HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-03-Resolutions 16-420_City Week IowaTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WAUKKE RECOGNIZING
CITY WEEK IOWA,OCTOBER 10-14,2016
IN THE NAMEAND BY THEAUTHORITYOF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IO8'A
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,city government is the government closest to most citizens,and the one with the
most direct daily impact upon its residents;AND,
WHEREAS,city government is administered for and by its citizens,and is dependent upon public
conunitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities;AND,
WHEREAS,city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their
understanding of public services and their benefits;AND,
WHEREAS,City Week Iowa is a very important time to recognize the important role played by
city government in our lives;AND,
WHEREAS,this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens of
Iowa that they can shape and influence the level of government which is closest to the people;
AND,
WHEREAS,the Iowa League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach
students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of different
informational publications and projects;AND,
WHEREAS,City Week Iowa offers an important opportunity to convey to all the citizens of iowa
that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WAUKKE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.That the City of Waukee encourages all citizens,city government officials and
employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated
accordingly.
Section 2.That the City of Waukee encourages educational partnerships between city
government and schools.
Section 3.That the City of Waukee supports and encourages all city governments to
actively promote and sponsor "City Week Iowa."
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and approved the 3'day of October,
2016.
tlli .Peard,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
Rick Peterson
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