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May 16 - 22, 2004
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Washington, D.C.
State of Wisconsin
State of Michigan
State of Texas
City of Tacoma, Washington
State of Georgia
Province of Newfoundland/Labrador
City of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
County of Richland, South Carolina
City of Long Beach, California
City of Fresno, California
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City of Cartersville, GA
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
State of North Carolina
State of Kansas
City of Fort Scott, Kansas
City of Pittsburg, California
City of Atlanta, Georgia
Region of Peel, Ontario, Canada
City of Indianapolis, Indiana
City of St. Pete Beach, Florida
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State of Ohio
State of Hawaii
State of Alaska
State of Missouri
State of Arizona
State of Iowa
City of Encinitas, California
City of El Cerrito, California
Municipality of Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
City of Palm Bay, Florida
Daly City, California
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Washington, D.C.
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P.W. Paws was in Washington, D.C. on April 23 for an Ice Cream Social.
There was a great turnout for APWA's National Public Works Week "On The Hill" celebration!
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State of Wisconsin
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City of Cartersville, GA
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The City of Cartersville and the other smaller municipalities
along with Bartow County will be having a Government week April 19---24. On
the 20th we have an expo with booths, equip, etc. setup in a commercial
areas parking lot, from 10am--2pm. This is our 4th year and the county's
second. The public can stop by, some schools use it as a field trip.
The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia
Municipal Association is invited to participate as well.
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State of Ohio
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State of Tennessee
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State of Hawaii
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State of Michigan
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State of Washington
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State of Alaska
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State of Texas
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Governor Rick Perry declares May 16-22, 2005 Public Works Week. Public Works Week is a celebration of the thousands of
men and women in Texas who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.
Marsha Reed, Texas Public Works Association President and Public Works leaders from across Texas traveled to Austin on
behalf of the often-unsung heroes of our society—the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication.
The Governor expressed appreciation to the hard working public works professionals who enhance the quality of life by their efforts.
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State of North Carolina
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State of Missouri
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City of Tacoma, Washington
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State of Kansas
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State of Arizona
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State of Georgia
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City of Fort Scott, Kansas
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State of Iowa
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Province of Newfoundland/Labrador
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City of Pittsburg, California
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The City of Pittsburg celebrated National Public Works Weeks on May 20th, 2004 with an Open House / Appreciation Day at its
Corporation Yard. This year's theme, "Focused on our Community - 24/7" was shared with the community on all outreach materials
to draw attention to all the services Public Works provides on a 24/7 basis seamlessly behind the scenes. The City Council
recognized these dedicated services with a Proclamation.
Each Division of the Public Works Department created displays with facts, equipment, and demonstrations about their
Division's responsibility within the community. A few examples of what the community was able to learn: how water
distribution and treatment worked; how graffiti is removed and abated; how a sewer line is checked and cleaned; and
how traffic signals operate. There was a barbeque along with handouts, coloring books and crayons, stickers, popcorn,
recycled pencils, and orange cone hats. In addition, there were two mascots, Mr. Cone Man and Water Drop, to interact
with the community and get the message out.
To share in this Appreciation Day, Public Works invited schools, the community, career counselors from the local
high school and community college, City staff, and City Council to the Open House. A total of four schools and
approximately 385 students, teachers and parents from Pittsburg Unified School District attended the event. The
classrooms visited each station listening and asking questions about the work staff did within the community. The
students, teachers and parents were impressed with the displays and all the work performed by Public Works. In addition,
approximately 50 people from the community attended and had positive comments about the event and our staff. All Public
Works staff did an amazing job creating their exhibits and sharing about their role within the community!
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City of Encinitas, California
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The Olivenhain Municipal Water District adopted Resolution 2004-05 proclaiming May 16-22 as National Public Works Week, posted flyers and
purchased posters throughout the District starting May 1, 2004. Celebrated at an employee forum with cake for
all employees. An open house was held in April with special attention dedicated to educating the public on the
importance of public works in thir lives.
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City of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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The City of Lethbridge celebrated National Public Works Week with a number of activities to mark the event. The primary focus was
on employee and public safety.
A video was prepared that aired on Global television in 40 time slots during National Public Works Week. The theme of the message
was "We don't drive through your work place - please don't drive through ours." The video depicts an office setting with several
pieces of public works equipment driving through and disrupting the office. There is then a collage of work sites and the video
ends with a scene of a barricaded site with the public driving safely around the barricadeds.
In addition, an audio advertisement that paralleled the video was aired some twenty-six times on each of four local radio stations
throughout the week.
