HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-15 I01C_01 Proclamation_National Public Works WeekAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 15, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of receipt and file of a Mayor’s Proclamation
recognizing May 21-27, 2023, as National Public Works Week
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
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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
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and
services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to
the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of the City of
Waukee; AND,
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided
without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers,
managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are
responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation,
water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other
structures and facilities essential for our citizens; AND,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in
the City of Waukee to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and
understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their
respective communities; AND,
WHEREAS, the year 2023 marks the 63rd annual National Public Works Week
sponsored by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works
Association be it now,
RESOLVED, I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee, do hereby designate the week
May 21–27, 2023 as National Public Works Week; I urge all citizens to join with
representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies
in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works
professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial
contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Waukee to be affixed this May 15, 2023.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor