HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-090 CITY OFFICALS / AIR FAIRRESOLUTION NO. R-2000- 90
A RESOLUTION relating to air travel expenditure cost containment and establishing
procedures for obtaining the lowest cost air fares when City
officials and employees travel inside and outside the State of
Washington on official business.
WHEREAS, the passage of Initiative 695 has resulted in a reduction of state
motor vehicle excise tax revenues previously received by the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, City tax revenues have also declined and been stagnant as a result of
the locally distressed economy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be necessary and prudent to implement
travel reimbursement cost containment measures involving air travel inside and outside
the State of Washington by City officials and employees, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
All City officials and employees who must travel by air both inside and outside
the State of Washington on official business shall book any necessary reservations and
air fares through City administrative offices as designated by the City Manager,
provided; however, that air fares may be booked by City officials/employees through
the internet or through an outside travel agent if the fare is lower than that fare obtained
through City administrative offices. To every extent possible, City reservations for
commercial, round-trip air fares shall be placed a minimum of seven days in advance.
City payment shall not exceed that dollar amount equal to the lowest air fare available,
when practical, during normal, City business hours for travel from a major air carrier
between the Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field and the travel destination airport.
The term "major air carrier" shall be all commercial, continental United States carriers
and their affiliated commuter contractors.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of July, 2000.
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. C,
For Meeting of 7/18/00
ITEM TITLE: Resolution relating to air travel expenditures
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Place, Mayor
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Mary Place, 575-6050
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The passage of Initiative 695 has resulted in a
reduction of state motor vehicle excise tax revenues previously received by the City.
Further, City tax revenues have also declined and remained stagnant as a result of
locally distressed economic circumstances. In response to declining resources, City
transportation expenditures have been reduced in the 2000 City budget. In a further
effort to save on transportation costs for City officials and employees who must
occasionally travel by air on official business, it is proposed that the attached
resolution and policy for City air travel reimbursement be approved.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Misc. Information)
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
The resolution was amended to allow for reimbursement of air
fares when purchased direct by the official or city employee
when the rate is lower than that obtained by the City.
Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2000-90