HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-04 PACKET 04.H.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 05/04/11 ly,
Public Works
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Les Burshten
STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adoption of proclamation establishing National Public Works Week, May 15 -21,
2011.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the proclamation observing May 15 -21, 2011 as National Public Works Week.
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❑ OTHER: National Public Works Week Proclamation
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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WHEREAS, Public Works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the
efficient operation of Public Works systems and programs such as water, sewers, storm
water, streets, and highways, public buildings, recycling, and solid waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning,
design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of Public Works
officials: and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff Public
Works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding
of the importance of the work they perform,
NOW, THEREFORE, 1 Myron Bailey, Mayor of the City of Cottage Grove, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 15 — 21 st, 2011 as:
"National Public Works Week"
In the City of Cottage Grove, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to
acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our Public Works and to
recognize the contributions which Public Works officials make every day to our health,
safety, comfort and quality of life.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Cottage Grove this 4 th day of May, 2011.
Myron Bailey, Mayor