City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE OF
TWO (2) BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY EMPLOYEES
AT THE 2026 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT
IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Whereas, in correspondence dated February 11, 2026, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply formally requested authorization for two (2) employees of the Board of Water Supply to attend the 2026 Young Professionals Summit to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from March 22, 2026, through March 25, 2026; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply of the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring the continued professional development and training of its employees to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, infrastructure modernization, and public service; and
Whereas, the 2026 Young Professionals (YP) Summit is a premier workshop designed for emerging leaders in the water and wastewater industry, providing advanced training in leadership development, industry best practices, and technical expertise; and
Whereas, the Summit will be held in Charlotte from March 22 through March 25, 2026; and
Whereas, attendance at the Summit directly aligns with the City’s ongoing initiatives, including but not limited to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program, regulatory compliance efforts, infrastructure modernization, operational efficiency, and community engagement; and
Whereas, the Summit offers professional development sessions, collaboration with senior leadership regarding sector trends, risks, and opportunities, hands-on experience with water and wastewater tools, and interactive small-group problem-solving opportunities; and
Whereas, the registration fee for the Summit is Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per attendee; and
Whereas, the total expenses for registration, hotel accommodations, travel, and incidentals for two (2) employees shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); and
Whereas, funding for said expenses is available in Budget Code 001-581-581001, Staff Development & Training;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Attendance. The City Council hereby authorizes two (2) employees of the Board of Water Supply to attend the 2026 Young Professionals Summit to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from March 22, 2026, through March 25, 2026.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditures. The City Council hereby authorizes expenditures for registration fees in the amount of $300.00 per attendee and further authorizes reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses related to hotel accommodations, travel, and incidentals, provided that the total cost for both attendees shall not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
Section 3. Funding Source. All authorized expenditures shall be charged to Budget Code 001-581-581001, Staff Development & Training.
Section 4. Compliance. All travel and reimbursement shall be conducted in accordance with the City of Mount Vernon’s policies, procedures, and applicable procurement and travel regulations.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract, if required.