TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, Interim City Manager
TITLE: Proclamation designating Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2017.
Recommended Action
Approve the proclamation designating the week of October 8 - 14, 2017 as Fire Prevention Week.
Background Information
Fire Prevention Week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire, October 8-9, 1871. The two-day blaze killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres. The tragedy inspired reform across America, spurring new fire safety codes and public awareness campaigns. Each October, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) serves as the official sponsor of a nationwide prevention campaign to highlight the importance of fire safety education.
Strategic Plan
Financially Responsible City Providing Quality Municipal Services.
Financial Impact
None.
Procurement
Attachments:
1. Proclamation 2017 Fire Prevention Week
Prepared by: William Taaffe
Department Director: William Taaffe