HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/06/2012 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 12-18, 2012 AS FIX-A-PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the citizens of Fort Collins strive to practice water conservation in their homes
and at work; and
WHEREAS, the City is celebrating the Year of Water with events and activities throughout
2012; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities offers a variety of water conservation programs, services
and educational tools to adults and youth; and
WHEREAS, the average home may waste up to 10,000 gallons of water every year due to
running toilets, dripping faucets and other leaks; and
WHEREAS, the EPA’s WaterSense program’s Fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to
help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year;
and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities is a WaterSense partner and contributes to the well-being
of local citizens through water efficiency, customer service, environmental protection, economic
development and safety awareness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of March 12-18, 2012, as
FIX A LEAK WEEK
in Fort Collins to honor community members whose efforts to repair leaks have both environmental
and economic benefits.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of March, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk