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Proclamations 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	05/05/2016
Issue: Adoption/Ratification of Proclamations
From:	Jack Brown
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the adoption/ratification of Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Escambia County and encouraging all motorists to share the road and look out for motorcyclists;

B. Adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 9, 2016, to be "Child Welfare Professionals Recognition Day," and offering gratitude to all who invest their lives into ensuring the lives of our children are safe and happy;

C. Adopt the Proclamation congratulating the staff of the Management and Budget Services Office for winning the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Budget Documents for 20 consecutive years and commending them for the outstanding job they do every year preparing the Escambia County Budget;

D. Adopt the Proclamation expressing pride, congratulations, and appreciation to the members and advisors of the Pensacola NAACP Youth Council #5750 in recognition of their significant achievements and dedication to the community and recognizing the bright future of every member, encouraging each member to continually strive for excellence, and looking forward to continued reports of their success;

E. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 21, 2016, proclaiming April 25, 2016, to be "Ramon Harvey Day" in Escambia County and expressing appreciation for all of the contributions he has made to the citizens of Escambia County and beyond;

F. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 26, 2016, proclaiming the week of May 1 through May 7, 2016, as "Family Values Week" in Escambia County and honoring and commending the Scottish Rite Masons, Valley of Pensacola, for their leadership, dedication, and service to the community;

G. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 26, 2016, proclaiming May 1, 2016, to be "Law Day" in Escambia County and expressing appreciation for all of the contributions made to the citizens of Escambia County and beyond; and

H. Ratify the Proclamation dated April 26, 2016, extending congratulations to Myrtle Grove Masonic Lodge for 50 years of service to the community and to the families of Myrtle Grove, Florida.

BACKGROUND:

Various departments, outside agencies, special interest groups, civic and religious organizations in recognition of specific events, occasions, people, etc., request Proclamations.

Information provided on the Proclamation is furnished by the requesting party and placed in the proper acceptable format for BCC approval by the County Administration staff. Board approval is required by Board Policy Section I, A (6).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Employee of the Month Award Program will cost $250 per month; the Employee of the Year Award Program will cost $500 per year. Funding is available through Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 150101, Object code 55201.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Human Resources Department and the County Administrator's Office will work together to coordinate this program.

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