Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on January 14, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on January 15, 2026, authorizing the Mayor to Attend the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 94th Winter Meeting in Washington, DC - (January 28, 2026, through January 30, 2026; expenses not expected to exceed $3,000.00 and all authorized expenditures pursuant to this ordinance shall be charged to Budget Line A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel, or such other appropriate account as determined by the Comptroller, subject to the availability of funds); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE
OF MAYORS (USCM) 94TH WINTER MEETING
IN WASHINGTON, DC
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 8, 2026, the Mayor formally requested authorization to attend the United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 94th Winter Meeting to be held in Washington, DC, from January 28, 2026, through January 30, 2026, and to participate fully in all official meetings, panels, and related events associated therewith; and
Whereas, the USCM Winter Meeting convenes hundreds of mayors from cities across the nation to address critical municipal issues, exchange best practices, and collaborate on policy solutions impacting America’s cities; and
Whereas, the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon has been invited to attend and actively participate in the 94th Winter Meeting, including serving as a panelist on three (3) panels addressing Public Safety, Climate Best Practices, and Health Equity, and the vital role of municipal government; and
Whereas, during the course of the meeting, the Mayor will also testify before a United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources roundtable concerning electricity prices and energy affordability, thereby representing the interests of the City of Mount Vernon at the federal level; and
Whereas, the Mayor will additionally assume the role of Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors Task Force on Aging, further elevating the City’s leadership and involvement in national municipal policy discussions; and
Whereas, the registration fee for member mayors to attend the 94th Winter Meeting is One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,750.00); and
Whereas, the total cost of attendance, including registration, transportation, lodging, and incidental expenses, is anticipated not to exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00); and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available within Budget Line A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel to cover said expenses without adverse fiscal impact to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON:
Section 1. Authorization to Attend. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to attend the United States Conference of Mayors' 94th Winter Meeting to be held in Washington, DC from January 28, 2026, through January 30, 2026, and to participate fully in all official meetings, panels, and related events associated therewith.
Section 2. Authorization of Expenditures. The City Comptroller is hereby authorized to approve and process payment for all reasonable and necessary expenses associated with the Mayor’s attendance at the meeting, including registration fees, transportation, lodging, and incidental expenses, in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00).
Section 3. Funding Source. All authorized expenditures pursuant to this ordinance shall be charged to Budget Line A1030.402 - BOE Education and Travel, or such other appropriate account as determined by the Comptroller, subject to the availability of funds.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.