An interviewwith the Public Operations Manager was featured on Global's noon-hour show. (6MB file, Windows Media format - to download:
right click this link and choose "Save Target As...")
The "Stay Safe - Stay Away" video was shown to some 1,500 students at ten
elementary schools in Lethbridge (grades K - 6).
Three City of Lethbridge Public Works employees presented the video with an interactive colouring/workbook and demonstrated
work site safety equipment along with personal protective equipment. The video depicts real and hidden dangers of construction
sites as playgrounds.
A final function was a BBQ at the Public Operations yards. All City of Lethbrige staff, city council and local politicians were
invited. The BBQ included an equipment road-eo elimination for the CPWA/APWA Alberta Chapter equipment road-eo to be held in Red
Deer in September. City Council sponsored part of the BBQ.
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City of Atlanta, Georgia
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The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works celebrated Public Works Week with a two-day exhibit in the City Hall Atrium
May 17th and 18th. The activities included table displays from various Public Works divisions including Solid Waste
Services and Traffic and Transportation. There were also tours of the Transportation Control Center, which monitors
traffic movement from cameras throughout the City, and an exhibit that listed Public Works projects underway or planned
through 2005. Coordinated by Pamela Wilson, Earl Sims, Valerie Bell-Smith, Katrina Taylor and Reggie Buchanan, the event
culminated with Mayor Shirley Franklin and Commissioner Scott presenting certificates to youth from a local Atlanta
neighborhood. The youth have shown leadership in restoring blighted or defaced areas, recycling, or writing essays
encouraging community cleanup.
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City of El Cerrito, California
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For the second year in a row, the City of El Cerrito, California held an Open House during National Public
Works Week. The second event took place on Wednesday, May 19th from 4p
to 6p. There were 167 residents and staff in attendance (the City serves a
population of 24,000 people). There was a raffle with prizes,
refreshments, and about 10 vendors that donated gifts, certificates or
their time and equiptment to the event. This event was co-sponsored
with STEGE Sanitary District.
This event has become an annual committment for the City of El Cerrito.
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County of Richland, South Carolina
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The Council of Richland County, South Carolina proclaimed May 16-22, 2004 "National Public Works Week". This was our third
observance and celebration of NPWW. Our goal is that each year's celebration be "bigger and better" then the last!
On Tuesday, May 18th, County Council issued an official proclamation. On Wednesday, May 19th The Department held an
equipment parade, an employee cookout, ran a dunk tank for supervisors, and a lawnmower rodeo (won by Theodore Goodwin).
The main celebration was held on Thursday, May 20th. This consisted of a Bar Be Que at the Public Works Compound. Over
250 people attended which included all Public Works employees, Richland County Council, County Administration and staff,
State and City employees, vendors and other friends of Public Works. Additionally, a backhoe rodeo (won by Hubert Gallmon)
was enjoyed by all. We're looking forward to next year's events!
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Region of Peel, Ontario, Canada
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Peel Region "Focused on Our Community" during this year's Public Works Week celebration, with Open Houses that created awareness
of Public Works services, Lorne Park Water Treatment plant tours that demonstrated current day Public Works.
The 2004 events also included;
- Open House with free BBQ, Bridge Building Contest, educational displays and vehicle demonstrations
- 30th Anniversary of Peel Region celebration cake
- Truck Driving Rodeo
- Staff Appreciation BBQ’s at all Public Works Facilities
- Gardening Extravaganza
- Community Mall Displays with special presentation to Girl Guides
- 3 Hours Tours (with a Gilligan’s Island theme), aimed at staff of all departments. Staff visited the Caledon Landfill and Lakeview Water Treatment Plant
http://www.peelregion.ca/pw/pww-celebrations.htm
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Municipality of Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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http://saanich.ca/resident/community/ppworksweek.html
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City of Long Beach, California
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The City of Long Beach Public Works Department celebrated National Public Works Week May 16 - 22. To commemorate the event,
a static display was set up in the lobby of City Hall showing various Public Works activities, employees at work and videos
depicting the Stormwater Program and the Long Beach Airport. Brochures and other informational materials were also made
available to educate the public on the services we provide.
To highlight the week, an employee recognition/appreciation breakfast was held on May 20th. Our new director, Christine
Andersen, began the program by acknowledging staff for their many accomplishments and then introduced our distinguished
guests. Mayor Beverly O'Neill followed by thanking the employees for their excellent work and presented the proclamation.
