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Proclamation
Building Safety Month — May, 2019
Whereas, the City of Mounds View is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the
safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in
times of natural disaster; and
Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved
through the devotion of vigilant guardians—building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders,
tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction industry—who work year-round to
ensure the safe construction of buildings; and
Whereas, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a U.S. based organization,
that brings together local, state and federal officials that are experts in the built environment to create and implement
the highest -quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play; and
Whereas, our nation benefits economically and technologically from using the International Codes® that are
developed by a national, voluntary consensus codes and standards developing organization, our government is able to
avoid the high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which are the most widely adopted
building safety and fire prevention codes In the world; and
Whereas, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as
hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquake; which, according to a FEMA- commissioned
study by the National Institute of Building Sciences, provide $11 in future mitigation benefits for every dollar invested;
and
Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the
critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety—our local code officials—who assure us of
safe, efficient and livable buildings that are essential to America's prosperity; and
Whereas, "No Code. No Confidence." the theme for Building Safety Month 2019, encourages all Americans to
raise awareness of the importance of safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, and new
technologies in the construction industry. Building Safety Month 2019 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take
to ensure the safety of our built environment, and recognizes that the implementation of safety codes by local and state
agencies has saved lives and protected homes and businesses; and
Whereas, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider the commitment to
improve building safety and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential
service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in
protecting lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE; I, Carol A. Mueller, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby proclaim the month of May
2019 as Building S.afetyMonth. Accordingly, I encourage our citizens to join with their communities in participation in
Building Safety Month activities.
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
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