Legislation Details

File #: TMP -389    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 1/25/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/20/2024 Final action: 2/20/2024
Title: Planning Department: An ordinance authorizing the Planning Commissioner to travel to Minneapolis, MN to attend the American Planning Association National Conference - (April 12-17, 2024).
Sponsors: FP
Attachments: 1. Commissioner Rausse APA National Conference Referral Letter 012324.pdf, 2. Orientation Tours.pdf
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Board of Estimate & Contract:

RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on February 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on February 15, 2024, authorizing the Planning Commissioner to travel to Minneapolis, MN to attend the 2024 American Planning Association National Conference (from April 12-17, 2024; $2,377.33 to be satisfied in Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense), be and the same is hereby approved.

City Council:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING
COMMISSIONER TO TRAVEL TO MINNEAPOLIS, MN
TO ATTEND THE 2024 AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Whereas, by letter dated January 23, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning has requested legislation authorizing him to travel to Minneapolis, MN, to attend the 2024 American Planning Association National Conference from April 12-17, 2024; and

Whereas, the American Planning Association ("APA") hosts an annual conference to provide educational, training, and networking opportunities for urban, city, and regional planners nationwide; and
Whereas, attendance at the APA National Conference allows for the acquisition of certification maintenance credits necessary for the Planning Commissioner's certification maintenance requirements; and
Whereas, the Planning Commissioner's attendance at the 2024 APA National Conference in Minneapolis, MN, presents opportunities for professional development and networking beneficial to the City of Mount Vernon's planning, organizational capacity, design, and development efforts; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That

The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Travel Authorization. The Planning Commissioner is hereby authorized to travel to Minneapolis, MN, to attend the 2024 American Planning Association National Conference from April 12-17, 2024.
Section 2. Expenses. The following expenses are authorized for reimbursement from Budget Lin...

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