Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Mayor’s attendance at the 2024 New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) Annual Membership Conference - (May 15 -17, 2024, cost not to exceed $1,500 from Budget Code 1210.402, Travel), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR’S
ATTENDANCE AT THE 2024 NEW YORK CONFERENCE
OF MAYORS AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS (NYCOM)
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE (May 15-17, 2024)
Whereas, by letter dated April 10, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing her to attend the 2024 New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) Annual Membership Conference from May 15-17, 2024, in Bolton Landing, New York; and
Whereas, the Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon has been invited to attend the 2024 New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) Annual Membership Conference in Bolton Landing, New York; and
Whereas, it is deemed beneficial for the Mayor to attend such conferences to foster partnerships, exchange ideas, and gain knowledge that will directly benefit the residents of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the cost of registration for the conference shall not exceed $600.00 and the total cost of the trip, including transportation, incidentals, registration fees, and hotel fees, shall not exceed $1,500.00; and
Whereas, the expenses related to travel and hotel fees for the Mayor's attendance at the NYCOM Annual Membership Conference will be sourced from Budget A1210.402 - Travel;
Whereas, as a member of the NYCOM Executive Committee, attending the Annual Membership Conference will enable the Mayor to engage with other conference members, attend workshops, participate in committee meetings, and connect with vendors providing essential products and services; and
Whereas, the workshops at the conference will cover a variety of innovative topics relevant to municipal governance and administration, including but not limited to Health Insurance Options for Local Governments, Strategies for Stopping Illegal Cannabis Sales, State and Federal Funding Opportunities, Managing Water Resources in Communities, In Rem Tax Enforcement Post Tyler, Emergency Management for Elected and Appointed Officials, Volunteer Firefighter Issues, and Ethics for Local Officials; 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 attend the 2024 New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) Annual Membership Conference from May 15-17, 2024, in Bolton Landing, New York.
Section 2. Financial Provisions:
(a) The cost of registration for the conference shall not exceed $600.00.
(b) The total cost of the trip, including transportation, incidentals, registration fees, and hotel fees, shall not exceed $1,500.00.
(c) The expenses associated with the Mayor’s attendance at the NYCOM Annual Membership Conference shall be expensed from Budget A1210.402 - Travel.
Section 3. Purpose of Attendance. The Mayor’s attendance at the NYCOM Annual Membership Conference is intended to facilitate networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, and partnership building for the benefit of the residents of Mount Vernon.
Section 4. Workshop Topics. The Mayor shall actively participate in workshops covering a range of topics relevant to municipal governance and administration, as outlined in the “Whereas” clauses of this ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.