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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOut-of-State Trvl - International Transportation Engineers 2016 WD Annual Mtg (80164)CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: AUTHORIZE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 2016 WESTERN DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, FROM JULY 10 THROUGH JULY 13, 2016 SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works DATE: June 9, 2016 CONTENTS: Conference Information Recommendation By Minute Motion, authorize out-of-state travel for the Director of Public Works to attend the International Transportation Engineers (ITE) 2016 Western District Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from July 10 through July 13, 2016. Funds are available in Account No. 1104300-4312000, Administration Conference/Seminars/Workshops. Strateqic 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 ITE 2016 Western District Annual Meeting. This year the meeting is being held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the cost for registration, transportation and travel related expenses will be approximately $1,700. Staff Report Authorize Out -of -State Travel for Director of Public Works Page 2 of 2 June 9, 2016 Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact other than the cost of the training, which is required for certification renewal. Prepar B D partmen Head: Mark Gr�e ood, P.E. Director of Public Works &- Director of - —,V Approval: McCarthy, Interim 4ityMager G IPub WorkslStal/ ReporW2016Uune 9110 Approve Out -of -State Travel for Director of PMSR Autbonze Out of Slate Travel doc ANNUAL MEETINGMenu + The Institute of Transportation Engineers Western District Annual Meeting will commence for the 69th year in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The New Mexico Section is honored to welcome our professional, vendor, and student colleagues and their guests to the Land of Enchantment July 1 D- 13. 2016. -- • Hoi ■ Registration ■ Hotel • Program • Events & Activities • Sponsors • Vendors • Students S Young Professionals • Newsletters • Contact Us Registration Page 1 of 2 The Institute of Transportation Engin Registration Western District Ann Meeting will commer the 69th year in Albuquerque, New N The New Mexico Sec ITE 2016 Western honored to welcome professional, vendor, District Meeting; student colleagues a Registration their guests to the La Enchantment July 1C 2016. ITE Members Full Conference .................. $495 H O M E One Day (Mon. or Tue.)....... $225 One Day (Wed.) .................. $175 R E G I S T R A T I Nonmembers H O T E L Full Conference .................. $595 One Day (Mon. or Tue.)....... $275 PROGRAM One Day (Wed.) .................. $225 ITE Student Members and EVENTS & Faculty Advisors A C T I V I T I E S Full Conference .................. $250 SPONSORS ITE Honorary Members ITE Lifetime Achievement VENDORS Awardees Full Conference .................. FREE STUDENTS & Y O U N G ITE Retired Lifetime Members P R O F E S S 10 N Technical Conference.......... FREE (no meals) N E W S L E T T E F Full Conference .................. $245 CONTACT US Guest/Spouse Registration Conference Guest ............... $195 Register now here! For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Registration Chair Savina Garcia <registration@ite2016abq http://ite20l6abq.com/registration-1.aspx 5/23/2016 Registration Page 2 of 2 CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be requested by email to: registration@ite20l6abq.com. Cancellations by May 27, 2016 will be issued a full refund less a 10% handling fee. Cancellations by June 30, 2016 will be issued a 50% refund after the meeting in July. No refunds will be given for any registration canceled in July. http://ite20l6abq.com/registration- Laspx 5/23/2016