M E M O R A N D U M 07-06

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: JANUARY 2, 2007

SUBJ: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR HORNADAY, COUNCILMEMBER STARK AND CITY MANAGER WREDE TO ATTEND THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOARD/ALASKA CONFERENCE OF MAYORS MEETINGS IN JUNEAU, JANUARY 23 AND 24, 2007.

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, Councilmember Stark and the City Manager to attend the 2007 January Alaska Municipal League Board/Alaska Conference of Mayors Meetings in Juneau.

Round Trip Air fare is approximately $600.00. Room rates are approximately $110 per night. Per diem is $53.00 per day, for three meals.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested authorization.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council: 2007 Budget: 100.100.5236, Transportation: $13,500.00 and100.100.5237, Subsistence: $6,000.00.