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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
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June 9, 2016
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact other than the cost of the training, which is required for
certification renewal.
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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. --
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The Institute of
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professional, vendor,
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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
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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.
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