To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Request to Use Humboldt County Department of Public Works, Roads' Equipment in the 36th Annual Truckers' Christmas Parade
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the use of Humboldt County Department of Public Works, Roads' equipment in the 36th Annual Truckers' Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Humboldt County Department of Public Works, Roads with one fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3003 - Enhance employee recruitment and retention
DISCUSSION:
Each year the Truckers' Parade is a large community event supported by both the private and public sectors. This event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Eureka, California. The Roads Division of the Humboldt County Department of Public Works is requesting approval to enter county-owned equipment numbers 94140 and 22616, in the Truckers' Parade. Employees will volunteer their time to decorate and drive the equipment in the parade and pay all entry fees. The employees feel this will be beneficial to the parade attendees as well as beneficial to the morale of the employees. The Public Works' entry generally places first or second in the parade.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
All costs associated with the recommended actions will be borne by volunteers from the Humboldt County Public Works Department. As a result, the recommended actions will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
The recommended actions will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
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