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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 2, 2002
SUBJECT:
Update on Tri-Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau (TVCVB) Activities
Report Prepared by: Christopher L. Foss
Economic Development Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Internal Controls Manual
2. Current Agreement with TVCVB
RECOMMENDATION: /~ Receive the report.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None.
DESCRIPTION: Since 1996, the City of Dublin has participated in a joint effort of
the Tri-Valley cities to market the area to convention and tourist travel. The Tri-Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau (TVCVB) serves the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon as the
tourist marketing arm for the Tri-Valley, and acts as the information clearinghouse, convention consultant,
and promotional marketing agency for both the area and the hospitality businesses that make up the
TVCVB membership.
In mid 2001, the actiVities of the Tri-Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau came under public scrutiny
due to allegations of financial improprieties of Lisa Dial, the former TVCVB President and CEO. On
July 12, 2001, the TVCVB Board of Directors moved to terminate Ms. Dial pending a review of the
allegations against her. Ms. Dial was subsequently arrested and charged with three counts of Grand Theft.
Ms. Dial had, over a period of three (3) years, embezzeled over $40,000 of TVCVB funds that were spent
on personal items. In a plea arrangement with the Alameda County District Attorney, Ms. Dial agreed to
make full restitution of the funds, with the final payment of $40,000 made to the TVCVB in March 2002.
Upon notification of the allegations against Ms. Dial, the TVCVB Board of Directors, and the four
member cities, made immediate plans to formalize the operation of the TVCVB. The Board of Directors
initiated the creation of an Internal Controls Manual that would help formalize certain'operational
controls, including financial record keeping and report, annual audits, and the oversight responsibilities of
the TVCVB Board of Directors. Many of these controls were already in place, but they were formalized
and revised as part of the review process. The Internal Controls also call for the creation of a Finance
Committee to include membership by the funding cities. The Board of Directors unanimously approved
the Internal Controls Manual (see Attachment 1) on February 20, 2002. The City and TVCVB also
entered into an agreement in August 2001 that formalized the expectations of the TVCVB (see
Attachment 2).
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cOPIES TO:
ITEM NO.
Staff feels that the TVCVB has made great strideS in improving the financial record keeping and
operational controls for the organization and those additional measures will be considered and
incorporated, if needed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive the report.
TVCVB - Internal Control Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002
Finance Committee Roles & Responsibilities ........................ Tab 1
Board Resolutions and/or Memos regarding Procedures or Controls
Accounting System ............................................ Tab 2
Procedure memo-Accounting Program Access
Petty Cash ................................................... Tab 3
Procedure Memo-Petty Cash
Reconciliation Form
Bank Reconciliation ........................................... Tab 4
Procedure Memo-Bank Reconciliations
Completed Banking Checklists
Check Writing ................................................ Tab 5
Procedure Memo-Bills/Check Writing
Completed Accounts Payable Checklists
Procedure Memo-Payroll and IRA Deposits
Completed Payroll Checklists
Deposits ..................................................... Tab 6
Procedure Memo-Deposits
Procedure Memo-Credit Card Processing
Procedure memo-Transfer of Funds
Employee Credit Cards .......................................... Tab 7
Procedure Memo-Employee Credit Cards
Credit Card Reconciliation Form
Travel/Event Planning and Advance ............................... Tab 8
Procedure Memo-Travel and Event Planning
Reconciliation Form-Travel/Event Planning and Advance
Expense Report ............................................... Tab 9
Procedure Memo-Employee Expense Reimbursement
Expense Report Form
City Contracts Outlining Use of Funds Requirements ................ Tab 10
Miscellaneous ................................................ Tab 11
Procedural Memo-Change of Personnel
Procedural Memo-Contact List
MasterForms ................................................ Tab 12
Checklists
All Other Forms
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Attachment 1
MEMO: Tri-Valley CVB Finance Committee
Official Name
Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Finance Committee
Authority
Authority granted as specified in contractual agreement between member
cities and the Tri-Valley CVB, and the Bylaws of the TVCVB.
