M E M O R A N D U M 07-127

TO: HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: AUGUST 7, 2007

SUBJECT: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR HORNADAY TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON D.C. ON A LOBBYING TRIP FOR THE CITY OF HOMER, SEPTEMBER 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 to travel to Washington D. C. on a lobbying trip. State and Federal budget requests are needed from staff and City Council for the upcoming Capital Budget. Mayor Hornaday plans to visit Washington D.C. in late September and would like to take requests and input from our City with him.

Priorities that the Mayor will be pursuing in Washington D.C.: Additional Water Source, Water Treatment Plant funding, Deep Water Dock expansion, East Boat Harbor construction and roads.

Round trip airfare is approximately $750.00 and room rates are approximately $150 to $200 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 budgeted current unexpended amount is $8,593.19; and 100.100.5237, Subsistence: $6,000.00 budgeted current unexpended is $137.61.