Approval for City Engineer to Accept Travel Reimbursement

Original title: Authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of reimbursement of airfare expenses, registration, and per diem for the Street Maintenance Engineer of Public Works, and ASCE national representative for Region 3, Chris DeDene, to attend the 20

June 3, 2026

transportation public works ethics travel reimbursement

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The Frame

What this does

This authorizes the city to accept external funding for professional development travel for a city employee, which is required under city ethics or gift-acceptance policies.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Chris DeDene

He is authorized to travel to the ASCE event with expenses covered by the organization.

Department of Public Works

The department is formally authorized to accept the financial gift on behalf of the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 3, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has passed a allowing the Department of Public Works to accept a gift covering travel expenses for Street Maintenance Engineer Chris DeDene. The reimbursement covers airfare, conference registration, and costs for his attendance at a national American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) event.

Key Facts

The City Council passed Resolution RES 26-895 on May 21, 2026.
The resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works to accept a gift of reimbursement.
The reimbursement covers airfare, conference registration, and per diem expenses.
The travel is for Chris DeDene, the city's Street Maintenance Engineer.
Chris DeDene is attending the event in his capacity as the ASCE national representative for Region 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the City Council need to vote on this travel?

City policies often require formal council approval before a department can accept gifts or reimbursements from outside organizations to ensure transparency and compliance with ethics rules.

Is the city paying for this trip?

No, the authorizes the city to accept a gift of reimbursement, meaning the costs are covered by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Why It Matters

This authorizes the city to accept external funding for professional development travel for a city employee, which is required under city ethics or gift-acceptance policies.

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Connected Entities

organizationAmerican Society of Civil Engineers“The organization hosting the event and providing the reimbursement”Map →

personChris DeDene“Street Maintenance Engineer and ASCE national representative for Region 3”Map →

organizationDepartment of Public Works“The city department receiving the travel reimbursement gift”Map →

Sources

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