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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	March 3, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Resolution Recognizing Mitch Avalon for his 30 Years of Service

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/03/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Pattie McNamee 313-2303

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 3, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Presentation to recognize Mitch Avalon for 30 years of service to Contra Costa County Public Works Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no impact to the General Fund.

BACKGROUND:

Mitch Avalon began his career with Contra Costa County in October 1978, as a Civil Engineer for the Contra Costa County Public Works Department; and promoted up the ranks from Civil Engineer, to Deputy Public Works Director a position he has held since 1998; and also served as a Deputy Director of Community Development Department for one year from June 1997 to May 1998.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Mitch lead the formation of the Bay Area Flood Protection Agencies Association to focus on flood management issues in the Bay Area; and also participated in the formation of the Watershed Forum and the Contra Costa Watershed Symposium; and is a founding member and Chair of the Alhambra Creek Watershed Council.

Mitch received the CSAC Circle of Service Award in 2005 for his work on the Streambed Alteration Programs and Clean Water Act legislation; and he was also recognized in 2007 as the Contra Costa County Watershed Champion of the Year.

Mitch has been recognized numerous times by citizens, developers and politicians for his customer service and dedication to finding a win-win solution to any problem, and for his contribution to various training and orientation programs both within the Public Works Department and for other outside agencies.

Mitch has been a member of the County Engineers of California (CEAC) since 1998 and has served as the Vice Chair of the CEAC Flood Control Committee for many years.