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Primary Role & Responsibility
To provide the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors oversight specifically
relating to:
· Proper use and reporting of member and city funds.
· Insure use of appropriate internal controls.
Additional Roles & Responsibilities
· Review and approve all recommended changes to the Internal Controls Manual before referring the
changes to the Tri-Valley CVB Board of Directors for final approval.
· Perform periodic checks to insure compliance with processes and procedures as indicated within
the approved Internal Controls Manual.
· Provide oversight of annual financial audit process.
· Review of the annual financial audit.
· Report on annual financial audit to Tri-Valley CVB Board of Directors.
· Budget review and compliance.
· Review hnd recommend auditors and other financial services used by the Tri-Valley CVB.
· Recommend and provide oversight of the Tri-Valley CVB investment policy.
· Provide oversight to insure that the Treasurer is fulfilling his/her duties per Bylaws Article VII,
Section C.
· Recommend for approval to the General Board of Directors nominees to fill vacant Finance
Committee positions.
· Recommend for approval to the General Board of Directors financial and accounting policy and
procedures.
Meeting Frequency
Quarterly
)~ February (budget review)
)~ May (auditor selection)
3~ September (audit review)
)~ December
Membership
Tri-Valley CVB Executive Director
Tri-Valley CVB Board Treasurer (Chairperson)
Tri-Valley CVB Board Members (2)
Member City Staff Representative (2 or more)
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Board Resolutions/Memos Pertaining to Controls or
Procedures
Dublin ,, San gamon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
From Board Minutes of 8/15/01:
Motion 01/02-11' By Russell to grant short-term check signing authority up to $5,000.00 to staff
member Mary Dillon, co-signed by an Executive Committee member. Authority to last until
revoked by board. Second by Phillips. MSC.
From Executive Committee Minutes of 1 / 16/02:
· Motion 01/02-24: By Bolton to reduce M. Dillon's check co-signing authority from $5,000 to
$3,500. Second by Flavetta. MSC.
From Board Minutes of 1/16/02:
· Motion 01/02-26: By Nostrand to approve the Internal Controls Manual with the provision that
there will be additions/changes from the City of Dublin to be added. Second by Flavetta. MSC.
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Procedural Memo:
Accounting Program Access
Dublin · San R~mon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Quickbooks accounting program is kept on the Administrative Assistant's computer. Access to the
program is limited to the Executive Director and the Administrative Assistant by useof a password.
· Password to be changed quarterly.
Checks must be written using the Quickbooks program - not handwritten.
All transactions involving the monies of the CVB must be recorded in the Quickbooks program
under either the Member or General account.
All checks require two signatures.
Up to $3,500.00 the Executive Director and Administrative Assistant can sign.
Any checks over $3,500.00 or of an unusual nature, i.e. unbudgeted, require the signatures of the
Executive Director and one Executive Committee member.
· Checks for Executive Director's Expenses:
· Checks over $3,500.00 require the signatures of two members of the Executive Committee.
· Checks under $3,500.00 may be signed by one Executive Committee member and the
Administrative Assistant.
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Procedural Memo:
Petty Cash
Dablin. $~n Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
· Petty cash to be kept on hand - $100 maximum.
· Petty cash to be kept in cash box in locked fire-proof file at front desk. Access keys to be held by
Executive Director and Admin. Assistant.
· Withdrawals of petty cash require that a 'petty cash receipt' be filled out stating date, amount,
purpose, and signature of person receiving the cash and approval signature by Executive Director.
Maximum of $20.00 per transaction.
· Petty cash shall be reconciled and replenished as needed by staff with approval of Executive
Director. Reconciliation must be done at least once per quarter.
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Petty Cash Reconciliation for ~___
Date Description Promotional M & E Travel Off. Supplies Postage Auto Other amt Other Acct
TOTALS: $ $ $ $ $ $ $
GRANDTOTAL $ PlusCash Remaining: $ =
Exec. Director Signature:
Date:
$o.00 (Should Equal $100)
Procedural Memo:
Bank Reconciliations
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Bank statements to be mailed by the bank to the outside bookkeeper to be reconciled.
