M E M O R A N D U M 06-05

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: DECEMBER 28, 2005

SUBJ: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND/OR COUNCILMEMBERS AND/OR CITY MANAGER TO ATTEND THE ALASKA CONFERENCE OF MAYORS/ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WINTER MEETING, JANUARY 24 AND 25, 2006 IN JUNEAU.

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 to attend the 2006 Winter AML Board Meeting/Alaska Conference of Mayors Meeting/Legislative Steering Committee Chairs Meeting, January 24 and 25, 2006, in Juneau, Alaska.

Round Trip Air fare is approximately $350.00 - $400.00. Room rates are approximately $100 per night. Per diem is $53.00 per day, for three meals.

Two Day Session Registration fee is $50.00.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested authorization.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council: 2006 Budget: 100.100.5236, Transportation: $6,500.00 and100.100.5237, Subsistence: $4,500.00, and 100.100.5235, Membership/Fees/Dues - for AML etc.: $7,000.00.