REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 7, 2026
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
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Senior Affairs Commission Members to Attend the 2026 USAging Answers on Aging Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Diego
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve travel and related expenses for two Senior Affairs Commissioners to attend the USAging Answers on Aging Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Diego, for a total amount not to exceed $8,225, from July 18, 2026 through July 21, 2026.
(Presenter: Sharon Nevins, Director, 891-3917)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated cost to attend the conference is $4,113 per commissioner, for a total not to exceed cost of $8,225 for two commissioners. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) 2025-26 budget.
Expense
Cost per Person
Total Cost
Hotel/Lodging*
$295 + fees x three nights = $1,160
$2,320
Parking
$75 x three nights = $225
$ 450
Meals - Breakfast
$22 per diem x three days = $66
$ 132
Lunch**
$23 per diem x four days = $92
$ 184
Dinner
$36 per diem x three days = $108
$ 216
Mileage
$0.725 x 212 miles = $ 154
$ 308
Registration
$ 845
$1,690
Subtotal
$2,650
$5,300
Contingency ***
$1,463
$2,925
Total
$4,113
$8,225
*Hotel/lodging amounts include destination fee, resort fees, and state and local taxes.
**In accordance with County travel policy, the lunch meal is included for all days of travel, Saturday through Tuesday.
***A contingency is included in the total cost to account for increases in lodging, ...
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