Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on January 14, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on January 15, 2026, authorizing Training for Two (2) Members of Service to Attend a Command & Leadership Seminar - (April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026; funds in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for course registration, to be charged to Budget Line A3120.451 (Training); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRAINING
FOR TWO (2) MEMBERS OF SERVICE TO
ATTEND A COMMAND & LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Whereas, in correspondence dated December 8, 2025, the Acting Commissioner/Chief of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for two (2) Members of Service of the Mount Vernon Police Department to attend the Command & Leadership Seminar Training to be held at the Westchester County Police Academy from April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes that effective leadership within the Police Department is essential to maintaining public safety, organizational integrity, and professional excellence; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Police Department has identified a Command & Leadership Seminar Training designed to enhance leadership skills through theory and practical application grounded in behavioral science, organizational theory, and police-oriented case studies; and
Whereas, said training emphasizes leadership as a science, with a focus on logic, critical thinking, organizational culture, change management, effective communication, and conflict resolution; and
Whereas, the Command & Leadership Seminar Training will be held at the Westchester County Police Academy, located at 2 Dana Road, Valhalla, New York 10595, from April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026; and
Whereas, the Police Department seeks authorization for two (2) Members of Service to attend said training; and
Whereas, the total cost of the training is One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), which covers complete course registration; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available to cover this expenditure under Budget Line A3120.451 (Training); and
Whereas, it is necessary and appropriate to authorize the use of a Department vehicle for travel to and from the training site in furtherance of official City business;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Authorization of Training. The City Council hereby authorizes two (2) Members of Service of the Mount Vernon Police Department to attend the Command & Leadership Seminar Training to be held at the Westchester County Police Academy from April 27, 2026, through May 1, 2026.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditure. The City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for course registration, to be charged to Budget Line A3120.451 (Training).
Section 3. Authorization for Use of Department Vehicle. The authorized Members of Service are hereby permitted to utilize a Department vehicle for travel to and from the training location, in accordance with all applicable City and Department policies.
Section 4. Implementation. The Police Commissioner, Comptroller, and all other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or section directly involved in the controversy.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.