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

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
        124.00

Total Estimated Costs

$ 680.00

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