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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05 Declaring May as Building Safety MonthTOWN OF VAIL PROCLAMATION NO. 5, SERIES OF 2013 A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2013 AS "BUILDING SAFETY MONTH" WHEREAS, the Town of Vail holds the critical issues of safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainability in the built environment as essential elements of a viable community; and WHEREAS, our confidence is achieved through the devotion of vigilant architects, engineers, builders, laborers and others in the construction industry, who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the 2012 editions of the International Building and Fire Codes by reference in Title 10, Building Codes, Vail Town Code, to protect public health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council and International Code Council Foundation, to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' local code officials, who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings; and WHEREAS, the theme for Building Safety Month 2013 is "Code Officials Keep You Safe." Building Safety Month 2013 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure that the places where we live, learn, work, worship and play are safe and sustainable, and recognizes that countless lives have been saved due to the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Vail Town Council declares the month of May as Building Safety Month. Accordingly, the Town of Vail encourages our citizens to join in participation of Building Safety Month activities to be held each Friday at 7:00 am during the month of May in the Community Development Department, with event themes as follows: May 3rd: Fire Safety and Awareness May 10th: Disaster Safety and Mitigation May 17th Backyard, Pool and Spa Safety May 24th: Energy and Green Building SIGNED this 16th day of April, 2013. A" Qaly EST: OV r^io L Town Clerk r