Travel Expenses Report
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Monday, August 01, 2022 Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Report Generated: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 9:25:19 AM
Department: Finance & Administration
Employee Reynolds, Bill
Approving Director Newkirk, Jason
Destination
Charlotte, NC, United States
Purpose
PWX Conference provides an opportunity to exchange information and attend training sessions on how municipalities are leveraging Cityworks & GIS to manage public infrastructure.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Education and networking for integrating work processes of the City of Independence into Cityworks.
How did training add value to the city?
Sessions included; methods to expand pavement maintenance program, development of asset management strategy, improve snow removal operations and efficiencies in park and facility maintenance operations within Cityworks.
General comments:
Great trip and learning opportunity to see how other cities are utilizing Cityworks and GIS.
Department: Fire
Employee Bingham, Christopher
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination
Depature Date Return
Purpose
San Antonio, TX, United States
Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together.
FRI education covers all areas of the emergency service:
Navigating the political environment
Managing change
Ethical leadership
EMS issues
Career development
And more
FRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, gear and more.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
How did training add value to the city?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
General comments:
NA
Report ID: 624
LARS Request ID: 1485
Department: Fire
Employee Dixon, John
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination
Emmitsburg, MD, United States
Purpose
This course is designed to prepare individuals to present a case in a courtroom setting; appropriate courtroom attire is required.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
How did training add value to the city?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
General comments: NA
Department: Fire
Approving Director Short, Douglas
Destination
Employee Morman, Samuel Wichita, KS, United States
Purpose
Allows IFD personnel to attend large scale hands on training in various fire scenarios with the top instructors in the fire service.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
How did training add value to the city?
Allows IFD personnel to train in large scale events with numerous seminars/workshops as well as hands on training.
General comments:
Department: Municipal Services
Expenses
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
Destination
Employee Jackson, Michael Charlotte, NC, United States
Depature Date
Return Date August 27, 2022 August 31, 2022
Purpose
APWA PWX 2022 Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Registration Fee Transportation Meals Lodging Other: APWA KC Metro Chapter Event Registration
$829.00 $1,190.00 $276.00 $1,123.70 $50.00 $3,468.70 Total
This was the national conference for the American Public Works Association (APWA). The sessions/trainings/expo were all related to the functions performed by the Municipal Services Department.
How did training add value to the city?
Hearing from peers about operational best practices, as well as observing new technologies specific to traditional public works functions (i.e. street maintenance, wastewater, etc.), will help improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Municipal Services Department.
General comments:
LARS Request ID: 1475
Department: Municipal Services
Employee Jones, Charles
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
Destination
Overland Park, KS, United States
Purpose
Heartland Emergency Apparatus Technician training conference. Yearly training to stay up to date on new things happening in the fire truck repair field.
How did the travel apply to the job?
It allowed me to further my knowledge of Fire Apparatus and to network with other EVTs.
How did training add value to the city?
I was able to gain knowledge and build relationships with others in the industry to better provide service on our emergency vehicles.
General comments:
Thank you for allowing me to attend this training.
Department: Municipal Services
Employee McKinney, Zan
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
Destination
Charlotte, NC, United States
Purpose
APWA PWX Conference - training, education and new technologies conference and expo
How did the travel apply to the job?
It was the national conference on Public Works operations, beast management practices, and newly available technologies and equipment.
How did training add value to the city?
I was able to attend multiple training sessions on a variety of streets and public works operations such as best practices for asphalt management, preventative maintenance and restoration standards, winter weather operations, and grant funding. In addition, I attended a number of emerging technologies and equipment presentations to learn about opportunities to improve our current methods. From these sessions we were able to find at least three new products/technologies to improve our performance and production immediately.
General comments:
Report ID: 592
LARS Request ID: 1517
Department: Municipal Services
Phelps, Bradley Osage Beach, MO, United States
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
How did the travel apply to the job?
Training and credit hours to fulfill CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) requirements.
How did training add value to the city?
The CFM aids the community on floodplain related activities.
General comments:
Department: Municipal Services
Employee Pollock, James Charlotte, NC, United States
Approving Director Reynolds, Lisa
APWA PWX 2022 Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
Education on national standards and exposure to new technologies pertaining to storm/sanitary
How did training add value to the city?
Education on national standards, exposure to operations/procedures of other cities.
General comments:
Department: Municipal Services
Employee Reynolds, Lisa
Approving Director Norris, Adam
Destination
Charlotte, NC, United States
Purpose
Attend the APWA PW Expo
How did the travel apply to the job?
This was the national conference on Public Works operations.
How did training add value to the city?
This conference provided multiple training sessions on all facets of public works including street maintenance, snow operations, and best management practices for asphalt management, stormwater and wastewater. Many new engineering solutions and new equipment technologies were demonstrated. Each class and demo provided a potential way to improve our operations to make things more efficient and cost effective.
General comments:
Report ID: 656
LARS Request ID: 1504
Department: Police
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Fowler, Michael Dodge City, KS, United States
Purpose
Physical Surveillance for Counternarcotic Mission
How did the travel apply to the job?
Course will enhance my physical surveillance skills.
How did training add value to the city?
I am currently assigned to the Street Crimes Unit and most of our cases require physical surveillance.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Hotel and gas paid for with city issued p-card. Shared a room with Mike Fowler. No registration fee.
Report ID: 605
LARS Request ID: 1515
Department: Police
Employee Jarnagin, Kyle
Destination
joplin, MO, United States
Purpose
Evidence Management for Law Enforcement
How did the travel apply to the job?
This two day class is a basic class for evidence management and also for supervisors.
How did training add value to the city?
The supervisor portion will teach organizing property and evidence, creating an evidence room procedures manual, and will include thumb-drive containing a template.
General comments:
Registration fee, hotel and fuel was paid for with a city issued p-card. Per diem was paid for with a city issued check.
Approving Director Leap, Dennea Report ID: 593
Department: Police
Expenses
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Knox, Emily Dallas, TX, United States
Registration Fee
Transportation Meals
Depature Date
Return Date August 7, 2022 August 11, 2022
Lodging
Other: Parking, Toll, Toll, Toll, Toll, Toll, Fuel 4513-5316UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL, Fuel 4513-5316-UNL
Total
Purpose
Crimes Against Children Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
These classes are all related to sexual, physical and cyber investigations and count as continuing education credits.
How did training add value to the city?
Provided new investigative methods as well as bolster the credibility of the applicant in a courtroom setting.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with a city issued check. Registration fee, hotel and fuel paid for with city issued p-card.
Tolls were paid for in cash and need to be reimbursed to Emily.
Report ID: 574
$650.00 $0.00 $296.70 $716.40 $229.92
LARS Request ID: 1496
Department: Police
Employee Minter, Brice
Des Moines, IA, United States Destination
Axon Taser Instructor Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
I am currently one of the Taser instructors and require re-certification every 2 years.
How did training add value to the city?
Taser re-certification to maintain my current Taser instructor certification.
General comments:
Registration fee and hotel was paid for with a city issued p-card. Per diem was paid for with a city issued check.
Approving Director Leap, Dennea Report ID: 597 LARS Request ID: 1498
Department: Police
Employee Ogle, Robert Des Moines, IA, United States Destination
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Purpose
Axon Taser Instructor Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
This course will allow me to certify Officers, Detention staff, and Police Cadets.
How did training add value to the city?
I will be a certified as a Taser Instructor.
General comments:
Registration fee, hotel and fuel was paid for with a city issued p-card. Per diem was paid for with a city issued check.
Department: Police Employee Remington, Richard Des Moines, IA, United States
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Axon Taser Instructor Course
How did the travel apply to the job?
This course is required to maintain my instructor certification.
How did training add value to the city?
TASER Instructor training.
