City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND THE ATTENDANCE
OF TWO (2) MEMBERS OF SERVICE AND TWO (2)
CIVILIAN STAFF MEMBERS AT THE LAW
ENFORCEMENT GRANT WRITING 101 TRAINING COURSE
Whereas, by correspondence dated August 11, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of the Department of Public Safety requested authorization for two (2) members of service and two (2) civilian staff members of the Department of Public Safety to attend the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course hosted by the Brewster Police Department at the Local 60 Training Center, 50 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, on September 17 and 18, 2026; and
Whereas, the specialized training will provide Department of Public Safety personnel with enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to identify, develop, prepare, and submit competitive grant applications for various state, federal, and other external funding opportunities; and
Whereas, expanding grant-writing capacity among Department personnel is a strategic investment that will enhance the City's ability to secure external funding for critical public safety needs and reduce reliance upon limited municipal resources; and
Whereas, participation in the training will strengthen the Department's ability to compete for available grant funding, offset operational costs, and obtain financial support for essential public safety programs, equipment, technology, and other departmental needs; and
Whereas, the development of internal grant-writing expertise will promote fiscal responsibility and assist the Department in maximizing outside funding opportunities available to municipalities and law enforcement agencies; and
Whereas, the total cost for the attendance of the four (4) City employees is One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,796.00), for Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($449.00) per person; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the Department of Public Safety's budget under A3120.451 - Training to cover the cost of this training; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon finds that the attendance of Department of Public Safety personnel at the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 training course is in the best interests of the City and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend Training. The City Council hereby authorizes the Department of Public Safety to fund the attendance of two (2) members of service and two (2) civilian staff members at the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 training course hosted by the Brewster Police Department at the Local 60 Training Center, 50 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, on September 17, 2026, and September 18, 2026.
Section 2. Purpose of Training. The purpose of the training is to enhance the grant-writing capabilities of Department of Public Safety personnel, including the ability to identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, prepare competitive applications, and secure state, federal, and other external grant funding to support public safety operations, programs, equipment, and technology.
Section 3. Training Expense. The total cost authorized pursuant to this Ordinance shall not exceed One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,796.00), representing Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($449.00) per attendee for four (4) attendees.
Section 4. Funding Source. The expenditure authorized herein shall be charged to the Department of Public Safety budget line A3120.451 - Training, subject to the availability and certification of sufficient funds.
Section 5. Fiscal Responsibility. The Department of Public Safety is authorized and encouraged to utilize the knowledge and skills obtained through the training to increase the City's ability to identify and secure external grant funding, reduce reliance on municipal funds, offset eligible operational expenses, and support critical public safety initiatives.
Section 6. Compliance with Applicable Law. All expenditures and actions authorized pursuant to this Ordinance shall be undertaken in accordance with the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, applicable provisions of the New York State General Municipal Law, the City's procurement policies, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
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 ATTENDANCE
AT LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT WRITING 101
TRAINING COURSE
Whereas, by correspondence dated August 11, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of the Department of Public Safety requested authorization for two (2) members of service and two (2) civilian staff members of the Department of Public Safety to attend the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course hosted by the Brewster Police Department at the Local 60 Training Center, 50 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, on September 17 and 18, 2026; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon has requested authorization for two (2) members of service and two (2) civilian staff members to attend the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course, hosted by the Brewster Police Department at the Local 60 Training Center, located at 50 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York; and
Whereas, the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course will provide specialized instruction designed to strengthen the Department of Public Safety’s ability to identify, develop, prepare, and submit competitive grant applications for state, federal, and other external funding opportunities; and
Whereas, expanding the grant-writing capabilities of Department personnel will enhance the City's ability to secure external funding for critical public safety needs, including essential programs, equipment, technology, and operational initiatives, thereby reducing reliance upon limited municipal resources; and
Whereas, participation in this training constitutes a strategic investment in the professional development of Department personnel and will assist the City in maximizing available funding opportunities while maintaining fiscal responsibility; and
Whereas, the total cost for four (4) attendees is One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,796.00), at a cost of Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($449.00) per person; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the Department of Public Safety budget, Account A3120.452 (Training), to satisfy the cost of this training; and
Whereas, the Board of Estimate and Contract has reviewed and approved the request prior to its submission to the City Council for consideration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes two (2) members of service and two (2) civilian staff members of the Department of Public Safety to attend the Law Enforcement Grant Writing 101 Training Course hosted by the Brewster Police Department at the Local 60 Training Center, 50 Prospect Hill Road, Brewster, New York, on September 17 and 18, 2026.
Section 2. Training Purpose. Attendance at the training is authorized to enhance the Department's grant-writing capacity and increase its ability to identify and secure state, federal, and other external grant funding to support public safety programs, equipment, technology, and operational needs.
Section 3. Expenditure Authorization. The total expenditure authorized pursuant to this Resolution shall not exceed $1,796.00, representing the registration cost of $449.00 per attendee for four (4) attendees.
Section 4. Funding Source. The expenditure authorized herein shall be charged to the Department of Public Safety’s budget line A3120.452 (Training), subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
Section 5. Compliance. All expenditures made pursuant to this Resolution shall be made in accordance with the City's applicable purchasing, procurement, fiscal, and administrative requirements.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to execute any documents and take any action necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT:
A REQUEST AUTHORIZING THE
ATTACHED TRAVEL AND
TRAINING REQUEST FORM AND
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR
TWO (2) MEMBERS OF SERVICE AND
TWO (2) CIVILIAN STAFF MEMBERS,
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TO ATTEND
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT
WRITING 101 TRAINING COURSE
FROM
SEPTEMBER 17 AND 18, 2026