Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/7/2019
Item Status: New
From: Wayne A. Dyess, Baldwin County Administrator
Submitted by: Gloria Bitto, Administrative Support Specialist III
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ITEM TITLE
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Proclamation - National Safe Boating Week - May 18-24, 2019
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a Proclamation which proclaims the week of May 18-24, 2019 as “National Safe Boating Week” in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: No
Background: National Safe Boating Week will be observed May 18-24, 2019.
General Information:
For nearly 100 million Americans, boating continues to be a popular recreational activity. From coast to coast, and everywhere in between people are taking to the water and enjoying time together boating, sailing, paddling and fishing. During National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard and its federal, state and local safe boating partners encourage all boaters to explore and enjoy America’s beautiful waters responsibly.
Safe boating begins with preparation. The Coast Guard estimates that human error accounts for 70 percent of all boating accidents and that life jackets could prevent nearly 85 percent of boating fatalities. Through basic boating safety procedures - carrying lifesaving emergency distress and communications equipment, wearing life jackets, attending safe boating courses, participating in free boat safety checks, and staying sober when navigating - we can help ensure boaters on America’s coastal inland, and offshore waters stay safe throughout the season.
The Perdido Bay Power Squadron, Inc. has requested that the Baldwin County Commission proclaim the week of May 18-24, 2019, “National Safe Boating Week” in Baldwin County, Alabama to encourage safe boating practices, as well as to encourage boaters to use life preservers, during this year’s boating season.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: No
Budget line item(s) to be used: No
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
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