General comments:
Registration fee and hotel was paid for with a city issued p-card. Per diem was paid for with a city issued check.
Department: Police
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Roach, John Dallas, TX, United States
Purpose
Crimes Against Children Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
These classes are all related to sexual, physical and cyber investigations and count as continuing education credits.
How did training add value to the city?
Provided new investigative methods as well as bolster the credibility of the applicant in a courtroom setting.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with a city issued check. Registration fee, hotel and fuel paid for with city issued p-card.
Report ID: 573
LARS Request ID: 1495
8/1/2022 to 8/31/2022 19
Department: Police
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Showman, Mark Dodge City, KS, United States
21, 2022
26,
Depature Date $0.00 $0.00 $265.50 $874.91 $157.97 $1,298.38 Total
Purpose
Course will enhance my physical surveillance skills.
I am currently assigned to the Street Crimes Unit and most of our cases require physical surveillance.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Hotel and gas paid for with city issued p-card. Shared a room with Mike Fowler. No registration fee.
Report ID: 603
LARS Request ID: 1502
Department: Police
Approving Director Leap, Dennea
Destination
Employee Taylor, Jackie Clearwater, FL, United States
Purpose
2022 NIOA Training Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
This is a national training conference for POIs in various government assignments.
How did training add value to the city?
Skills specific to PIO assignment, including creating effective video, managing your brand, strategic communication planning.
General comments:
Per diem paid for with city issued check. Hotel, rental car and parking paid for with city issued p-card.
Report ID: 604
LARS Request ID: 1510
Department: Power & Light
Employee Benedict, Daniel
Approving Director Nail,
Destination
JamesBranson, MO, United States
Purpose
To gain knowledge on relaying schemes that could be beneficial to implement into our system along with continuing education on fault diagnostics. There will also be learning of emerging technologies that may improve efficiencies for the City while also networking with others that may prove useful in the future for questions. It will also provide some PDH's towards my PE registration requirements.
How did the travel apply to the job?
This was for training on how to implement newer relaying schemes and some of the pitfalls that come up.
How did training add value to the city?
This training will help me implement and diagnose relaying schemes in a more efficient manner thus saving the city time and effort. It should also increase our reliability of power by allowing us to implement faster and better relay schemes going forward.
General comments:
I thought the training was very worthwhile as the presenters were extremely knowledgeable and helped with the understanding of concepts as well as some of the tricks and tips to help testing and commissioning go quicker.
Report ID: 536
LARS Request ID: 1459
Department: Power & Light
Employee Caume, Micahael
Approving Director Nail, James
Branson, MO, United States Destination
Purpose
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories I-44 Interactive Seminar.
How did the travel apply to the job?
Training for SEL Relaying.
How did training add value to the city?
provided training and troubleshooting skills to be applied to our system
General comments: N/A
Department: Power & Light
Employee Petzoldt, Terry Omaha, NE, United States
Destination
Purpose
Southwest Power Pool System Operators Conference Omaha, NE Maintain NERC certification hours to operate BES
How did the travel apply to the job?
Travel to Omaha for SPP System Operators Conference to obtain NERC continuing education hours.
How did training add value to the city?
Maintain NERC Certification via continuing education hours to run bulk electric system for IPL.
General comments:
None at this time. All went well.
Approving Director Nail, James Report ID: 534 LARS Request ID: 1470
Department: Power & Light
Approving Director Nail, James
Destination
Employee Reynolds Jr, Haskell Omaha, NE, United States
Purpose
Southwest Power Pool, System Operator Conference in Omaha NE. Maintain NERC certification hours to operate BES
How did the travel apply to the job?
Conference supplied 24 hours of required continuing education for NERC Certificate.
How did training add value to the city?
It improved my general knowledge on system operations and how to better perform my job.
General comments:
City Credit card is expired so I paid all expenses. Would like to recoup the expense.
Report ID: 544
LARS Request ID: 1513