DATE:
October 3, 2023
TO:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
FROM:
April Richardson, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Consideration Of Travel Authorization For Council Member Priforce Recommendation
This item offers the City Council the opportunity to discuss and authorize City business related travel for Councilmember Priforce consistent with the City Council’s adopted Travel Reimbursement Policy.
Background
At the September 26, 2023 City Council meeting, Council Member Priforce requested and received majority support to add a future agenda item considering authorizing his travel to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit conference in Atlanta Georgia November 15-18, 2023.
Discussion
The City Council’s adopted Travel Reimbursement Policy is included as Attachment A. The policy provides for reimbursement of travel expenses related to City business in an amount “limited to the most economical method and the most usually traveled route.” Section B.2 of the policy provides that all out of state travel must be pre-authorized by the City Council.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact of this item will depend on the costs of registration, travel, and lodging. The City’s adopted budget includes $8,000 for council member conference attendance and travel, none of which has yet been expended.
Staff Communication with the Public
This item was added during the future scheduling discussion at the September 26, 2023, City Council meeting.
Conflict of Interest
Not applicable.
Conclusion
Staff requests the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the travel request by Council Member Priforce.
PREPARED BY: April Richardson, City Clerk
Approved and Forwarded to the
City Council of the City of Emeryville:
Paul Buddenhagen, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment A – Council Policy #3: Reimbursement for Approved Travel and Other Expenses For City Council Members, Commissioners and Committee Members Travel Authorization: Priforce
City Council Meeting | October 3, 2023
City of Emeryville
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MEMORANDUM