Harnett Dispatch

Harnett Taxpayers Foot Bill for New York City Trip

Big Apple

On Dec 4^th a delegation from Harnett County went to the Big Apple to accept an award from the Bond Buyer group for their effort s in finding creative financing within the County. The original invitation from the group invited the County Manager and Finance director. After receiving the invitation former Chairman Burgin and Commissioner Springle decide to go on the trip to represent the county. The cost was effective by adding more people to the trip itinerary

Here’s the breakdown of the cost for the trip

$3512.60            Airline tickets

$  320.00            City New Your Experts – van to and from airport in New York

$1845.40            Hotel stay for one night for four (The Bond Buyer paid for the second night)

$ 487.32            Each attendee received a check for meals/per diem (documents previously provided)

$6162.00            Total expenses

$2007.20            reimbursement for four flights from The Bond Buyer – pending

$1505.40            reimbursement of $501.80 each Burgin/Springle/Honeycutt for spouses flights  – pending

$2649.40            Total cost Harnett County spent (once fully reimbursed) for the New York Deal of Year trip Dec. 4 – 6