Travel Expenses Report
From: To: Friday, March 01, 2024 Sunday, March 31, 2024
Report Generated: Monday, April 15, 2024 4:07:37 PM
Department: City Manager
Employee Morris, Samantha
Approving Director Rehmsmeyer, Jaime
Farmington, MO, United States
Depature Date
Return Date
March 17, 2024
March 23, 2024
2024 "Foundations of Emergency Management" Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
As the Chief of Emergency Operations, my role directly aligns with FEMA's initiative to link training programs to established emergency management competencies and a Career Development Program. The National Emergency Management Basic Academy serves as a foundational platform, covering essential topics such as legal issues, collaboration, and technology. My responsibilities include identifying and nurturing these competencies within my team, as well as selecting and onboarding new members who will undergo this training. The emphasis on the importance of my role in preparing and equipping emergency managers to effectively handle a range of emergency situations was taught.
How did training add value to the city?
By ensuring my team is well-equipped with the latest emergency management competencies, I enhance the city's preparedness and response capabilities in the face of various crises. My expertise in areas such as legal issues, collaboration, and technology empowers the city to navigate emergencies efficiently and ethically. Overall, my training directly contributes to safeguarding the lives and property of Independence's residents and securing the city's infrastructure against potential threats.
General comments:
This was a great trip and I look forward to completing the NEMBA at the end of the year.
Department: Fire
Employee Rexford, William
Approving Director
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Depature Date
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Stobart, Kirk
Columbia, MO, United States
March 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire Service Leadership Enhancement Program (session 3 of 3) See original LARS 1857
How did the travel apply to the job?
The Fire Service Leadership Enhancement Program (FSLEP) is a program designed to build leadership and management skills for those in supervisory/executive levels of fire and rescue organizations. The goal of FSLEP is specifically to prepare fire and emergency services leaders for the opportunities and challenges they face in the fire service of today and tomorrow through content and networking that are relevant, challenging and participant centered.
How did training add value to the city?
To develop skills beyond the traditional leadership courses, the program will include more focused participant-centered discussion on topics that challenge leaders today. The program will use a combined approach through both education and training, providing the participant the theoretical knowledge to develop their personal leadership skills, with training to provide current best-practice approaches for the practical application of leadership and management.
General comments:
n/a
Report ID: 879
LARS Request ID: 1859
Department: Municipal Services
Approving
Director Edgar, Laura
Employee Amos, Dustin Fort Worth, TX, United States
Depature Date
Return Date
March 9, 2024
March 16, 2024
To attend the Fire Truck Training Conference. This is a chance for Dustin to attend training classes to further his knowledge and stay current on the newest technologies and repair strategies for repairing fire apparatus. He will also be testing for EVT certifications. He will be able to network with other technicians and vendors.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Training and certifications for fire apparatus repairs.
How did training add value to the city?
I received training on repairing and maintaining fire apparatus. This helps to repair our fleet correctly the first time and keep them in service longer. This helps keep repairs internal which is a cost reduction in maintenance.
General comments:
Thank you for the opportunity to further my education in repairing the city fleet.
Department: Municipal Services
Employee Hoskins, Kenneth
Approving Director Edgar, Laura
Salina, KS, United States Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
March 4, 2024
March 7, 2024
To attend the Bergkamp Training Conference. This is a chance for Kenny to attend training classes to further his knowledge and stay current on the newest technologies and repair strategies for repairs of the City's Pothole Patchers. He will be able to network with other technicians and vendors.
How did the travel apply to the job?
This training session was offered by Bergkamp. This is the manufacturer of the Citys asphalt patcher.
How did training add value to the city?
This training allowed me to learn the proper way to maintain the Citys pothole patcher. This will help to lower truck down time and maximize in service times. This will allow the truck to be on the road longer resulting in more potholes patched. This will also have the potential to lower damage claims from citizens hitting the potholes.
General comments:
Thank you for investing in me. This helps expand my knowledge in repairs which will benefit the city as well.
Report ID: 877
LARS Request ID: 1926
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Carlson, Rose-Marie
Approving Director Heide, morris
Saint Charles, MO, United States
Depature Date
Return Date March 4, 2024 March 8, 2024
2024 MPRA Conference in Saint Charles, Missouri. This is for networking and educational purposes with other Parks and Recreation professionals in the State of Missouri.
How did the travel apply to the job?
It was the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association Conference held in Saint Charles, Missouri.
How did training add value to the city?
Educational classes and networking among Parks and Recreation peers within the State brings added value to the employee and therefore to the City and its community.
General comments:
It is beneficial to continue making connections networking among Parks and Recreation peers and continue educating ourselves to keep up with trends, legislation and knowledge within the industry to grow as a department which, in turn, only helps out our community.
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Hicks, Michael
Approving Director Heide, morris
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Purpose
Saint Charles, MO, United States
March 4, 2024 March 8, 2024
NPRA Conference, seeing new products and attending CEU classes.
How did the travel apply to the job?
We attended CEU classes on programs, design, turf, and new laws. there was a lot of networking with other cities and vendors and an expo with lots of new products.
How did training add value to the city?
I felt the classes on record keeping and work orders was way behind the times and we were more advanced. The classes on turf, programs and playground and park design were very educational.
General comments:
We also toured the new community center. I got a lot of info. on the the budgeting and build specs. Learned of some of the issues that surfaced after the build that hopefully we can avoid here.
Report ID: 869
LARS Request ID: 1880
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Riley, Perry
Approving Director Heide, morris
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Purpose
Saint Charles, MO, United States
March 4, 2024
March 8, 2024
MPRA expo to learn more about Park Products and attend CEU classes,
How did the travel apply to the job?
CEU classes about turf management, And Park operations, Best Practices.
How did training add value to the city?
More education for me to help me be a better supervisor. to handle situations better. Different ways to do things. Networking and getting to know people and vendors were helpful,
General comments:
It was very eye opening to learn new things about turf management, I really enjoy a few classes, thank you for sending me to go,
Department: Power & Light
Employee Hegendeffer, Joseph
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
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Return Date
Purpose
Springfield, MO, United States
March 25, 2024
March 26, 2024
Meeting with Southwest Power Pool leadership in Springfield, MO. Network and discuss challenges currently facing industry and region.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Meetings with Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and area municipal power agencies to introduce new leadership and discuss regional issue with power regulations.
How did training add value to the city?
Made direct connections with SPP leadership and other power agencies. Also, learned of new transmission initiatives for moving power around the grid.
General comments:
Good to meet these individuals and build relationships for future issues.
Department: Power & Light
Employee Powell, Matthew Norman, OK, United States
Approving Director Hegendeffer, Joseph
Depature Date
Return Date
Destination Purpose
March 11, 2024 March 13, 2024
Supply Adequacy Working Group face-to-face meeting
How did the travel apply to the job?
Supply Adequacy Working Group discussion on policies that can affect IPL
How did training add value to the city?
Decisions are made on policies that can impact IPL and being apart of this helps us make informed decisions accordingly to position our utility properly to stay in compliance
General comments:
LARS Request ID: 1911