CC Resolution 12711 RESOLUTION NO. 12711
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 16-22, 2021 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. Public Works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services
that are of vital importance for sustainable and resilient communities and provide for an
increased quality of life for the City; 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
maintaining, rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water
supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and facilities essential
for our residents; 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, it is in the public interest for the residents, community groups, and civic
leaders to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of
the importance of Public Works functions, services, and programs in their respective
communities; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2021 marks the 61st annual National Public Works Week sponsored
by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell does
hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2021, as National Public Works Week within the
City of Campbell and calls upon all residents and civic organizations to acquaint themselves
with the issues involved in providing Public Works services and recognizes the contributions
which all Public Works employees make every day to ensure our health, safety, comfort and
quality of life.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May 2021, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Landry, Lopez, Resnikoff, Gibbons
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APP VED:
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Eliza h "Liz" Gibbons Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dusty Christopherson, City Clerk