Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing Reimbursement for Travel Expenses Incurred by Two (2) Members of Service in Connection with Homicide Investigation - (the total amount for reimbursement shall not exceed $300.00, and the funds for reimbursement shall be allocated from Budget Line A3120.449 (Investigations and Trials)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT
FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED BY
TWO MEMBERS OF SERVICE IN CONNECTION
WITH HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Whereas, by letter dated October 2, 2024, the Commissioner of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the reimbursement of travel-related expenses, including hotel, meals, gas, and parking, incurred by two (2) Members of Service during their travel to Virginia for the purpose of apprehending a suspect involved in a homicide investigation; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to the safety and security of its residents through diligent law enforcement efforts; and
Whereas, in September 2024, two (2) Members of Service from the Department of Public Safety were required to travel to Virginia to apprehend a suspect involved in a homicide investigation; and
Whereas, during the course of this operation, said Members of Service incurred travel-related expenses, including costs for hotel, meals, gas, and parking; and
Whereas, it is necessary and appropriate to reimburse the Members of Service for these expenses in order to ensure that personnel involved in critical investigations are not personally liable for costs incurred while performing official duties; and
Whereas, the total reimbursement for travel expenses shall not exceed $300.00, to be taken from Budget Line A3120.449 (Investigations and Trials); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Reimbursement. The City Council hereby authorizes the reimbursement of travel-related expenses, including hotel, meals, gas, and parking, incurred by two (2) Members of Service during their travel to Virginia for the purpose of apprehending a suspect involved in a homicide investigation.
Section 2. Limitation of Funds. The total amount for reimbursement shall not exceed $300.00, and the funds for reimbursement shall be allocated from Budget Line A3120.449 (Investigations and Trials).
Section 3. Documentation Requirements. The Members of Service shall provide all necessary receipts and documentation in accordance with city policies to verify the expenses incurred and ensure proper reimbursement.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.