Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, retroactively approving the reimbursement of expenses for two (2) Members of Service (MoS) who attended the Reality-Based Training Instructor Course - (provided at no cost from May 13-17, 2024, reimbursement for expenses, including gas, tolls, and meals, shall not exceed $250.00 and will be allocated from Budget Line A3120.451 (Training)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE
THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR TWO (2)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE WHO ATTENDED THE
REALITY-BASED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Whereas, by letter dated May 24, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation retroactively approving reimbursement of expenses for two (2) Members of Service who attended the Reality-Based Training Instructor Course from May 13-17, 2024; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety recognizes the importance of providing advanced training to its Members of Service (“MoS”) to enhance their skills and effectiveness; and
Whereas, two MoS attended the Reality Based Training Instructor Course from May 13-17, 2024, which was provided at no cost; and
Whereas, the MoS utilized a department vehicle for transportation to and from the training; and
Whereas, the MoS are requesting reimbursement for expenses incurred, including gas, tolls, and meals, which should not exceed $250.00; and
Whereas, the reimbursement of these expenses will be satisfied from Budget Line A3120.451 (Training); 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 retroactively approves the reimbursement of expenses for two (2) Members of Service who attended the Reality-Based Training Instructor Course from May 13-17, 2024.
Section 2. Reimbursement. The reimbursement for expenses, including gas, tolls, and meals, shall not exceed $250.00 and will be allocated from Budget Line A3120.451 (Training).
Section 3. Processing. Department of Public Safety is authorized to process the reimbursement for the two Members of Service as described herein.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.