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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM |
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Department: |
Planning & Development Services |
Commission Meeting Date: Feb. 6, 2018 |
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Staff Contact: |
Sheila Stogsdill, Planning Administrator |
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Recommendations/Options/Action Requested: |
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Authorize two Planning Commissioners to travel to New Orleans to attend the 2018 National Planning Conference. |
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Executive Summary: |
The National American Planning Association (APA) Conference is Planning’s primary continuing education for keeping current with planning trends. This year’s conference will be held in New Orleans, April 21-24 and looks to have a robust educational program addressing topics such as housing policy, changing demographics, resiliency, walkable & healthy neighborhoods, innovative infrastructure, economic development, transportation initiatives, technology, arts & culture, and public engagement.
Each year the PDS budget includes funds for professional development opportunities for staff and commissioners. Historically, one or two Planning Commissioners have attended the National Planning Conference along with staff.
Eric Struckhoff and Karen Willey, the current Planning Commission Chair and Vic-Chair, have expressed interest in attending the conference this year. Chairman Struckhoff’s first term extends until May 2018 and he is eligible for reappointment. Vice-Chair Willey’s first term extends until May 2019 and she is eligible for reappointment.
The City’s Travel Policy requires travel for elected officials and appointed commission members to be submitted to the City Commission for approval.
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Strategic Goal Area: |
Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods/ Innovative Infrastructure and Asset Management/ Collaborative Solutions/ Economic Growth and Security
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Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source): |
The fiscal impact to the City is approximately $5,470.00. This item is in the 2018 department budget.
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Reviewed By: (for CMO use only) |
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