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Approving reimbursement for finalists for the Historic Preservation Team Lead position with the Department of Planning and Economic Development up to a total of $1,000, for travel expenses incurred while traveling to Saint Paul for interviews.
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WHEREAS, the City has agreed to pay the travel expenses of finalists in the selection process for Historic Preservation Team Lead for the Department of Planning and Economic Development. The Department of Planning and Economic Development has agreed to reimburse travel expenses to the finalists not to exceed a total of $1,000 per person; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of reimbursing the travel, meal and overnight expenses of the top candidates is to ensure that the City of Saint Paul is able to recruit, attract and hire the best candidate for the Historic Preservation Team Lead position in the Department of Planning and Economic Development. Being able to interview the top candidates in person is essential for the interview panel members and effected stakeholders to choose the best person to meet the needs of the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the total expenditures for each candidate will not exceed $1,000 per person; and
WHEREAS, the per diem reimbursement will not exceed the GSA rates for such expenses; and
RESOLVED, the City of Saint Paul will reimburse the candidate up to $1,000 for actual travel expenses incurred while traveling to Saint Paul. The proper city officials are authorized to approve payment not to exceed $1,000 from the following account codes for the Department of Planning and Economic Development:
Transportation: 1-78051100-67530
Lodging: 1-78051100-67535
Meals: 1-78051100-67540
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council finds that this expenditure is for the public purpose.