Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 25, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 26, 2024, authorizing Three Staff Members from the Mayor's Office to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington - (October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024; estimated travel and hotel expenses shall not exceed $5,000.00 and will be expensed from the Mayor’s Office Budget Line A1210.402 (Travel). The estimated cost for registration is $750.00. The total cost for the trip shall not exceed $6,000.00), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THREE STAFF
MEMBERS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE TO
ATTEND THE CITIES UNITED 11TH ANNUAL
CONVENING IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Whereas, by letter dated August 8, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing three staff members from the Mayor’s Office (Chief of Staff, Malcolm Clark, Director of Constituent Services, Eric Crump, and Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, Tajean Turnier) to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington, from October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024; and
Whereas, the Cities United 11th Annual Convening will take place from October 1, 2024, through October 4, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, and offers a vital opportunity for city leaders to develop or refresh a comprehensive public safety plan that is grounded in equity, social justice, collaboration, innovation, and youth voice; and
Whereas, the Convening will include engaging plenary and breakout sessions, vendor showcases, interactive site visit tours, dedicated networking events, and a Sneaker Ball & Awards Ceremony; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon for three staff members from the Mayor’s Office to attend this Convening to gain insights and strategies that can benefit the city’s public safety efforts; and
Whereas, the total estimated cost for the trip, including travel, hotel, and registration expenses, will not exceed $6,000.00, with $5,000.00 to be expensed from the Mayor’s Office Budget Line A1210.402 (Travel) and $750.00 for registration; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Definitions.
For the purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as:
• “Convening” - the Cities United 11th Annual Convening to be held in Seattle, Washington, from October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024.
• “Staff Members” - the three designated employees from the Mayor’s Office who will attend the Convening are: (Chief of Staff, Malcolm Clark, Director of Constituent Services, Eric Crump, and Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, Tajean Turnier).
• “Budget Line A1210.402” - the designated budget code for travel expenses from the Mayor’s Office Budget.
Section 2. Authorization to Attend Convening. The City Council authorizes three staff members from the Mayor’s Office to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington, from October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024.
Section 3. Funding and Expenses. The estimated travel and hotel expenses shall not exceed $5,000.00 and will be expensed from the Mayor’s Office Budget Line A1210.402 (Travel). The estimated cost for registration is $750.00. The total cost for the trip shall not exceed $6,000.00.
Section 4. Purpose and Outcome. Attending the Convening aims to gain valuable insights and strategies to develop or refresh a comprehensive public safety plan that is equitable, just, collaborative, innovative, and incorporates youth voice, to better serve the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.