Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on April 11, 2024, authorizing the Budget Specialist to attend the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference (travel dates: April 12-16, 2024; $759.53 to be allocated from Budget Code A8020.423, Conference Expense), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE Budget
Specialist TO ATTEND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY
FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ASPA) Conference
Whereas, by letter dated March 29, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Planning & Community Development has requested legislation authorizing the attendance of Budget Specialist Tiffany Nozil to travel to Minneapolis, MN, to attend the 2024 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference from April 12 through April 16, 2024; and
Whereas, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is a leading professional membership association for public service, dedicated to advancing excellence through education, advocacy, and leadership development; and
Whereas, ASPA’s mission aligns with the City of Mount Vernon’s commitment to accountability, professionalism, ethics, and social equity in public administration; and
Whereas, attending the ASPA conference will provide valuable networking opportunities and enable the Budget Specialist to gain new municipal financial management skills, benefiting both the City of Mount Vernon and the individual; and
Whereas, the requested costs for attending the ASPA conference include event registration at a student discount rate of $259.00 and airfare travel from NYC to MSP for $500.00, totaling $759.53; and
Whereas, the current balance for Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense) is $808.77, leaving a remaining balance of $49.24 for the current fiscal year; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Travel. The Mount Vernon City Council hereby authorizes Budget Specialist Tiffany Nozil to travel to Minneapolis, MN, to attend the 2024 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference from April 12 through April 16, 2024.
Section 2. Funding. The total expenses for attending the ASPA conference, amounting to $759.53, shall be covered by Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense).
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Enactment. This ordinance shall be deemed enacted upon approval by the City Council and signature by the Mayor.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.