HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1984-682CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, was held on t e st day of October , 1984
The following members were present: Mayor Davenport, Councilmembers Neils,________
Schneider and Crain
THE following mem ers were a sent: -'ouncilmem er Moen
Councilmember Neils introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 8't- 682
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7 - 13, 1984 AS
"FIRE PREVENTION WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
WHEREAS, the week of October 7-13 is designated as National Fire Prevention Week; and
WHEREAS, the United States has the highest fire death rate of any industrialized
country in the world; and
WHEREAS, during the first eight months of 1984, 351 fire calls within the City of
' Plymouth have resulted in $617,000 in property damage; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that measures be taken to reduce the destruction of life and
property by fire; and
WHEREAS, only through fire prevention can the nation hope to stem such alarming
losses; and
WHEREAS; the City of Plymouth wishes to join with the nation in emphasizing the
importance of fire prevention in the home and at work;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID J. DAVENPORT, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, do hereby
declare October 7-13, 1984 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Plymouth; and
FURTHER, do urge citizens and business proprietors within the City to join in the
spirit and intent of Fire Prevention Week by taking affirmative action to reduce the
fire hazard in the home and at work.
The motion for adoution of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Crain and upon vote being taken hereon,
e following voted in favor ereo ayoravenport, Councilmembers Neils,
Schneider and Crain
The following voted aaainst or abstained: none
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and a opte