Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to attend the Democratic Mayors Association “Champions of Democracy Summit” in Washington DC - (May 9 - 11, 2024) - ($1,000.00 to be allocated from Budget Code A1210.402, Travel), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor
to attend the Democratic Mayors
Association “Champions of Democracy
Summit” in Washington DC (May 9-11, 2024)
Whereas, by letter dated April 11, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing her to attend the Democratic Mayors Association “Champions of Democracy Summit” in Washington DC from May 9 - 11, 2024; and
Whereas, the Mayor of Mount Vernon must stay informed and connected with national initiatives and policies that impact the Mount Vernon community; and
Whereas, the Democratic Mayors Association “Champions of Democracy Summit” offers valuable opportunities for the Mayor to engage with officials from the Biden-Harris team and gain insights into upcoming initiatives from the White House; and
Whereas, the Mayor’s attendance at the summit will empower her with the knowledge and resources necessary to effectively communicate and mobilize proactive initiatives within the Mount Vernon community; and
Whereas, the summit will cover a wide range of topics including The Housing Crisis, Public Safety, Economic Development, Dealing with Polarization, Social Advocacy, Immigration, Voting Rights, and How to Develop Strategic Alliances; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to allocate funds for the Mayor's attendance at the Democratic Mayors Association “Champions of Democracy Summit”; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to attend the Democratic Mayors Association “Champions of Democracy Summit” in Washington DC May 9 - 11, 2024.
Section 2. Expenditure Limit. The total cost of the trip, including transportation, incidentals, and hotel expenses, shall not exceed $1,000.
Section 3. Funding Source. The expenses related to the Mayor’s attendance at the summit shall be expensed from budget A 1210.402 - Travel.
Section 4. Purpose of Attendance. The Mayor’s attendance at the Democratic Mayors Association “Champions of Democracy Summit” is intended to empower her with the knowledge and resources necessary to effectively communicate and mobilize proactive initiatives within the Mount Vernon community.
Section 5. Summit Sessions. The summit sessions shall cover various topics including The Housing Crisis, Public Safety, Economic Development, Dealing with Polarization, Social Advocacy, Immigration, Voting Rights, and How to Develop Strategic Alliances.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this ordinance.
Section 7. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 8. Publication. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this ordinance under the requirements of law.
Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.