Travel Expenses Report
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Friday, July 01, 2022 Sunday, July 31, 2022
Report Generated: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 9:17:04 AM
Department: City Manager
Employee Lewis, Meghan
Approving Director Morris, Samantha
Destination
San Diego, CA, CA, United States
Purpose
Conference Presenter for ESRI
How did the travel apply to the job?
I joined Christina Heinen and Vanessa Kerner in presenting at the conference on how we used GIS data in COVID-19 communications.
How did training add value to the city?
We saw a variety of ideas from other cities as well as applications of ARCGIS that we had not used here yet. We are regularly using these ideas as we plan for the new website and communication opportunities.
General comments:
This conference allowed me to gain a new perspective on services provided by our Tech Services team and better understand a very powerful tool we have at our disposal through ARCGIS and ESRI.
Report ID: 623
LARS Request ID: 1452
Department: Finance & Administration
Approving Director Kidney, Bryan
Destination
Employee Barr, Eric San Diego, CA, United States
Purpose
To attend the ESRI conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Conference was hosted by City's GIS vendor ESRI. Content focused exclusively on GIS.
How did training add value to the city?
In person troubleshooting on outstanding issues. Training also focused on the future path of ArcGIS/Arc Enterprise software suite, which will aid in planning future architecture needs and developing potential solutions to help City departments fulfill their internal/public functions.
General comments:
Sessions on Kubernetes were particularly insightful as a way to streamline Enterprise updates and GIS deployment, as well as other network resources.
Department: Finance & Administration
Employee Kerner, Erin
Approving Director Kidney, Bryan
Destination
Depature
San Diego, CA, United States
Purpose
To present at the ESRI conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Presented at the ESRI Conference. ESRI is the GIS software provider for the City.
How did training add value to the city?
Along with presenting, I also attended multiple training sessions a day on various GIS themes. I also networked with existing vendors and potential contacts.
General comments:
Highly recommend for GIS professionals.
Department: Finance & Administration
Employee Murdock, Chris
Approving Director Kidney, Bryan
Destination
San Diego, CA, United States
Purpose
To attend the ESRI conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Professional development for using ArcGIS platform to deliver GIS services to the various city departments- expanded on new processes and tools available in the areas of spatial data analysis, parcel fabric work flows, and more.
How did training add value to the city?
Technical workshops and user presentations demonstrated adding value in a variety of capacities. Use of 3D line of sight analysis for fire trucks to assess where they can deploy ladders to multi-story structures and visualize rooftop hazards, three new hydrology tools to derive streams from digital elevation models, social equity and discussion, analysis and visualization of uneven access to healthcare and exploration of food deserts in urban/suburban areas were the most impactful sessions that directly applies and can be implemented this year.
General comments:
Excellent content delivered by deeply knowledgeable and engaging presenters and PhDs. I strongly recommend continued participation for GIS analysts and management to further professional development, support innovation and development of new solutions that illuminate issues in new ways and better arm stakeholders with the best information that helps them make better decisions.
Department: Finance & Administration
Employee Newkirk, Jason
Approving Director Kidney, Bryan
Destination
San Diego, CA, United States
Purpose
To attend the ESRI conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
The ESRI conference focuses on GIS technology which Technology Services is directly responsible for.
How did training add value to the city?
Gained significant insight on how GIS data can be used to improve decision making and processes throughout the City as well as insight on new technologies that are now available to us. Also, staff members presented how GIS was used in vaccine distribution for Independence.
General comments:
The sessions at the conference covered a wide variety of topics and were very well done.
