Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT
COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO ATTEND THE ALFRED B. DELBELLO LAND USE
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development has requested authorization for Assistant Commissioner Lukas Herbert to attend the Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference to be held on December 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference provides professional education and current information concerning land use planning, zoning, sustainable development, and related municipal planning practices; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Commissioner Lukas Herbert’s participation in the one-day conference will provide an opportunity to enhance his professional knowledge and remain current on emerging land use planning and sustainable development practices; and
WHEREAS, attendance will also enable Assistant Commissioner Herbert to obtain continuing education credits applicable toward the maintenance of his credentials with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); and
WHEREAS, the total anticipated cost of attendance is One Hundred Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($108.50), consisting of a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) registration fee and Eight Dollars and Fifty Cents ($8.50) for round-trip transportation expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development considers the conference to be a valuable professional development opportunity that will enhance staff expertise and support the City’s ongoing planning and community development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participation in the conference is in the best interests of the City and will provide a direct benefit to the City’s planning and community development functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
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