A copy of the statement is to be simultaneously faxed by the bank to both the Administrative
Assistant and to the bookkeeper to reconcile with the office bookkeeping program (e.g. Quickbooks)
accounts.
Bank statements are to be reconciled monthly.
The Member account is a business money market account and the General Fund Account is an
interest bearing checking account.
After the end of business on the last working day of the month, a transaction report with detail is to
be run on both the Member and General Fund accounts in the office bookkeeping program. This
report, along with copies of any voided checks and transfers of funds between accounts, will be
faxed to the outside bookkeeper.
Staff will reconcile both the Member and General Fund accounts to the office bookkeeping program
and print a copy Of the reconciliation report to be stapled to the statement and filed in the monthly
Financial file. This is for Office reference only - the official set of books is kept by the outside
bookkeeper who issues all financial reports.
Any discrepancies/problems with the reconciliation shall be discussed with the outside bookkeeper
and brought to the attention of the Executive Director if not resolved,
Outside bookkeeper will provide a complete bank reconciliation and monthly financial statement to
the Executive Director to be used in the Board packet and copy kept in the monthly Financial file.
The bank reconciliation will be reviewed by the Executive Director and filed in the monthly
Financial file.
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BANKING AND BANK ACCOUNT
RECONCILIATIONS
INTERNAL CONTROL CHECKLIST
Date:
Completed by:
Dublin · San Raraon
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CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
The following checklist is to be completed by either the Executive Director or Executive Committee
member at month end in conjunction with the bank reconciliation and financial reports sUbmitted to the
Board and/or Treasurer:
1. Has the bank statement been opened and reviewed by someone not responsible for the check writing
procedure? YES NO
2. Has the bank reconciliation been performed and reviewed by someone not responsible for the check
writing procedure? YES NO
3. Have all miscellaneous debits and credits been accounted for and explained by the person
responsible for the bank reconciliation? YES NO
4. Is the reconciliation in a format that clearly shows all outstanding check and deposit items with a
date processed? YES NO
5. Does the reconciliation clearly show a reconciliation between the bank and book balances with a
reconciliation and description of outstanding items? YES NO
6. Do all canceled checks have a proper endorsement, including payroll checks? YES NO
7. Have all bank accounts been reconciled, and is there a clear tracking of transfers between accounts?
YES NO
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Procedural Memo:
Bills/Check Writing
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
One month's supply of checks for both Member and General Fund accounts are to be kept in the
locked file in the Executive Director's office. Keys are kept by the Executive Director and
Administrative Assistant.
· Remainder of check stock to be stored in locked cabinet. Key to be held by Director of Sales
who will issue a limited supply to the Administrative Assistant on an as needed basis.
Bills are generally paid in the middle and at the end of the month from the General Fund account.
· Checks may be cut at any time with the approval of the Executive Director.
Checks are drawn on the Member account only if it is for a member related expense or an expense
not allowed under the city contracts.
Administrative Assistant maintains a file of invoices to be paid. These are date stamped when they
are received, reviewed, and then checks are issued from Quickbooks.
· Administrative Assistant will research any unusual charges to make sure they are legitimate and
to prevent duplicate payments.
All checks, along with back-up information, will be presented to the Executive Director for review.
· Prior to paying invoices, check stock will be reviewed by the Exec. Director to be sure that all
check numbers have been accounted for since the last check run date.
· Signatures: checks require two signatures, generally the Executive Director and Administrative
Assistant.
· Up to $3,500.00 the Executive Director and Administrative Assistant can sign.
· Any checks over $3,500.00 or of an unusual nature, i.e. unbudgeted, require the signatures of the
Executive Director and one Executive Committee member.
· Checks for Executive Director's Expenses:
· Checks over $3,500.00 require the signatures of two members of the Executive Committee.
· Checks under $3,500.00 may be signed by one Executive Committee member and the
Administrative Assistant.
