Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on April 11, 2024, authorizing attendance at the Convention Sports Entertainment Facility (CSEF) - (three (3) employees to attend from May 20-21, 2024; $5,067.00 to be expensed from Budget Code A7021.458, Memorial Field - Other Expense)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN Ordinance Authorizing Attendance
at the 2024 CONVENTION SPORTS
ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY (“CSEF”)
Whereas, by letter dated March 27, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the attendance of three (3) employees from the Department of Recreation at the 2024 Conference Sports Entertainment Facility (CSEF), to be held on May 20-21, 2024, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the value of professional development and networking opportunities for its employees; and
Whereas, the 2024 CSEF conference, scheduled for May 20-21, 2024, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, offers educational content, networking opportunities, and practical advice pertinent to the field of recreation and sports facility management; and
Whereas, attendance at this conference will enable the Department of Recreation employees to gain valuable insights, information, and best practices from subject matter experts, enhancing their professional skills and knowledge base; and
Whereas, the total cost of attendance for three (3) employees, including conference registration fees, hotel accommodation, and flight expenses, amounts to $5,067.00, to be allocated from Budget Code A7021.458 (Memorial Field - Other Expense); 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 of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the attendance of three (3) employees from the Department of Recreation at the 2024 CSEF conference, to be held on May 20-21, 2024, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.
Section 2. Registration Fees. The amount of $1,485.00 shall be allocated to cover the conference registration fees for the three (3) employees attending the CSEF conference.
Section 3. Hotel Accommodation. The amount of $1,782.00 shall be allocated to cover the hotel accommodation expenses for the three (3) employees attending the CSEF conference, at a rate of $594.00 per person for three (3) nights.
Section 4. Flight Expenses. The amount of $1,800.00 shall be allocated to cover the flight expenses for the three (3) employees attending the CSEF conference.
Section 5. Funding Source. The total cost of $5,067.00 for attendance at the 2024 CSEF conference shall be allocated from Budget Code A7021.458 (Memorial Field - Other Expense).
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.