HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-16 Proclamation Item Number: 2.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 16, 2024
Arbor Day
Attachments: Arbor Day proclamation
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PROCLAMATION
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Whereas,the coming of Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for
beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all people; and
Whereas,the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting
and preservation of trees; and
Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautify our community, increase property values, reduce
pollution, lower energy costs, and enhance the economic vitality of business areas; and
Whereas, because trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, having a diverse
and healthy tree population constitutes a major part of Iowa City's effort to mitigate
against climate change; and
Whereas, trees can provide natural air conditioning; the evaporation from a single
tree can produce the cooling effect of 10 room size air conditioners operating 20 hours
a day; and
Whereas, evergreen trees can be used to reduce wind speed and thus loss of heat
from our homes in the winter by as much as 10 to 50 percent.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
April 26, 2024, to be
Arbor Day
in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation
projects throughout the year.
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x ' ' the 16th day of April 2024.
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Item Number: 2.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
April 16, 2024
Fair Housing Month
Attachments: Fair Housing Month proclamation
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PROCLAMATION 0
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Whereas, April 16, 2024 marks the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair \`,
Housing Act, which enunciates a national policy of fair housing for all who live in the
United States; and
Whereas, The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, familial status, and national origin; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City additionally prohibits discrimination because of creed,
age, marital status, sexual orientation, presence or absence of dependents, gender identity
or public assistance source of income; and
Whereas, fair housing is a positive community good; and
Whereas, economic stability, community health, and human relations in all
communities are improved by diversity and integration; and
Whereas, acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity are
repugnant to a common sense of decency and fairness.
Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April
2024 to be
Fair Housing Month
in Iowa City, to establish Iowa City as an inclusive community committed to fair housing
and to promote appropriate activities by private and public entities intended to provide or
advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of
Iowa City.
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this 16th day of Aril 2024.
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