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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-033-04/12/2011-EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO DOUG HUTCHINSON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AS M 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. D. CoL�iy M or ATTEST: ®;° .•:N h� City Clerk •'••.ey�°°.•'QO COi.o