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ARF- 543

Regular Agenda Item 4- A

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	05/17/2011
Submitted For:	Robert Gould, Community Development Division Director
Submitted By:	Beverly Valenzuela, Community Development Division
Department:	Community Development	Division:	Community Development Administration

Information

Request/Subject

Building Safety Month Proclamation No. 11-06

Background Information

Each year the International Code Council Foundation celebrates Building Safety Month with this year's theme being "International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures"

Evaluation

Building Safety Month will highlight four areas during the month: Energy and Green Building; Disaster Safety and Mitigation; Fire Safety and Awareness; and Backyard Safety. The goal is to raise public awareness of critical safety issues such as structural soundness of buildings, reliability of fire prevention and suppression systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency and sustainability.

Conclusion

The goal is to raise public awareness of critical safety issues such as structural soundness of buildings, reliability of fire prevention and suppression systems, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency and sustainability.

Recommendation

The Community Development Division recommends that the Board of Supervisors proclaim the month of May 2011 as Building Safety Month and encourage all Gila County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in related activities.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 11-06 proclaiming May 2011, as Building Safety Month in Gila County.
(Joe Mendoza)

Attachments
Proclamation 11-06
Bldg Safety Poster