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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-15 ProclamationItem Number: 2.a. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT April 15, 2025 Arbor Day Attachments: Arbor Day proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION 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 25, 2025, to be Arbor Day in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all community members to participate in tree planting and preservation projects throughout the year. Ma r Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, the 15th day of April 2025. Item Number: 2.b. I, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT April 15, 2025 Day of (NO) Silence Attachments: Day of (NO) Silence proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION 1 Whereas, to date in 2025, 563 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced across the country, 19 of them in Iowa; and Whereas, youth are especially vulnerable, with over half of LGBTQ+ youth reporting bullying or harassment in school due to their sexual orientation or gender identity each month; and Whereas, every April since its founding in the 1990's, students and allies protested discrimination by observing a Day of Silence followed by Breaking the Silence rallies to bring attention to discrimination against LGBTQ+ students; and Whereas, in 2023, this tradition morphed in the Day of (NO) Silence, in opposition to the current surge of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, which was observed nationwide this year on April 4; and Whereas, LGBTQ+ students must be able to learn, socialize, access support, live freely and safely as their authentic selves; and Whereas, racial equity, social justice, and human rights together serve as one of three key values in the City's Strategic Plan. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 4, 2025 to be Day of (NO) Silence in Iowa City, and encourage community members to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people, especially vulnerable youth, and to fight oppression wherever and whenever it occurs. M Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 15th day of April 2025. Item Number: 2.c. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT April 15, 2025 Fair Housing Month Attachments: Fair Housing Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, April 2025 marks the 57th anniversary of the passage of the Fair nouslur, 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 2025 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. M Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 15th day of April 2025. ,� r, Item Number: 2.d. I, CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT April 15, 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Attachments: Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, sexual abuse, sexual violence, and stalking affect anyone, children, causing long-term physical, psychological, and emotional harm; and mcluctmg Whereas, every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, and every 9 minutes, that victim is a child; and Whereas, approximately 70% of people affected by rape or sexual assault experience moderate to severe distress, a larger percentage than for any other violent crime; and Whereas, sexual violence in rural communities exists as a hidden, silent, and often unrecognized crime that is often underreported, it's widespread and affects every community member; and Whereas, through the inspiration, courage, and resilience of people affected by sexual violence, our communities are learning to better respond to the life -changing impact of sexual violence on individuals through systems and in the community; and Whereas, DVIP & RVAP has worked to end violence and abuse for more than 45 years through the collaborative partnerships of staff, volunteers, local municipalities, criminal justice, health and human services, faith communities, business leaders, and private community members; and Whereas, our community's achievements should be commended, and we must continue our commitment to respect and support those affected by sexual violence and to prevent future violence in our community. Now, therefore, I, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2025, to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Iowa City, Iowa, and urge all people to work together to eliminate sexual violence, sexual abuse, and stalking from our community. Ma Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, the 15th day of April 2025. Free & Confidential DVIP & RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services 800.228.1625 800.373.10431` Safety B Dignity. Always Handed out by Alta Medea APRIL EVENTS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH SHOP FOR SURVIVORS DVIP & RVAP will host the first annual Shop for Survivors, to collect goods needed for people affected by sexual assault with the support of the community. Shop for Survivors will be held at local Hy-Vee. and Fareway grocery stores on April 12, from 8 AM-2:30 