City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE
AT THE 53RD ANNUAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE
Whereas, by correspondence dated October 3, 2025, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization for the Mayor to grant permission for the Executive Director and Deputy Director of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to attend the 53rd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference, to be held on November 19, 2025, at The Marriott Albany Hotel in Albany, New York; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of maintaining a comprehensive and compliant code enforcement program consistent with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (“Uniform Code”) and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (“Energy Code”); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau serves as a key agency responsible for the coordination, implementation, and support of youth development programs and initiatives within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus annually hosts the Youth Development Leadership Training Conference, which provides critical training, planning, and advocacy opportunities for youth development professionals across the State of New York; and
Whereas, the 53rd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference will be held at The Marriott Albany Hotel in Albany, New York, on November 19, 2025, bringing together local, regional, and state representatives to address innovations, regulations, and funding opportunities related to youth development; and
Whereas, participation in the conference will allow the City’s Youth Bureau Executive Director and Deputy Director to engage with their peers statewide, gain valuable professional training, and acquire information necessary to enhance Mount Vernon’s youth services and programming; and
Whereas, the estimated costs associated with attendance for two (2) Youth Bureau staff members include:
• Registration: $150 (Executive Director registration waived);
• Per Diem (Meals): $172 (2 x $86 commuter rate);
• Transportation (Amtrak round-trip): $600 (2 x $300);
• Mileage Reimbursement: $10.50 (2 x 15 miles x $0.70 per mile); and
Whereas, funding for the expenses related to conference attendance shall be drawn from the following budgetary accounts:
• Revenue Code: A2229.8
• Appropriation Codes: A7311.423 (Conference Expense) and A7311.402 (Travel Expense); and
Whereas, the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is authorized under the City Charter to oversee and approve employee participation in official conferences and professional development programs on behalf of the City; 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 of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to grant permission for the Executive Director and Deputy Director of the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to attend the 53rd Annual Youth Development Leadership Training Conference, to be held on November 19, 2025, at The Marriott Albany Hotel in Albany, New York.
Section 2. Funding. All expenses related to conference attendance, as outlined herein, shall be paid from Revenue Code A2229.8, with appropriations allocated from budget codes A7311.423 (Conference Expense) and A7311.402 (Travel Expense).
Section 3. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the continued professional development of Youth Bureau leadership and to enhance the delivery of youth services within the City of Mount Vernon through active participation in statewide youth development initiatives.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval and adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.