Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on February 11, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on February 11, 2025, authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Staff to Attend the African American Mayors’ Association (AAMA) Annual Conference in Washington, DC and Approving Related Expenditures - (April 16-18, 2025 - registration fees shall not exceed $1,100.00 per person, and total expenditures for travel-related expenses (transportation, incidentals, and hotel) shall not exceed $6,000.00, which will be charged to Budget Code A1210.402 (Travel)); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CHIEF OF STAFF TO ATTEND THE AFRICAN
AMERICAN MAYORS’ ASSOCIATION (AAMA)
ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
AND APPROVING RELATED EXPENDITURES
Whereas, by letter dated January 28, 2025, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing herself and the Chief of Staff to attend the African American Mayors’ Association (AAMA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. from April 16-18, 2025; and
Whereas, the AAMA is the largest convening of African American Mayors in the United States, bringing together municipal leaders, corporate executives, and stakeholders to discuss key issues impacting cities and communities across the country; and
Whereas, the 2025 AAMA Annual Conference, themed “The Power of Now,” will provide valuable opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing on best practices and strategies for municipal leadership and governance; and
Whereas, attendance at this conference will enhance the City's leadership capabilities, foster critical partnerships, and inform the City's strategies on important municipal issues; and
Whereas, the cost for registration shall not exceed $1,100.00 per person, and total associated travel expenses for the Mayor and Chief of Staff shall not exceed $6,000.00; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor and Chief of Staff are hereby authorized to attend the African American Mayors’ Association (AAMA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., from April 16-18, 2025.
Section 2. Appropriation and Expenditure. The City Council approves the expenditure of funds for this purpose as follows:
Section 3. Funding. The registration fees shall not exceed $1,100.00 per person, and total expenditures for travel-related expenses (transportation, incidentals, and hotel) shall not exceed $6,000.00, which will be charged to Budget Code A1210.402 (Travel).
Section 4. Purpose and Reporting. Participation in the conference is intended to enhance the City’s governance and improve intergovernmental relations. Upon return, the Mayor or Chief of Staff shall provide the City Council with a summary report of key insights and opportunities identified during the conference.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.