Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT
COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO ATTEND THE ALFRED B. DELBELLO LAND USE
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development has requested authorization for Assistant Commissioner Lukas Herbert to attend the Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference to be held on December 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference provides professional education and current information concerning land use planning, zoning, sustainable development, and related municipal planning practices; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Commissioner Lukas Herbert’s participation in the one-day conference will provide an opportunity to enhance his professional knowledge and remain current on emerging land use planning and sustainable development practices; and
WHEREAS, attendance will also enable Assistant Commissioner Herbert to obtain continuing education credits applicable toward the maintenance of his credentials with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); and
WHEREAS, the total anticipated cost of attendance is One Hundred Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($108.50), consisting of a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) registration fee and Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8.50) for round-trip transportation expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development considers the conference to be a valuable professional development opportunity that will enhance staff expertise and support the City’s ongoing planning and community development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participation in the conference is in the best interests of the City and will provide a direct benefit to the City’s planning and community development functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend Conference. Assistant Commissioner Lukas Herbert is hereby authorized to attend the Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference on December 4, 2026, on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 2. Conference Expenses. The City is hereby authorized to incur and pay the reasonable and necessary expenses associated with Assistant Commissioner Herbert’s attendance, not to exceed One Hundred Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($108.50), consisting of:
1. Registration: $100.00; and
2. Round-trip transportation: $8.50.
Section 3. Funding. The expenses authorized herein shall be charged to the Board of Estimate Austerity Budget, Account No. A1030.402, where sufficient funds are available.
Section 4. Compliance with City Policies. All expenditures authorized pursuant to this Resolution shall be made in accordance with applicable City procurement, travel, reimbursement, and fiscal policies and procedures.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract and subsequent adoption by the City Council.
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Comptroller, and all other appropriate City departments and officials
.A REQUEST AUTHORIZING THE
ATTACHED TRAVEL AND
TRAINING REQUEST FORM AND
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO ATTEND
THE ALFRED B. DELBELLO LAND USE AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
ON
DECEMBER 4, 2026