To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Public Infrastructure
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 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week. (Countywide)
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Executive Summary:
The Department of Public Infrastructure is committed to providing excellent transportation, facilities, 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 Public Infrastructure 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.
The attached 2023 National Public Works Week Poster illustrates how public works connects us all. Whether it’s through infrastructure or disasters response, public works professionals always enhance the lives of the communities they serve. This idea is reflected in the theme "Connecting the World Through Public Works."
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 severe winter storms. The road maintenance, transit, refuse, engineering, construction, airport, facilities 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:
5/17/22: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
5/18/21: Board approved Gold Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
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
Fiscal Summary
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
None.
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
None.
Attachments:
Resolution
2023 Public Works Poster
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
None.