The Mount Vernon City Council voted unanimously Dec. 26 to adopt an ordinance revising the citys ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) budget for fiscal year 2024. The ordinance was moved and seconded during a special meeting called to consider the citys 2025 annual estimate and other business.

The ordinance was introduced by the mayors office as "an ordinance authorizing the adoption of the revised American Rescue Plan Act ARPA budget for fiscal year 2024." The council recorded ayes from Councilman Boxall (recorded in roll call), Councilwoman Brown, Councilman Thompson and Council president Gleason. No nays or abstentions were recorded.

Council members did not debate the ARPA ordinance at length; the body proceeded to the second agenda item after the vote. City staff had informed the council the meeting had been publicly noticed to the Journal News and posted on the city website and social platforms in advance.

What happens next: The ordinance adopts the revised ARPA allocations for FY2024 as presented. The council then moved on to consider the 2025 annual estimate and related budget amendments.