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, requiring Code Enforcement Officials to Attend the New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) for Mandatory In-Service Training - (funds which shall not exceed $3,300 for 11 attendees, shall be allocated and utilize funds from Budget Code A 3620.451 (Training) to cover the cost of registration and attendance. Transportation to and from the conference shall be provided via motor pool vehicles to ensure the timely attendance of Code Enforcement Officials), and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIALS TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK STATE
BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE (NYSBOC)
FOR MANDATORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Whereas, by letter dated January 22, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings has requested legislation authorizing Code Enforcement Officials employed by the City of Mount Vernon to attend the NYSBOC Conference to fulfill the mandatory in-service training requirements established by the State of New York; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of maintaining a well-trained and knowledgeable staff of Code Enforcement Officials (CEOs) to ensure compliance with state and local building codes; and
Whereas, the New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) provides essential in-service training courses approved by the Department of State, Division of Building Standards and Codes (DBSC), ensuring compliance with 19 NYCRR 1208 training requirements; and
Whereas, Code Enforcement Officials are required to complete 24 hours of in-service training annually, of which 12 hours must be obtained through courses approved by DBSC, including:
• At least 3 hours in Code Enforcement and Administration (19 NYCRR 1208-3.3(b)(1));
• At least 3 hours in the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR 1208-3.3(c)(1));
• At least 3 hours in the Energy Conservation Construction Code (19 NYCRR 1208-3.3(c)(2)); and
• Up to 12 hours in Professional Development Electives;
Whereas, the NYSBOC Conference will be held at the Westchester County Center on February 26, February 27, March 19, and March 20, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has allocated funds under Budget Code A 3620.451 (Training) to cover the cost of attendance for 11 Code Enforcement Officials at a total cost not exceeding $3,300; and
Whereas, transportation to and from the conference will be provided by motor pool vehicles; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Mandatory Attendance. All Code Enforcement Officials employed by the City of Mount Vernon must attend the NYSBOC Conference to fulfill the mandatory in-service training requirements established by the State of New York.
Section 2. Funding Allocation. The City of Mount Vernon shall allocate and utilize funds from Budget Code A 3620.451 (Training) to cover the cost of registration and attendance, which shall not exceed $3,300 for 11 attendees.
Section 3. Transportation. Transportation to and from the conference shall be provided via motor pool vehicles to ensure the timely attendance of Code Enforcement Officials.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.