City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK CONFERENCE OF
MAYORS (NYCOM) 71ST FALL TRAINING SCHOOL
IN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
Whereas, in correspondence dated July 29, 2026, the Mayor formally requested authorization to attend the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) 71st Fall Training School, to be held in Saratoga, New York, from September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026; and
Whereas, the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon has requested authorization to attend the NYCOM 71st Fall Training School to participate in educational sessions, professional development opportunities, and discussions concerning matters affecting municipal government; and
Whereas, the Fall Training School provides more than sixty (60) educational sessions addressing significant local government issues, including budgeting and fiscal oversight, municipal leadership, legal and regulatory updates, procurement, records management, cybersecurity, and other matters relevant to the effective administration and operation of municipal government; and
Whereas, attendance at the conference will provide the Mayor with an opportunity to network with mayors and other municipal officials from throughout New York State, exchange information and best practices, and obtain information concerning innovative and effective approaches to local government administration; and
Whereas, the Mayor has served as a member of the NYCOM Executive Committee for four (4) consecutive years and serves on the Women’s Advisory Committee, and, as of January 2026, is serving as First Vice President of NYCOM; and
Whereas, the registration fee for member mayors to attend the 2026 NYCOM Fall Training School is Five Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($575.00); and
Whereas, the total cost of the Mayor’s attendance, including registration, transportation, lodging, meals, and other reasonable and necessary travel-related expenses and incidentals, is anticipated not to exceed One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00); and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the City’s budget under A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel to fund the expenses associated with the Mayor’s attendance at the NYCOM 71st Fall Training School; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the Mayor’s attendance at the NYCOM 71st Fall Training School serves a legitimate municipal purpose and is in the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon and its residents; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon to attend the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) 71st Fall Training School, to be held in Saratoga, New York, from September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
Section 2. Municipal Purpose. The Mayor’s attendance is authorized for the purpose of participating in educational sessions, professional development, networking, and the exchange of information and best practices concerning municipal government operations, including budgeting and fiscal oversight, leadership, legal and regulatory matters, procurement, records management, cybersecurity, and other issues affecting local government.
Section 3. Registration and Travel Expenses. The City Council hereby authorizes the payment or reimbursement of the registration fee and reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the Mayor’s attendance, including transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses, subject to applicable City policies, rules, and regulations.
Section 4. Maximum Expenditure. The total expenditure authorized pursuant to this Ordinance for the Mayor’s attendance at the NYCOM 71st Fall Training School shall not exceed One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00), inclusive of registration, transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
Section 5. Funding Source. The expenses authorized herein shall be charged to Budget Account A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel, subject to the availability and appropriation of funds.
Section 6. Compliance with City Policies. All expenditures and reimbursements authorized by this Ordinance shall be made in accordance with applicable City of Mount Vernon policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and requirements governing municipal travel, education, reimbursement, and the expenditure of public funds.
Section 7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such adjudication shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Section 8. 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 MAYOR
TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK CONFERENCE OF
MAYORS (NYCOM) 71ST FALL TRAINING SCHOOL
IN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of SPRINGScontinuing education, professional development, and the exchange of best practices among municipal officials in furtherance of effective and efficient local government; and
WHEREAS, the New York Conference of Mayors (“NYCOM”) will conduct its 71st Fall Training School in Saratoga Springs, New York, from September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has requested authorization to attend the NYCOM Fall Training School, which provides more than sixty (60) educational sessions addressing significant issues affecting local governments, including budgeting and fiscal oversight, municipal leadership, legal and regulatory updates, procurement, records management, cybersecurity, and other matters relevant to the administration of the City; and
WHEREAS, attendance at the training school will provide the Mayor with an opportunity to network with other mayors and municipal officials, exchange best practices, and gain knowledge concerning successful programs, policies, and practices being implemented by municipalities throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has served as a member of the NYCOM Executive Committee for four (4) consecutive years and currently serves on the Women’s Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, as of January 2026, the Mayor is serving as First Vice President of NYCOM, making participation in the organization’s annual Fall Training School particularly relevant to the Mayor’s leadership responsibilities and the City’s continued engagement with municipalities throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, the registration fee for member mayors to attend the 2026 NYCOM Fall Training School is Five Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($575.00); and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the Mayor’s attendance, including registration, transportation, lodging, and incidental expenses, shall not exceed One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00); and
WHEREAS, all authorized expenses associated with the Mayor’s attendance shall be charged to Budget Account A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel, subject to applicable City fiscal and procurement requirements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Estimate and Contract of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorization to Attend. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to attend the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) 71st Fall Training School, to be held in Saratoga Springs, New York, from September 14, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
SECTION 2. Authorized Expenses. The Board of Estimate and Contract hereby authorizes payment and reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the Mayor’s attendance, including the $575.00 registration fee, transportation, hotel accommodations, and reasonable incidental expenses, provided that the total cost shall not exceed $1,600.00.
SECTION 3. Funding. The expenses authorized herein shall be charged to Austerity Budget Account A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel, subject to the availability of funds and all applicable City policies, rules, and regulations.
SECTION 4. Compliance with City Requirements. All expenditures and reimbursements authorized pursuant to this Resolution shall be made in accordance with applicable City of Mount Vernon fiscal policies, travel requirements, procurement laws, and other applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
SECTION 5. Authorization to Execute Documents. The Mayor and appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to execute any documents and take such further actions as may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Board of Estimate and Contract and subsequent adoption 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 MAYOR
TO ATTEND
NYCOM 71ST FALL TRAINING SCHOOL
FROM
SEPTEMBER 14 - 28, 2026