HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-17 I01D Proclamation_National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of receipt and file of Mayor’s Proclamation of
April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS
WEEK (APRIL 13-19, 2025)
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require Police, Fire, or Emergency
Medical Services, for the cities of Clive, Norwalk, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines &
Windsor Heights; AND,
WHEREAS,when an emergency occurs the prompt response of Police officers,
Firefighters and Paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property;
AND,
WHEREAS, the safety of our Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics is dependent
upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from residents and visitors who
telephone the WestCom Emergency Communications Center; AND,
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first critical contact our residents
and visitors have and start the emergency support services cycle; AND,
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators are a vital link for our Police Officers,
Firefighters and Paramedics by monitoring their activities by radio, automated vehicle
location (AVL) and providing them information, and helping to ensure their safety; AND,
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators of WestCom have contributed to the
apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; AND,
WHEREAS, Public Safety Telecommunicators exhibit compassion, understanding and
professionalism during the performance of their profession.
NOW THEREFORE I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of the City of Waukee, do hereby
declare the week of April 13 through 19, 2025, to be National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week in Waukee, Iowa, in honor of all the public safety professionals
whose diligence and expertise keep our city, residents, and visitors safe.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Waukee to be affixed this March 10, 2025.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor