TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh Tran - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Nelson Cortez - Staff Assistant - BOS
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer requests authorization for out of state travel for Supervisors Diane Dillon and Ryan Gregory to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 11, 2022 - February 18, 2022 at an estimated cost not to exceed $3,500, and meetings held with federal officials regarding legislative matters related to Napa County.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Today’s action will authorize out of state travel for the Legislative Subcommittee members for
February 11, 2022 - February 18, 2022 to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference and meet with federal officials.
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 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Supervisors Dillon and Gregory will represent Napa County while attending the NACo Conference and meet with federal officials on land use issues impacting Napa County. The estimated cost of the travel not to exceed $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: |
Funds will not be authorized for the hotel and flights. Nor will the County of Napa have representation at the meetings with congressional offices and federal officials. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Effective and Open Government |
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The National Association of Counties (NACo) holds an annual legislative conference. In 2022, the conference will be held in Washington, D.C. from February 12 through February 15. NACo is the only national organization that advocates for counties before the federal government, working to make sure that county governments are well-represented and better understood as a key element in the governmental structure. Supervisors Dillon and Gregory will attend committee meetings and meetings with congressional offices and federal representatives.
Because the meetings with congress and federal officials take place both before the conference begins and after the conference ends, the requested travel period from February 11, 2022 through February 18, 2022.