Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSOR
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT TO
ATTEND THE NYS ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION
2026 FALL CONFERENCE
Whereas, the Assessor of the City of Mount Vernon Department of Assessment has requested authorization to attend the NYS Assessors Association 2026 Fall Conference, to be held at Windrose on Hudson in Ossining, New York, from September 28, 2026, through October 1, 2026; and
Whereas, attendance at the conference will provide the Assessor with valuable professional development and training directly related to the administration of the City's assessment functions, including updates concerning property valuation standards, assessment practices, and new assessment technologies; and
Whereas, the conference will provide training in courses including “AOT & Tile Solar Panel,” “History of the Property Tax,” and an “Office of Real Property Tax Services Presentation”; and
Whereas, successful completion of the courses will provide the Assessor with twelve (12) continuing education credits from the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services; and
Whereas, the Assessor will commute to and from the conference, thereby providing a cost-effective and low-risk professional development opportunity for the City; and
Whereas, the total cost associated with attendance, including course fees, travel, and meals, is anticipated not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00); and
Whereas, funds are available in the Board of Estimate Austerity Budget, Account No. A1030.402, for the requested expenses; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that attendance at the NYS Assessors Association 2026 Fall Conference will benefit the City by enhancing the Assessor's professional knowledge, maintaining required continuing education, and supporting the effective and accurate administration of real property assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authori...
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