Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 27, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on March 28, 2024, authorizing attendance at the 2024 Motorola Public Safety Summit (Commissioner and Chief of Public Safety to attend from April 28, 2024, to May 2, 2024. $7,000.00 to be accounted for in Budget Line A3120.451, Training), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN Ordinance AUTHORIZING Attendance
at the 2024 Motorola Public Safety Summit
Whereas, by letter dated March 22, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation seeking authorization from the City Council for the Commissioner and Chief of Public Safety to attend the 2024 Motorola Public Safety Summit, scheduled to take place at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, from April 28, 2024, to May 2, 2024; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of staying abreast of advancements in public safety technology and strategies; and
Whereas, the Motorola Public Safety Summit offers valuable training courses conducted by Motorola Solutions experts, focusing on technologies such as patrol radios, license plate readers, and city surveillance systems, which are integral to the operations of the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, attendance at the Motorola Public Safety Summit will provide the Commissioner and Chief of Public Safety with essential knowledge and insights to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public safety operations in the City of Mount Vernon; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Attendance. The City Council of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the Commissioner and Chief of Public Safety to attend the 2024 Motorola Public Safety Summit.
Section 2. Purpose and Significance. The attendance of the Commissioner and Chief of Public Safety at the 2024 Motorola Public Safety Summit is essential for staying informed about cutting-edge technologies and strategies in public safety, particularly those offered by Motorola Solutions, which are utilized by the Department of Public Safety in Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Conference Details. The 2024 Motorola Public Safety Summit will feature numerous training courses conducted by Motorola Solutions experts, focusing on technologies such as patrol radios, license plate readers, and city surveillance systems.
Section 4. Budget Allocation. The total cost for the Commissioner and Chief of Public Safety to attend the conference, including registration fees, flight, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and meals, shall not exceed $7,000.00. Funds for this purpose shall be allocated from Budget Line A3120.451 (Training).
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.