AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 4/5/2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Council Member Eugene Montanez
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration of approval of Council Member Eugene Montanez travel and other expense reimbursement claim dated March 21, 2017 per City of Corona Administrative Policy No. 01200.001.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve the attached travel and other expense reimbursement claim dated March 21, 2017 per City of Corona Administrative Policy 01200.001.
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ANALYSIS:
Administrative Policy 01200.001 (Travel and Other Expenses Reimbursement Policy) requires all expense reimbursement requests for City Officials to be reported to and approved by the City Council. The attached claim form dated March 21, 2017 in the amount of $174.79, along with the accompanying mileage log, shall serve as my report and reimbursement claim for the noted expenses in accordance with the Policy.
The Policy indicates that City Officials will be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. With respect to travel, the Policy provides for reimbursement for miles traveled at the I.R.S. approved rate, with supporting documentation provided in accordance with Administrative Services Department requirements. In addition, in the "authorized expenses" section of the Policy, the following items are specifically included as examples of qualified mileage expenses for City Officials:
* Communicating with representatives of regional, state, national and international government on City policy positions. (Policy Item #1)
* Attending educational seminars, conferences, or activities designed to improve skills and information levels. (Policy Item #2)
* Participating in regional, state, national and international organizations whose activities affect the City's interests. (Policy Item #3)
* Attending events as a representative of...
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