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RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY #CP-5 REGARDING COUNCIL EXPENDITURES FOR AUTHORIZED EVENTS AND TRAVEL
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Summary and Background Information: Mileage reimbursement is governed by Council Policy #5 and limited to calculation of mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service. The City Council desires to amend paragraph E of #CP-5 to provide for a standardized mileage stipend for the Mayor and all Councilmembers in lieu of reimbursement based on mileage, effective December 26, 2016.
Council Policy 5 is amended as follows:
• Removal of references to mileage expenses or mileage logs.
• Removal of provision of “Private car - instead of air travel.”
• Revision of provision for “Private car - in state” to read as follows:
o Private car. The Mayor and each Council member shall receive a stipend of $250.00 per month for all costs of the use of their private vehicles in the conduct of business on behalf of the City (excluding parking). Vehicles must be insured at all times. The Mayor and Council members are responsible for the tracking of mileage for individual tax purposes
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Robert Sheesley, City Attorney
Staff Member Presenting: Robert Sheesley, City Attorney
Financial Impact: $18,000
Funding Source: General Fund