Administrative Assistant will tear down checks after signatures: Mail check with required backup;
stamp invoices with a 'paid' stamp; file dated check stub stapled to backup information in 'Payables'
file.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
INTERNAL CONTROL CHECKLIST
Date:
Completed by:
Pteasa~ton':o Li~ermore
Dublin * San Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
The following checklist is to be completed by either the Executive Director or a member of the
Executive Committee for each check run before distribution of checks:
1,
o
10.
Have all check numbers been accounted for since the last check run date? YES NO
Do all expense reports include proper approval, receipts, descriptions and follow all other procedures
required? YES NO
Do all travel approval memos include all of the required information and approval? YES NO
Do all invoices have approval from the person responsible for receiving the goods or services?
YES NO
Have all invoices been canceled with a paid stamp? YES NO
Have all checks been signed and/or countersigned based on the controls determined by the Finance
Committee? YES NO
Do all credit card payments include the statement and receipts with an explanation of the charge?
YES NO
Have all payments been allocated to the proper expense line in the financial reports? YES NO
Are all invoices for items included in the budget, or approved by an authorized person if not
included in the budget? YES NO
Do all payments meet the requirements for the use of funds set out by the Cities in their agreements
With the CVB? YES NO
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Procedural Memo:
Payroll:
·
Payroll & IRA Deposits
Dublin · San Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Payroll and all associated taxes are processed by outside payroll service.
· Paychecks are issued twice a month, on the 15th and the last day of the month.
Part-time employees will keep a timecard to be signed by the employee, approved by the Executive
Director and then faxed to outside payroll service at least 3 working days prior to payday.
· Payroll direct deposits are processed by outside payroll service.
An envelope containing the payroll information, paychecks and direct deposit statements will be
received one day prior to payday. This envelope is to be opened by the Executive Director and the
checks/statements dispersed to the employees on pay day.
· Payroll information will be given to the Administrative Assistant to enter into Quickbooks and to file
copies in the monthly financials file and also in a 'Payroll' binder to be used by the auditors.
Simple IRA:
· IRA withholding & payments to MFS Heritage Trust are also processed by the outside payroll
service.
At the beginning of each month the outside payroll service will issue a check payable to MFS
Heritage Trust for the prior month's employee IRA funds withheld. The check, along with a disk
containing information for MFS, will be mailed to the Executive Director to be signed and then
mailed along with the disk to MFS. The statement showing the amount of the check will be given to
the Administrative Assistant to enter into Quickbooks and file in the monthly financials file and
Payroll binder.
Administrative Assistant, with oversight by the Executive Director, acts as the administrator for the
IRA plan. All changes to employee IRA programs will be handled by the Administrative Assistant
with copies going to the outside payroll service and MFS as needed.
· Files of all IRA applications and any changes made will be maintained in the office by the
Administrative Assistant.
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PAYROLL INTERNAL CONTROL CHECKLIST
Pleasa~ton"o Livemaore
Dublin · San Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Date:
Completed by:
The following checklist is to be completed by either the Executive Director or a member of the
Executive Committee for each payroll mn before distribution of checks:
1. Have all check numbers been accounted for since the last check run date? YES NO
Do all hourly employees have proper time sheets completed and signed by employee and
supervisor?
YES NO
3. Have all time sheets been reviewed for overtime pay requirements? YES NO
Do all hourly and salary employees' pay rate agree with their authorized pay level?
YES NO
5. Do hourly employees' checks agree with hours reported on time sheets? YES NO
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Procedural Memo:
Deposits
Dublin · Saa Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR' S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Deposits are made to two accounts: Membership (membership monies) and General Fund (city
grants and all other income).
Deposit books, endorsement stamps and any money/checks received are kept in the locked file
cabinet at the Administrative Assistant's desk. Access keys are held by Executive Director and
Administrative Assistant.
Deposits of all monies on hand are made by staff on an as-needed basis (minimum once per week),
with a final deposit of all monies on hand on the last working day of the month.
Name of the company/individual issuing the check is written on the deposit ticket along with the
amount.
Each check must be stamped with the endorsement stamp for the account into which it will be
deposited.
Make a copy of the deposit slip and accompanying checks to be filed in the monthly Financial file.
Enter the deposit into the Quickbooks program under the respective account.
