COUNTY OF LAKE - File #: 26-0446

• File #: 26-0446
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 4/27/2026
• In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
• On agenda: 5/12/2026
• Title: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in Lake County
• Sponsors: Public Works

Memorandum

Date:                                          May 12, 2026

To:                                          The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors

From:                                          Lars Ewing, Public Works Director

Subject:                     Adopt Proclamation Designating the Week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in Lake County

Executive Summary:

DESIGNATING MAY 17-23, 2026 AS NATIONAL
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN LAKE COUNTY

“Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”

WHEREAS, Public Works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors of Lake County; and

WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, recreation facilities, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in Lake County to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and

WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities and services, as well as their planning, design, construction, and their operation and maintenance are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works employees and officials; and

WHEREAS, few government functions are as diverse, as challenging, as critically important to the achievements, productivity, and future of our County; and

WHEREAS, numerous local agencies carry out these services, including federal, state, county and city government, tribal nations, special districts, school districts, private companies, and others; and

WHEREAS, the people of Lake County can well be proud of the contribution to its development provided by the dedicated employees working in the field of Public Works; and

WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66^th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED the Lake County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim May 17 - 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in Lake County, and urge all citizens to join with the American Public Works Association and government agencies to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all.

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Recommended Action:  Adopt Proclamation Designating May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in Lake County