HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-08 97-383 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION —
Item No 7-389'
Date: 9- "
nem/SubjecD RESOLVE: Reengnisban the 1997 Parks and Recreation Department Summer
Playground Directors
Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation
Commentary:
The anached Resolve was requested by Councilor Farnhsm and Council Chan Blanchette to recognize the
efforts of our summa playground staff over the recently concluded summa. These individuals provide
supervised activities at ten separate sites throughout the summer momha. During this period, over 22,000
visits were made to these sites by our community's young people. While available and used by all areas
of the community, this program is ofpoifeula value to those who have limited access to other summer
activities. This year's program was a success.
Department Read
Manager's Comments:
Recommend approval.
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City Manager
Mandated Information:
Resolve
Budget Approval:
Finsium Director
Legal Approval:
City Solicit
Emir duced for
Passage
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97-383.
Assigned to Councilor Parnham September 8, 1997
_ CITY OF BANGOR
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Summer Playground Directors
By [lie my Counoll of VMS City ofBm W.
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WHEREAS, members of the Bangor Parks and Recreation DepaMsent summa playground program
supervise ten playgrounds for an eight week period; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 summer season was blessed with an abundance of sumbine and very little
inclement weather, and
WHEREAS, the staff and the City,s youth worked cooperatively in planning end providing a met filled
summer of activities; and
WHEREAS, the total playground visits by youth were over 22,000; and
WHEREAS, this program provides all of our youth a supervi ro and educational opportunity during the
summer months and offers valuable activities particularly to those with limited access in
other summer programs and opportunities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCB, OF TFC CITY OF BANGOR,
THAT: the members of fire 1997 Playground Staff are recognized for their hard work and
tireless efforts in working with the youth of the City ofBangor and are to be congratulated
for their dedication, enthusiasm, energy, and devotion to their dories.
IN CITY COUNCIL
Septembet 8, 1997 97-383
Passed by ACClamation
EES0LVE
ITY not Recognizing the 1997 Perks and Recreation
Department Suumer Playground Directors
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