Report ID: 496
LARS Request ID: 1428
7/1/2022 to 7/31/2022 7
Department: Fire
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination
Employee Sammons, Cole Lake of the Ozarks, MO, United States
14, 2022
Fee
Date
Depature Date $305.00 $0.00 $128.00 $0.00 $0.00 $433.00 Total
Purpose
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
General comments: NA
Report ID: 555
LARS Request ID: 1460
Travel Expenses Report 8
Department: Fire
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination
Employee Webb, Jack Lake of the Ozarks, MO, United States
Date July 14, 2022
17, 2022 Expenses
Depature Date $355.00 $0.00 $192.00 $697.59 $0.00 $1,244.59 Total
Purpose
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
General comments: NA
Report ID: 568
LARS Request ID: 1330
Department: Municipal Services
Employee Jackson, Michael Jefferson City, MO, United States
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
Destination Purpose Association of Missouri Clean Water Agencies board meeting and educational session.
How did the travel apply to the job?
I sit on the Association of Missouri Clean Water Agencies board of directors. This organization provides regulatory guidance to all municipal wastewater agencies in the State.
How did training add value to the city?
Updates regarding Clean Water Act interpretation, NPDES and MS4 permit modifications, and emerging technologies in the field of wastewater treatment.
General comments:
Department: Police
Employee Christiansen, Joseph
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Quantico, VA, United States
Registration Fee
Transportation
Meals
Expenses
Depature Date
September 13, 2022
Return Date July 11, 2022
Lodging
Other: Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 45135316-UNL, Uniforms 45135309, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL
Total
Purpose
FBI National Academy #283
How did the travel apply to the job?
Leadership, tactical situations, legal updates, physical training, media behavioral sciences, and more.
How did training add value to the city?
This nationally recognized Leadership Academy that provides training at an executive level for the department.
General comments:
$0.00 $1,060.92 $0.00 $0.00 $763.28 $1,824.20
This training was free of charge with the exception of gas and uniforms. Gas and uniforms paid for with a city issued pcard.
Report ID: 580
LARS Request ID: 1476
Department: Police
Employee Cundiff, Jason
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Lake Ozark, MO, United States
How did the travel apply to the job?
The skills taught are emphasis on traffic enforcement as well as roadway safety. This conference also provides legal updates.
How did training add value to the city?
Updates that associate with traffic crash investigation and enforcement to keep my skills and tactics fresh with the changing times and atmosphere.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Registration fee and hotel paid for with city issued p-card.
LETSAC is funded by Highway Safety HMV grant and expenses will be reimbursed.
Report ID: 532
LARS Request ID: 1480
Department: Police
Expenses
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Hoff, Lauren Omaha, NE, United States
Depature Date Return Date July 31, 2022 August 5, 2022
Purpose
International Association for Identification Educational Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Other: Fees for additional workshops
$400.00 $0.00 $352.00 $649.85 $275.00 $1,676.85 Total
To learn more skills required to be a crime scene investigator. The hours completed at the workshops will count toward certification.
How did training add value to the city?
Crime scene processing, crime scene photography, latent print development, footwear and tire impression collection techniques, blood stain evidence, collection of biological evidence and introduction to blood enhancement techniques.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Registration fee and hotel paid for with city issued p-card.
Report ID: 550
LARS Request ID: 1492
Department: Police
Employee Jarnagin, Kyle Omaha, NE, United States
Expenses Registration Fee
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination Purpose
Depature Date
Return Date July 31, 2022 August 5, 2022
Parking, Fees for additional workshops, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL
International Association for Identification Educational Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
To increase my knowledge on numerous topics and learn new skills in regards to crime scene processing and digital video issues.
How did training add value to the city?
There was a workshop on being an FTO of Crime Scene Investigators. and being a new supervisor to the unit this was very beneficial not only to myself but the department.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Registration fee, hotel and fuel paid for with city issued p-card.
Department: Police
Employee Lohman, Robin Jefferson City, MO, United States Destination
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
How did the travel apply to the job?
The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
How did training add value to the city?
Designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators.
General comments:
Registration fee and per diem were paid for with city issued check. Hotel was paid for with a city issued p-card.
Report ID: 528
LARS Request ID: 1489
Department: Police
Expenses
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Myers, Jason Omaha, NE, United States
Purpose
International Association for Identification Educational Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Courtroom testimony, officer involved shooting investigations, laser scanning techniques, homicide case studies. latent processing, alternate lights, digital video issues, NIBIN improvement.
How did training add value to the city?
To increase my knowledge on numerous topics and learn new skills in regards to crime scene processing and digital video issues.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued p-card. Registration fee and hotel paid for with a city issued p-card.
Report ID: 549
LARS Request ID: 1491
Department: Police
Employee Petersen, Jason Lake Ozark, MO, United States
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
How did the travel apply to the job?
The skills taught are emphasis on traffic enforcement as well as roadway safety. This conference also provides legal updates.
How did training add value to the city?
Updates that associate with traffic crash investigation and enforcement to keep my skills and tactics fresh with the changing times and atmosphere.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Registration fee and hotel paid for with city issued p-card.
LETSAC is funded by Highway Safety HMV grant and expenses will be reimbursed.
Report ID: 530
LARS Request ID: 1482
Department: Police
Expenses
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Employee Rhyne, Travis Jefferson City, MO, United States Destination
SRO
How did the travel apply to the job?
The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
How did training add value to the city?
Designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators.
General comments:
Registration fee and per diem were paid for with city issued check. Hotel was paid for with a city issued p-card.
Report ID: 527
LARS Request ID: 1488
Department: Police
Employee Stetzler, Chad
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Plainfield, IN, United States
Registration Fee
Transportation
Meals
Expenses
Depature Date
Return Date July 10, 2022 July 15, 2022
Lodging
Other: Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 45135316-UNL
Total
Purpose
Vehicle CQB Instructor Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
$1,500.00 $0.00 $283.20 $822.85 $252.15 $2,858.20
This course will certify me to instruct how to properly shoot around, inside and outside of a vechicle while engaging an adversary.
How did training add value to the city?
The skills I will be able to share with other LOE's will be vital for the ever changing law enforcement world.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with a city issued check. Registration fee, hotel and fuel were paid for with a city issued p-card.
Report ID: 533
LARS Request ID: 1478
Department: Police
Employee Walker, Christopher Lake Ozark, MO, United States
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
How did the travel apply to the job?
The skills taught are emphasis on traffic enforcement as well as roadway safety. This conference also provides legal updates.
How did training add value to the city?
Updates that associate with traffic crash investigation and enforcement to keep my skills and tactics fresh with the changing times and atmosphere.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Registration fee and hotel paid for with city issued p-card.
LETSAC is funded by Highway Safety HMV grant and expenses will be reimbursed.
Report ID: 531
LARS Request ID: 1481
Department: Police
Expenses
Employee Williams, Jacob Jefferson City, MO, United States
Fee
Destination
Depature Date Return Date July 31, 2022 August 5, 2022
Purpose
Basic SRO
How did the travel apply to the job?
4513-5316-UNL
The course provides tools for officers to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
How did training add value to the city?
Designed for law enforcement officers and school safety professionals working in an educational environment and with school administrators.
General comments:
Registration fee and per diem were paid for with city issued check. Hotel and gas were paid for with a city issued p-card.
Approving Director Leap, Dennea Report ID: 526 LARS Request ID: 1487
Department: Police
Employee Winborn, Todd
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Washington, DC, United States
Purpose
ATF Task Force Officer Orientation/Training
How did the travel apply to the job?
Required training for TFO's for ATF.
How did training add value to the city?
Skills necessary for TFC activities with ATF. NFORCE operation and the use of JLEO computers
General comments:
Training, airfare, and hotel stay paid for by ATF.
Department: Power & Light
Approving Director Nail, James
Destination
Employee Lampe, Paul Denver, CO, United States
Purpose
Attending SPP Market and Operations Committee meeting
How did the travel apply to the job?
Voting member for the City of Independence on SPP Market and Operations Policy Committee
How did training add value to the city?
Ensures City is aware of changes and has input into policy and procedures developed by SPP and its members
General comments: