M E M O R A N D U M 08-02

TO: HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: JANUARY 7, 2008

SUBJECT: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR'S ATTENDANCE AT ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE JANUARY LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS IN JUNEAU, ALASKA JANUARY 22 – 24, 2008.

Mayor Hornaday would like to attend the Alaska Municipal League (AML) January Legislative meetings in Juneau, Alaska January 22 – 24, 2008.

The AML is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide organization of 140 cities, boroughs, and unified municipalities, representing over 97 percent of Alaska's residents. Originally organized in 1950, the League of Alaska Cities became the Alaska Municipal League in 1962 when boroughs joined the League.

Meetings include Alaska Conference of Mayors, board committees and meeting with Legislators.

Cost estimates for travel include round trip airfare from Homer to Seattle at $500.00 and room rates at $129.00 per night. Per diem is $53.00 per day, for three meals.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested authorization.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council 2008 Budget: 100.100.5236 - Transportation: $13,500.00 and 100.100.5237 - Subsistence: $6,000.00.