ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Date: July 9, 1999
Author/Local:M. Kangalee/7273RTS No. 905
CC File No. 1254
Council: July 27, 1999
TO:
Vancouver City Council
FROM:
City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Authority to Travel to Saint John, New Brunswick to attend the TAC Conference - September 24 - 27, 1999
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council authorize Councillor Gordon Price to travel to Saint John, New Brunswick, to attend the Transportation Association of Canada Conference at an estimated cost of $3,974.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager submits the foregoing 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 Price to travel to Saint John, New Brunswick for the TAC Conference (September 24 - 27, 1999). Councillor Price is the Chair of the Vancouver Traffic and Transportation Committee.
DISCUSSION
The estimated cost for travel and accommodation is $3,974.
Airfare
$3,307.50
Hotel Accommodation
(3 nights @ $119)357.00
Ground Transportation
50.00
Airport Improvement Fee
10.00
Per Diem
(5 days @ $50)250.00
TOTAL:
$3,974.50
Funds are available in Council's travel account.
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