Memorandum 10-88 Travel Authorization for AML Summer Meeting

M E M O R A N D U M 10-88

TO: HOMER CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK
DATE: JUNE 21, 2010
SUBJECT: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCILMEMBER ZAK’S ATTENDANCE AT ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE SUMMER LEGISLATIVE MEETING IN KODIAK, ALASKA, AUGUST 18-20, 2010.

Councilmember Bryan Zak would like to attend the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Summer Legislative Meeting in Kodiak, Alaska, August 18 and 20, 2010.

The AML is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide organization of 140 cities, boroughs, and unified municipalities, representing over 97 percent of Alaska's residents. Originally organized in 1950, the League of Alaska Cities became the Alaska Municipal League in 1962 when boroughs joined the League.

Meetings include Alaska Conference of Mayors, board committees and meeting with Legislators.

Cost estimates for travel include round trip airfare from Homer to Kodiak at $600.00 and room rates at $200.00 per night. Per diem is $58.00 per day, for three meals.

RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the requested authorization.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council 2010 Budget: 100.100.5236 - Transportation: $5,000.00 and 100.100.5237 - Subsistence: $4,000.00.