Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 11, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on March 12, 2026, authorizing the attendance of the Senior Account Clerk at the 2026 OpenGov Conference and Certification Training - (April 26 - May 1, 2026), the costs associated with attendance are as follows:
• Registration/Tuition: - $1,000.00
• Transportation (Air/Rail/Auto): - $ 500.00
• Lodging: - $1,150.00
• Meals & Incidentals: - $ 400.00
for a total estimated cost not to exceed - $3,050.00; and
(The reasonable and necessary expenses associated with conference registration, travel, lodging, and meals, in accordance with applicable City policies, shall be paid from the Austerity Budget Code A1030.402 upon submission of proper documentation and in accordance); and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE
OF THE SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK AT THE OPENGOV
CONFERENCE AND CERTIFICATION TRAINING
TO BE HELD APRIL 26 - MAY 1, 2026
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 13, 2026, the City Clerk formally requested authorization for the attendance of the Senior Account Clerk in the Office of the City Clerk, at the OpenGov Conference and Certification Training to be held from April 26 through May 1, 2026; and
Whereas, the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Mount Vernon utilizes the OpenGov Permits & Licensing module as its primary system for the submission, processing, and payment collection of all permit and license applications; and
Whereas, the Senior Account Clerk in the City Clerk’s Office, is a daily user of the OpenGov system and serves as a recognized subject-matter expert within the department; and
Whereas, the Senior Account Clerk is designed and built the OpenGov applications currently used by the City Clerk’s Office and other City departments entirely from the ground up, demonstrating extensive knowledge and expertise in the system; and
Whereas, the Senior Account Clerk is presently collaborating with the Department of Recreation to design and implement a full suite of OpenGov applications and is providing hands-on training to departmental staff to ensure successful adoption and long-term functionality; and
Whereas, the OpenGov Conference and Certification Training scheduled to take place from April 26 through May 1, 2026, will provide the Senior Account Clerk with advanced technical training and certification that will further enhance her ability to maximize the City’s use of the OpenGov platform; and
Whereas, the estimated costs associated with attending the conference are as follows:
• Registration/Tuition: - $1,000.00
• Transportation (Air/Rail/Auto): - $ 500.00
• Lodging: - $1,150.00
• Meals and Incidentals: - $ 400.00
for a total estimated cost of $3,050.00; and
Whereas, participation in this training and certification program will strengthen the Senior Account Clerk’s technical expertise and enable the City to further expand and optimize the use of OpenGov across departments, resulting in streamlined application intake, faster processing times, reduced errors, and improved productivity; and
Whereas, the investment in this training is expected to result in operational efficiencies, measurable cost savings for the City, and an improved, more efficient experience for residents and businesses interacting with City services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Attendance. The City Council hereby authorizes the attendance of the Senior Account Clerk in the Office of the City Clerk, at the OpenGov Conference and Certification Training to be held from April 26 through May 1, 2026.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditures. The City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand Fifty Dollars ($3,050.00) to cover the costs associated with registration, transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals related to the Senior Account Clerk’s attendance at the conference.
Section 3. Source of Funding. Such expenditures shall be charged to the conference registration, travel, lodging, and meals in accordance with applicable City policies and shall be paid from the Austerity Budget Code A1030.402 upon submission of proper documentation, subject to the availability of funds and the Comptroller's approval.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.