Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Grant Seven Youth Bureau Staff Members to Attend the 52nd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference - (October 22nd - October 24th at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains, New York; the total estimated cost for registration, meals, and travel for seven attendees is $1,726.00, with funds to be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriations from Budget Codes A7311.423 (Conference Expense) and A7311.402 (Travel Expense)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO GRANT PERMISSION FOR SEVEN YOUTH
BUREAU STAFF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE
52ND ANNUAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE
Whereas, by letter dated September 18, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to grant permission for seven Mount Vernon Youth Bureau staff members, including the Executive Director, to attend the 52nd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of ongoing professional development and networking opportunities for its Youth Bureau staff to enhance youth development programs and initiatives; and
Whereas, the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus (ANYSYB) is hosting its 52nd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference at The Sonesta Hotel in White Plains, New York, from October 22nd to October 24th, 2024; and
Whereas, this three-day conference provides a unique opportunity for youth bureau professionals to engage in state-wide, regional, and local discussions on youth development, access timely information on policies, regulations, innovations, and funding, and collaborate on initiatives that impact positive youth development; and
Whereas, seven staff members of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, including the Executive Director, are scheduled to attend the conference, with the estimated costs to be covered under existing budgetary provisions; and
Whereas, the total estimated cost for registration, meals, and travel for seven attendees is $1,726.00, with funds to be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriations from Budget Codes A7311.423 (Conference Expense) and A7311.402 (Travel Expense); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Definitions:
Youth Bureau: The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau is a city department responsible for developing and implementing youth-focused programs and services.
ANYSYB: The Association of New York State Youth Bureaus is a statewide organization providing advocacy, training, and networking opportunities for youth development professionals.
Conference: The 52nd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference, to be held at The Sonesta Hotel in White Plains, NY, from October 22-24, 2024.
Section 2: Authorization. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to grant permission for seven Mount Vernon Youth Bureau staff members, including the Executive Director, to attend the 52nd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference.
Section 3. Funding. The total estimated cost for the seven staff members to attend the conference, including registration, per diem commuter meals, and gas reimbursement, is as follows:
• Registration: $150.00 per person for six staff members (Executive Director attends free) = $900.00
• Per Diem Commuter Meals: $74.00 per person for seven staff members for three days = $518.00
• Gas Reimbursement: $0.67 per mile for 91.80 miles per day for three days for five staff members = $308.00
The estimated cost of $1,726.00 shall be funded through Revenue Codes A2229.8 and Budget Codes A7311.423 (Conference Expense) and A7311.402 (Travel Expense).
Section 4. Responsibilities. The Youth Bureau Executive Director shall oversee all arrangements for the participation of the seven staff members, ensuring proper adherence to budgetary and administrative requirements.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.