TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Leah Doyle-Stevens - BOS Staff Aide
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize out of state travel for Supervisor Anne Cottrell to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 26-March 7, 2025. (Fiscal Impact: $3500; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The National Association of Counties (NACo) holds an annual legislative conference. In 2025, the conference will be held in Washington, D.C. March 1-4. NACo is the only national organization that advocates for counties before the federal government, working to make sure the county governments are well-represented and better understood as a key element in the governmental structure. Supervisor Cottrell will attend committee meetings and meetings with congressional offices and federal representatives.
Due to the meetings with Congress and federal officials taking place before, during, and after the conference, the requested travel period is February 26-March 7, 2025.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Board of Supervisors Fund |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Supervisor Anne Cottrell represents Napa County while attending the NACo Conference and meets with federal officials on issues impacting Napa County. The estimated cost of the travel is $3,500. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The County of Napa will not have representation at the meetings with congressional offices and federal officials. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.