HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-03 National Code Compliance MonthWHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for safety and welfare of the citizens
throughout the United States through the enforcement of local codes or ordinances facing various
issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental, health, and life safety; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a challenging and demanding role and
often do not receive recognition for the job that they do in improving living and working conditions
for residents and businesses of Englewood; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, and high qualified professionals
who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing and ensuring safety,
and preserving property values through knowledge and application of housing, zoning, and
nuisance codes and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly -visible role in the City of
Englewood where they serve and regularly interact with a variety of state officials, county officials,
first responders, legislative boards, commissions, agencies, and bodies; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are called upon to provide quality customer
service and excellence to the residents and businesses of the community; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of Code Enforcement was established in 1988 for
the purpose of providing ongoing training and support for Code Enforcement professionals
working in the United States and seeks to recognize and honor Code Enforcement Officers and
Professionals all across the United States and bring awareness to the importance of Code
Enforcement to communities across the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT, I Othoniel Sierra, Mayor of the
City of Englewood, Colorado ("the City") and the City Council, hereby proclaim:
October 2022, as National Code Compliance Month in the City of Englewood, and
encourage all residents to consider recognizing and expressing their appreciation
for the dedication and service by the individuals who serve as our Code
Enforcement Officers, Community Development Zoning Officials, Building
Officials and Inspectors.
GIVEN under my hand and seal this 3rd day of October, 2022
Othoniel Sierra, Mayor