M E M O R A N D U M 05-123

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: JULY 18, 2005

SUBJ: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR AND/OR COUNCILMEMBERS AND/OR CITY MANAGER AND DEPARTMENT HEADS TO ATTEND THE 2005 SUMMER LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE/ALASKA CONFERENCE OF MAYORS MEETING, AUGUST 18 - 20, 2005.

The City of Homer Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, page 50, sets for the procedure for Travel Authorization for Mayor, Council and City Manager. Travel authorization is required for trips exceeding $250 total estimated cost.

This authorization request is for the Mayor and/or Councilmembers and/or City Manager and Department Heads to attend the 2005 Summer Legislative Committee/Alaska Conference of Mayors Meeting, August 18 - 20, 2005, in Skagway, Alaska.

Round Trip Air fare is approximately $600.00. Room rates are approximately $100 per night. Per diem is $53.00 per day, for three meals.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested authorization.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council: 2005 Budget: 100.100.5236, Transportation: $6,500.00 and100.100.5237, Subsistence: $4,500.00.