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City Council Travel Reimbursement Approval

Original title: Subject: Travel Reimbursement Resolution From: Council President Jenkins And Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Reimbursement In An Amount Not To Exceed 2,500.00 Per Person From The City Council Contingency Fund For The Travel Cost Of Council President Kevin Jenkins, Deputy Chief Of Staff To Council President Kevin Jenkins, And Deputy Policy Analyst To Councilmember Zac Unger To Travel To Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For Federal Advocacy

March 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of up to $7,500 in public funds from the to cover travel costs for three specific city staff members and officials.

Who is mentioned in the record

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City Council Contingency Fund

The fund will be reduced by up to $7,500 to cover the approved travel expenses.

Kevin Jenkins

The Council President is authorized to receive reimbursement for travel costs.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved a resolution to reimburse travel expenses for three city officials attending a trip in Philadelphia. The total reimbursement is capped at $2,500 per person, to be paid from the .

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes reimbursement for travel costs for three individuals: Council President Kevin Jenkins, his Deputy Chief of Staff, and a Deputy Policy Analyst for Councilmember Zac Unger.
  • The reimbursement is capped at a maximum of $2,500 per person.
  • The total potential expenditure authorized is $7,500.
  • Funds for the reimbursement will be drawn from the City Council Contingency Fund.
  • The purpose of the travel is for federal advocacy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • The resolution (File 26-0501) has been passed.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 4, 2026.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of up to $7,500 in public funds from the to cover travel costs for three specific city staff members and officials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being spent on this travel?
The resolution authorizes up to $2,500 per person for three people, totaling a maximum of $7,500.
Where is the money coming from?
The funds are being drawn from the .
Who is traveling?
Council President Kevin Jenkins, his Deputy Chief of Staff, and a Deputy Policy Analyst for Councilmember Zac Unger.

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personKevin Jenkins“Council President”Map →
locationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania“Destination for federal advocacy travel”Map →
personZac Unger“Councilmember”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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