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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 04_10/14/2021Agenda Item #4. Regular Council STAFF MEMO Meeting: Regular Council - Oct 14 2021 Staff Contact: Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Department: Village Clerk Proclamation Recognizing Florida City Government Week, October 18-24, 2021 and Encouraging all Citizens to Support the Celebration and Corresponding Activities 4RY: Florida City Government Week is held annually in October to celebrate, highlight and engage citizens in the work of municipal government. This week is the time for municipalities to provide and foster civic education, collaboration, volunteerism and more. The Florida League of Cities encourages all Florida cities to celebrate what makes our city great. This is the first time the Village has participated in this event. The Village Clerk's Office has organized the following events for Florida City Government Week: • Proclamation - October 14, 2021 Council Meeting • Post quotes, testimonials and experiences from residents on what they LOVE about the Village. These will be posted on social media, the website and via email/text messages in the VOT News throughout Florida City Government Week. • Field staff to send in pictures of themselves with residents and we will post. • Historical tidbits to be posted on social media, the website and via email/text messages in the VOT News throughout Florida City Government Week. • Post pictures from residents of their favorite places in the Village and will post on social media, the website and via email/text messages in the VOT News throughout Florida City Government Week. • "The City that Talks" Story Time with Mayor D'Ambra for children ages 3-8. "The City that Talks" introduces children to cities and a wide sample of services we provide. Following Story Time, the children can draw or color a picture of what they love about the Village. We will post their art pieces on social media and our website. This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-768-0443. ATTACHMENTS: I City Government Week 10.14.2021 Page 14 of 293 Agenda Item #4. ev, r10 vP�E o F rFQG�� 'cy couN� Florida City Government Week October 1 A PROCLOMATION RECOGNIZING FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 18t" thru 24t" 2021, AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES. WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and WHEREAS, municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents, making their city their home; and WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along the understanding of public services and their benefits; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity for elected officials and city staff to spread the word to all citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach citizens about municipal government through a variety of activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, assembled in regular sessions, Mayor Frank D'Ambra III does hereby proclaim October 18tn— 24tn, 2021 as: FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK In the Village of Tequesta, and in doing so, urge all citizens, city government officials and employees to participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City Government. The Village of Tequesta encourages educational partnerships between city government and schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations. The Village of Tequesta supports and encourages all Florida city governments to actively promote and sponsor Florida City Government Week. In Witness Whereof, we have set our hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the Village of Tequesta this 14th day of October, 2021.