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File #: TMP -813    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 8/8/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/1/2024 Final action: 9/25/2024
Title: Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing Three Staff Members from the Mayor's Office to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington - (October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024)
Sponsors: LPW
Attachments: 1. Referral - 2024 Cities United Convening.pdf, 2. 2024 Convening Agenda.pdf
Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 25, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 26, 2024, authorizing Three Staff Members from the Mayor's Office to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington - (October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024; estimated travel and hotel expenses shall not exceed $5,000.00 and will be expensed from the Mayor's Office Budget Line A1210.402 (Travel). The estimated cost for registration is $750.00. The total cost for the trip shall not exceed $6,000.00), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THREE STAFF
MEMBERS FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE TO
ATTEND THE CITIES UNITED 11TH ANNUAL
CONVENING IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Whereas, by letter dated August 8, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing three staff members from the Mayor's Office (Chief of Staff, Malcolm Clark, Director of Constituent Services, Eric Crump, and Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, Tajean Turnier) to attend the Cities United 11th Annual Convening in Seattle, Washington, from October 1, 2024, to October 4, 2024; and
Whereas, the Cities United 11th Annual Convening will take place from October 1, 2024, through October 4, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, and offers a vital opportunity for city leaders to develop or refresh a comprehensive public safety plan that is grounded in equity, social justice, collaboration, innovation, and youth voice; and
Whereas, the Convening will include engaging plenary and breakout sessions, vendor showcases, interactive site visit tours, dedicated networking events, and a Sneaker Ball & Awards Ceremony; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon for three staff members from the Mayor's Office to attend this Convening to gain insights and strategies that can benefit the city's public safety efforts; and
Whereas, the total estimated cost for the t...

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