City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
TO ATTEND THE WALK, BIKE, AND ROLL
NEW YORK SYMPOSIUM IN TARRYTOWN,
NEW YORK ON JUNE 2 AND JUNE 3, 2026,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
AND RELATED EXPENSES
Whereas, in correspondence dated May 8, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Community formally requested authorization for the Assistant Commissioner of the Department to attend the Walk, Bike, and Roll New York Symposium to be held on June 2 and June 3, 2026, in Tarrytown, New York; and
Whereas, the Walk, Bike, and Roll New York Symposium is an annual statewide conference intended to provide municipalities and planning professionals with knowledge, tools, and partnerships necessary to develop safe, accessible, and active transportation options for residents and visitors; and
Whereas, the symposium includes expert-led sessions and discussions regarding innovative transportation, pedestrian safety, bicycle accessibility, and universal accessibility initiatives; and
Whereas, attendance at the symposium will provide valuable training and professional development opportunities for the Assistant Commissioner of Planning in connection with bicycle and pedestrian mobility initiatives currently being advanced by the Department of Planning and Community Development; and
Whereas, Lukas Herbert is certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is required to complete continuing education credits in order to maintain professional certification, and attendance at the symposium may provide up to eight (8) certification maintenance credits; and
Whereas, the conference will be held at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel in Tarrytown, New York, and no overnight accommodation will be required because the Assistant Commissioner will commute to and from the conference; and
Whereas, the Department of Planning and Community Development has requested authorization to utilize an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) from Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense) for conference registration and related expenses, with reimbursement to be made to Lukas Herbert upon submission of proper documentation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend Conference. The City Council hereby authorizes Lukas Herbert, Assistant Commissioner of Planning, to attend the Walk, Bike, and Roll New York Symposium in Tarrytown, New York, on June 2 and June 3, 2026.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditure. The City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) from Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense) for conference registration and related expenses associated with attendance at the symposium.
Section 3. Reimbursement. The Comptroller is hereby authorized to reimburse Lukas Herbert for approved conference-related expenses upon submission of receipts and other documentation in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures.
Section 4. Purpose. The City Council finds that attendance at the symposium serves a valid municipal purpose by supporting professional training and advancing the City’s planning, mobility, accessibility, and transportation initiatives.
Section 5. Compliance with City Policies. All travel and expenditures authorized pursuant to this Ordinance shall comply with the City of Mount Vernon’s travel and reimbursement policies, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, subject to prior approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.
Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE
OF THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
AT THE WALK, BIKE, AND ROLL NEW YORK
SYMPOSIUM AND AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENSES
Whereas, by correspondence submitted to the Mount Vernon Board of Estimate and Contract, authorization was requested for Lukas Herbert, Assistant Commissioner of Planning for the City of Mount Vernon, to attend the Walk, Bike and Roll New York Symposium to be held on June 2 and June 3, 2026, in Tarrytown, New York; and
Whereas, the Walk, Bike and Roll New York Symposium is an annual statewide conference designed to empower communities with the knowledge, tools, and partnerships necessary to create safe, accessible, and active transportation options for all residents; and
Whereas, the symposium will feature expert-led sessions, discussions regarding innovative transportation and accessibility solutions, and training opportunities related to pedestrian, bicycle, and mobility initiatives; and
Whereas, Assistant Commissioner Herbert is a certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is required to complete continuing education requirements in order to maintain professional certification; and
Whereas, attendance at the symposium will provide up to eight (8) Certification Maintenance (CM) credits toward such continuing education requirements and will further benefit the City by enhancing the Department of Planning’s expertise in bicycle and pedestrian mobility initiatives; and
Whereas, the conference will be held at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel in Tarrytown, New York, and Assistant Commissioner Herbert will commute to and from the conference without requiring overnight accommodations; and
Whereas, the Department of Planning has requested authorization to utilize funds in Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense) in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for conference registration and related expenses, with reimbursement to be made to Assistant Commissioner Herbert upon submission of appropriate documentation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mount Vernon City Council as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Attendance. The Board of Estimate and Contract hereby authorizes Lukas Herbert, Assistant Commissioner of Planning, to attend the Walk, Bike, and Roll New York Symposium on June 2 and June 3, 2026, in Tarrytown, New York.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditure. The City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) from Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense) for conference registration and related expenses associated with attendance at the symposium.
Section 3. Reimbursement. The Comptroller is hereby authorized to reimburse Assistant Commissioner Herbert for approved conference expenses upon submission of receipts and any other documentation required by the City’s purchasing and reimbursement policies.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution is subject to approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract (BOE&C) and subsequent approval by the City Council.Board of Estimate and Contract:
A REQUEST AUTHORIZING THE
ATTACHED TRAVEL AND
TRAINING REQUEST FORM AND
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR
THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO ATTEND
THE WALK BIKE AND ROLL SYMPOSIUM
FROM
JUNE 2 - 3, 2026