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Adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 17-23, 2020 as National Public Works Week in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 17-23, 2020 as National Public Works Week in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
National Public Works Week is observed each year during the third full week of May. It is an acknowledgement of the tens of thousands of men and women across the country who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services known as public works. National Public Works Week was initially instituted in 1960 as a public education campaign to call attention to the importance of public works in community life. Public Works professionals serve the public every day with quiet dedication, and their successes most often go unnoticed. The resolution presented today honors their commitment.
The American Public Works Association’s theme for 2020 is “The Rhythm of Public Works” and is intended to “challenge everyone to think about their communities as a symphony of essential services, working in concert to create a great place to live.” As the cornerstone of civilization, public works provides, maintains, and improves the infrastructures and services that assure a higher quality of life for our communities.
It’s is also important during this week to recognize the importance of safety in Public Works activities. Engineers and work crews are often working in hazardous situations and are trained to implement and maintain best safety practices in construction zones. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians need continuing education to obey all signage and traffic rules, and to raise their level of safety caution and awareness in construction zones.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs to prepare the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to approve the resolution. This is not recommended because the proclamation raises public awareness regarding the importance of public works in our communities.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
National Public Works Week is being recognized by local agencies across the United States
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION