HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-03 J01D_01 Proclamation_National Code Compliance MonthAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 3, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of receipt and file of Mayor’s Proclamation of October 2022 as
National Code Compliance Month
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the mayor’s proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proclamation
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2022 AS
NATIONAL CODE COMPLIANCE MONTH
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety and welfare of citizens
throughout the United States through the enforcement of local codes or ordinances
facing various issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental, health,
and life safety; AND,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a challenging and demanding role
and often do not receive recognition for the job that they do in improving living and
working conditions for residents and businesses of local communities; AND,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified professionals
who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing and ensuring
safety, and preserving property values through knowledge and application of housing,
zoning, and nuisance codes and ordinances; AND,
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the
communities they serve and regularly interact with a variety of state officials, county
officials, first responders, legislative boards, commissions, agencies, and bodies; AND,
WHEREAS, the American Association of Code Enforcement, which was established
in 1988 for the purpose of providing ongoing training and support for Code
Enforcement professionals working in the United States, wants to recognize and honor
Code Enforcement Officers and Professionals all across the United States and bring
awareness to the importance of code enforcement to the communities of the United
States;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of
Waukee, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2022 as National Code
Compliance Month and call upon our residents to join in recognizing and expressing
their appreciation for the dedication and service of the individuals who serve as our
Code Enforcement Officers.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Waukee to be affixed this October 3, 2022.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor