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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-50 CCRMember Jerzak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-50 RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 22-28, 2024, TO BE COMMUNITY CLEANUP WEEK WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center is dedicated to preserving and protecting the water resources in our watersheds; and WHEREAS, Litter and trash can be washed into our lakes, rivers and streams, polluting the water and clogging the City's storm water drainage system; and WHEREAS, Community members can take an active role in protecting water resources by picking up litter and trash and keeping our streets, parks, neighborhoods and community clean; and WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center's annual event "Shingle Creek Cleanup" took place on April 20, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. April 22-28, 2024, to be Community Cleanup Week. 2. The City Council hereby reaffirms its commitment to protecting and preserving our water resources and encourages residents, businesses and institutions to use the Community Cleanup Week 2024 to help prevent water pollution and preserve our watersheds by participating in the Shingle Creek Cleanup event or by using this time to pick up trash and cleanup our homes, businesses, streets, neighborhoods and community. l 22 2024 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Lawrence -Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness, Lawrence -Anderson and the following voted against the same: none whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.