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C. 15

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	May 23, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

PROCLAIM the Week of May 21–27, 2023 , as “National Public Works Week” in Contra Costa County

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/23/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Carrie Ricci, 925-313-2235

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: May 23, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/172 proclaiming the week of May 21– 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week" in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

National Public Works Week (NPWW) is observed each year during the third full week of May. NPWW is a celebration of the tens of thousands of public works professionals in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works. This year’s theme is “Connecting the World Through Public Works.”

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, NPWW calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. Public Works agencies across the nation seek to enhance the prestige of the often–unsung heroes of our society–the professionals who serve the public every day with quiet dedication. That quiet dedication includes emergency response at all hours of the day and night.

Public Works crews are well trained to perform a necessary duty to protect life and property in our communities. They respond to everything from flooding in our roadways and County buildings to large landslides, most of the time by Monday morning no one is aware that there was an issue, which is the way it should be.

Contra Costa County Public Works recently introduced their Customer Portal which provides another option for requesting services in unincorporated areas of the County. Public Works also continues to produce their television series called “Inside Public Works.” This show gives Contra Costa County viewers the opportunity to learn about the quality programs, projects and services we offer from the dedicated staff who deliver them to our customers and communities. The third episode will air on Contra Costa Television (CCTV) in June 2023.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Contra Costa County will not be able to participate in the nationwide Public Works Week.