Number
230986
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
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 2024.
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:
Five Common Council Members; National League of Cities Congressional City Conference; March 9-13, 2024; Washington, DC; $19,750,
Four Common Council Members; Congressional Black Caucus 53rd Annual Legislative Conference; September 18-21, 2024; Washington, DC; $12,000,
Three Common Council Members; League of Wisconsin Municipalities 126th Annual Conference; October 23-25, 2024; Madison, WI; $2,300,
Six Common Council Members; National League of Cities City Summit; November 13-16, 2024; Tampa, FL; $21,000
; 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 purposes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That ACTUAL City payment or reimbursement for convention, seminar and other travel expenses incurred and reporte...
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