HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-02 PACKET 04.B.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #A1
DATE 5/2/12
PREPARED BY: Public Works Les Burshten
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST:
Consider adoption of Proclamation establishing National Public Works Week, May 20-26,
2012.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Proclamation observing May 20-26, 2012 as National Public Works Week.
BUDGET IMPLICATION: $ $
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ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION:
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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F LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
M 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, streets and
highways, public buildings, 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, I, Myron Bailey, Mayor of the City of Cottage Grove, do hereby proclaim
the week of May 20— 26, 2012 as:
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 2nd day of May, 2012.
Myron Bailey, Mayor