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Agenda Item 3.1.9


TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY *Memorandum*

To:	Board of Directors
From:	Debra L. Hale, Executive Director
Meeting Date:	June 28, 2017
Subject:	Out-of-State Travel Authorization for Public Works Conference

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE out-of-state travel for one staff member to the American Public Works Association 2017 Public Works Expo, from August 27 - 30, in Orlando, FL.

SUMMARY:
APWA's annual convention provides an important opportunity for staff to learn about the latest transportation technologies and requirements. Transportation Agency rules require the Executive Committee or Board approval of all out-of-state travel requests not approved in the Agency budget in advance.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Based on past APWA expositions, the estimated cost for all travel and training expenses associated with this conference will not exceed $2,000.

DISCUSSION:

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is made up of 28,000 public works professionals from both the public and private sector - essentially the individuals working for cities, counties and states who deliver and maintain transportation, water and other services to the public. The annual APWA conference is an opportunity to learn about the latest information on project delivery, funding, planning and technology from the experts in the public works field.

TAMC has been invited to make a presentation on public outreach techniques for construction projects at the conference. In this presentation, staff will highlight the activities our agency has conducted for the Holman Highway 68 roundabout project, as well as construction projects in the US 101 corridor.

This conference is an excellent opportunity to grow professional public works knowledge. Staff will be accompanied by the Executive Director, whose travel was approved in the Agency's budget adoption.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	APWA 2017 Public Works Exposition Conference Summary