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Exhibit B <br /> Schedule 1 <br /> 2 . Ground Transportation <br /> A . Private Automobile <br /> Mileage Allowance — Business use of an employee ' s private automobile will be reimbursed at the <br /> current IRS allowable rate , plus out of pocket costs for tolls and parking . Mileage will be calculated <br /> by using the employee ' s office as the starting and ending point, in compliance with IRS regulations . <br /> Employees who have been designated a home office should calculate miles from their home . <br /> B . Rental Car <br /> Employees are authorized to rent cars only in conjunction with air travel when cost, convenience, <br /> and the specific situation reasonably require their use . When renting a car for Tyler business, <br /> employees should select a " mid -size" or " intermediate " car . " Full " size cars may be rented when <br /> three or more employees are traveling together . Tyler carries leased vehicle coverage for business <br /> car rentals; except for employees traveling to Alaska and internationally ( excluding Canada ) , <br /> additional insurance on the rental agreement should be declined . <br /> C . Public Transportation <br /> Taxi or airport limousine services may be considered when traveling in and around cities or to and <br /> from airports when less expensive means of transportation are unavailable or impractical . The <br /> actual fare plus a reasonable tip ( 15 - 18% ) are reimbursable . In the case of a free hotel shuttle to the <br /> airport, tips are included in the per diem rates and will not be reimbursed separately . <br /> D . Parking & Tolls <br /> When parking at the airport, employees must use longer term parking areas that are measured in <br /> days as opposed to hours . Park and fly options located near some airports may also be used . For <br /> extended trips that would result in excessive parking charges, public transportation to/from the <br /> airport should be considered . Tolls will be reimbursed when receipts are presented . <br /> 3 . Lodging <br /> Tyler' s TMC will select hotel chains that are well established , reasonable in price , and conveniently <br /> located in relation to the traveler' s work assignment . Typical hotel chains include Courtyard , <br /> Fairfield Inn , Hampton Inn , and Holiday Inn Express . If the employee has a discount rate with a local <br /> hotel , the hotel reservation should note that discount and the employee should confirm the lower <br /> rate with the hotel upon arrival . Employee memberships in travel clubs such as AAA should be <br /> noted in their travel profiles so that the employee can take advantage of any lower club rates . <br /> " No shows" or cancellation fees are not reimbursable if the employee does not comply with the <br /> hotel ' s cancellation policy . <br /> Tips for maids and other hotel staff are included in the per diem rate and are not reimbursed <br /> separately . <br /> e <br /> • ° tyler <br /> • <br /> 2 <br />