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Agenda Item - 5.a.


City of Garden Grove


INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM

To:Scott C. Stiles

From:William E. Murray
Dept.:City Manager 

Dept.: Public Works 
Subject:

Proclamation of National Public Works Week for May 15-26, 2016.  (Action Item)

Date:5/10/2016

OBJECTIVE

For City Council to proclaim the week of May 15-21, 2016, as National Public Works Week in the city of Garden Grove.

BACKGROUND

The Garden Grove Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and construction of all municipal facilities and equipment and associated infrastructure.  This includes streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, street trees, flood control channels, traffic signals, and City-owned vehicles and equipment.  Additionally, the Department is responsible for the City’s water system, sewer system, graffiti abatement, managing trash and recycling services, and various environmental compliance efforts.

DISCUSSION

The health, safety, and comfort of the residents, business owners, and community depend greatly on the Public Works Department; therefore, it is recommended that the City recognize the Public Works Department and all their achievements.  

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund. 

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the  City Council:        

 

  • Proclaim May 15-21, 2016, as National Public Works Week in the city of Garden Grove.



ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateTypeFile Name
Proclamation4/26/2016Backup MaterialNational_Public_Works_Week_Proclamation.04.pdf