Vancouver City Council |
CITY OF VANCOUVER
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Date:
February 10, 2005
Author:
Christine Baird
Phone No.:
604-871-6712
RTS No.:
04919
CC File No.:
1254
Meeting Date:
February 15, 2005
TO:
Vancouver City Council
FROM:
City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Approval for Councillor Peter Ladner to travel to Redmond, Washington for the Cascadia Transportation Forum held February 24-25, 2005
CONSIDERATION
THAT Council give consideration to authorize Councillor Peter Ladner to attend the Cascadia Transportation Leadership Forum to be held in Redmond, Washington February 24-25, 2005. Funding is estimated at $680.00 CAD to be funded from the 2005 Travel Budget.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager submits this report for Council's consideration.
COUNCIL POLICY
The City's Travel Policy requires Council approval for travel by Councillors outside of B.C.
PURPOSE
To learn about the latest transportation technologies that could be applied in Vancouver to help achieve our transportation goals.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The estimated costs shall be funded from the 2005 Travel Budget as follows (shown in Canadian Funds):
Item
Estimated Costs
Accommodation 2 nights
Ground Transportation Gas for City Vehicle
Per Diem 2.5 days x $60USD/day
Registration for both days$ 310.00
60.00
186.00
124.00Total Estimated Costs
$ 680.00
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