2016-1302 CITY OF JANESVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -1302
A Resolution recognizing the week of May 15th, 2016 as "National Public Works Week ".
WHEREAS, public works projects, facilities, and infrastructure are vital to the City's continued growth
and economic success, supporting job creation and promoting development in transportation,
education, public safety and other sectors that are essential to building livable neighborhoods and
communities; and,
WHEREAS, the City's dedicated public works professionals are responsible for planning, designing,
building, operating public works facilities and services including transportation, parks, water treatment
and supply, solid waste systems, and other essential public works activities that are critical to residents
and visitors of this city; 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 9 day of May, 2016, do hereby proclaim the week of May 15 to May 21s 2016, 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 9, 2016 Motion by: Deupree
Second by: Tidwell
APPROV 4' � Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Deupree X
Mark A. r= tag, City Manager Gruber X
Jorgensen X
ATT / Liebert X
/ /ar.c.∎ m` w Marklein X
D -v• . Godek, City Clerk- Treasurer Tidwell X
Williams X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klim zyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Administration
Prepared by: Public Works