Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 14, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on May 15, 2025, authorizing the Attendance of the Department of Public Works Skilled Laborer Bryan Whitley at the Traffic Signal Technician Training Through the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), and Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for such Purpose - (June 15-19, 2025; cost of attendance is $1,600.00 and sufficient funds are available in the City Budget under line item A8170.405); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SKILLED LABORER BRYAN WHITLEY AT THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING THROUGH
THE INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL SIGNAL
ASSOCIATION (IMSA), AND AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE
Whereas, in a letter dated May 6, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested the authorization for attendance of Department of Public Works Skilled Laborer Bryan Whitley at the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Training program scheduled for June 15-19, 2025; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to the safe and effective installation, operation, and maintenance of its traffic signal systems for the protection and benefit of its residents and road users; and
Whereas, the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) offers a nationally recognized Traffic Signal Technician Training program designed to enhance professional competency in traffic control systems; and
Whereas, the City recognizes the importance of certifying staff to nationally accepted standards to ensure that municipal traffic infrastructure is installed and maintained using the best and safest practices; and
Whereas, Bryan Whitley, a Skilled Laborer in the Department of Public Works, has been selected to attend a four-day IMSA training course, taking place from June 15th to June 19th, 2025, which includes Temporary Traffic Control and Traffic Signal Technician I certification and examination; and
Whereas, the total cost of attendance is $1,600.00 and sufficient funds are available in the City Budget under line item A8170.405; 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 authorizes and approves the attendance of Department of Public Works Skilled Laborer Bryan Whitley at the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Training program scheduled for June 15-19, 2025.
Section 2. Expenditure of Funds. The City Comptroller is authorized to disburse up to $1,600.00, charged to Budget Code A8170.405, to cover training, registration, and examination fees related to the IMSA program.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.