Item 9ACITY OF
SOUTIALAKE
Item 9A
MEMORANDUM
January 21, 2014
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
Subject:
Consider travel request of Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Muller — National
League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington,
D.C. March 8-12, 2014.
Action
Requested:
Consider travel expenditure associated with National League of
Cities Congressional City Conference.
Background
Information:
The City Council expense policy provides the methodology for
meetings, seminars and other travel for Council members. The
policy states when funds have been budgeted, reimbursement for
travel expenses of all city council members is authorized for certain
meetings and events. A copy of the expense policy is provided in
your packet.
If funds have not been budgeted for authorized meetings and
events as outlined in the City Council expense policy, the request
must be approved by the City Council.
Financial
Considerations:
The approximate cost associated with this travel request is
$2,145.00.
Registration - $545.00
Hotel - $1200.00
Transportation - $400.00
Strategic Link:
L5 — Empower informed decision -making at all levels in the
organization.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Non -applicable
Legal Review:
Non -applicable
Alternatives:
None
Supporting
Documents: City Council Expense Policy
Staff
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding travel request.