Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Attend the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2025 Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from May 14th to May 16th, 2025 - (the costs of transportation, incidentals, and hotel accommodations will be reimbursed by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, not to exceed $600.00 and all additional travel expenses shall be expensed from Budget A1210.402 - Travel); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ATTEND THE GREAT LAKES & ST. LAWRENCE
CITIES INITIATIVE 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FROM
MAY 14 TO MAY 16, 2025
Whereas, in a letter dated March 31, 2025, the Mayor formally requested authorization to attend the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2025 Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from May 14 to May 16, 2025; and
Whereas, the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a binational coalition of municipal leaders committed to the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of advancing sustainable water management strategies to address aging infrastructure, climate change impacts, and affordability challenges; and
Whereas, the Mayor’s attendance at the Future of Fresh Water Conference hosted by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative will provide critical insights into innovative policies, funding opportunities, and best practices to enhance Mount Vernon’s water infrastructure and public health; and
Whereas, the cost of registration for the conference will be paid for by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, and the costs of transportation, incidentals, and hotel accommodations will be reimbursed by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, not to exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00); and
Whereas, the necessary travel expenses will be expensed from Budget A1210.402 - Travel 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 Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, is hereby authorized to attend the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2025 Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from May 14 to May 16, 2025.
Section 2. Funding. The cost of registration for the conference will be paid for by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, and the costs of transportation, incidentals, and hotel accommodations shall be reimbursed by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, not to exceed Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). Any additional costs shall require separate approval by the City Council.
Section 3. Budgetary Appropriation. The travel expenses shall be expensed from Budget A1210.402 - Travel Expense.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.