Memorandum 16-013 Councilmember Zak Travel to Anchorage for Tribal Council Training

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16-013
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Memorandum 16-013

TO:                       MAYOR WYTHE AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                 JO JOHNSON, CITY CLERK

DATE:                  JANUARY 19, 2016

SUBJECT:         TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCILMEMBER ZAK TO TRAVEL TO ANCHORAGE TO ATTEND THE INSTITUTE FOR ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION DIRECTOR EDUCATION AND INSTITUTE FOR TRIBAL COUNCIL TRAINING MARCH 21 – 22, 2016.

 

Councilmember Zak would like to travel to Anchorage March 21-22, 2016 to attend the Institute for Alaska Native Corporation Director Education and Institute for Tribal Council Training on behalf of the City.

 

The course is designed for new, prospective, and seasoned ANC directors, tribal, and city council members. CEOs, administrators, and appropriate staff interested in learning how to work more effectively with their boards and councils are also invited to attend. The course includes 14 sessions comprised of general and multiple track presentations that attendees may select based on their interests.

 

Cost estimates for travel include conference registration fee of $697.00 (includes breakfasts and lunches), round trip airfare from Homer to Anchorage $250.00 and room rates at $140.00 per night. Per diem is $58.00 per day, for three meals.

 

For FY 2016 Council budgeted $4,500 for transportation and $2,500 for subsistence. To date $0 has been expended from Transportation Acct. No. 100.0100.5236, leaving a balance of $4,500; and $0 has been expended from Subsistence Acct. No. 100.0100.5237, with a balance of $2,500 remaining.

 

For FY2016 Council budgeted $500 for training and $7,200 for membership dues (AML annual membership cost is approximately $6,200). To date $0 has been expended from Training Acct. No. 100.0100.5603, leaving a balance of $500; and $0 has been expended from Membership/Dues Acct. No. 100.0100.5235, leaving a balance of $7,200.

RECOMMENDATION:

Discuss the travel and if approved allocate funds for transportation, lodging, and meals.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council 2016 Budget: 100.0100.5236 - Transportation: $4,500.00; 100.0100.5237 - Subsistence: $2,500.00; 100.0100.5603 – Training: $500; and 100.0100.5235 – Membership/Dues: $7,200