Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Designating Public Works Employees As First Responders As Federally Mandated; Authorizing The Use Of The Public Works Responder Symbol As Adopted By The National Public Works Association; Authorizing The City Manager To Do All Things Necessary To Carry Out The Aims Of This Resolution.
Strategic Plan Focus
Employee Development & Empowerment
Body
Staff Recommends: The Approval of the Attached Resolution
Explanation:
Since 1985, the first week of May has been recognized as Public Service Recognition Week, to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal governing employees.
In 2003, President George W. Bush issued a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5), Management of Domestic Incidents, in which a Public Works response to emergencies and disasters is recognized as an absolute necessity, and the federal government is directed to include Public Works in all planning and response efforts.
On May 7, 2018, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced the adoption of a national public works responder symbol to be used throughout North America to recognize Public Works professionals' federally mandated role as first responders. This orange, black and white symbol will be displayed wherever appropriate bringing awareness to citizens, government officials, and other first responders about the critical role Public Works plays in emergency management situations.
The City Public Works employees are involved in Disaster Response and Recovery and have demonstrated their skills and commitment throughout the years to provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.
The City Commission would also like to recognize the Public Works Department as First Responders as federally mandated and authorize the City Public Works Department to use the Public Works Responder Symbol.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Resolution wi...
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