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 attendance at the National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) Summit - (June 23rd to June 26, 2024; funds totaling $3,000 to be allocated through Revenue Code A4820.4 and appropriations in Budget Codes A7335.402, Travel Expense, and A7335.423, Conference Expense), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AuthorizING
Attendance at the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION FOR RELATIONSHIP AND
MARRIAGE EDUCATION (NARME) Summit
Whereas, by letter dated April 12, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Executive Director and the Ready4LIFE Director to attend the National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) Summit in Oklahoma City from Sunday, June 23, to Wednesday, June 26, 2024, as panelists representing the city alongside the Dibbles Institute; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of investing in the professional development of its key personnel, particularly those involved in youth and family services; and
Whereas, the National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) provides invaluable knowledge and strategies for enhancing relationship education, family formation, and poverty prevention in communities across America; and
Whereas, the NARME Summit presents a unique opportunity for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Executive Director and the Ready4LIFE Director to participate as panelists alongside the esteemed Dibbles Institute; and
Whereas, the City Council acknowledges the significance of this Summit and the potential benefits it holds for the city's youth and family programs; and
Whereas, the financial aspects of attending the Summit have been thoroughly assessed and accounted for, with funds allocated through Revenue Code A4820.4 and appropriations in Budget Codes A7335.402 (Travel Expense) and A7335.423 (Conference Expense) totaling $3,000, without imposing any additional financial burden on the city; 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 Mayor of Mount Vernon is hereby granted authority to allow the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Executive Director and the Ready4LIFE Director to attend the NARME Summit in Oklahoma City from Sunday, June 23, to Wednesday, June 26, 2024, as panelists representing the city alongside the Dibbles Institute.
Section 2. Summit Costs.
1. The costs associated with attending the Summit shall include:
• Registration fees for two attendees: $598 each
• Hotel accommodations for two attendees for three nights: $376.61 per person
• Meals per diem for two people for four days (breakfast, lunch, and dinner): $64 per day per person
• Ground transportation to and from airports and the hotel for two attendees (estimated): $500
• Airfare for two attendees: $480.30 per person, totaling $960.60
2. The total cost of attendance shall not exceed $3,000.
Section 3. Financial Provisions.
1. The funds allocated for attendance at the Summit shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A4820.4.
2. Appropriations for Summit expenses shall be made from Budget Codes A7335.402 (Travel Expense) and A7335.423 (Conference Expense) in the amount of $3,000.
3. The program is federally funded and does not require any matching funds from the city. Funds have already been allocated in the Comptroller’s Office.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 5. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this ordinance in accordance with the laws of the State of Mount Vernon.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.