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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-7466 national Public Work Day Sponsored by: City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 0 9-7 4 6 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING MAY 18- 22, 2009 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK" IN THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA WHEREAS,public service programs and public works services provided in our community are an integral part of the lives of every resident of the City of Opa-locka("City"); and WHEREAS,the health,safety and comfort of the community greatly depends on the quality and effectiveness of these services and upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka("City Commission")recognizes that the efficiency of public service personnel generally is materially influenced by residents understanding the importance of the work performed by public works and service personnel; and WHEREAS,the City Commission encourages all City residents and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the work performed by public service employees and recognize the contributions that these individuals make every day to the health, safety,comfort and quality of life in the City; and WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka wishes to recognize the week of May 18-22,2009 as the"National Public Works and Public Service Recognition Week"in the City of Opa-locka. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby recognizes May 18-22, Resolution No. 0 9—7 4 6 6 2009 as the"National Public Works and Public Service Recognition Week"in the City of Opa-locka. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13 day of MAY , 2009. �r OSEPx . LL by MAY Attest: Approved as to form and legal sufficie cy: P ebor.. S. Irby Badette Norris-,A eeks City Clerk City Attorney Moved by: JOHNSON Seconded by: TAYLOR Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Tydus: YES Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES Mayor Kelley: YES Opp LOOKa .. O �O ,9 O U . �p 1`• ORA'E? Memorandum TO: Mayor Joseph L. Kelley Vice Mayor Myra L. Taylor Commissioner Timothy Holmes Commissioner Dorothy "Dottie"Johnson Commissioner Rose Tydus FROM: Bryan K. Finnie, Interim City M -- DATE: April 17, 2009 RE: Approval of a resolution request to combine National Public Service Recognition &Public Works Week events Request: Approval of a resolution to combine the annual National Public Service Recognition and Public Works Week's into one (1) joint event that will be celebrated during the week of May 18 —22, 2009 Description: This event is a time set aside each year and celebrated nationally to honor women and men who serve America as federal, state, and local government employees as well as a special recognition for all Public Works Employees. Throughout the nation and around the world, public employees use the week to educate citizens about the many ways in which government serves the people to make the quality of life better for all. Financial Impact: Approved Budget of$5000 for these events. Line Item 13-513397. Implementation Time Line: Immediately upon passing. Legislative History: Resolution#08-7254, 07-7092 Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval. Analysis: The public services provided in our community are an integral part, enhancing and improving the quality for our citizens' and ensure that their awareness, and understanding are increased by informing our citizens' of the efficient operation of public service systems and programs provided by city government, as well as public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, public buildings, and solid waste collection. 1 This week should be a time when every citizen becomes more aware of the ways — both direct and indirect in which government services touch and improve the quality of their lives every day. Attachment(s): 1) National Public Works Weeks "Revitalize, Reinvest, Renew" Information 2) Public Service Week Recognition Week Announcement 3) Resolution#08-7254 and Resolution#07-7092 Prepared By: Sharlene Boyd, Human Resources Director End of Memorandum 2 Public Service Recognition We knnounced- Newsroom-CEG Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL FOR O I N GOVERNMENT March 24, 2005 Public Service Recognition Week Announced Washington -The Public Employees Roundtable at the Council for Excellence in Government is pleased to announce Public Service Recognition Week, May 2-8, 2005. Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), celebrated the first Monday through Sunday in May since 1985, is a time set aside each year to honor the men and women who serve America as federal, state and local government employees. Throughout the nation and around the world, public employees use the week to educate citizens about the many ways in which government serves the people and how government services make life better for all of us. Public employees across the U.S. and abroad take part in PSRW activities. Festivals, open houses, parades, community clean-up days, and fund-raising events to benefit charity are just some of the ways that public employees around the country reach out to their communities. How You Can Celebrate Would you like to know more about getting your federal, state or local agency involved? Start by getting a copy of our free guide, How to Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week. (link) National Mall Event May 5-8, 2005 On the National Mall in Washington , DC , more than 100 government agencies will sponsor colorful exhibits that showcase the innovative and high-quality work of public employees.The Mall Event is the premier exposition offering government agencies the ability to reach out to the average American. Over the course of four days (May 5-8), the Mall Event will bring together government agencies, non-profit groups, and corporations, with the terrific opportunity to reach thousands of government employees, and tens of thousands of D.C.