M E M O R A N D U M 09-18

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2009

SUBJECT: TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCILMEMBER WYTHE FOR INFORMATIONAL TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC.

During their Committee of the Whole meeting on February 9, 2009 the Council discussed travel for councilmembers. It was suggested Councilmember Wythe accompany City Manager Wrede on an informational trip to Washington, DC to promote the City’s list of projects for the Federal Economic Stimulus package.

The City of Homer Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual mandates the Council to authorize travel for trips exceeding $250 in costs.

This authorization request is for Councilmember Wythe to travel to Washington, DC for an informational trip during the week of March 2 – 6, 2009.

Round trip airfare is approximately $800.00. Room rates are approximately $250 per night. Per diem is $58.00 per day, for three meals.

Personal auto mileage reimbursement is $0.505 per mile up to the airfare rate and may be used for travel to Anchorage instead of flying out of Homer.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the requested authorization.

Fiscal Note: Mayor and Council: 2009 Budget: 100.100.5236, Transportation: $8,500.00 and 100.100.5237, Subsistence: $6,000.