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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />C. <br /> <br />D. <br /> <br />PRIVATE AUTOMOBILE: Personal automobiles may be used tor official <br />out-at-town travel it this mode of travel is determined to be the best use of <br />employee time and lowest cost. Employees should ensure that they have <br />adequate Automobile Insurance, as the City will not be responsible for costs <br />incurred in the event at an accident. The standard business mileage rate <br />(set by the IRS at the beginning of each New Year) will be used to <br />determine the mileage reimbursement cost. <br /> <br />NOTE: The cost of private owned car usage cannot exceed the lowest <br />applicable round trip airfare of the trip. <br /> <br />CITY AUTOMOBILE: Travel in City vehicles may be approved when <br />circumstances warrant. When such travel is approved, employees will be <br />reimbursed, at cost, for gasoline purchases and related routine <br />maintenance, such as oil. <br /> <br />If the city automobile breaks down on an out-of-town trip the following <br />guidelines should be adhered to for repair of the vehicle: <br /> <br />1. Inside a 100 mile radius from the City at La Porte the employee is <br />required to contact his supervisor for instructions on the repairs. If <br />after hours, or the Supervisor is not available, contact the Stand-by <br />Mechanic through the City of La Porte Police Department. <br /> <br />2. Outside the 1 DO-mile radius the employee must obtain a written <br />quote before authorizing any repairs. A towing fee may not exceed <br />$100.00. Emergency repairs may not exceed $150.00. If repairs or <br />towing exceed the maximum allowed the employee must contact the <br />City of La Porte for instructions. If after hours, contact the Stand-By <br />Mechanic, through the City of La Porte Police Department. <br /> <br />If alternative transportation is required, reasonable reimbursement <br />will be authorized on an individual basis. Receipts are required. <br /> <br />E. <br /> <br />TAXICAB AND SHUTTLES: Taxicab and shuttle expenses will be <br />reimbursed at cost. Receipts are required. <br /> <br />F. <br /> <br />PARKING AND/OR CAR STORAGE: Parking will be paid for both private <br />and City-owned vehicles. Receipts are required. <br /> <br />G. <br /> <br />TOLL FEES: All toll fees will be reimbursed. Receipts are required. <br /> <br />5 <br />