Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on January 8, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on January 9, 2025, authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Staff to Attend the United States Conference of Mayors 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, and Approving Related Expenditures - (January 17-19, 2025) - (registration costs for each attendee shall not exceed $1,500.00. The trip expenses, including transportation, hotel accommodations, and incidentals, shall not exceed $5,000.00. All costs shall be charged to budget line A 1210.402 - Travel); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CHIEF OF STAFF TO ATTEND THE
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
93RD WINTER MEETING IN WASHINGTON, DC,
AND APPROVING RELATED EXPENDITURES
Whereas, by letter dated December 17, 2024, the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon has requested legislation authorizing her and the Chief of Staff are hereby authorized to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., from January 17, 2025, to January 19, 2025; and
Whereas, the United States Conference of Mayors will hold its 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, from January 17 to January 19, 2025, providing a valuable platform for municipal leaders to connect, exchange ideas, and explore federal initiatives; and
Whereas, the participation of Mayor Patterson-Howard and the Chief of Staff in this conference will support the City of Mount Vernon in addressing critical municipal issues, fostering collaboration with other cities, and ensuring the City's priorities align with federal programs and opportunities; and
Whereas, the total cost of registration for the conference is not to exceed $1,500.00 per person, with the overall trip expenses, including transportation, incidentals, and hotel accommodations, not to exceed $5,000.00; and
Whereas, funding for this purpose has been identified in budget line A 1210.402 - Travel, ensuring no additional financial burden on the City beyond what has been allocated; and
Whereas, this investment in leadership development and intergovernmental engagement aligns with the City's commitment to good governance and community service; 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 and Chief of Staff are authorized to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, from January 17 to January 19, 2025.
Section 2. Appropriation and Expenditure. The City Council approves the expenditure of funds for this purpose as follows:
1. Registration costs for each attendee shall not exceed $1,500.00.
2. The total trip expenses, including transportation, hotel accommodations, and incidentals, shall not exceed $5,000.00.
3. All expenses shall be charged to budget line A 1210.402 - Travel.
Section 3. Purpose and Reporting. Participation in the conference is intended to enhance the City's governance and improve intergovernmental relations. Upon return, the Mayor or Chief of Staff shall provide the City Council with a summary report of key insights and opportunities identified during the conference.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.