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Council reviews travel policy changes, adds guidance on airfare versus driving and booking practices
Summary
Council reviewed proposed amendments to the city’s meals and travel policy including criteria for choosing flight versus personal vehicle, booking direct with airlines, and consideration of refundable fares; staff will return a revised resolution for adoption.
The council discussed changes to the city’s proposed travel and meals policy at the Aug. 19 meeting, focusing on how staff should determine whether to fly or drive and on safeguards for booking travel. Staff proposed a cost‑comparison method for trips, noting federal guidance often uses a 400‑mile threshold for long distance and adding that estimated travel…
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