Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on April 11, 2024, authorizing the attendance of the GIS Administrator at the 2024 Esri User Conference - (July 15-19, 2024; $1,813.90 to be accounted for in Budget Line A8020.423, Conference Expense), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN Ordinance AuthorizING THE
ATTENDANCE OF THE GIS Administrator
AT THE 2024 Esri User Conference
Whereas, by letter dated March 29, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Planning & Community Development has requested legislation authorizing the attendance of the GIS Administrator to the 2024 Esri User Conference in San Diego, California, from July 15-19, 2024; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon City Council recognizes the importance of staying abreast of advancements in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology; and
Whereas, Esri, the national leader in GIS technology, hosts an annual User Conference aimed at providing valuable learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities for GIS professionals; and
Whereas, the GIS Administrator, Amelia Zaino, plays a crucial role in maintaining and advancing the GIS Enterprise system at City Hall, ensuring that the City’s spatial information management remains efficient and up-to-date; and
Whereas, attendance at the Esri User Conference will enable the GIS Administrator to collaborate with peers, learn about software innovations, and gain skills in coding and app development to enhance GIS services for colleagues and constituents; and
Whereas, the conference registration fee is included as part of the Enterprise agreement with Esri, mitigating the financial burden on the City for attendance; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Travel. The City Council of Mount Vernon that the GIS Administrator, Amelia Zaino, is hereby authorized to travel to San Diego, California, to attend the 2024 Esri User Conference from July 15- 19, 2024.
Section 2. Purpose of Travel. The purpose of this travel authorization is to enable the GIS Administrator to participate in the Esri User Conference, collaborate with peers, attend workshops, and gain insights into GIS technology advancements to enhance the City's spatial information management.
Section 3. Funding. The total expenses for the GIS Administrator's travel to the Esri User Conference, amounting to $1,813.90, shall be funded from Budget Line A8020.423 (Conference Expense), with a current budget allocation of $2,622.67.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.