2015-1185 CITY OF JANESVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -1185
A Resolution recognizing the week of May 17 -23, 2015 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 public
buildings, snow and ice control, flood control and solid waste collection; 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, maintenance, and operation are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of
public works officials; and,
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works
departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the
importance of the work they perform.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville,
that on this the 11 day of May, 2015, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17 to May 23,
2015, as "National Public Works Week ", and hereby call upon all citizens and civic
organizations to join the City, in conjunction with the American Public Works Association, in
activities and ceremonies designed to recognize the contributions which public works
employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
ADOPTED: May 11, 2015 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Liebert
APPROVE • Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien X
Mark A. Freit• g, City Manager o , Deupree X
Farrell X
ATTES d Gruber X
Liebert X
Dave T. Godek, Deputy City Clerk- Treasurer Marklein X
Tidwell X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Administration
Prepared by: Public Works