M E M O R A N D U M 07-49(A)

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: MARCH 19, 2007

SUBJECT: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR JUNEAU LOBBYING TRIP FOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND/OR UP TO TWO COUNCILMEMBERS

During their Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting on March 12, 2007 the Council briefly discussed general lobbying, with a lobbying trip to Juneau the later part of April.

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 Mayor Pro Tempore Novak and/or up to two Councilmembers for a lobbying trip to Juneau, approximately the last week in April.

Round trip air fare is approximately $600.00. Room rates are approximately $120 per night. Per diem is $53 per day for three meals.

Standard mileage rates are $0.485 per business mile up to the airfare rate, and may be used for travel to Kenai or Anchorage instead of flying out of Homer

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested authorization.