HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-121 - Commending Charles (Chuck) Aukland for Outstanding Service to the City of ReddingC I T Y O F
® ' . RESOLUTION NO. 2023-121
C A L I F O R N I 'A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
COMMENDING CHARLES (CHUCK) AUKLAND FOR OUTSTANDING
DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, Chuck Aukland began his career with the City of Redding on November 29, 2004, and has
served as Project Coordinator, Assistant City Engineer, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Director of Public
Works; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Aukland has effectively and expertly managed the direction, organization, and operation
of the Airports Division, Engineering Division (Design, Construction, Environmental Management, Survey and
Traffic Operations), Streets Division, Utilities — Water (Collection/Distribution/Treatment),
Wastewater(Collection/Compliance/Industrial Waste Treatment), Storm Drain Utility, Utility Specialists/USA
Locates, Solid Waste-Collection/Customer Service/Transfer Station West Central Landfill and the Fleet
Divisions, and served as the Executive Officer for the Redding Area Bus Authority; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the City of Redding, Mr. Aukland was instrumental in leading a
number of projects and programs for the City of Redding, such as:
• Downtown-to-Diestelhorst Bike Trail
• South Bonnyview Road Widening
• South Bonnyview Road/Bechelli Lane Roundabout
• Costco Relocation
• Positive Partnership with the Redding Development Community
• Solid Waste Diversion Program including the Pyrolysis Pilot Project
• Secured millions of dollars in state and federal grants
• Infrastructure Master Plans and Asset Management
• Redding Regional Airport Air Service Enhancements
• Redding Regional Airport and Benton Airpark Capital Improvements
• Downtown Parking System
• Downtown Redevelopment
• Rebuilding after the 2018 Carr Fire
• Rebuilding after the 2019 Snowmageddon Event
• Expert Program Management of more than $25 million in Capital Construction Projects
WHEREAS, in addition to his busy schedule, Mr. Aukland has also demonstrated outstanding community
leadership in the following areas:
• Grant School District Board of Trustees
• United States Air Force — Lt. Colonel, ret.
• Youth Sports Coach
WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary leadership skills, and in the performance of his duties and
responsibilities, Director Aukland has always served the City of Redding with pride, professionalism, and
distinction while providing a high level of integrity and a focus on the community and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
expresses its deep appreciation to Director Chuck Aukland for his dedication, enthusiasm, and the countless and
long-lasting contributions he has made to Shasta County, the City of Redding, and its citizens, and wishes him
future success and happiness as he retires from public service.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Redding on the 21St day of November, 2023, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES:
Council Members -
Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES:
Council Members -
None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members -
Council Members -
None
None
MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
ARLENE TIPTON, ity Clerk
APPROVED TO FORM:
BARRY E. li�eWAI:11r, City Attorney