City of Carrollton - File #: 0842

• File #: 0842
• Version: 1
• Name: Public Works Week
• Type: Presentations
• Status: Presentations
• File created: 5/8/2013
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/21/2013
• Title: Present A Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2013 As National Public Works Week.

CC MEETING: May 21, 2013

DATE:       May 13, 2013

TO:             Leonard Martin, City Manager

FROM:       Robert Kopp, Director of Public Works

Title

Present A Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2013 As National Public Works Week.

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BACKGROUND:

This agenda item is to declare the week of May 19-25, 2013 as “National Public Works Week” (NPWW).  Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association in 1960, NPWW calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. The Week seeks to enhance the prestige of the often-unsung heroes of our society - the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication. This year's theme is “Because of Public Works…”.