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Hernando/Citrus MPO Travel Policy Rate Update
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Travel is a necessary activity of metropolitan planning organizations to participate in meetings, workshops, and training to stay informed on matters related to transportation planning on a local, regional, state, and federal basis. Currently, the Hernando/Citrus MPO adheres to the Hernando County travel policy and receives reimbursement of travel expenses paid by County at the state approved rate for travel.
Section 112.061(14)(a)5 of the Florida Statutes (copy attached) provides that any metropolitan planning organization created pursuant to Section 339.175, Florida Statutes, may enact a resolution in which it can adopt the rates of the county (Hernando) for per diem, subsistence, or mileage if the rates are not less than the statutorily established rates in effect. Hernando County’s rates are not less than the statutorily established state rates.
Adoption of Hernando County’s rates would essentially allow the reimbursement of eligible travel expenses at 100% rather than at the level of the state which is currently less than the County’s rates. A copy of Hernando County’s travel policy is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The result of the travel policy rate update would allow for 100% reimbursement of eligible expenses that are incurred at the County rate level pursuant to its adopted travel policy.
LEGAL NOTE
Pursuant to §§ 112.061 and 339.175, the MPO Board has the authority to take the recommended action.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the MPO Board adopt Resolution 2024-2 updating its travel policy rates commensurate with the Hernando County Travel Policy.