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Council approves $406 overrun for Council member Strong's travel and training; account remains under budget
Summary
Council approved a $406 over-budget reimbursement for Council member Carlton Strong's travel and training; staff said the council's overall travel budget remains well below the adopted cap for the fiscal year.
The City Council unanimously approved a $406 overrun for Council member Carlton Strong's travel and training expenditures for the fiscal year.
City Manager Chris Huot explained the council's travel policy sets a per-member not-to-exceed amount — $6,300 for the year — and requires council approval when a member exceeds that amount. Huot said the overall council travel and training account remains “well below” the overall budget for the council's travel and training expenditures.
Council member Tim Gregory moved approval of the excess amount and Council member Chris Bausch seconded. Administrative Services Director Ryan Hornell reported council travel and training expenditures to date total $12,359, well under the overall $36,000 budget for the council's travel and training account.
Council member Strong described his travel responsibilities representing the city at state and national organizations and noted he often travels the same day to minimize hotel costs. The council agreed the item was appropriate for formal approval under the city policy.
