REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of National Public Works Week
Report
BACKGROUND
Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America thousands of members use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.
DISCUSSION
May 19-25, 2019, is designated as National Public Works Week. The American Public Works Association has chosen “It Starts Here” for this year’s theme. This theme represents the many facets of modern civilization that grow out of the efforts put forth by the public works professionals across North America. What starts here? Infrastructure starts with public works…Growth and innovation starts with public works…Mobility starts with public works…Security starts with public works…Healthy communities start with public works…The bottom line is that citizens’ quality of life starts with public works.
The City of Santa Clara has a dedicated staff that help maintain and improve the City on a regular basis through public works. These efforts include maintaining roadway, building and utility infrastructure; designing and constructing numerous improvements across the City; providing electricity and water to our many residents and businesses; and offering great parks and activities for the children who are the leaders of tomorrow. The City will be hosting a celebratory event, Santa Clara Works, at City Hall on June 1, 2019, to commemorate National Public Works Week with our staff showcasing innovative projects, programs, technology, and machinery utilized for public works.
In honor of Public Works Week, the Mayor has signed a City Proclamation, proclaiming May 19-25, 2019, as Public Works Week in Santa Clara.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager