Travel Expenses Report
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023 Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Report Generated: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:48:34 PM
Department: Fire
Employee Bingham, Christopher
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination
Columbia, MO, United States
Purpose
Fire Service Leadership Enhancement Program (FSLEP) 2023
How did the travel apply to the job?
Allows IFD personnel to attend large scale hands on training in various fire scenarios with the top instructors in the fire service.
How did training add value to the city?
Allows IFD personnel to attend large scale hands on training in various fire scenarios with the top instructors in the fire service.
General comments:
Report ID: 633
LARS Request ID: 1581
Department: Fire
Employee Sellars, David columbia, MO, United States
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination Purpose
Fire Service Leadership Enhancement Program
How did the travel apply to the job?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
How did training add value to the city?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
General comments:
Report ID: 632
LARS Request ID: 1585
Department: Mayor's Office
Approving Director Behrens, Rebecca
Destination
Employee Mayfield, John Jefferson City, MO, United States
Purpose
Annual Missouri Municipal League Legislative Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
The trip was to attend the annual Missouri Municipal League (MML) annual Legislative Conference in Jefferson City. As the Legislative Affairs Officer for the City of Independence it is vital that I stay updated on legislation and public policy in Jefferson City.
How did training add value to the city?
City Manager Zach Walker, Councilmembers Bridget McCandless, Jared Fears and I met with Sen. John Rizzo to discuss the grant application of $34 million the City of Independence submitted to the Missouri Department of Economic Development for infrastructure improvements at and near I-70 and Little Blue Parkway. Other items of discussion were the Kentucky Ave. Bridge, HB 184 dealing with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and the state budget. I also had the opportunity to meet with House Speaker Dean Plocher, in his office, to discuss future funding for the Truman Library and the proposed new National Frontier Trails Museum. I had the opportunity to testify in support of HB 746 in the House Transportation Infrastructure Committee. This bill would rename part of Missouri 291 Highway the Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans Memorial Highway. I also met with Sen. Caleb Rowden, State Rep. Chris Brown, State Rep. Steve Butz, State Rep. Aaron Crossley & State Rep. Robert Sauls to discuss the Governor's funding plan for I-70. I also had the chance to network with other municipal officials from across the state.
General comments:
It was nice to meet new people from across the state. These networking opportunities are very impactful as many municipalities deal with similar issues.
Report ID: 628
LARS Request ID: 1639
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Carlson, Rose-Marie
Approving Director Heide, morris
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Purpose
Lake Ozark, MO, United States
February 13, 2023
February 17, 2023
Expenses
Missouri Parks & Recreation Association Annual Conference & Expo. There will be educational sessions and networking opportunities.
If request not approved by end of business day on Friday, January 13th, then the registration fee increases. If request not approved by end of the day on Sunday, January 15th, then lodging costs increases. My estimates are based on the increased amounts. I'd like to use a City vehicle for transportation, so there would only be fuel costs for that week.
How did the travel apply to the job?
I traveled for the Missouri Parks & Recreation Annual 2023 Conference. I am a Recreation Service Supervisor in Parks, Recreation and Tourism. I was able to speak with individuals in similar positions to discuss common concerns, issues, programs, activities and ideas. Sessions provided insight in future trends and current issues.
How did training add value to the city?
I attended educational sessions learning about standard Parks and Recreation marketing practices, communication strategies, health and wellness tips, building bridges (partnerships/relationships) in the community, and more leadership training. This conference allowed me to meet and network with regional and state colleagues. I also met with a variety of organizations and companies we could work with in the future, purchasing their products and/or contracting their services that would be beneficial to our department.
General comments:
I would actually like to get more involved with MPRA, joining the Region 1 group or participate in some other capacity. I would also like to continue to go to their annual conferences; the next one is in St. Charles, MO in 2024.
Used City pcard for two meals. Attached is the Personal Use of Pcard form. Reimbursement to be made to Finance.
Report ID: 653
LARS Request ID: 1611
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Feltrop, William
Approving Director Heide, morris
Destination
ozark, MO, United States
Purpose
Missouri parks and rec. playground features and playground supplies training.
How did the travel apply to the job?
I went to some of the classes on dealing with homeless, playground care, splash pad management and care, and playground contractors / installers.
How did training add value to the city?
It gave me new knowledge of different ways to building new playgrounds along with repairs. I was able to see how other cities in the state are dealing with similar problems and the different methods they have tried to resolve them.
General comments:
It was nice to see how the MPRA is working around the state. The interactions with the other municipalities were fun and it was good to have the city represented.
Report ID: 651
LARS Request ID: 1616
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Hicks, Michael
Approving Director Heide, morris
Destination
Lake Ozark, MO, United States
Purpose
Mo. Parks and Recreation conference and Expo. To check out new park equipment and supplies to the market.
How did the travel apply to the job?
We had classes in aquatics, Homeless, and design and setup of new playgrounds. The expo had new up and coming products on the market for playgrounds and supplies.
How did training add value to the city?
We learned of better ways to keep our aquatic features safer and more reliable. What other cities are doing to combat homelessness in the parks. They also had new park features we intend on using in the future. The round tables were great, we learned what other cities across the state are doing and what citizens were preferring in parks in the different areas.
General comments:
It was an educational conference. I thought the classes could have been a little longer and more in depth, I felt like a lot of it was rushed through because of time restraints.
Department: Power & Light
Employee Alitz, Mary
Approving Director Nail, James
Washington DC, DC, United States
Purpose
APPA Legislative rally
How did the travel apply to the job?
The trip was cancelled but there were still charges incurred.
How did training add value to the city?
Legislative Rally attendance to support IPL
General comments:
Mary Kay was scheduled to attend the APPA Legislative Rally, but her flight was canceled after there was a lightning strike to the plane and after hours of trying to reschedule the flight it was cancelled. Due to the flight cancellation, it did not make sense for Mary Kay to attend the Legislative Rally as she would have missed more than half of the meetings.
Mary Kay was able to get her hotel cancelled and her airfare was credited back for a future flight. APPA is also issuing a credit for the conference fee for a future conference. Since there were both issued as future credits it still is an expense to the City.
Mary Kay was at the airport waiting for flight confirmation for both lunch and breakfast and had to pay for parking and mileage to and from the airport.
Report ID: 642
LARS Request ID: 1595
Department: Power & Light
Employee Hegendeffer, Joseph
Approving Director Nail, James
Destination
Manalapan, FL, United States
Purpose
This is to attend the Public Power Summit presented by NextEra. Hotel, transportation to and from airport, and meals are all included. This is an event to cover topics in public power like grid resilience, gas markets, power markets, and others.
How did the travel apply to the job?
This meeting was canceled due to a personal matter.
How did training add value to the city?
This meeting was canceled due to a personal matter.
General comments:
This meeting was canceled due to a personal matter. Non-reimbursable flight costs will be utilized for a future conference/seminar.
Department: Power & Light
Employee Hegendeffer, Joseph
Approving Director Nail, James
Destination
Washington, DC, United States
Purpose
APPA Legislative Rally in Washington DC in coordination with MPUA
How did the travel apply to the job?
Talked to Washington DC legislators about certain bills that can positively or negatively affect municipal power companies.
How did training add value to the city?
Was able to gain insight to upcoming legislation and how it may impact our city and our utility.
General comments:
This is a great event that IPL should continue to attend. Being able to communicate directly with our nation's leaders that represent our state and region is beneficial so they can hear our issues and recommendations on specific pieces of legislation being heard in the House or Representatives and Senate floors.
Department: Power & Light
Employee Powell, Matthew
Approving Director Nail, James
Destination
Irving, TX, United States
Purpose
Supply Adequacy Working Group meeting to discuss energy market items that may or may not impact IPL. Meet with Tenaska personnel to discuss market conditions, positive/negative impacts (if any), potentially identify other sources of revenue for IPL generation. Also tour their day-to-day operations.
There is no charge for registration.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Meeting was held in Irving, TX where our vendor, Tenaska is also located.
How did training add value to the city?
Member discussions with SPP representatives about upcoming changes in policy that may impact IPL negatively or positively. Also met with Tenaska representatives to discuss market changes and impacts as well as see Tenaska's day-today operations.
General comments:
Report ID: 640
LARS Request ID: 1625