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File #: 16-493    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Mayor's Office
File created: 7/21/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/23/2016 Final action: 8/23/2016
Title: A Resolution to support September 2016 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Colorado Springs. Presenter: Bret Waters, Director, Office of Emergency Management
Attachments: 1. 2016_PreparednessMonth_RES_Final.pdf, 2. Signed Resolution 86-16.pdf

 

 

Title

A Resolution to support September 2016 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Colorado Springs.

 

  Presenter: 

Bret Waters, Director, Office of Emergency Management

 

Body

  Summary:

Adopt a Resolution to support September 2016 as National Preparedness Month which creates an important opportunity for our community to prepare for hazardous events.

 

  Previous Council Action: 

On September 9, 2014, City Council agreed to unanimously pass Resolution 84-14 to support September 2014 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Colorado Springs. 

On September 8, 2015, City Council agreed to unanimously pass Resolution 85-15 to support September 2015 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Colorado Springs. 

 

  Background:

This item supports the City’s strategic goal relating to building community and collaborative relationships by encouraging residents of Colorado Springs to prepare their homes, businesses and community for emergencies and disasters.

 

  Financial Implications:

None.

 

  Board/Commission Recommendation:

N/A

 

  Stakeholder Process:

N/A

 

  Alternatives:

City Council may choose to approve, deny or modify the attached Resolution.

 

Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Motion to approve and adopt the proposed Resolution as written.

 

Summary of Ordinance Language

N/A

 



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