Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on January 8, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on January 9, 2025, authorizing the Attendance of Youth Bureau Staff and Youth at the Annual Association of New York State Youth Bureaus (ANYSYB) Youth Leadership Forum - (February 3-4, 2025 in Albany NY; the total cost of the Forum, including lodging, registration fees, and transportation, will not exceed $900.00 and will be expensed through Budget Code A7311-423); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE
OF YOUTH BUREAU STAFF AND YOUTH AT THE
ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE YOUTH
BUREAUS (ANYSYB) YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
Whereas, by letter dated December 16, 2024, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing three (3) Youth Bureau staff members and five (5) youth to attend the Annual ANYSYB Youth Leadership Forum in Troy, NY, on February 3rd and 4th, 2025; and
Whereas, the Annual Association of New York State Youth Bureaus (ANYSYB) Youth Leadership Forum is scheduled to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY, on February 3rd and 4th, 2025; and
Whereas, this Forum includes interactive leadership and educational seminars for youth (ages 12 and older) and Youth Bureau personnel from New York State, offering participants opportunities to engage in teambuilding exercises, group discussions, advocacy training, and interactions with Assembly and Senate elected officials; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of developing youth leadership skills and empowering youth to advocate for themselves and the City; and
Whereas, the total cost of the Forum, including lodging, registration fees, and transportation, will not exceed $900.00 and will be expensed through Budget Code A7311-423; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Attendance. The City Council authorizes three (3) Youth Bureau staff members and five (5) youth to attend the Annual ANYSYB Youth Leadership Forum in Troy, NY, on February 3rd and 4th, 2025.
Section 2. Cost of Attendance.
1. Registration fees for adult chaperones: $50.00 per person, totaling $100.00 for two (2) chaperones. The third adult’s registration fee is complimentary.
2. Lodging fees: $150.00 per room, totaling $600.00 for four (4) rooms, with a complimentary fifth room provided by NYS Youth Bureaus.
3. Transportation costs: The Mt. Vernon Youth Bureau bus will be utilized. Gas will be filled up at the DPW Canal Street garage, and additional gas, tolls, and parking costs will be reimbursable at up to $200.00.
4. The total cost shall not exceed $900.00 and shall be exposed through the Budget Code A7311-423.
Section 3. Transportation. A Youth Bureau staff member will drive the bus, and as outlined in Section 2, all transportation expenses, including gas, tolls, and parking, will be reimbursed.
Section 4. Purpose of Attendance. This attendance aims to provide youth with leadership development opportunities, advocacy training, and the ability to engage with elected officials, fostering civic engagement and leadership within the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.