HomeMy WebLinkAboutOut-of-State Trvl - IMSA Certification Pgrm CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Approve Out-of-State Travel for Traffic Signal Technician
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: December 13, 2007
CONTENTS: Certification Program Announcement and Registration Form
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, approve out-of-state travel for the Traffic Signal
Technician to attend the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
Traffic Signal Inspection Certification Program class in Las Vegas,
Nevada, January 14-15, 2008.
Discussion:
The Public Works DepartmenYs traffic signal technicians provide inspection services for
all traffic signal related construction in development and capital improvement projects.
Knowledgeable traffic signal inspection is required to ensure that proper and specified
construction practices are followed during signal installation, resulting in signals that
operate as intended. Additionally, it is a goal of the Public Works Department to
encourage career development as a proven method of addressing efficiency, retention,
and succession planning.
Traffic Signal Technician Alfredo Contreras has expressed interest in attending the
IMSA Traffic Signal Inspection Certification Program class. Mr. Contreras will gain
valuable knowledge of traffic signal construction inspection by attending this class and
will be certified in traffic signal inspection construction by IMSA upon the successful
completion of the course.
The two-day course fee is $225 plus approximately $675 in travel-related expenses
(hotel, meals, etc.) for an estimated total cost of $900. Funds are available in the Public
Works Conference/Seminars/Workshops Account No. 110-4300-413-3120.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Traffic Signal Technician
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December 13, 2007
Therefore, staff recommends that City Council, by minute motion, approve out-of-state
travel for the Traffic Signal Technician to attend the International Municipal Signal
Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Inspection Certification Program class in Las Vegas,
Nevada, January 14-15, 2008.
Prepared By: Department Head:
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ark S. Diercks, P.E. Mark Gree ood, P.E.
Transportation Engineer Director of Public Works
Approval:
Homer Croy Paul Gibson
ACM for Development Services Finance Director
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Hosted by: Far West Section IMSA
January 14th through 18th, 2008
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4111 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121
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CLASSES SCHElltiLED;
Work Zone Traffic Signal Workshop (�t•;���)
Traffiic Signal Inspection Traffic Signal Level I
Signs & vlarkings I ( : ;. . Traffic Signal Level II
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BOULDER STATION HOTCL - $59.00 and up (888) 476-8706
41 1 1 Boulder Highway (702) 432-7929
Las Vegas, NV 89121 Fax (702) 432-77G7
PRfCG OP COURSES BOOKS, LODGII�G OR M�:ALS
For more information please contact by e-mail or phone:
Tom Randal , Certification Chair (530) 265-6551 randal(i nccn.ilct
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IMSA CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION)
I will attend the following class(s)
Name Company Name
Address
City Statc Zip
Phone Number FaxNumber
�-Mail
ALL REGlSTRATlONS MUST BE IN BYJANUARY 17,2008
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CLASSES DATES TIMES CLASS COST
Work Zone Safety Jan 14 7:00 AM -4:00 PM $205.00
Jan 15 7:00 AM-12: I'M
7'raffic Signal [nspection Jan 14 7:00 AM -4:00 PM $225.00
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Signs& Markings II Jan 14, 15, & 16 7:00 AM -4:00 PM $225.00
Traflic Signal Level II Jan 14, 15, & 16 7:00 AM -4:00 PM $225.00
Traf'fic Signal Level III [3c�ch Jan14, 15,16,17, & 18 7:00 AM -4:00 PM �,425.00
(including microproccssing)
Bench Tech Exam Only Thursday Jan 17 1:00 1'M -Priday Jan 18 $175.00
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Traftic Si�nal Level I Jan 15, 16, & 17 $225.00
Tuesday only starts at 1:00 PM thcn Wed & 7'hurs, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Signs & Markings Level I Jan 15, 16, & 17 �215.00
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Class Challenging
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Signs & Markinbs Level III Wedncsday Jan 16 1:00 PM and Thursday Jan 17 �,235.00
Traffic Signal Workshop \�I:l�'! Jan 16 7:00 AM-4:00 PM $100.00
Required prerequisite for any of the other certificates. If you already have a Work Zone Certificate
from ATTSA or ITS, pleasc bring a cop,y with you.
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