Take deposit to Bank of Walnut Creek and staple deposit receipt to the deposit copy in the file.
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Procedural Memo:
Credit Card Processing
Dublin ,, San Ramoa
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Only Visa and Mastercard payments will be accepted by the CVB and processed through credit card
system.
Credit card payments are accepted for membership and also for CVB events such as the Regional
Mixer and Annual Luncheon.
· Most credit card payments are entered manually, though the card may be mn through the machine.
· At the end of each day that credit card payments are done, a settlement must be run through the
credit card system so the amounts will be credited to the CVB bank account.
· All credit card monies automatically drop into the General Fund account.
· Once settlement is done, entries must be made in Quickbooks to reflect the monies received and
place them in the correct accounts.
· Credit card payments received for membership must be transferred from the General Fund account
to the Membership account at the end of the month. Use the transfer of funds form to do this.
· After the transaction is completed, a customer copy of the receipt is mailed to the customer. The
merchant copy is stapled to the original form (either the membership form or the RSVP form for the
event) and filed in the respective file.
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Procedural Memo:
Transfer of Funds
Dublin · San Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Transfer of funds between the Member and General Fund accounts generally occurs for two reasons:
1. To transfer credit card membership payments from General Fund to Membership account.
2. At the end of the fiscal year to transfer membership monies from the Membership account to
General Fund account to cover operating costs until new fiscal funding has been received.
Transfer of Funds form is filled out and signed by the Executive Director and Administrative
Assistant.
Original form is taken to the bank and copy is filed in the monthly financial file.
Corresponding entries must be made in Quickbooks.
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TRANSFER OF FUNDS
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
BANK OF WALNUT CREEK
Tri-Valley CVB
Transfer of funds between accounts
Please transfer $
FROM: Account//005-052653 (General Fund)
TO: Account//005-052882 (Membership)
Any questions please call 925-846-8910.
Reason:
Pleasanton'o Li.vermore ~ (a,~ff
Dublin · San Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Signature-Exec. Director
Signature
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Procedural Memo:
Employee Credit Cards
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
· All CVB credit cards shall be used for business expenses only.
· The decision on which employees shall have company credit cards and credit limits for each
employee shall be made by the Executive Director with approval of the Finance Committee.
· Credit card statements are received mid-month. The Administrative Assistant shall disperse the
statements to the respective employees for reconciliation immediately upon receipt.
Employees shall use the Excel Credit Card Reconciliation form stored in the shared file directory to
complete their reconciliation, then print out the form and return with receipts to the Administrative
Assistant.
· The Administrative Assistant shall verify that all information is filled out properly and that there are
corresponding receipts/explanations for each item.
All reconciliations and statements shall then be referred to the Executive Director for review and
approval prior to issuing the check.
· Executive Director's reconciliation and statement will be reviewed and approved by an
Executive Committee member.
· Any disputed charges shall be acted upon in a timely manner in accordance with the credit card
company policy.
· The approved credit card statements/reconciliations shall then be returned to the Administrative
Assistant and filed in the 'Invoices to be Paid' file.
· As with other bills, the checks for payment of credit card charges will be issued and clipped to'the
backup and then given to the Executive Director for review and signature.
Credit card payments may be taken to the bank or mailed to the Bank's credit card processing center.
If taken to the local branch, the receipt for the payments is stapled to the Executive Director's
statement for future reference.
Any unauthorized use of the company credit card for personal expenditures will be reviewed by the
Executive Director and the Executive Committee. Appropriate disciplinary action, possibly
including dismissal, will be taken.
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Credit Card Reconcilia'~ ~
Employee:
Month/Year:
Office Trade
Trans. Date Description Supply M&E Show Promo Travel Dues Other Receipt
Totals $ $ - $ ' $ - $ $ $'
Approved:__.
I certify that all charges are business related (Empl.)
Procedural Memo:
Trip/Event Expense
Dublin · San Ramon
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Prior to Travel:
Tradeshow/events require pre-approval using the Excel Trip/Event Planning and Advance Form
to be found in the shared file directory.
