City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF TO ATTEND THE OPENGOV PERMITTING
& LICENSING USER GROUP EVENT
Whereas, in correspondence dated September 16, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Community Development formally requested authorization to send the staff members named below to attend the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing User Group Event on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Huntington, New York; and
Whereas, the Department of Planning and Community Development has requested approval for staff attendance at the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing User Group Event scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Huntington, New York; and
Whereas, this full-day, in-person event is designed exclusively for OpenGov municipal leaders to exchange best practices, strengthen regional connections, and explore advancements in OpenGov’s permitting and licensing solutions, including customer panels, product training, networking opportunities, and a preview of upcoming features; and
Whereas, participation in this event will enhance the Department’s capacity to modernize permitting and licensing processes, promote inter-municipal collaboration, and support Mount Vernon’s goals of improving service delivery and operational efficiency; and
Whereas, the event is free to attend, and any incidental costs, including travel and meals, will be covered under the Department’s approved training budget, A8021.451; and
Whereas, the staff members proposed to attend are:
• Lukas Herbert - Assistant Commissioner
• William Hyland - Senior Planner
• Maria Pace - Land Use Boards Secretary;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization Granted. The City Council hereby authorizes the Department of Planning and Community Development to send the above-named staff members to attend the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing User Group Event on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Huntington, New York.
Section 2. Funding. No registration fee shall be incurred for attendance at this event. Any incidental expenses, including travel and meals, shall be paid from the Department’s training budget account A8021.451, as previously allocated.
Section 3. Purpose and Benefit. Attendance at this event is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon as it will strengthen the Department’s knowledge of permitting and licensing systems, improve customer service, and foster regional partnerships with other municipalities utilizing OpenGov systems.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.