To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Transportation and Public Works
Staff Name and Phone Number: Johannes J. Hoevertsz 707-565-2231
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Recommended Action:
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Adopt a Gold Resolution recognizing the week of May 16-22, 2021 as National Public Works Week.
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Executive Summary:
The Department of Transportation and Public Works is committed to providing excellent transportation and public works services in a responsive, equitable, and professional manner to benefit residents and visitors of Sonoma County. The professionals staffing the County’s Transportation and Public Works Department help to ensure that Sonoma County’s infrastructure and public services remain accessible, reliable, and resilient. Every resident of the County is touched by the services provided by these outstanding public servants. The requested action formally recognizes the contributions made by these individuals.
Discussion:
National Public Works Week was instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association in 1960, calling attention to the importance of public works in community life. This week’s recognition seeks to enhance the prestige of these often-unsung heroes of our society, the professionals who serve the public good every day with steadfast dedication. This year the dedication of public works staff comes at a time in which staff has played a prominent role in providing essential services during the County’s responses to wildfires and the COVID-19 World Pandemic. The road maintenance, transit, refuse, engineering, construction, airport divisions and support staff continue to provide essential services to the community ensuring continuity of operations and support to our local economy.
Prior Board Actions:
5/19/20: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/21/19: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/22/18: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/23/17: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/17/16: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/20/14: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/21/13: Board approved Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/15/12: Board approved Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/17/11: Board approved Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/18/10: Board approved Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/12/09: Board approved Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/13/08: Board approved Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week.
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
None
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
None
Attachments:
Resolution
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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