HomeMy WebLinkAbout06262023 LAYDOWN from Council Member Barnwell on Obihiro Trip LAYDOWN FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BARNWELL 230626
Obihiro Exchange Draft June 26
1. Obihiro Student Exchange Visit Late July-Aug.
July 29, 2023 to August 5, 2023 total est. group cost $1500-2000
Needs: citizen volunteers to host dinners; lodging for three nights for 2 students;
2. Obihiro Adult visit to Seward August 25-Sept. 1
10-11 people total est. group cost $1000-2000
Fishing, van rental, incidental food, bay tour, etc. - costs not defined yet
29-1 - 6-7 people (4 t5o 5 must leave early)
Friday to Friday
Lodging overview: 11 people
Edgewater for Obihiro VIP 5 people (they pay)
Homestay for first evening for Obihiro citizens
Randy's Lodging : 4-5 people
3. Seward Adults to Obihiro in Oct.23-31
5 City reps/ 5 citizens—
Flights (est. 2200 each) $11,000-$22,000
Hotels: possibly Anch.
Food: in transit, or overnight enroute
Incidentals: taxi, etc.
Citizens: Who goes - parameters for delegates?- inside city limits, etc. Also, do they visit
Kushiro (sister harbor city- 2 hour drive)
The city paid tickets for citizens in past
Budget:
Costs: $14,500-$30,000
Including: Students 1500-2000; Adults to Seward: 1000-2000;
Adults to Obihiro: 12,000-25,000 depending on number
Currently have- $6250 Obihiro account #7800
Also $14,743 in 01000-1110-7302 general travel account ( was $26000 this
year, $14000 remaining). Randy, Bob, John, Stephen, Kat S. (($2200 per
person flight) Does John's come out of a different budget?