City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF FUNDS FOR THE FULL CIRCLE HEALTH TRAINING
AND COUNSELING WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF
SERVICE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, in a letter dated March 14, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety requested legislation authorizing the allocation of $28,500.00 from budget line A3120.451 (training) to fund the Full Circle Health Two-Day Workshop, conflict and communication assessment review, final report and summary meeting, and post-workshop virtual coaching for the Members of Service of the police department; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring that its police officers receive ongoing training and professional development to enhance their skills and effectiveness in serving the community; and
Whereas, the Full Circle Health Two-Day Workshop is designed to provide Members of Service (MOS) with training in conflict resolution, police culture, communication, team dynamics, and leadership development; and
Whereas, the workshop will include a conflict and communication assessment review, the findings of which will be shared with department leadership to improve overall departmental performance; and
Whereas, Full Circle Health will also provide two months of post-workshop virtual coaching and leadership development for twelve (12) identified leaders within the department, focusing on crisis management and trauma-informed coaching; and
Whereas, the recent Department of Justice investigation has emphasized the need for enhanced training programs within the police department, and this initiative aligns with those recommendations show below:
|
Service |
Price |
|
Two-Day Workshop |
$12,000 |
|
Conflict & Communication Assessment Review |
$1,500 |
|
Final Report & Summary Meeting with Leadership |
$2,000 |
|
Post Virtual Coaching & Leadership Development |
$13,000 ($6,500 per month for two (2) months) |
|
Total: |
$28,500 |
; and
Whereas, the total cost for the workshop, assessment review, final report, and post-workshop virtual coaching is $28,500.00, and such funds shall be allocated from budget line A3120.451 (training); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Approval of Training Workshop. The City Council hereby authorizes the allocation of $28,500.00 from Budget Line A3120.451 (training) to fund the Full Circle Health Two-Day Workshop, conflict and communication assessment review, final report and summary meeting, and post-workshop virtual coaching for the Members of Service of the police department.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditure. The City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to process the payment of $28,500.00 to Full Circle Health for the services provided in connection with the training and counseling workshop.
Section 3. Transportation Authorization. Members of Service attending the workshop are hereby authorized to utilize department vehicles for transportation to and from the training location at Wartburg, 1 Station Place, Mount Vernon, NY 10552, on March 29, 2025, and March 31, 2025.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.