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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 20, 2011 B-02AGENDA ITEM SO CITY OF LODI • ,. ' COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ,m AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of the United States Conference of Mayors City LivabilityAward MEETING DATE: July 20,2011 PREPARED BY: Directorof Parks, Recreationand Cultural Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of the United States Conference of Mayors City Livability Award. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: For the past 32 years, the City LivabilityAwards Program has been one of the most competitive programs sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Mayor Johnson is being recognized with the Honorable Mention Citation. Out of the hundreds of applications received, Mayor Johnson and the Project Lodi Art were among the 15 finalists for cities under 100,000 residents. Awards included are: one first place winner, 6 Outstanding Achievement Awards and 4 Honorable Mention Citations. A community's livability is measured by its people and the things we do to make life more pleasurable. Project Lodi Art was created for just this reason. City Council empowered community volunteers to enhance the livability and cultural understanding through permanent public art. FISCAL IMPACT: FUNDING AVAILABLE: J R/dkb Attachments Not applicable. Not applicable. APPROVED: James M. Rodems Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Konradt Bartlam,