Memorandum 15-070 Travel Authorization for Mayor Wythe to Attend "Building a Sustainable Future: Conversations with Alaskans"

Memorandum 15-070

TO:                       MAYOR WYTHE AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

DATE:                   MAY 18, 2015

SUBJECT:           TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR WYTHE TO ATTEND THE “BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: CONVERSATIONS WITH ALASKANS” DISCUSSION JUNE 5-7, 2015 AT UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS.

Mayor Beth Wythe would like to attend the “Building a Sustainable Future: Conversations with Alaskans” Discussion June 5-7, 2015 at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

 
Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott are calling on Alaskans to participate in a discussion about Alaska’s fiscal future. They want to tap the wisdom, knowledge and commitment of Alaskans to meet our current challenges and ensure we have a prosperous future. 

Cost estimates for travel include round trip airfare from Homer to Fairbanks at $455.00 and room rates at $145.00 per night. Per diem is $58.00 per day, for three meals.

For FY 2015 Council budgeted $4,500 for transportation and $2,500 for subsistence. To date $588.38 has been expended from Transportation Acct. No. 100.0100.5236, leaving a balance of $3,911.62; and $128.99 has been expended from Subsistence Acct. No. 100.0100.5237, with a balance of $2,371.01 remaining.

RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss the travel and if approved allocate funds for transportation.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council 2015 Budget: 100.0100.5236 - Transportation: $4,500.00 and 100.0100.5237 - Subsistence: $2,500.00.