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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
9/15/10-Marathon BOCC
Meeting Date Division:
DISTRICT FIVE
Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: _
Staff Contact Person/Phone #:
Donna Hanson 305-453-8787
declaring October 3-9, 2010 as Fire Prevention Week in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND:See attached proclamation.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: BUDGETED:
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COST TO COUNTY:SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING:AMOUNT PER MTH___YEAR___
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DISPOSITION:AGENDA ITEM #
Proclamation
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Oct 3-9, 2010
WHEREAS,
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of
1871 that tragically killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than
17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres; and
WHEREAS,
this event changed the way the firefighters and public officials thought about fire
safety; and
WHEREAS
, The President of the United States has signed a proclamation pronouncing a
national observance during that week every year since 1925; and
WHEREAS,
the County of Monroe is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those
living in and visiting our county; and
WHEREAS,
firefighters are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of structure
fires and related injuries through fire prevention and public safety education; and
WHEREAS
,
able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS
, the 2010 Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live
focuses on
the importance of smoke alarms and encourages everyone to take the steps necessary to update
and maintain their home smoke alarm protection; and
THEREFORE,
I Sylvia Murphy, Mayor of Monroe County, do hereby proclaim
October 3-9, 2010 as Fire Prevention Week
and I urge all the people of Monroe County to protect their homes and families by heeding the
important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2010, and to support the many public safety
fire and emergency services.
Sylvia J. Murphy, Mayor
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
9/15/10-Marathon BOCC
Meeting Date: Division:
DISTRICT FIVE__________
Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: _
Staff Contact Person/Phone #:
Donna Hanson 305-453-8787
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: n declaring
September 26, 2010 Keys.
ITEM BACKGROUND:See attached proclamation.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
__________________________________________________________________________________
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: BUDGETED:
_N/A_______________ Yes No
COST TO COUNTY:SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING:AMOUNT PER MONTHYear ____
Yes No
APPROVED BY:
County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management ____
DOCUMENTATION:
Included x Not Required_____
DISPOSITION:AGENDA ITEM #
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WHEREAS,
US 1 Radio, 104.1 FM, began broadcasting for the Florida Keys September 26, 1980;
and
WHEREAS,
US 1 Radio has served the Florida Keys with news, information, and entertainment for
the past 30 years; and
WHEREAS,
their dedicated staff has provided vital services during times of need such as hurricanes;
and
WHEREAS,
US 1 Radio has provided the only continuous source of broadcast news for local
residents; and
WHEREAS,
News Director Bill Becker has been with US 1 Radio for 30 years, garnering numerous
awards including the prestigious national Edward R. Murrow award and four regional Murrow awards;
and
WHEREAS
, US 1 Radio has set the standard for community radio in the Florida Keys,
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Sylvia Murphy, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe
September 26, 2010
County, do hereby proclaim as
US 1 RADIO DAY
in the Florida Keys.
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Dated this 15 day of September, 2010.
Sylvia J. Murphy, Mayor