HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-09 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 19-09
A RESOLUTION TO THANK CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR DEDICATED
AND EFFICIENT, AROUND-THE-CLOCK EFFORTS TO CLEAR CITY
STREETS UNDER HARSH AND DIFFICULT CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville suffered the worst ice storm on record in terms of
damage to trees, blockage of city streets, and loss of electrical power to almost the entire city on
Tuesday, January 27, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the dedicated city employees from Solid Waste, Water and Sewer,
Transportation, Parks and other divisions braved harsh and difficult conditions including blocked
and icy streets, downed power lines and frigid temperatures to tackle the massive effort to clear
city streets of fallen trees, limbs and other debris and to ensure essential water and sewer service
was continued for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, many citizens worked together to help their neighbors clear driveways and
even some city streets in the spirit of volunteer, community action; and
WHEREAS, dedicated city employees from all divisions worked together on
Wednesday, January 28th to keep the City Administration Building open and functioning when
many employees remained marooned in their dark homes with roads blocked by fallen trees; and
WHEREAS, Police and Fire personnel maintained order and essential services
throughout this natural disaster with no loss of life or major crime problem within the City of
Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Jordan and Chief of Staff Don Marr worked tirelessly to assist the
citizens throughout this emergency by properly deploying and equipping city personnel for the
clean-up effort, establishing shelters for citizens, and coordinating with Washington County
officials, Governor Beebe and FEMA representatives for emergency help.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS•
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses
its deepest gratitude to the many city employees who responded under harsh and difficult
conditions to the ice storm emergency with the dedication, professionalism and hard work
necessary to overcome the devastation wrought by the ice storm.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby commends
Mayor Jordan, Chief of Staff Marr, Chiefs Tabor and Johnson and the directors and managers of
our City divisions for their leadership and cooperation throughout this crisis.
PASSED and APPROVED this 3`d day of February, 2009.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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FROM: MATTHEW PETTY, ALDERMAN
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution To Thank City Employees For Their Dedicated And Efficient, Around -The -Clock
Efforts To Clear City Streets Under Harsh And Difficult Conditions
APPROVED FOR A. ENDA:
Ma IV ew Petty.
Alderman
Kit William (as to form)
City Attorney
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Alderman Petty:
Attached is copy of the above resolutions passed by City Council thanking the city employees and recognition of the power
companies in the aftermath of the ice storm sponsored by yourself. Please let me know if there is anything else needed for
these items. Have a good day.
Clarice
Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman, CMC, CAMC
City Clerk/Treasurer Division
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-8309
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