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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO ATTEND THE 2017 SUMMER MEETING OF
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES IN PITTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, FROM JUNE 27
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: March 9, 2017
CONTENTS: Conference Information
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, authorize out-of-state travel for the Director of Public
Works to attend the 2017 Summer Meeting of the National Committee on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from June 27
through June 30, 2017.
Funds are available in Account No. 1104300-4312000, Administration
Conference/Seminars/Workshops.
Strategic Plan Obiective
This action authorizes employee education and has no impact on the Strategic Plan.
Background
In order to maintain his Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, it
is necessary for the Director of Public Works to fulfill continuing education requirements.
The most efficient and cost effective way to achieve this is to attend professional
conferences such as the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Annual
Meeting. This year the Summer Meeting is being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and
the cost for registration, transportation and travel related expenses will be approximately
$1,500.
Staff Report
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Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact other than the cost of the training, which is required for
certification renewal.
I/ epartme Head:
Mark Gre nwood, P.E.
Director df Public Works
M. Moore, Director of Finance
Approval:
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
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NCUTCD > June 2017 Meeting
NCUTCD Summer Meeting - June 28-30, 2017
Sheraton Hotel at Station Square - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date and Location:
The 2017 Summer Meeting of the NCUTCD will be held June 28-30, 2017, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square,
Pittsburgh, PA. More information on the hotel can be seen at their webpage:
http.//www.sheratonpittsburghstationsquarescom/
Agenda:
CI ck here for a preliminary agenda. The technical committees will be meeting during the afternoon and evenings of Wednesday
and Thursday and the NCUTCD Council will meet Thursday and Friday mornings.
Registration Information:
Registration may be done either on-line using a credit card or by sending a registration form and check.
On line Registration:
By clicking below you will be taken to a page where you must enter your email address, then to a registration form. At the end
of the registration form, you must create a password which will allow you to go back and review or change your information,
cancel your registration, etc. Please make a note of that password. If you already created a password for previous NCUTCD
meetings, that will still work. Then you will enter credit card information. You will be sent an email confirming your registration.
The deadline for the$arly registration fee of $170 is Mav 27, 2017. If you register after that, the fee is $220. If you have
any problems or have questions, call Bob Garrett at (623) 680-9592.
CI ck here to begin registration on line.
Mail In Registration
Click here for an early registration form. Please send the completed form and a check to:
NCUTCD
12615 West Keystone Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
before May 27, 2017 for the early registration rate. After that, or registering at the door, the fee is higher. If you are not able to
send the registration form with a check by Mav 30. 2017. olease either register on-line or olan to register at the door. The
registration fee covers continental breakfasts and breaks.
Note: Registrations received after May 31, 2017, or received without a check, will be required to pay the late
registration fee.
Sorry, we cannot accommodate credit cards for mail registration, so please include a check with your registration form. The
NCUTCD federal tax ID number is on the top of the registration form.
;Hotel Information
Room rate, at Slierett,n to Station Square are
*`Government $130.00 single $130.00 double.
Non Government $179.00 single $179.00 double
"Official government identification is required for the governme^.t rate.
The hotel provides complimentary high speed Internet service in guest rooms, a fitness center and indoor swimming pool.. To
make a room reservation, call the hotel at (800) 325-3535 and request the group rate for AASHTO/NCUTCD.
Transportation
Shuttle service to and from the airport is available thru Super Shuttle at our discounted rate of $22 each way. To schedule a
shuttle, call Super Shuttle at 800-BLUE VAN (800-258-3826) and use discount code L3BT5.
Revised 2/19/2017