· Form shall be filled out giving the anticipated costs and desired amount of cash travel advance
and then submitted to the Executive Director.
· Budgeted travel must be approved by the Executive Director for staff, and by the Executive
Committee or a member appointed by the Committee for the Executive Director.
· Non-budgeted travel, over $300.00 or out-of-state, must be approved by the Executive Committee or
a member appointed by the Committee for all staff members including the Executive Director.
After Travel is Completed:
· Trip/Event Planning form shall be completed after the event to show the actual costs and
difference between estimated and actual costs.
· Copies of all pertinent credit card statements showing tradeshow registration, lodging, etc must be
attached to the form.
· Use the 'Reconciliation of Travel Advance' portion of the form to show how the travel advance
was spent, any cash returned, and attach all receipts (cash or credit card) to the form and submit to
the Administrative Assistant.
· All Meals &Entertainment expenses must show details of the purpose of the meeting, all attendees
and the date.
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Event Name:
Dates:
Location:
EmpI.Attending:
Costs:
Registration:
Lodging:
Airfare/transportation:
Booth Furnishings:
Giveaways:
Shipping:
Per Diem/Meals/Incidentals:
Total Cost
Anticipated Final Difference
$ $ $
TvI.Adv. Rqstd.: I Approved:
Date:
Date:I
Heooncllla[Ion OT i ravel ~uvanu~.
Description Tradeshow Travel vl&E Local Travel Promos Vleals Other Receipts
TOTALS: $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ' $ ....
Approved:
Date:
Procedural Memo:
Employee Expense Reimbursement
Dublin.. San R~on
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
In order to be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses, employees must fill out completely the
Excel Expense Form found in the shared files and submit to the Administrative Assi'stant by the l0th
of the month.
For mileage, enter a complete description of destinations and purpose. Reimbursement rate will
conform with current IRS reimbursement rate. Enter the number of miles in the 'Miles' column and
the amount will automatically be figured in the 'Total' column.
In the 'Miscellaneous' section enter all other out-of-pocket expenses and give a complete description
of the item.
If the item falls under Meals & Entertainment, be sure to describe the business purpose of the
meal and who attended.
· Give complete description of any items listed in the 'Other' category, so the Administrative
Assistant will be able to determine which account that item should be charged to.
· There must be a date corresponding to each item.
· The completed form shall be printed out and submitted to the Administrative Assistant along with all
corresponding receipts for miscellaneous expenses.
The Administrative Assistant shall review each Expense Report and put into the 'Bills to be Paid' file
to be paid in mid-month.
· Any unusual expenses (unbudgeted or a single item over $100) shall be submitted to the
Executive Director for review and approval prior to printing the check.
· Checks will be issued and attached to corresponding documentation then submitted to the
· Executive Director for review and signature.
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Procedural Memo: Change in Staff or Board
Dublin * San Ramon ~"~ --
CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
Change in Staff:
· When a staff person leaves the employment of the Tri-Valley CVB the following things must be
done:
· Keys for office door & back door, and any locking files must be collected by the Executive
Director or the Administrative Assistant.
· Alarm code to be deleted.
· For Executive Director and Administrative Assistant:
· Signature cards for both bank accounts must be changed. This to be done by the Executive
Director for the Administrative Assistant or the Executive Committee for the Executive
Director.
· Password on QuickBooks to be changed.
· Keys for files where current month's check stock is kept to be turned in to Executive Director
or Executive Committee. Finance/Executive Committee should review remaining check
stock to be sure all numbers are accounted for.
· Company credit card must be canceled by Executive Director or by the Executive Committee for
the Executive Director.
· Outside payroll service must be notified by the Executive Director, or by the Executive
Committee for the Executive Director, to issue final paycheck.
· If the employee held an IRA, the required paperwork must be filled in and returned to the fund
administrator.
If there is a change in outside bookkeeping service, the bank must be notified immediately of the
address change for the monthly statements.
Change in Board Executive Committee:
· Signature card at the bank must be changed immediately if the board member was authorized to sign
on the CVB accounts.
