Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 24, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on September 25, 2025, authorizing Three (3) Office of the City Clerk Staff Members to Attend the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing User Group in Huntington, New York, on October 1, 2025 - (the City Comptroller shall be authorized to reimburse mileage and toll expenses incurred by the attendees, not to exceed $100.00, chargeable to Budget Line A1410.402 (Travel Expense)); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THREE (3) OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE
OPENGOV PERMITTING & LICENSING USER GROUP
IN HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK, ON OCTOBER 1, 2025
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 12, 2025, the City Clerk formally requested authorization for three Office of the City Clerk are hereby authorized to permit three (3) staff members-N’Quan Stephens, Megan Blades, and Jeralyn Escamilla-to attend the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing User Group in Huntington, New York, on October 1, 2025; and
Whereas, the Office of the City Clerk utilizes OpenGov’s permitting and licensing platform to process all applications, permits, and licenses received by the Clerk’s Office; and
Whereas, the City Clerk’s staff seeks to make all applications, permits, and licenses fully accessible and managed through OpenGov to increase efficiency, transparency, and service to the residents of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, OpenGov is hosting a Permitting & Licensing User Group on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 100 Main Street, Huntington, New York, to provide training and an opportunity for local governments to share best practices and strengthen community connections; and
Whereas, attendance at this event by three (3) Clerk’s Office staff-N’Quan Stephens (Senior Accountant), Megan Blades (Administrative Aide), and Jeralyn Escamilla (Records Specialist)-is necessary to ensure the City fully utilizes OpenGov’s solutions and continues to improve service delivery; and
Whereas, the event is free of charge, and reimbursement for mileage and tolls, not to exceed $100.00, will be expensed from Budget Line A1410.402 (Travel Expense); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby grants authorization for three (3) staff members-N’Quan Stephens, Megan Blades, and Jeralyn Escamilla-to participate in the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing User Group event in Huntington, New York, on October 1, 2025.
Section 2. Travel Expense. The City Comptroller shall be authorized to reimburse mileage and toll expenses incurred by the attendees, not to exceed $100.00, chargeable to Budget Line A1410.402 (Travel Expense).
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.