Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 25, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on March 26, 2026, authorizing the Travel of the Planning Commissioner to Attend the 2026 American Planning Association National Conference - (April 24 - April 28, 2026; costs associated with attendance at the conference, including lodging, registration, airfare, and related per diem expenses, in an amount not to exceed $2,433.76, subject to applicable City financial policies and procedures to be paid from the Austerity Budget Code A1030.402 upon submission of proper documentation, subject to the availability of funds and the Comptroller's approval); and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRAVEL
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO
ATTEND THE 2026 AMERICAN PLANNING
ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Whereas, in correspondence dated February 3, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Community Development formally requested authorization to travel to Detroit, Michigan, from April 24 through April 28, 2026, to attend the 2026 American Planning Association National Conference; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of professional development, continuing education, and networking opportunities for its municipal officials in order to enhance the quality of services provided to the residents of the City; and
Whereas, the Planning Commissioner has requested authorization to attend the 2026 American Planning Association National Conference to be held from April 24 through April 28, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan; and
Whereas, the American Planning Association (APA) is a national nonprofit professional organization that serves as an educational and advocacy organization for urban, city, and regional planners across the United States, with more than 40,000 members nationwide; and
Whereas, the annual APA National Conference prov...
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