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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.