HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-074 RESOLUTION NO.26-074
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 17-23,2026 AS
"NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK"IN ST.LUCIE COUNTY,FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,Florida,has made the
following determinations:
1. Public Works infrastructure and services could not be provided without the dedicated service of
the County's Public Works professionals; these professionals include maintenance workers,
equipment operators,engineers, support staff, and employees at all managerial levels.
2. Public Works personnel work to rehabilitate, improve, and maintain the County's transportation
network and stormwater infrastructure. It is important for leaders, workers, and citizens in our
County to understand and maintain interest in the importance of Public Works and the various
Public Works programs throughout St.Lucie County.
3. The Public Works staff in St. Lucie County are qualified and talented individuals who come
together to create a team of dedicated professionals that fulfill first responder duties during natural
disasters and other emergencies. It is important to remember the value their work has to the
community.
4. The Public Works staff in St. Lucie County are vital to managing and executing projects funded
by the 2018 voter-approved Half-Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax Initiative, which is improving
roads,building more sidewalks, and supporting water quality projects in the community.
5. 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public
Works Association. The association wishes to recognize public works employees for their
substantial contributions to our daily health, safety, and comfort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County,Florida does hereby proclaim the week of May 17-23,2026 as"National Public Works
Week"in St.Lucie County, Florida and encourages all citizens to support public works activities this
week and throughout the year.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR
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