Several employees were recognized for their many years of services, commitment to the Long Beach community and outstanding
customer service. In addition, four employees (John Blood, Airport; Melanie Becerill, Administration; Joe Gomez, Engineering;
and Don Tran, Traffic & Transportation) were recognized for their exceptional service by being selected as "Employees of the Year."
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City of Indianapolis, Indiana
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DPW Celebrates 14th Annual National Public Works Week
City staff educates area students and residents about services and safety
INDIANAPOLIS (May 17, 2004) - Mayor Bart Peterson, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jim Garrard, and AFSCME Local
725 President Steve Quick opened ceremonies marking National Public Works Week on Monument Circle today.
Mayor Peterson proclaimed May 16 -22 "National Public Works Week" in Indianapolis and kicked off DPW's annual Employee
Olympics. Nine teams of employees participated in various games on the Circle, including a construction cone relay race
and, in keeping with the theme of one of the core services DPW provides, a trash bag toss competition.
"Public Works Week provides a great opportunity for us to recognize the dedicated people of DPW and to thank them for
providing the services that improve our quality of life," said Jim Garrard, DPW Director. "Events like this also give
the community an opportunity to learn about and appreciate the services DPW provides."
In addition to the Employee Olympics, Public Works employees displayed air and water quality monitoring equipment
and hosted a vehicle showcase including snow plows, paintliners, a vacuum truck, and a lightning loader, which is
used for picking up debris such as heavy trash.
During this week, DPW employees will visit seven area elementary schools and make presentations to more than 1,600
students. DPW will educate the students about the department by providing and explanation of DPW services, displaying
equipment, and participating in face-to-face interaction with students and teachers. The seven schools DPW will visit
include Fox Hill Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary, St. Pius X, IPS #96, IPS #93, IPS #91 and IPS #60.
The Department of Public Works provides effective solutions and customer service that improve the quality of life
for Indianapolis residents and visitors. DPW's efforts are concentrated in the areas of wastewater treatment, solid
waste collection, environmental services, traffic engineering and maintenance including road reconstruction and
resurfacing, pothole repair and snow removal. DPW employs nearly 600 people.
The department joins public works professionals across the country honoring the week long celebration recognizing the efforts of the thousands of public works professionals. The theme for this year's celebration is "24/7: Focused on Our Community."
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City of Palm Bay, Florida
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This year, APWA National Public Works Week was celebrated on May 22, 2004 from 10AM to 2PM on the City Hall grounds in Palm Bay,
Florida in a big way. This event is fast becoming a tradition in our rapidly growing community of over 90,000 people, located
on the east coast of Central Florida.
The event included activities for kids of all ages (and the adults too), educational demonstrations, live entertainment,
informational booths, and free food and refreshments supplied by local vendors and co-sponsors throughout the community.
Representation from all sections of our department participated in the planning and implementation of the fair-like event.
Literally hundreds of children visited the heavy equipment demonstrations, participated in the "paint your own truck" contest,
lurked about with the scavenger hunt with our survey crews, and viewed the numerous educational and informational displays.
Of the interactive activities, you could make your own personalized street sign, get your "Future Heavy Equipment Operator"
photo license, or get your hands on training on a hydraulic excavator.
One of the highlights was the Bayside High School Jazz Ensemble, who performed brilliantly while the community came out for
this fun event.
This year's theme, "24/7: Focused on Our Community", centered on our community and on the public works staff who are always
there and always ready.
National Public Works Week promotes a community's awareness that public works is vital to the growth and quality of life in
any community. By your promotion of Public Works Week other government officials, business leaders, and citizens can learn
the importance of public works and the positive impact it has on each person's life.
In the City of Palm Bay we received the support of our community, the business sponsors, and most importantly the Mayor and
City Council who supported this event and our efforts as a department, making this event an overwhelming success and showing
that Palm Bay is a "Perfect Place to Grow."
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City of Fresno, California
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Located in the geographic center of California, the City of Fresno went all-out at its celebration of Public Works Week this past
May. With a growing population exceeding 450,000 Fresno is California's 6th largest City and fast approaching 5th largest status.
So leading-edge service excellence is required by its citizens from the City's public works staff to keep pace with the
ever-escalating demands of a vibrant community. This year's Public Works Week celebration focused on informing the residents of
Fresno about the City's diverse activities to serve the community's needs but also honored and recognized the dedicated City
staff who make it all happen every day.
