City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT TO
ATTEND THE NYS ASSESSORS’ ASSOCIATION
2026 FALL CONFERENCE
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 1, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Assessment formally requested to attend the NYS Assessors Association 2026 Fall Conference at Windrose on Hudson, located in Ossining, New York, from September 28, 2026, through October 1, 2026; and
Whereas, the Assessor of the City of Mount Vernon Department of Assessment has requested authorization to attend the NYS Assessors Association 2026 Fall Conference, to be held at Windrose on Hudson in Ossining, New York, from September 28, 2026 through October 1, 2026; and
Whereas, attendance at the conference will provide the Assessor with professional development and training directly related to the responsibilities of the Department of Assessment, including current valuation standards, assessment practices, and emerging assessment technologies; and
Whereas, the conference will provide training in courses identified as “AOT & Tile Solar Panel,” “History of the Property Tax,” and “Office of Real Property Tax Services Presentation”; and
Whereas, completion of the aforementioned courses will provide the Assessor with twelve (12) continuing education credits from the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services; and
Whereas, the Assessor will commute to and from the conference, thereby minimizing the costs associated with attendance while providing a valuable professional development opportunity; and
Whereas, the total cost of attendance, including course fees, travel, and meal expenses, shall not exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00); and
Whereas, funds are available in the Board of Estimate Austerity Budget, Account No. A1030.402, to cover the expenses associated with the Assessor's attendance; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the Assessor's participation in the conference will enhance the administration of the City's pro...
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