Travel Expenses Report
From: To: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Friday, February 28, 2025
Report Generated: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:46:58 AM
Department: City Manager
Employee Mayfield, John
Approving Director Morris, Samantha
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Purpose
Jefferson City, MO, United States
February 18, 2025
February 19, 2025
Meetings with leaders at State Capitol
How did the travel apply to the job?
One of my job duties as External Affairs & Special Events Coordinator is to track legislation and to implement effective strategies related to proposed and/or adopted legislation. During this trip I worked with our contracted lobbyist to testify in opposition to HB 1316 which would end the Rental Ready Program in Independence. I met with the following elected officials and/or staff to discuss issues of importance to the City of Independence:
Rep. Don Fowler
Sen. Tracy McCreery (COS Emily O’Laughlin)
Rep. Peggy McGaugh
Sen. Joe Nicola
Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern
Rep. Cameron Parker
Rep. Brandon Phelps
Rep. Mike Steinmeyer
Rep. Kemp Strickler
How did training add value to the city?
I discussed a state funding increase of $1 million for the ARCH program with Rep. Steinmeyer. I worked to oppose HB 1316 which if enacted would end the Rental Ready Program. Rental Ready provides the tenants in Independence with peace of mind knowing that their residence is safe and meets a basic standard of living. I discussed a potential crime lab for Independence with multiple legislators and their staffs. A Regional Crime Lab in Independence would be invaluable to the City of Independence as well as 21 counties and 16 law enforcement agencies in Western Missouri.
General comments:
The legislators that I spoke with were generally interested in our priorities. We have a good legislative delegation that is working hard for us and our priorities.
Report ID: 1073
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Feltrop, William
Approving Director Heide, morris
Branson, MO, United States
Depature Date Return Date February 18, 2025 February 21, 2025
Destination Purpose
MO Parks & Recreation Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
this was training for play feature, splash pads, and some plaining for new construction.
How did training add value to the city?
this showed me other ways to do some play feature, splash pads repairs, and some plaining for new construction.
General comments:
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Employee Umbreit, Jeffrey
Approving Director Buhro, Frank
Destination
Depature Date
Return Date
Purpose
Branson, MO, United States
February 18, 2025 February 21, 2025
Missouri Parks & Recreation Association Conference
How did the travel apply to the job?
The Missouri Parks & Recreation Conference provided a setting to interact with a variety of parks & recreation professionals from around the state through educational sessions and conference activities.
How did training add value to the city?
Connections made with vendor exhibitors for planned and possible future activities. Information learned in scheduled classes. I was also able to discuss shared work experiences and get a variety of perspectives from other professionals, students and park commission members through conference activities.
General comments:
LARS Request ID: 2151