PM. SAAM DAY OF ACTION Teal is the color of sexual assault awareness. Join us on April 1st in wearing teal to show support for people affected by sexual assault. TAKE BACK THE NIGHT Join WRAC and DVIP & RVAP for an educational rally and march focused on eliminating sexual and domestic violence in our community at the University of Iowa Pentacrest on April 22nd at 6:00 PM. STRETCH FOR SURVIVORS :) join DVIP & RVAP and HotHouse Yoga for a one -hour classes in which proceeds support DVIP & RVAP. Stretch for Survivors will be held on April 6th at 1:30 PM at all 3 HotHouse Yoga studios (Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville). CONSENT KARAOKE Help us to raise funds and awareness while singing your heart out! Join DVIP & RVAP and Alleycat (/Studio 13) for Consent Karaoke on April 3rd from 7-10 PM. C_ SWEETS FOR SANE DVIP & RVAP will celebrate the amazing support the organization receives from Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners by collecting donated baked treats and distributing them to SANEs across their service region. too* Shutdeworth THANK YOU IxI��T Jr}_Svl' TO OUR l /\ SPONSOR! v IT() R N I ,�\ . I sr nii> >SI ILD 184 Free & Confidential i •. DVIP & RVAP iestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services 800.228.1625 Safety & Dignity. Always FACTS & S ATS WHO WE ARE OUR 24/7 SERVICES DVIP & RVAP provides comprehensive services to people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. For 45 years, we have offered support, resources, and safety to individuals in our eight -county service region. STATISTICS (FY25) All SA clients served: 58 New SA clients served: 47 SA services provided: 607 University of Iowa clients: 21 • Campus support • Safety planning • Emergency sheltering • Support with law enforcement, medical and social services • Support groups • Community education/technical assistance/prevention education • Volunteer opportunities DVIP & RVAP TRANSITION RVAP Sexual Assault Services have a new home! In addition to the free and confidential intimate partner abuse services, DVIP is now the new home for sexual assault services in our service region. Scan to learn more about the DVIP & RVAP transition! ❑ �. j 3� ❑r4ram •. 113 Q �no C rr'. .:� 8 @dvipiowa 0 @dvipiowa 0 facebook.com/iowadvip Together We Act, United We Change Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2025 OSAAM Day O Consent O Stretch for of Action Karaoke Survivors Shop for Shop for Take Back (:12) Survivors 16 Survivors22 Johnson Count Regionalthe Night J Y 22 Clot Prof 10 30 Denim Day It March 24th - April 15th Community Proclamations Free & Confidential 24/7 DVIP & RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services 800.373.1043 800.228.1625 Safety & Dignity. Always. Together We Act, United We Change Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2025 SAAM Day of Action/Denim Day join DVIP & RVAP in wearing teal on April 1st and wearing denim on April 30th to show support for people affected by sexual assault. Consent Karaoke join DVIP & RVAP for a karaoke event where you can sing your heart out to tunes that celebrate healthy relationships and model consent. Consent Karoke takes place at Allycat on April+ 3rd from 7-10 PM. Take Back the Night join DVIP & RVAP for an educational rally and march focused on eliminating sexual and domestic violence in our community on April 22nd, at 6:00 PM, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest. Clothesline Project The Clothesline Project is a visual display of violence statistics that often go ignored. Each shirt is made by a survivor of violence or by someone who has lost a loved one to violence. Make a shirt: April 13th and April 20th, 5:30-7:30 PM, Women's Resource and Action Center View the display: April 22nd, 2-6 PM, Women's Resource and Action Center. Proclamations DVIP & RVAP staff will attend city council meetings and board of supervisor meetings to declare April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and thank those who support our work in the communities we serve. Shop for Survivors DVIP & RVAP will host the first annual Shop for Survivors, a donation drive to collect goods needed for people affected by sexual assault with the support of the community. Shop for Survivors will be held at Johnson County grocery stores on April 12, from 8 AM-2:30 PM. Shop for Survivors will be held at grocery stores across the rest of DVIP & RVAP's service region on April 16, from 3:30-6:30 PM. Stretch for Survivors DVIP & RVAP partnered with yoga studios across our service region to offer several one -hour classes in which proceeds support DVIP & RVAP. Stretch for Survivors will be held on April 6th at Kalioke Movement Lounge (Burlington) at 10 AM, at all 3 HotHouse Yoga studios (Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville) at 1:30 PM, and and Zen Soul Yogapothecary (Fort Madison) at 4 PM. Scan the QR Codes below for tickets. 10 i HotHouse Yoga HotHouse Yoga Hot House Yoga Iowa City Coralville North Liberty B • RI ❑■ L 21 1 I � Kalioke Movement Zen Soul Lounge Yogapothecary