Fresno's General Services, Public Works and Public Utilities Departments partnered to celebrate this nationwide recognition
of the important role public works plays in communities everywhere. On Tuesday, May 18, 2004, Mayor Alan Autry & the Fresno
City Council proclaimed the week of May 16-22 as "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the City of Fresno, California. A public
proclamation was read at the Council meeting and expressions of appreciation were voiced by the elected officials highly
commending City staff for their significant contributions to Fresno's positive community environment and infrastructure.
They called upon all citizens and civic organizations in Fresno to recognize the contributions which the Public Works,
General Services and Public Utilities Departments make every day to the health, safety, comfort, and quality of life of the
community's residents.
After the proclamation was presented to the Public Works, General Services and Public Utilities Directors at the day's
scheduled Council meeting, a public outreach event was held on the grounds and in the street in front of City Hall. Staff
from divisions representing each of the departments manned thirteen different information tables to illustrate displays and
information about the work they do for the City and explained to interested citizens and other City staff the services they
provide as well as their program's mission. The street in front of City Hall was closed to through-traffic to accommodate a
huge showcase of diverse City vehicles & equipment and vendor displays. The City's "Clean Air" fleet of natural gas & hybrid
vehicles was well represented along with refuse trucks, tractors, and specialty equipment like a Sewer Maintenance camera truck.
The National Public Works Week celebration at City Hall was well attended by Fresno citizens, City staff, school groups and local
media featured the event on the TV nightly news.
The second leg of Fresno's two-pronged Public Works Week celebration was focused on staff recognition and appreciation. On
Friday, May 21, 2004, the three departments (General Services, Public Utilities & Public Works) again partnered to further
celebrate the Week by providing a BBQ to honor staff for their delivery of outstanding public works service each and every
day to the citizens of the City of Fresno. The staff celebration was held at the City's Municipal Service Center with over
500 staff in attendance. Supervisors and management from the three departments served BBQ tri-tip beef with all the fixings
to an appreciative team of dedicated staff members.
The City Manager & Directors from each of the three participating Departments expressed personal appreciation for their
committed staff & the critical work they perform each day to enable the City to function as the culture of excellence Fresno
citizens expect & deserve. Tickets were provided to each staff member for raffle drawings for prizes which were provided by
appreciative local vendors. The staff present enjoyed a great time together in celebrating National Public Works Week, in a
manner never before done in Fresno. Several staff members expressed how positive the event was and how much they personally
enjoyed the recognition for the outstanding public service they provide every day.
An added benefit of the event was that it brought together staff from three different City of Fresno departments who deliver
public works services and provided an opportunity for team building and comradery. Staff team members from the General Services
Department provide Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Communications Services, Central Printing and Purchasing services to
all City customer departments. The Public Utilities Department team provides key City services such as Sewer Maintenance, Solid
Waste Management, Community Sanitation, Wastewater Management and Water Production & Distribution. Fresno's Public Works
Department team provides Engineering Services, Traffic Operations, Capital Management, Construction Management and Streets
Maintenance services. The gathering of over 500 staff members from these three departments to recognize their contribution
to the City of Fresno as public works professionals was an exhilarating experience never before experienced by all present.
Fresno's celebration of National Public Works Week with two separate events and melding staff from three different departments
who deliver public works services was highly successful and well received. Positive feedback was heard over & over from the
public & City staff who participated. We look forward to making next year's event even bigger and better with possible additions
of hands-on demonstrations for the public and site tours.
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City of St. Pete Beach, Florida
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The City of St. Pete Beach holds an annual Public Works Week Event. Prior to the City Commission Meeting, the Public Works
Department provides exhibits, photos, computer kiosks, handouts and give-a-ways that inform the residents, businesses, and
guest of the City on the various services and programs offered to them.
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Daly City, California
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The Director of Public Works, D. Peter Gleichenhaus, led the celebration of National Public Works Week in Daly City with a
host of exciting activities that included the following:
- Presented the 2004 Employee of the Year Award to a Daly City Dept. of Public Works staff member.
- Brought a Vehicle Show and Tell to two of Daly City's elementary schools. The students were able to view the vehicles
that are used in the daily operations and met a few of the Public Works staff members that were on site to provide information.
- Led a multi-agency clean-up crew for the Wilshire Trail, an underutilized bike and walkway that connects Daly City and
San Francisco. The project included a collaborative team consisting of the City of Daly City's Dept. of Public Works, Dept.
of Parks and Recreation, Police Department, State of California Dept. of Transportation, City and County of San Francisco,
San Francisco Golf Club, and PG&E.
- Held a staff appreciation picnic to celebrate all of the hard work produced by Public Works employees. Included was a
great BBQ lunch, games, prizes, sports, and souvenir gifts for each staff member.
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