CC Resolution 11976RESOLUTION NO. 11976 ,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 15-21, 2016 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS, in 1960 the American Public Works Association instituted a public education
campaign to draw attention to the importance of public works in the community life; and,
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
implementation and operation of public works responsibilities and programs such as
streets and highways, transportation, water, sewers, parks, public buildings and solid
waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on those
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning,
design, construction and maintenance 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 influenced by the people's attitudes and understanding of the importance
of the work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2016, as National Public Works Week
within the City of Campbell and calls upon all citizens and civil organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and recognize the
contributions which the public works officials make every day to ensure our health, safety,
comfort and quality of life.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3`d day of May 2016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Kotowski, Resnikoff, Cristina, Gibbons, Baker
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
Ja on T. Baker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wendy ood, City Clerk
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