agenda-report Request by Mayor Brock that the City Council preemptively approve Mayor Brock’s use of budgeted travel funds for each to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit in Tampa Bay, Florida, scheduled for November 13-16, 2024. Resolution Number 11314 (attached) sets forth Council guidelines for travel fund usage. Section I, “Council Travel and Expense,” Sub-section A, authorizes Councilmembers to attend events hosted by organizations in which the City holds membership, including the NLC. It further specifies that any post-election travel by outgoing Councilmembers must be approved by a simple majority at a duly noticed Council meeting. Given that the City has not received certified election results prior to the November 11th Council meeting, it is unclear whether Mayor Brock’s status qualifies him as “outgoing” for the dates of the NLC City Summit. Preemptive approval of Mayor Brock’s travel ensures adherence to Council travel policy without uncertainty. New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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- agenda-report Request by Mayor Brock that the City Council preemptively approve Mayor Brock’s use of budgeted travel funds for each to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit in Tampa Bay, Florida, scheduled for November 13-16, 2024. Resolution Number 11314 (attached) sets forth Council guidelines for travel fund usage. Section I, “Council Travel and Expense,” Sub-section A, authorizes Councilmembers to attend events hosted by organizations in which the City holds membership, including the NLC. It further specifies that any post-election travel by outgoing Councilmembers must be approved by a simple majority at a duly noticed Council meeting. Given that the City has not received certified election results prior to the November 11th Council meeting, it is unclear whether Mayor Brock’s status qualifies him as “outgoing” for the dates of the NLC City Summit. Preemptive approval of Mayor Brock’s travel ensures adherence to Council travel policy without uncertainty. New Item Received. 8/6/2026
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City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: November 11, 2024
Agenda Item: 16.E
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk, Records and Election Services Department Subject: Request by Mayor Brock that the City Council preemptively approve Mayor Brock’s use of budgeted travel funds for each to attend the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit in Tampa Bay, Florida, scheduled for November 13-16, 2024. Resolution Number 11314 (attached) sets forth Council guidelines for travel fund usage. Section I, “Council Travel and Expense,” Sub-section A, authorizes Councilmembers to attend events hosted by organizations in which the City holds membership, including the NLC. It further specifies that any post-election travel by outgoing Councilmembers must be approved by a simple majority at a duly noticed Council meeting.
Given that the City has not received certified election results prior to the November 11th Council meeting, it is unclear whether Mayor Brock’s status qualifies him as “outgoing” for the dates of the NLC City Summit. Preemptive approval of Mayor Brock’s travel ensures adherence to Council travel policy without uncertainty.
Prepared By: Nikima Newsome, City Clerk
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. R11314
B. Written Comments