APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER KEVIN JENKINS AND TREVA REID
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR COUNCILMEMBERS KEVIN
JENKINS AND TREVA REID’S TRAVEL COSTS TO WASHINGTON, DC
FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE FROM
SEPTEMBER 11-15, 2024
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 82800 C.M.S. approved by Council on June 1, 2010, establishes a policy that Councilmembers, when seeking Council approval for travel, shall indicate whether City funds will be used when travel involves airline transportation and lodging and shall provide an estimate of the cost of airline, lodging, per d iem and conference fees when City funds are used as well as the source of City funding that will be used to cover the travel costs; and
WHEREAS, Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid , to meet with legislators, regulatory agencies, foundations, and think tanks interested in contributing to the vitality of Oakland , will travel to the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus from September 11th to September 15th in Washington, DC; and WHEREAS, the Annual Legislative Conference is the leading public policy convening focused on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. The ALC is a unique platform where thought leaders, legislators, influencers, and concerned citizens converge to discuss and address critical issues, forge partnerships, and promote the political, economic, and social advancement of Black communities; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with City Council Resolution No. 82800 C.M.S., Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid are hereby disclosing the estimated travel costs and the source of City funding requested for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the cost for Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid's travel is approximately six hundred dollars ($600.00) in conference fees, approximately eight hundred dollars ($800.00) for airfare, approximately nine hundred dollars ($900.00) in lodging costs for the four nights, and up to one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars ($1,755.00) in per diem costs for four days for a total of approximately four thousand fifty-five dollars ($4,055.00); and
2 WHEREAS, if approved, the source of City funding that will be used to cover the travel costs will be from the City Council Contingency fund (Department: Non -Departmental, Org:
90611-Emergency Contingency Reserve, Fund: 1010 -General Purpose Fund, Project: 1000462 - City Council Contingency); and
WHEREAS, Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid seek Council approval of the aforementioned estimated costs; now; therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That all expenses , as described herein, incurred for said travel of Councilmembers Jenkins and Reid to attend the Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington, DC from September 11 th to September 15th, 2024, are hereby authorized for reimbursement.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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