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2018 Budget Priority Submission Form <br />Finance Committee <br />Preferred due date: Wednesday August 29th <br />Final Due date: Wednesday September 5th <br />Title of Project or Policy Priority: Council Travel Budget & Membership with NLC <br />Submitted by: Meghan George <br />City Departments to be involved: <br />Potential community partners: Finance <br />Which of the Community Vision focus areas does your priority address? Check all that apply: <br />®Commercial Development <br />®Housing <br />®Community Wellness <br />N Safety <br />N Mobility <br />NEducation & Culture <br />Which of the following City goals does your priority address? Check all that apply: <br />NSafe & Secure N Vibrant Neighborhoods <br />N Economic Development <br />N Other <br />NSound Governance <br />1. Provide a narrative description of your idea in 250 words or less. Attach a separate sheet if necessary: <br />Previously, Council had a travel budget to attend seminars such as the National League of Cities and Ohio <br />Municipal League conferences. Typically the National League of Cities conference is held in Washington DC <br />in December, which requires airfare, meal and hotel accommodations to attend. Membership with NLC would <br />provide a discount conference registration rate and other benefits. <br />2. Briefly explain how this will benefit the community: <br />These seminars provided valuable resources and educational opportunities for Councilmembers to bring <br />back to the community. <br />3. Estimated expense (provide a range): $15,000 annual budget — to be modified based on anticipated <br />travel needs. <br />4. If applicable, summarize any proposals or discussions from the past that are related to this priority. <br />This was included in budget's 10+ years ago but since has fallen by the wayside. <br />5. Briefly describe any preliminary discussions you have had with colleagues, the administration and /or <br />relevant department directors about this priority, if applicable. <br />001 Rase 9020 -18 - as substituted by Finance 1011118 <br />