Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to attend the 2024 EPA Local Government Advisory Committee’s (LGAC) Public Meeting - (May 21-22, 2024 - $1,500.00 to be expensed from Budget Code A1210.402, Travel), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
An Ordinance Authorizing the
Mayor to Attend the 2024 EPA Local
Government Advisory Committee’s
(LGAC) Public Meeting (May 21-22, 2024)
Whereas, by letter dated April 11, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing her to attend the 2024 EPA Local Government Advisory Committee’s Public Meeting in Washington DC on May 21 - 22, 2024; and
Whereas, the EPA Local Government Advisory Committee is an independent, policy-oriented advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on critical environmental issues impacting local governments; and
Whereas, as a member of the EPA Local Government Advisory Committee, attending the public meeting in May will enable the Mayor to participate in discussions around Climate Communications, Reducing Plastic Pollution, and Environmental Justice while presenting the Mount Vernon perspective to EPA decision-makers; and
Whereas, it is deemed beneficial for the City of Mount Vernon for its Mayor to attend such meetings to stay informed on environmental policies and contribute to discussions that may impact the city;
Whereas, the entire trip, including transportation, incidentals, and hotel, should not exceed $1,500.00 with the costs of travel and lodging to be reimbursed by The Environmental Protection Agency after the meeting concludes; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to attend the 2024 EPA Local Government Advisory Committee’s Public Meeting in Washington DC on May 21-22, 2024.
Section 2. Expenditure Limit. The total expenditure for the trip, including transportation, incidentals, and hotel, shall not exceed $1,500. Costs of travel and lodging shall be reimbursed by The Environmental Protection Agency after the meeting concludes.
Section 3. Funding Source. The cost of the travel and hotel fees shall be expensed from budget A1210.402 - Travel.
Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.