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City Council Informational Report
Report Type: Informational Report Meeting Date: 5/16/2011
May 16, 2011 Page 1 of 1
(ID # 1676)
Council Priority: {ResProject:ClearLine}
Title: Public Works Week May 15-21, 2011
Subject: National Public Works Week May 15-21, 2011
From:City Manager
Lead Department: Public Works
See attached Proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS:
·05-16-2011 PW Week Proclamation (PDF)
Prepared By:Karen Mitchell, Administrative Assistant
Department Head:J. Michael Sartor, Interim Director
City Manager Approval: James Keene, City Manager
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 15 –21, 2011
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our
citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient
implementation and operation of public works systems and programs such as streets, public
buildings, storm drains, wastewater and solid waste collection; and environmental programs; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these 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
staff; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the importance of the
work they perform; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sidney A.Espinosa, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 15 -21, 2011, as "Public Works Week"within the City of Palo Alto,
and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues
involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works
staff make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Presented: May 2011
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Sidney A. Espinosa
Mayor