Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO (2)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ATTEND FBI LEEDA
MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS TRAINING
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety respectfully requests authorization for two (2) Members of Service to attend the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI LEEDA) Media & Public Relations Training; and
Whereas, the training is scheduled to take place from October 26, 2026, through October 30, 2026, at the Westchester County Police Academy, 2 Dana Road, Valhalla, New York; and
Whereas, the FBI LEEDA Media & Public Relations Training provides law enforcement personnel with practical skills and instruction concerning effective communication with the media and the communities they serve; and
Whereas, the training program addresses topics including public perception, media relations, interview techniques, crisis communications, social media, and the development of clear and consistent messaging; and
Whereas, participants will engage in hands-on and on-camera exercises designed to strengthen communication skills, enhance public trust, and promote a professional and positive image of the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the total registration cost for two (2) Members of Service is One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars ($1,590.00), at Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($795.00) per person; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety further requests authorization for the use of a Department vehicle for transportation to and from the training and reimbursement for gasoline expenses associated with such transportation, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00); and
Whereas, the total training registration cost and authorized transportation-related gasoline expenses shall be charged to Budget Line A3120.451 - Training, subject to the availability of appropriated funds; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the attendance of Members of Service at this professional development program will provide training directly related to effective public safety communications and the responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend Training. The City Council hereby authorizes two (2) Members of Service of the Department of Public Safety to attend the FBI LEEDA Media & Public Relations Training, scheduled for October 26, 2026, through October 30, 2026, at the Westchester County Police Academy, 2 Dana Road, Valhalla, New York.
Section 2. Training Expense. The City hereby authorizes the expenditure of $1,590.00, representing the registration cost of $795.00 per attendee for two (2) Members of Service. Such expenditure shall be charged to Budget Line A3120.451 - Training, subject to the availability of appropriated funds and all applicable City fiscal requirements.
Section 3. Department Vehicle and Gasoline. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to use a Department vehicle to transport authorized attendees to and from the training. Reimbursement for gasoline expenses associated with such transportation is authorized in an amount not to exceed $250.00, to be charged to Budget Line A3120.451 - Training, subject to applicable City policies and procedures.
Section 4. Compliance with City Requirements. All expenditures authorized herein shall be made in accordance with the City of Mount Vernon Charter, Code, applicable procurement and fiscal requirements, and any other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and City policies.
Section 5. No Additional Appropriation. The expenditures authorized herein shall be made only to the extent that sufficient funds are available within Budget Line A3120.451 - Training, and this Resolution shall not be construed as authorizing expenditures in excess of the amounts appropriated for such purpose.
Section 6. Authorization to Execute Documents. The Mayor, Commissioner of Public Safety, Comptroller, Corporation Counsel, and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents and take such further actions as may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract and subsequent adoption by the City Council.
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
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TO ATTEND THE
FBI LEEDA MEDIA PUBLIC RELATIONS TRAINING
FROM
AUGUST 26 - 30, 2026