City of Colorado Springs - File #: 14-0013

• File #: 14-0013
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Mayor's Office
• File created: 3/10/2014
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/8/2014
• Final action: 4/8/2014
• Title: A resolution of appreciation designating April 6th through 12th, 2014 as National Volunteer Week. (Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs - Karen Palus)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/8/2014	1	City Council	adopted	Pass

Title

A resolution of appreciation designating April 6^th through 12^th, 2014 as National Volunteer Week. (Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs - Karen Palus)

Body

Summary:  National Volunteer Week, April 6^th through 12^th, 2014, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging citizens to engage in their communities.  The City of Colorado Springs offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities with thousands of individuals participating throughout the year.

Previous Council Action:   N/A

Background:  Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is about taking action, encouraging individuals and their communities to be at the center of positive change.  Within the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department alone, over 6,000 volunteers contributed almost 150,000 hours of service to the community in 2013 to include building trails, coaching youth programs, and adopting parks.  Without such committed volunteers, the Parks Department would not be able to provide many of the programs and services that benefit the community.

Financial Implications:  N/A

Board/Commission Recommendation:  N/A

Stakeholder process:  N/A

Alternative:  Deny the Resolution of Appreciation Designating April 6^th through 12^th, 2014 as National Volunteer Week.

Recommendation:

Recommended Action

Approve the Resolution of Appreciation Designating April 6^th through 12^th, 2014 as National Volunteer Week

Proposed Motion:  Move to approve the Resolution of Appreciation Designating April 6^th through 12^th, 2014 as National Volunteer Week.