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City of Palo Alto (ID # 10305)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 5/6/2019
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Summary Title: Bud Starmer Proclamation
Title: Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Mr. Menter
"Bud" Starmer Upon his Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Manager
Attachments:
Attachment A: Bud Starmer Resolution
Resolution
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIAITON TO MR. MENTER “BUD” STARMER
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Mr. Menter “Bud” Starmer began his tenure of public service in Palo Alto in 1995, and has since
become a leading figure in Development Services for customer service and life safety of our city for the last 24
years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starmer worked diligently to facilitate code compliance for building projects while going
above and beyond to communicate and build relationships with members of the community; and
WHEREAS, as the Building Inspection Supervisor he developed Inspection Guidebooks in order to provide
further clarity on the inspection process, which have since become known as “The Bud Books;” and
WHEREAS, he was an instrumental part of developing and implementing the Development Services Blueprint
to evolve the department into a higher performing, customer focused system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starmer led the charge in 2015 to assist the City of Palo Alto in being recognized as a
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Class 1 rated community; an ISO award that recognizes
the department’s efforts for improving its building code enforcement services; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, he was nominated and received the American Construction Inspectors Association
(ACIA) Industry of the Year Award for teamwork, advance planning, and proactive approach to improve the
building and inspection industry, not only for the City, but statewide; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starmer continuously fostered a team environment through his leadership, generosity, and
historical knowledge that he shared; and,
WHEREAS, he devotes his free time to his family and farm where he grows walnuts, persimmons, and
pomegranates which he generously shares with his friends, family, and coworkers every fall; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Starmer went out of his way to recognize and appreciate all staff for their contributions and
service for the citizens of Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Eric Filseth, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, recognize
Menter Starmer for his commitment to the City of P alo Alto and do hereby celebrate his achievements and years of
service as Building Inspection Supervisor and congratulate him on his retirement on May 3, 2019.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: May 6, 2019
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Manager City Attorney