City Commission

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

Meeting: City Commission - 06 Oct 2020 Presenter: Aileen Carey, Administration Staff Aileen Carey, Community Engagement Specialist Ext. 7492 [email protected] Contact:

TITLE Proclamation Declaring 19 - , 2020 As Florida City Government Week

SUMMARY: The City of Largo is proud to declare October 19 - October 25, 2020 as Florida City Government Week. City Government Week is a week-long annual event when cities' celebrate, showcase and engage citizens in the work of municipal government.

Following the proclamation reading, the Community Engagement Specialist, Aileen Carey, will share other community recognition efforts this month such as: social media campaigns, local events, and educational resources.

POTENTIAL MOTION / DIRECTION REQUESTED: None

ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation

WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most residents, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its community; 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 residents, and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity for elected officials and city team members to spread the word to all residents that they can shape and influence this branch of government; and

WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to engage the community through a variety of activities that encourage greater understanding, participation, and connections with municipal government;

NOW, therefore, I, WOODY BROWN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LARGO, FLORIDA, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim the week of October 19-25, 2020, as

FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK in the City of Largo in conjunction with the celebration of City Government Week in cities across the United States throughout the year, and to complement the City of Largo’s current civic engagement efforts such as resident advisory boards, youth leadership council, cross-sector partnerships, legislative advocacy, and public meetings.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Largo, Florida, to be affixed this 6th day of October, 2020.