Number
260101
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the attendance of one or more city officials at a convention, seminar or other travel.
Body
Whereas, Authorization for out-of-city travel by City officials and employees is governed by s. 350-181, Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, Common Council approval is required for out-of-city travel to conventions, all travel by members of the Common Council, and any travel to be paid from the Common Council Contingent Fund; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that attendance of the following person(s) at the following convention(s) and/or seminar(s) is approved, to be paid from departmental budgeted funds, such travel and reimbursement to be in accordance with policy guidelines set forth in s. 350-181 of the Code of Ordinances:
One, Common Council Member; Large City Council Presidents Convening; August 12-15, 2026; Houston, TX $1,200
One, Common Council Member; 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference; September 15-20, 2026; Washington DC, $3,500
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the dollar amount shown for each authorized convention, seminar and other travel listed above is simply an ESTIMATE of the convention, seminar and other travel attendance expenses anticipated to be paid or reimbursed by the City, and is primarily included to facilitate the making of the necessary dollar advances for such purposes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That ACTUAL City payment or reimbursement for convention, seminar and other travel expenses incurred and reported by the attendee, reporting requirements, control procedures, etc., shall be in accordance with s. 350-181 of the Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council President is authorized to attend any of the above conventions that he deems necessary and advisable, to be paid from funds budgeted under s. 304-13 of the Code.
Requestor
Drafter
City Clerk’s Office
Maggie Elice Turner
July 2, 2026