Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Attend the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2025 Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from May 14th to May 16th, 2025 - (the costs of transportation, incidentals, and hotel accommodations will be reimbursed by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, not to exceed $600.00 and all additional travel expenses shall be expensed from Budget A1210.402 - Travel); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ATTEND THE GREAT LAKES & ST. LAWRENCE
CITIES INITIATIVE 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FROM
MAY 14 TO MAY 16, 2025
Whereas, in a letter dated March 31, 2025, the Mayor formally requested authorization to attend the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2025 Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from May 14 to May 16, 2025; and
Whereas, the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a binational coalition of municipal leaders committed to the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of advancing sustainable water management strategies to address aging infrastructure, climate change impacts, and affordability challenges; and
Whereas, the Mayor's attendance at the Future of Fresh Water Conference hosted by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative will provide critical insights into innovative policies, funding opportunities, and best practices to enhance Mount Vernon's water infrastructure and public health; and
Whereas, the cost of registration for the conference will be paid for by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, and the costs of transportation, incidentals, and hotel accommodations will be reimbursed by the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Citi...
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