City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE
AT THE NYCOM FALL 2026 TRAINING SCHOOL
Whereas, the Office of the City Comptroller has submitted a request to the Honorable City Council of the City of Mount Vernon for authorization for Darren Morton to attend the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (“NYCOM”) Fall 2026 Training School, to be held from September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
Whereas, the NYCOM Fall Training School provides municipal officials with educational workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities concerning matters relevant to municipal government operations, fiscal management, budgeting, financial planning, and other issues affecting local governments; and
Whereas, attendance at the training school will provide an opportunity for Darren Morton to participate in workshops and educational sessions that are directly relevant to the City of Mount Vernon’s current fiscal condition, financial planning objectives, and municipal management goals; and
Whereas, the Office of the City Comptroller has determined that participation in the training school will provide valuable professional development and will assist the City in maintaining current knowledge of municipal finance practices, fiscal policies, and emerging issues affecting New York State municipalities; and
Whereas, the Comptroller also serves on the Board of the New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers (“NYSSMFO”) as the designated cities representative, and participation in statewide municipal finance organizations provides an additional opportunity to exchange information, share best practices, and remain informed concerning issues affecting municipal finance; and
Whereas, the registration fee for the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School is Five Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($575.00) per person; and
Whereas, the anticipated host hotel cost is Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($225.00) per night, including breakfast, in addition to the registration fee; and
Whereas, Darren Morton has advised that transportation to and from Saratoga Springs will be by personal automobile or train, as appropriate, and that no transportation costs will be charged to or reimbursed by the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the expenses associated with attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School shall be charged to the City's A1030.402 - Travel appropriation and shall not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00); and
Whereas, the City Council finds that attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School is in the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon and will further the City's fiscal management, professional development, and municipal planning objectives; now, therefore, be it
Section 1. Authorization to Attend Training School. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes Darren Morton to attend the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School, scheduled for September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Section 2. Payment of Registration and Hotel Expenses. The City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to pay the registration fee and eligible hotel expenses associated with Darren Morton's attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School, subject to applicable City policies, procedures, and submission of appropriate documentation.
Section 3. Transportation Expenses. Transportation expenses associated with attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School shall not be charged to the City of Mount Vernon. Any transportation undertaken by personal automobile, train, or other means shall be at no cost to the City.
Section 4. Maximum Expenditure. The total expenditure authorized pursuant to this Ordinance for registration, lodging, and other eligible expenses associated with attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School shall not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Section 5. Funding Source. The expenses authorized herein shall be charged to the City's A1030.402 - Travel appropriation, subject to the availability of funds and all applicable fiscal controls and procurement requirements.
Section 6. Compliance with City Policies. All expenses incurred pursuant to this Ordinance shall be subject to the City's applicable travel, reimbursement, purchasing, and financial management policies, rules, and regulations. Reimbursement shall be made only upon submission of appropriate receipts and supporting documentation as required by the City.
Section 7. Authority to Execute Documents. The Mayor, Comptroller, and/or other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to execute any documents and take any actions necessary and appropriate to implement the purposes and provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, subject to prior approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.
Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER
TO ATTEND THE NYCOM FALL 2026 TRAINING
SCHOOL IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of continuing education and professional development for municipal officials and employees, particularly in the areas of municipal finance, fiscal planning, budgeting, and the effective administration of local government; and
WHEREAS, Darren Morton has requested authorization to attend the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (“NYCOM”) Fall 2026 Training School, to be held September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
WHEREAS, the NYCOM Fall Training School provides educational workshops and training sessions addressing matters directly relevant to the City of Mount Vernon, including municipal finance, fiscal planning, budgeting, governmental operations, and other issues affecting local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Darren Morton serves on the Board of the New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers as the designated representative for cities, and attendance at the NYCOM Fall Training School will provide an opportunity to enhance his professional knowledge and remain current on municipal finance practices, policies, and issues affecting municipalities throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, the registration fee for the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School is Five Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($575.00) per person, and the applicable hotel rate is Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($225.00) per night, including breakfast; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morton has advised that he will either drive his personal vehicle or travel by train to Saratoga Springs, and no transportation expenses shall be charged to the City of Mount Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of registration, lodging, and other authorized conference-related expenses shall not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and such expenditures shall be charged to the appropriate City appropriation account; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Estimate and Contract of the City of Mount Vernon, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend Training School. The City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes Darren Morton to attend the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School, scheduled to take place from September 14, 2026 through September 18, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Section 2. Registration and Lodging Expenses. The City is authorized to pay the NYCOM registration fee of Five Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($575.00) and hotel expenses at a rate not to exceed Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($225.00) per night, including breakfast, together with other allowable conference-related expenses, provided that the total expenditure does not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Section 3. Appropriation. All authorized expenditures associated with Mr. Morton’s attendance shall be charged to Appropriation Code A1030.402 - Travel, or such other appropriate budgetary account as may be determined by the Comptroller in accordance with the City's budget and accounting procedures.
Section 4. Transportation. No transportation expenses shall be charged to the City in connection with Mr. Morton’s attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School. Mr. Morton shall travel to and from Saratoga Springs using his personal vehicle or by train without reimbursement from the City for transportation costs.
Section 5. Compliance with City Policies. All expenditures authorized herein shall be made in accordance with applicable City of Mount Vernon financial policies, procurement requirements, budgetary procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 6. Board of Estimate and Contract Approval. This Resolution shall be subject to approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract (BOE&C) and shall become effective immediately upon its approval and subsequent adoption by the City Council.
Section 7. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Comptroller, and all other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution, including processing and paying all properly authorized expenses related to Mr. Morton’s attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the expenditure of an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for registration, lodging, and other allowable expenses associated with Mr. Morton’s attendance at the NYCOM Fall 2026 Training School.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract and subsequent adoption by the City Council.A REQUEST AUTHORIZING THE
ATTACHED TRAVEL AND
TRAINING REQUEST FORM AND
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR THE
COMPTROLLER
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
TO ATTEND
THE NYCOM FALL 2026 TRAINING SCHOOL
FROM
SEPTEMBER 14 - 18, 2026