AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 8/1/2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Management Services Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration to approve the advanced travel request for event registration fee, meals, lodging, transportation, airfare and parking at airport for Council Member Randy Fox to attend the Legislative Action Summit from September 23-26, 2018, in Washington D.C.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council approve, pursuant to Administrative Policy 01200.001, the advanced travel request for event registration fee, meals, lodging, transportation, airfare and parking at airport, which totals an estimated $2,213.98 for Council Member Randy Fox to attend the Legislative Action Summit from September 23-26, 2018 in Washington D.C.
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ANALYSIS:
Administrative Policy No. 01200.001 (Travel and Other Expenses Reimbursement Policy) requires all City Officials to obtain advanced approval from the City Council for trips involving overnight stays and travel by air. Council Member Fox is requesting advanced approval to attend the Legislative Action Summit from September 23-26, 2018 in Washington D.C. As indicated further on the attached City Official Advanced Travel Request signed by Council Member Fox, as well as the attached draft conference agenda, the conference is a valuable opportunity to enhance the governance skills and deepen the understanding of critical policy issues, learn from legislative professionals and meet political leaders.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Not Applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item supports the City's Strategic Plan Goal 6: Improve Communication with Our Community; objective a: Commit to transparency in all City Actions. The recommended action will help achieve these goals by presenting the requested advanced travel request with detailed information.
FISCAL IMPACT:
City Official's travel and other expenses reimbursements are funded by the City C...
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