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DATE:
TO:
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2014
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: National Night Out Proclamation
Prepared by Val Ridad, Neighborhood Resources Technician 11
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
CITY CLERK
File #610 -50
The City Council will proclaim Tuesday, August 5, 2014 as National Night Out. Sponsored by
the National Association of Town Watch, the annual National Night Out campaign began in 1984
as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police- community
partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and building safer communities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council present the proclamation.
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Submitted By
Dublin Police Chief
DESCRIPTION:
Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
On August 7, 1984, the concept of National Night Out, "America's Night Out Against Crime,"
began to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police- community partnerships,
neighborhood camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that
neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
In 1992, the City of Dublin joined in the celebration of National Night Out. The Dublin
community participates in the traditional "lights on" campaign where front porch lights are left on
as a symbol to criminals that the community is vigilant and watching out for each other. Each
year, a growing number of residents come together as a community on National Night Out to
promote awareness and celebrate with activities including, but not limited to, block parties, visits
from elected officials, city staff, and public safety in effort to heighten awareness and enhance
community relations.
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On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, the City is asking as many residents as possible to celebrate
National Night Out with their neighbors. The goal is to remind everyone that the Dublin
community can work together to fight crime and help make all neighborhoods a safer place year
round.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
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ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — AUGUST 5,2014"
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program on
August 5, 2014 called "National Night Out "; and
WHEREAS, police - community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness and cooperation are important themes of the
"National Night Out" program; and
WHEREAS, the 31s` annual "National Night Out" provides a unique opportunity for the City of Dublin to join forces with thousands
of other communities across the country in promoting safe and united neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Watch program plays a vital role in the City of Dublin by improving and strengthening the
residential quality of life by displaying community pride and supporting "National Night Out" locally; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the City of Dublin be aware of the importance of increasing neighborhood safety and
security by heightening awareness in the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin facilitates the National Night Out celebrations of participating neighborhoods throughout the City
and motivates Neighborhood Watch program members to participate in National Night Out.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim August 5, 2014 as "National Night Out" in
the City of Dublin and encourage all Dublin residents to join Dublin Police Services and the National Association of Town Watch in
this celebration of neighborhood unity and community safety.
DATED: July 15, 2014
Mayor Sbranti Vice Mayor Biddle
Councilmember Hart Councilmember Haubert Councilmember Gupta