TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
DATE: September 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Travel Authorization for the County Administrator for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the County Administrator's Employment Agreement, Section 6, the "County shall pay all professional dues, continuing education, subscriptions, and certification fees for County Administrator, in accordance with the usual and customary practice of local governments in Florida. Memberships and certifications will include ICMA (Credentialed Manager), Florida Association of County Managers, Florida City County Management and the American Planning Association - American Institute of Certified Planners. The term continuing education includes travel, lodging, and per diem expenses."
Additionally, the County Administrator may need to travel out-of-County for the following purposes:
1. Legislative conferences, policy conferences, and meetings scheduled by the Florida Association of Counties, National Association of Counties, and local/regional legislative programs;
2. Meeting with State Representatives, State Senators, and State Agencies such as the Departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation, among others;
3. Lobby for the County’s various projects (and associated grants), legislative priorities, or other proposed legislation.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds, in the amount of $13,820, are budgeted and available in the General Fund/County Administration/All Travel account, along with $5,240 in the General Fund/County Administration/Registration Fees account to cover the County Administrator, Deputy/Assistant County Administrator, Legislative Affa...
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