· If the director had an office key, that key must be collected by the Executive Director.
· If the board member had a code for the alarm system, that code must be changed by either the
Administrative Assistant or the Executive Director.
Nov./2001
http://www. TriValleyCVB. corn
Procedural Memo: Contact List
Executive Director:
· Amy Blaschka
Staff:
· Mary Dillon (Admin. Asst.)
· Jennifer Kontaxis (DOS)
· India Morgan (Sales Mgr.)
· Erin Marchi (Sales Admin.)
· Laura Olson (Events/Membership)
CVB Executive Committee
Joe Madden, Chairman
Donna Flavetta, Past Chairman
· Mark Bolton, Treasurer
· Read Phillips, Secretary
City Representatives on Board
Chris Foss, Dublin
· Kevin Roberts, Livermore
· Gail Gilpin, Pleasanton
· April Gray, San Ramon
Outside Bookkeeper:
· Nancy Cass
Cass N Barger Associates
Outside Payroll Company:
· Marianne Antuzzi
Office & Business Solutions
Bank of Walnut Creek-Plsnt. Main St.
426-0311
462-3018
275-9711
875-0930
618-0618
398-0700
225-0811
862-2377
867-9200
294-8667
833-6650
373-5148
931-5040
973-2554
516-4200
408-265-3900 X-102
· Leslie Murphy 846-8811
Nov./2001
260 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94;566 Tel: (925) 846-8910 Fax: (925) 846-9502
http://~. TriValleyCVB.¢ora
Spot Check Log
DATE SIGNATURE COMMENTS
CONVENTION & vIsrroR'S BUREAU
FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION
260 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Tel: (925) 846-8910 Fax: (925) 846-9502
http ://www. Tri ValleyCVB. com
AGREEMENT WITH
TRI-VALLEY CONVENTION & VISIToRs BUREAU
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ~_?~day of August, 2001, by and between
CITY OF 'DUBLIN, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred 'to as the "City"), and TRI-
VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, a non-profit corporation (hereinafter referred to
as "TVCVB,).
WITNESSETH:
A. TVCVB has qualified to receive City funds to pro,de community services as stated in
this Agreement.
B. . In the judgment ofthe City Council, it is appropriate and advisable to provide money to
TVCVB for fiscal year 2001-2002 to assist it financially in providing specified community services.
C. The. Tri-Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau (TVCVB), .formerly known as the
Pleasanton Convention Visitors Bureau (cVB) has expanded its services to include businesses in the
Cities of Livermore, Dublin, and San Ramon. The City 'of Livermore, the City of Pleasanton, and the
City of San Ramon, have agreed to participate in the TVCVB. Each city has separate contracts,
agreements, and conditions. The City and TVCVB agree as follows:
NOW TFtEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, the parties agree as follows:
1. ' TVCVB's Services. TVCVB Shall attempt in good faith to provide services and furnish
the necessary materials, supplies, facilities, and personnel to promote the City of Dublin by increasing
convention and visitor trade 'in Dublin, encouraging Dublin hotel use, supporting special events in
Dublin, and performing services that assist Dublin businesses. The TVCVB has the right to act
independently regarding funding and related contract'issues;
2. Suffieiene3r of TVCVB's Services. The City's Administrative Services Director shall
monitor and review the level of funded services provided during the term of this contract and shall
submit an annual review of the TVCVB's services to the City Council.
3. Term. TVCVB shall attempt in goodfaith.to provide such services stated above during
City of Dublin's fiscal year, July 1,200!...thr6ugh'3Une 30, 2002~'
4. Allocated Funds: The City's financial contffbution to the TVCVB is based on a
formula by Which each member City contributes its share based on the number of that City's h0te}
rooms compared to the total hotels rooms in the Tri-Valley area. City has allocated for fiscal year
2001-02 the sum of $65,024 to the TVCVB. City funds shall be disbursed twice each year (July and
January) and these funds are not be Used for any of the following without the expressed written consent
of the City: ·
Donations
Political Contributions
Attachment 2
Non-business related travel
Non-budgeted items
Depreciation expense of equipment
Funding for projects requiring matching funds or projects presently supported in part by
City funds that would, in effect, result in. duplicating Cityftmding.
