City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FOUR (4)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE TO ATTEND THE 2026
EXCELSIOR CHALLENGE COURSE AND AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES
Whereas, by correspondence dated August 25, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of the Department of Public Safety has requested authorization for four (4) Members of Service to attend the 2026 Excelsior Challenge Course, to be held from September 28, 2026, through October 2, 2026, at the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services State Preparedness Training Center, located at 5900 Airport Road, Oriskany, New York; and
Whereas, the Excelsior Challenge is a specialized, scenario-based training program hosted by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (“DHSES”), designed to bring together law enforcement professionals to enhance the coordination, communication, and emergency response capabilities; and
Whereas, the training program provides participants with realistic, hands-on scenarios intended to prepare law enforcement personnel to address current and emerging public safety threats and to strengthen their ability to respond effectively to complex incidents; and
Whereas, there is no registration or attendance fee associated with the 2026 Excelsior Challenge Course; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested the use of a City vehicle for transportation of the four (4) Members of Service to and from the training location; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety further requests authorization for reimbursement of reasonable gasoline and toll expenses incurred in connection with the authorized travel, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per attendee, for a maximum aggregate amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00); and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the Department of Public Safety budget under A3120.451 – Training to satisfy the requested reimbursement; and
Whereas, the Board of Est...
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