Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on February 11, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on February 11, 2025, authorizing Curtis Woods, City Engineer, to attend the New York State Buildings Officials Conference for Required In-Service Training - (White Plains, NY on February 26 & 27th, 2025, and March 19 -20, 2025 - Annual Membership and Conference registration fee of $300.00 per attendee, shall be funded through Budget Code A.1440.403 (Membership Dues). Motor pool vehicles shall provide transportation to and from the conference); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CURTIS WOODS,
CITY ENGINEER, TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AT THE NEW YORK STATE
BUILDINGS OFFICIALS CONFERENCE FOR REQUIRED
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Whereas, by letter dated January 14, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the attendance of Curtis Woods, the City Engineer, at the New York State Buildings Officials Conference (NYSBOC) to obtain the required in-service training as mandated by 19 NYCRR 1208-3.3; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring that its Code Enforcement Officials (CEOs) maintain the highest level of professional competency and compliance with state-mandated training requirements; and
Whereas, under 19 NYCRR 1208-3.3, Code Enforcement Officials must complete twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training annually, including twelve (12) hours of Department of State, Division of Building Standards and Codes (DBSC) approved courses covering specific topics such as Code Enforcement and Administration, Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Energy Conservation Construction Code; and
Whereas, the New York State Buildings Officials Conference (NYSBOC) provides an opportunity for Code Enforcement Officials to obtain the required training to meet the state-mandated continuing education requirements; and
Whereas, the 2025 NYSBOC Conference will be held at the Westchester County Center on February 26 and 27, 2025, and March 19 and 20, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing essential in-service training; and
Whereas, the Annual Membership and Conference cost for each attendee is $300.00, with sufficient funds available under Budget Code A.1440.403 (Membership Dues), and transportation will be provided via motor pool vehicles; and
Whereas, the participation of Curtis Woods, City Engineer, and other designated Code Enforcement Officials in this training will enhance their knowledge, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council authorizes the attendance of Curtis Woods, the City Engineer, at the New York State Buildings Officials Conference (NYSBOC) to obtain the required in-service training as mandated by 19 NYCRR 1208-3.3.
Section 2. Funding. The cost of attendance, including the Annual Membership and Conference registration fee of $300.00 per attendee, shall be funded through Budget Code A.1440.403 (Membership Dues). Motorpool vehicles shall provide transportation to and from the conference.
Section 3. Compliance. All attendees must complete the required training hours as stipulated by the New York State Department of State, Division of Building Standards and Codes (DBSC), and provide documentation of completion to the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.