FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 2, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Director of Utilities
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION OF WATER AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST WINNERS RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive a staff presentation of the 12th Annual Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners.
BACKGROUND:
Since 20101, the Utilities Department has sponsored an annual Water Awareness Poster Contest for third -grade students in the Santa Maria -Bonita School District. Students compete by creating colorful posters symbolizing Water Awareness Month and explaining the importance of water awareness and conservation.
DISCUSSION:
City staff will present certificates and prizes to six students for their winning posters in the following categories:
• Most Artistic
• Most Colorful
• Most Original
• Most Water Aware
• Best Celebration of Water
• Grand Prize
Winning posters will be displayed at City Hall, featured on the City's website, social media, and highlighted in the Santa Maria Times and the Santa Maria Sun.
Fiscal Considerations
Costs associated with the annual contest are funded within the Utilities Department's budget allocation for the current fiscal year.
Impact to the Community
The goal of the annual contest is to get students to think about Earth's preci`.- natural resource (water) and how clean, fresh drinking water improves Jti
MICHELLE RUIZ
Business Program Leader II
Director of Utilities
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- The contest was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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