HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/12/2011 - RESOLUTION 2011-033 EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRE RESOLUTION 2011-033
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO DOUG HUTCHINSON
FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AS MAYOR
WHEREAS, Doug Hutchinson has served as Mayor of the City of Fort Collins from April 19,
2005, through April 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mayor Hutchinson has served as the Council liaison to the
Commission on Disability, Economic Advisory Commission, Land Conservation and Stewardship
Board, Senior Advisory Board, Finance Committee, Legislative Review Committee, and the Ethics
Review Board; and
WHEREAS,Mayor Hutchinson has ably represented the City on the Colorado Municipal League
Executive Board,the Poudre School District Liaison Committee,the Platte River Power Authority Board
of Directors and the PRPA Retirement Committee, the Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors,
Larimer/Weld County Water Issues Group,the Economic Vitality and Sustainability Panel,UniverCity
Connections, Chairperson of the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport Steering Committee, and in numerous
other capacities; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Hutchinson was instrumental in the development of the "Budgeting for
Outcomes" budget process to provide greater transparency in government; and
WHEREAS,throughout his three terms in office,Mayor Hutchinson has been a strong advocate
for the residents of the City and has consistently sought to protect the interests of the average citizen;
and
WHEREAS, Mayor Hutchinson has been extremely diligent in carrying out his Charter
responsibility to serve as the ceremonial head of the City at community activities and events,
participating in more than 80 speaking events per year; and
WHEREAS,Mayor Hutchinson has exemplified the qualities of a good leader,including having
a vision for our city,being a good communicator,being respectful of others while seeking to foster good
governance along with fiscal responsibility and encouraging collaboration between divergent viewpoints
to resolve contentious issues in the community and to provide leadership for Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Doug Hutchinson for his
service and contributions to the community as Mayor.
Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held this 12th day of April, A.D.
2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk