ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: April 25, 2001
Author/Local: D. Cripps/6712

RTS NO. 02050

CC File No. 1254

Council: April 26, 2001

TO:	Vancouver City Council
FROM:	Manager, Council Support Services
SUBJECT:	Authority for Councillor Jennifer Clarke to Travel to Seattle, Washington, to attend the 2001 Asia Pacific Cities Summit - May 6-8, 2001

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council authorize Councillor Jennifer Clarke to travel to Seattle, Washington, to attend the 2001 Asia Pacific Cities Summit at an estimated cost of $ 1,000.00 CDN.

CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS

The City Manager submits the recommendation for Council's CONSIDERATION.

COUNCIL POLICY

Council's travel policy, approved July 31, 1992, requires Council's approval for travel within North America.

PURPOSE

This report requests approval for Councillor Jennifer Clarke to travel to Seattle, Washington for the 2001 Asia Pacific Cities Summit May 6-8, 2001.

DISCUSSION

The estimated cost for registration, travel and accommodation is $ 1,000.00 CDN.

Registration Fee	$ 475.00 CDN
Hotel Accommodation (1 night at $129.00 + 15.6% tax US)	$ 250.00 CDN
Mode of Travel - auto mileage	$ 200.00 CDN
Per Diem (1 day at $50.00 USD)	$ 75.00 CDN
TOTAL	$ 1,000.00 CDN

Funds are available in Council's travel account.

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