M E M O R A N D U M  08-139

 

TO:                  MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

 

FROM:            JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

 

DATE:             OCTOBER 8, 2008

 

SUBJECT:       TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR HORNADAY AND                            COUNCILMEMBERS LEWIS, ROBERTS AND ZAK ATTENDANCE                              AT ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 58TH ANNUAL LOCAL                                          GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE IN KETCHIKAN, ALASKA,                                          NOVEMBER 10-14, 2008.

 

Mayor Hornaday and Councilmembers Lewis, Roberts and Zak would like to attend the Alaska Municipal League (AML) 58th Annual Local Government Conference in Ketchikan, Alaska, November 10-14, 2008.

 

AML provides the best training in the state on issues facing municipal leaders. The conference also offers networking opportunities between communities and municipal officials.

 

Cost estimates for travel include round trip airfare from Homer to Ketchikan at $850.00 and room rates at $95.00 per night. Per diem is $58.00 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.