TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison - Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero - BOS Staff Assistant II
SUBJECT: Out of State Travel Request
RECOMMENDATION
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Interim County Executive Officer requests authorization for out of state travel for Supervisor Ryan Gregory and Supervisor Anne Cottrell to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas from July 20, 2023 through July 24, 2023 at an estimated cost not to exceed $3,500 each, to meet 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 Supervisor Gregory and Supervisor Cottrell for July 20, 2023 through July 24, 2023 to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual 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: |
Supervisor Gregory and Supervisor Cottrell will represent Napa County while attending the NACo Conference and meet with federal officials on issues impacting Napa County. The estimated cost of the travel not to exceed $3,500 each. |
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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 |
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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) Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.
In 2023, the conference will be held in Austin, Texas from July 21, 2023 - July 24, 2023. 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. Supervisor Gregory and Supervisor Cottrell will attend committee meetings and workshops.