HomeMy WebLinkAboutOut-of-State Travel International Economic Development Counsel TrainingSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2020
PREPARED BY Martin Alvarez. Director of Economic Development
REQUEST: Request for approval of out-of-state travel for Director of Economic
Development to attend the International Economic Development Counsel
Training April 23-24. 2020 in Washington, DC
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the out-of-state travel for Director of Economic
Development to attend an International Economic Development Counsel Training
April 23-24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Funds are available in Account no. 1104430-4312000.
Discussion
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non -partisan membership
organization, serving over 5.000 economic developers. IEDC provides educational courses,
webinars, and conferences to help economic developers promote economic well-being and
quality of life for their communities.
The City's Economic Development Director is pursing professional certification from the IEDC and
requests approval of out-of-state travel to attend the "Management of Economic Development
Organizations" training class, scheduled for April 23-24. 2020 in Washington, DC. This course is
part of the required curriculum to gain certification as an economic development professional
Fiscal Analysis:
The estimated cost for the conference, lodging, travel, and per diem is $1,900. Funds are available
in the FY 2019/20 budget, Account No. 1104430-4312000.
LEGAL REVIEW
Approved as to Form
DEPT REVIEW
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Robert W. Hargreaves Martin Alvarez et Moore
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