May 20, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: May 20, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Proclamation Declaring May 18 –24, 2025, as National
Public Works Week in the City of Richmond
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Proclamation Honoring Richmond Public Works and
Declaring May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works
Week in the City of Richmond.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION Declaring May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works Week in the City of Richmond -
Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
National Public Works week, observed annually during the third week of May, recognizes the important contributions that public works professionals make in communities across the country. The 2025 theme, “People, Purpose, Presence,” emphasizes the essential role of public works staff in improving the quality of life through service and infrastructure that promote public health, safety, sustainability, and resilience. Richmond’s Public Works Department, along with staff from Engineering, Water Resources, and Transportation, play a critical role in delivering these services through the maintenance of city streets, facilities, and public spaces; management of water and storm systems; and advancement of mobility and infrastructure projects. This proclamation not only acknowledges the day-to-day efforts of these dedicated professionals but also reinforces the City’s commitment to investing in and supporting AGENDA
REPORT
May 20, 2025
public works operations. By formally recognizing National Public Works Week, the Mayor and City Council honor the contributions of staff and highlight their importance in shaping a safe, healthy, and thriving Richmond.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation declaring May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works Week in the City of Richmond