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 participation in the Ready4Life SUNY College Tour (participation of nine (9) staff members and forty (40) youths from March 25 - March 28, 2024, and estimated cost between $29,540 - $30,000, to be expensed through Budget Codes A7335.402 (Travel) and A7335.458 (Misc.) for Ready4LIFE), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN THE READY4LIFE SUNY COLLEGE TOUR
Whereas, by letter dated January 26, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the participation of nine (9) staff members and forty (40) youths in the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Ready4LIFE SUNY College Tour scheduled to take place from March 25 - March 28, 2024; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has organized the Ready4LIFE SUNY College Tour scheduled from March 25 - March 28, 2024; and
Whereas, college tours play a crucial role in the college selection process and are approved experiential activities by funders, HMRF, and OFA, for aspiring college students; and
Whereas, the primary purpose of the Ready4LIFE SUNY College Tour is to expose and educate youth about higher learning, college life, financial aid, scholarship development, and networking opportunities; and
Whereas, the tour will comprise nine (9) staff members and forty (40) youth participants, providing them with the opportunity to visit multiple SUNY campuses and gain valuable insights into college education; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Participation Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the participation of nine (9) staff members and forty (40) youth in the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Ready4LIFE ...
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