
Expenditure Decreases in net financial resources. Expenditures include current operating expenses requiring the present or future sue of net current assets, debt service and capital outlays and intergovernmental grants, entitlements and shared revenues.
Expenses Outflows or other using up of assets or incurrence of liabilities (or a combination of both) from delivering or producing goods, rendering services or carrying out other activities that constitute the entity's ongoing major or central operations.
Equalization Rate a statistical determination based on sampling by the State Board of Real Property Services of the average level of assessment in an assessing unit, it is simply a statement of the average percentage of full value at which assessments have been set by the assessor(s), based on the state board's valuation date.
Fiscal Year A 12-month period to which the annual operating budget applies and at the end of which a government determines its financial position and the results of its operations.
General Obligation Bonds Bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the government.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED
Grant Contributions or gifts of cash or other assets from another government to be used or expended for a specific purpose, activity or facility.
Liabilities Probable future sacrifices of economic benefits, arising from present obligations of a particular entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future as a result of past transactions or events.
Longevity A percentage increase to base salary that becomes effective after a certain number or years of service.
Principal In the context of bonds other than deep-discount debt, the face value or par value of a bond or issue of bonds payable on stated dates of maturity.
Property Tax Levy The total amount of property tax imposed by a government.
Revenue All amounts of money received by a government from external sources for the purpose of financing the operations of government.
Serial Bond A long-term borrowing instrument which is repaid in periodic installments over the life of the issue.
Taxing Limit The maximum rate at which the city may levy a tax.
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