Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 24, 2025, authorizing two (2) Members of Service from the Department of Public Safety to Attend the Avigilon Unity Training in Somerville, Massachusetts - (May 13, 2025, to May 15, 2025; the total cost of the training, including hotel accommodations and ground transportation (gas/tolls), shall not exceed $3,000 and shall be funded through Budget Line A3120.451 (Training)); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO (2)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE FROM THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ATTEND THE AVIGILON
UNITY TRAINING IN SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Whereas, in a letter dated April 10, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety requested authorization for two (2) Members of Service from the Department of Public Safety to attend the Avigilon Unity Training in Somerville, Massachusetts, from May 13, 2025, to May 15, 2025; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to enhancing the operational efficiency and technological capacity of the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the Avigilon Unity Training provides specialized instruction on installation best practices, system configuration, and optimization techniques for the Avigilon Unity Video solution; and
Whereas, the training will be held from May 13, 2025, to May 15, 2025, at 450 Artisan Way, Suite 200, Somerville, Massachusetts, and includes both lecture and hands-on practical exercises to ensure comprehensive skill development; and
Whereas, the participation of two (2) Members of Service in this training will directly benefit the City’s public safety initiatives by improving system implementation and efficiency; and
Whereas, the total cost for the training, including hotel accommodations and ground transportation (gas/tolls), will not exceed $3,000 and will be funded through Budget Line A3120.451 (Training); and
Whereas, the Members of Service will be authorized to use a Department vehicle for travel to and from the training location; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes two (2) Members of Service from the Department of Public Safety to attend the Avigilon Unity Training in Somerville, Massachusetts, from May 13, 2025, to May 15, 2025.
Section 2. Funding. The total cost of the training, including hotel accommodations and ground transportation (gas/tolls), shall not exceed $3,000 and shall be funded through Budget Line A3120.451 (Training).
Section 3. Travel Authorization. The Members of Service attending the training are authorized to use a Department vehicle for travel to and from the training location.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.