-area visitors, residents, students and others. Visitors come to the Mall to explore employment opportunities, learn about new programs and initiatives, discuss personal benefits, and have unparalleled interaction with the government agencies that serve their everyday needs. The Mall Event is a powerful, once-a-year opportunity for agencies to reach the American public and demonstrate the services they provide to the nation. Exhibit at the Mall Event Public Service Recognition Week's Mall Event will take place May 5-8,2005 and offers a unique opportunity for government agencies to educate and demonstrate the services they provide to the American public. Exhibiting at the Mall Event will allow your agency to: • Celebrate and display accomplishments, products and programs • Network with other public servants • Recruit and showcase employment opportunities The Mall Event attracts a wide audience including: • Over 100 government agencies • Visitors seeking employment opportunities • Thousands of government employees http://www.excelgov.org/Newsroom/NRdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=9511 5/1/2009 Public Service Recognition We knnounced- Newsroom-CEG Page 1 of 2 T III t 01 `St FI I OR tY Gil V't:UN N11 % 1 March 24, 2005 Public Service Recognition Week Announced Washington -The Public Employees Roundtable at the Council for Excellence in Government is pleased to announce Public Service Recognition Week, May 2-8,2005. Public Service Recognition Week(PSRW), celebrated the first Monday through Sunday in May since 1985, is a time set aside each year to honor the men and women who serve America as federal, state and local government employees. Throughout the nation and around the world, public employees use the week to educate citizens about the many ways in which government serves the people and how government services make life better for all of us. Public employees across the U.S. and abroad take part in PSRW activities. Festivals, open houses, parades, community clean-up days, and fund-raising events to benefit charity are just some of the ways that public employees around the country reach out to their communities. How You Can Celebrate Would you like to know more about getting your federal, state or local agency involved? Start by getting a copy of our free guide, How to Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week. (link) National Mall Event Ez ay 5-8, 2005 n the National Mall in Washington , DC , more than 100 government agencies will sponsor colorful exhibits that showcase the innovative and high-quality work of public employees.The Mall Event is the premier exposition offering government agencies the ability to reach out to the average American. Over the course of four days(May 5-8), the Mall Event will bring together government agencies, non-profit groups, and corporations, with the terrific opportunity to reach thousands of government employees, and tens of thousands of D.C.-area visitors, residents, students and others. Visitors come to the Mall to explore employment opportunities, learn about new programs and initiatives, discuss personal benefits, and have unparalleled interaction with the government agencies that serve their everyday needs. The Mall Event is a powerful, once-a-year opportunity for agencies to reach the American public and demonstrate the services they provide to the nation. Exhibit at the Mall Event Public Service Recognition Week's Mall Event will take place May 5-8,2005 and offers a unique ,RI opportunity for government agencies to educate and demonstrate the services they provide to the American public. Exhibiting at the Mall Event will allow your agency to: • Celebrate and display accomplishments, products and programs • Network with other public servants • Recruit and showcase employment opportunities The Mall Event attracts a wide audience including: • Over 100 government agencies • Visitors seeking employment opportunities • Thousands of government employees http://www.excelgov.orgI Newsroom/NRdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=9511 5/1/2009 7 Sponsored by: City Manager Resolution No. 08 - 7 2 5 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE WEEK OF MAY 05-11, 2008 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK WHEREAS, public services provided in our community are integral, enhancing and improving the quality of our citizens' everyday lives; and WHEREAS, awareness, and understanding are increased by informing our citizens regarding the efficient operation and broad variety of public service systems and programs provided by government; and WHEREAS, the community that greatly depends on and utilizes these services is being given an opportunity to show appreciation to public employees; and WHEREAS, the quality and efficiency of the public services that are provided to the community are dependent upon the efforts and skills of the public service officials and employees; and WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who provide the public services are noted and appreciated by the citizens' attitude and understanding of the valuable services that our public servants provide; and WHEREAS, all citizens and civic organizations are encouraged to show appreciation to public employees who ensure that our government- at the federal, state, county and local levels—are the best in the world. Resolution No. 08- .54 WHEREAS, this week should be a time when every citizen becomes more aware of the ways —both direct and indirect- in which government services touch and improve the quality of their lives every day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission hereby establishes the week of May 5-11, 2008 as National Public Service Week. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23 day of APRIL , 2008. /de.,4- JO •H L. KELLEY ayor Attest to: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: CITY CLE'. JOSE• " . GELLER ACTING CITY ATTORNEY DAT Moved by: VICE MAYOR JOHNSON Seconded by: COMMISSIONER MILLER Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Tydus: YES Commissioner Miller: YES Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES Mayor Kelley: YES G:\DOCS\GO V\19072\0003\RES\3 1 I3 511.DOC Sponsored by: City Manager Resolution No.07-7092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA ESTABLISHING THE WEEK OF MAY 20-26, 2007 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 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 operation of public works systems and programs such as water,sewers,streets and highways,public buildings,and solid waste collection; and WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the gaality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design,and construction,is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials and employees; and WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff the public works department is materially influenced by the citizens' attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform; and WHEREAS, all citizens and civic organizations are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials and employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort,and quality of life. Resolution No. , 0 7 7 0 9 2 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission hereby establishes the week of May 20-26, 2007 as National Public Works Week. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of May,2007. 9(.4— MA OR Attest to: Approved as to form and egal sufficiency: f_■-Asa 440 „A AIL // Y L RK CIT ORNE DAT r Moved by: Vice Mayor Johnson Seconded by: Commissioner Holmes Commission Vote: 4-0 Commissioner Tydus: Yes Commissioner Holmes: Yes Vice-Mayor: Johnson: Yes Mayor Kelley: Yes CADocurnents and Settings\vmclear5,44 DocumcntssResolutions%National Public Works Week-2007.doc