Title
Approving registration and hotel costs for Councilmember Victor Gonzales to attend the 2014 Elected Officials Conference in San Antonio, Texas, from February 7-9, 2014.
Summary
Mr. Gonzales has requested approval for registration and hotel costs to attend the 2014 Elected Officials Conference in San Antonio, Texas, from February 7-9, 2014. Mr. Gonzales is scheduled to serve as a moderator at one of the sessions. Mr. Gonzales will also be recognized at the conference for earning his CMO (Certified Municipal Officer) designation and will receive an Award of Excellence for receiving a TMLI certificate five years in a row.
Registration cost is $225.00 for the conference and $25.00 each for roundtable breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday. Hotel cost is $169 per night plus tax. Conference information is available at: http://tmlelectedofficialsconference.org/
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on January 28, 2014.
Fiscal Impact
Registration and hotel costs would be taken from the Council training and education line item 200-4415 in the Fiscal Year 2014 Administration budget.
Staff Recommendation
Take action as appropriate.
Drafter
Karen Thompson
City Secretary