Title
Proclamation for Building Safety Month
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
(6E: Engage in proactive and formal community outreach to the citizens of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: May 7, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Building Inspections
CONTACT: Rick Herzberger, Chief Building Official
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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ITEM SUMMARY:
• A Proclamation recognizing Building Safety Month
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Building Safety Month is a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members and partners to promote building safety. First observed in 1980, Building Safety Month raises awareness about critical safety issues from structural to fire prevention, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency.
• 2019 Themes for Building Safety Month:
May 1-5, Preparing for Disasters: Build Strong, Build Smart;
May 6-12, Ensuring a Safer Future Through Training and Education;
May 13-19, Securing Clean, Abundant Water for All Communities;
May 20-26, Construction Professionals & Homeowners: Partners in Safety;
May 27-31, Innovations in Building Safety
Please enjoy the 2-minute video prepared by ICC and distributed to all jurisdictions in the United States and abroad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44_7UFBDu1g#action=share <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44_7UFBDu1g>
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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