Number
241381
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
Analysis
This resolution approves travel by members of the Common Council to various conventions in 2025.
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:
Six Common Council Members; National League of Cities- Congressional City Conference; March 9-13, 2025; Washington, DC; $24,600,
Two Employees (Youth Council Chaperones); Youth Leaders at Congressional City Conference; March 7-12, 2025; Washington, DC; $5,400
Six Youth Council Members; National League of Cities- Youth Leaders at Congressional City Conference; March 7-12, 2025; Washington, DC; $15,600
Five Common Council Members; Congressional Black Caucus 54th Annual Legislative Conference; September 24-28, 2025; Washington, DC; $15,000,
Five Common Council Members; National League of Cities- City Summit; November 19-22, 2025; Salt Lake City, UT; $18,000
; 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 p...
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