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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution No. 24-060 - Resolution recognizing May 19th - May 24th, 2024 as National Public Works and Public Service WeekSponsored By: City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 24-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 19TH THROUGH MAY 24th, 2024 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE WEEK AND RECOGNIZING THE THEME "ADVANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL" AS THE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS THEME AND RECOGNIZING THE THEME POSTER; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, American Public Works Association (APWA) has adopted "Advancing Quality of Life for All" as the 2024 National Public Works Week Theme and has adopted a theme poster; and WHEREAS, the public services provided in our community are essential in enhancing the residents' quality of life; and WHEREAS, the Public Works staff helps keep the City of Opa-Locka ("City") to provide services that focus on public safety, code compliance, licensing, infrastructure, transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste/illegal dumping, public buildings (facilities), parks and ground maintenance (beautification); and WHEREAS, City residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the work performed by Public Works staff and become more aware of the contributions that staff makes daily to enhance the quality of life for all our residents; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the City to recognize May 19th through 24th, 2024 as National Public Works and Public Service Week, as well as recognize City employees who do great work and recognize the national theme "Advancing Quality of Life for All" and the national theme poster. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF RECITALS. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka, Florida hereby authorizes the City Manager to recognize May 19th through 24th, 2024 as National Public Works and Public Service Week, as well as recognize City employees who do great work and recognize the national theme "Advancing Quality of Life for All" and the national theme poster. Resolution No. 24-060 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Interim City Manager following review by the City Attorney, without the need of a public hearing by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to the approval of the Governor or Governor's Designee. PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of April, 2124. John ' Taylor Jr., Mayor TTEST: anna Flores, City Clerk Burnadette Norris -Weeks P.A. Moved by: Commissioner Bass Seconded by: Vice Mayor Ervin VOTE: 4-0 Commissioner Bass Yes Commissioner Kelley Yes Commissioner Williams Absent Vice Mayor Ervin Yes Mayor Taylor Yes 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3040C40C-7712-4D79-8FAF-29A8F8C4FB15 City of Opa-locka Agenda Cover Memo DocuSigned by: City Manager: Darvin Williams CM Signature: 06;_LI ,.j; rearn7r 1 FRflFd07 Commission Meeting Date: 04/24/2024 Item Type: (EnterX in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (EnterX in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading. (EnterX in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading x Public Hearing: (EnterX in box) Yes No Yes No x x Funding Source: Account#: (Enter Fund & Dept) Ex: Advertising Requirement: (EnterX in box) Yes No x Contract/P.O. Required: (EnterX in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: x Strategic Plan Related (EnterX in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area: Enhance Organizational - Bus. & Economic Dev - Public Safety I. Quality of Education Qual. of Life & City Image on Communication Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X Sponsor Name City Manager Department: Public Works and Utilities City Manager Short Title: A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka recognizing May 19th -24th, 2024 as National Public Works and Public Service Week. Staff Summary: American Public Works Association (APWA) has adopted "Advancing Quality of Life for All" as the 2024 National Public Works Week Theme. The public services provided in our community are essential in enhancing the residents' quality of life. Through the direction and support from City Administration, the Public Works staff helps keep our city strong by providing services that focus on public safety, code compliance, licensing, infrastructure, transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste/illegal dumping, public buildings (facilities), parks and ground maintenance (beautification). These services could not be provided seamlessly without the relentless efforts of professionals at all levels of municipal government and the private sector. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3040C40C-7712-4D79-8FAF-29A8F8C4FB15 City Administration finds it in the best interest of the City to recognize the Public Works Department and highlight the team's dedication to the community and willingness to remain valiantly ready to perform when faced with challenges and adversities. We encourage City residents to familiarize themselves with the work performed by Public orks staff and become more aware of the contributions that everyone makes daily to enhance the quality of life for all our residents. Financial Impact - Account Description Available Project Remaining Balance 13-513398 Employee Recognition $12,020 $2,500 $9,520 Proposed Action: Staff recommends approval of this legislation recognizing May 19th -24th, 2024 as National Public Works and Public Service Week. Attachment: Announcement: 2024 National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2023, "Advancing Quality of Life for All". 2024 National Public Works Week (NPWW) Theme and Poster About National Public Works Week. 3/13/24, 1:44 PM National Public Works Week (NPWW) - American Public Works Association About NPWW Every year National Public Works Week gets bigger and better. The number of participating municipalities continues to grow, which means the number of citiiens who are exposed to the value of public works grows. At APWA one of our main goals is to educate the public about the value and necessities of public works projects throughout North America, as well as internationally, and public works professionals like you are our best ambassadors. Since 1960, APWA has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, our more than 32,000 members in the US and Canada use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their,local communities to improve everyday quality of life. https://www.apwa.org/events/national-public-works-week-npww/ 3/6 3/21/24, 8:36 AM NPWW Theme and Poster - American Public Works Association (https://www.apwa.org/) (https://www.apwa.org/) NPWW heme and Poster 2024 NPWW Theme APWA is proud to announce the theme "Advancing Quality of Life for All" for the 2024 National Public Works Week poster. Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing our quality of life, no matter where we live in the world. Public works professionals provide essential services that lead to healthier, happier; more vibrant communities. The "Advancing Quality of Life for All" theme shines a spotlight on the way public works professionals advance our quality of life, whether as a first responder to an electricity outage, regular waste pickup, or a myriad of other ways they silently serve their communities. hops://w .apwa.orcg/events/national-public-works-week-noww/npm-theme-and-poster/ 3/21/24, 8:36 AM NPWW Theme and Poster - American Public Works Association -r4,Q,64,j,,i•t:g1a. 1.10 -tlaQ Flyd(a;i. 4falo t4464; j9, • https://www.apwa.org/events/national-public-works-week-npww/npww-theme-and-poster/ 3/6 3/13/24, 1:44 PM National Public Works Week (NPWW)- American Public Works Association National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2024 Advancing Quality of Life for All APWA is proud to announce "Advancing Quality of Life for All" as the theme for the 2024 National Public Works Week poster. This year's poster illustrates how public works professionals contribute to and enhance the quality of life in all the communities they proudly serve.