Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, retroactively approving the Attendance of Director Allen at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention (July 31st to August 4, 2024)- ($2,440.59 shall be covered under budget line A1680.417 (training)), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE RETROACTIVELY APPROVING
THE ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTOR ALLEN
AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLACK JOURNALISTS’ CONVENTION
Whereas, by letter dated August 7, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation retroactively approving the attendance of Director Allen at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention held from July 31 to August 4, 2024; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of professional development and networking opportunities for its staff to enhance their skills and knowledge; and
Whereas, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention is a premier multi-day conference focused on journalism education, career development, networking, and innovation; and
Whereas, Director Allen of the Department of Management Services attended the NABJ Convention from July 31 to August 4, 2024; and
Whereas, the total cost of attendance, amounting to $2,440.59, was incurred and will be covered under budget line A1680.417 (training); and
Whereas, the cost breakdown for the conference is as follows: $607.96 for travel, $1,299.63 for hotel, and $533.00 for conference registration; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Retroactive Approval. The City Council hereby retroactively approves Director Allen’s attendance at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention, which was held from July 31 to August 4, 2024.
Section 2. Budget Allocation. The total cost of $2,440.59 shall be covered under budget line A1680.417 (training), with the cost breakdown as follows:
• Travel: $607.96
• Hotel: $1,299.63
• Conference Registration: $533.00
Section 3. Purpose. This ordinance officially sanctioned Director Allen's attendance at the NABJ Convention, acknowledging the value of such professional development activities to the City and its employees.
Section 4. Definitions.
• Department of Management Services: The City department oversees management operations, including employee training and development.
• NABJ Convention: A leading conference for journalism professionals, focusing on education, career development, networking, and innovation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.