HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.5 National Night Out Proc
STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #610-50
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:July 16, 2013
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
National Night Out Proclamation
Prepared by Laura Correa-Hernandez, Neighborhood Resources Technician II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will proclaim Tuesday, August 6, 2013 as National Night Out.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Present proclamation.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Director of Community Development Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out began in 1984 as an
effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships,
neighborhood camaraderie and building safer communities. Thousands of community groups
nationwide hold celebrations on the first Tuesday in August to display neighborhood unity. This
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year marks the 30 anniversary of the program.
This year, Dublin’s’ Neighborhood Resources has retooled both National Night Out and the
Kickoff to accommodate the growing success of the events and to emphasize neighborhood
empowerment. The Kickoff will generate enthusiasm amongst Neighborhood Watch groups,
provide them with helpful materials to prepare for National Night Out, as well as acknowledge
their commitment to the program. This year’s event festivities will consist of informational
booths, a public safety display, an ice cream social and a raffle for National Night Out prizes.
The Kickoff and Ice Cream Social will be held on Wednesday, July 17 at Dublin Heritage Park
and Museums at 6:30pm; National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6.
ITEM NO. 3.5
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Staff recommends that the City Council proclaim Tuesday, August 6, 2013 as “National Night
Out” in the City of Dublin and encourage all Dublin residents to join Neighborhood Resources
and the National Association of Town Watch in this celebration of neighborhood unity and
community safety.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF
D U B L I N, C A L I F O R N I A
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program on
August 6, 2013 called “National Night Out”; and
WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness and cooperation are important themes of the
“National Night Out” program; and
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WHEREAS, the 30 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;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 6, 2013 as
“National Night Out” in the City of Dublin and encourage all Dublin residents to join Neighborhood Resources and the
National Association of Town Watch in this celebration of neighborhood unity and community safety.
DATED: July 16, 2013
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Mayor Tim Sbranti Vice Mayor Don Biddle
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Councilmember Kevin Hart Councilmember Abe Gupta Councilmember David Haubert