5. Financial Records and Reports.
A. The TVcVB shall be responsible for preparing and maintaining, accurate and
adequate financial records on a timely basis.
B. All financial records shall be made available to'the City's Administrative
Services Director (or his/her designated representative) upon request during normal working
hours;
C. The TVCVB's Chief Executive Officer will prepare or cause to be prepared a
monthly financial report to the Board of Directors of the TVCVB.
D. The Monthly Financial Report shall include at a minimum the monthly check
register, copies of the most current month's bank statements, and a worksheet containing
monthlyand year to date, actual linc'item revenues and expenditures compared to budgeted line
item revenues and expenditures.
E. The TVCVB's Chief Executive Officer will prepare or cause to be prepared an
annual Program. budget for consideration by City members by March 1 of each year (Section 5,
Article IX of the TVCVB By-Laws). The proposed budget will be reviewed by a committee
made up of City Managers, or their designees, from each contributing city no later than March
30 of each year. The review of the budget will suggest the level of funding each City Manager
will recommend to his or her City Council during the regular budget process, should such
funding be recommended.
6. Audit.
A. The TVCVB will contract annually with an Independent Auditor for a financial
audit.
B. The TVCVB will provide the City with a copy of the audit by October 1
following the close of the fiscal year on June 30.
7. Oversight Responsibilities of the Board.
A. The City and TVCVB Board recognize and agree that with the minimum
staffing of the TVCVB, the Board must play a significant role in the internal control structure
of the financial operations, and. must help ensure the proper use and reporting of City funds.
B. The TVCVB shall'have in place a Finance Committee at all times.
C. The Finance Committee will consist of the Board Treasurer, the Chief Executive
Officer, and at least two other Board members. One or more City staff representatives (ex.
Administrative Services Director) may (if one or more City wishes representation) also serve
on the Committee.
D. The Finance Committee will meet no less than twice per year to review the
annual budget, the' financial audit, and financial records as necessary and prudent, and to help
ensure appropriate internal controls.
8. TVCVB's Status. In the performance of the services set forth in this agreement,
· TVCV~ shah have the'status of an independent contractor and TVCVB shall not be consider~t to be
an employee of the City for any purpose. ~ ~1 persons working for or under the direction Of TVCVB
are its agents, servants~ and employees and are not agents, servants, or employees of the City.
9.' Termination of Agreement by Ci~. The City may terminate this agreement at any
time by mailing a 66tice in writing to the TVCVB that the City will no longer provide funding. The
agreement shall then be deemed terminated, and no further funding shall be required to be allocated by
the City for TVCVB. The money allocated to TVCVB may be apportioned either by the number of
months or serv~.'ces provided by TVCVB, if the funding is terminated.
10. Indemni~ and Hold Harmless. TVCVB shall defend, indemnify~ and hold harmless,
the City and its officers, and employees from and against ali claims, losses, damage, injury, and
liability for damages arising from errors, omissions, negligent or wrongful acts of the' TVCVB in the
performance of its services under this Agreement, regardless of whether the City has reviewed and/or
approved the services which have given rise to the claim, loss, damage, injury or liability for damages.
I 1. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified or
registered mail, postage prepaid, as follows:
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
TVCVB
260 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
12. Conformance to Applicable Laws. TVCVB shall comply with all applicable Federal,
State, and City laws, rules,, and ordinances. No discrimination shall be made by TVCVB in the
employment of persons to work under this contract because of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
sex, or religion of such person.
13. Scone of Agreement. This writing constitutes the entire Agreement between the
parties relative to the services and modification hereof shall not be effective unless and until such
modification is evidenced by a written amendment signed by both parties to this Agreement.
THIS AGREEMENT executed the date and year first above written.
ATTEST:
Elizabeth Silver, City Attorney
CITY OF DUBLIN
Richard C~ Ambrose, Ci~-M~er
TRI-VALLEY CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU
m.o~ Board of Directors