HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-055 - West Nile VirusRESOLUTION NO. 03- ,~ ,,5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DECLARING APRIL 28 THROUGH MAY 4, 2003
"MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL AND WEST NILE VIRUS AWARENESS WEEK"
WHEREAS, the City of Redding recognizes that West Nile Virus, a virulent and potentially
deadly form of encephalitis, poses a grave threat to the health and safety of all Californians as early
as Spring 2003; and
WHEREAS, adequately funded mosquito and vector control, monitoring and public
awareness programs are the best way to prevent outbreaks of West Nile Virus and other diseases
borne by mosquitos and other vectors; and
WHEREAS, established mosquito and vector-borne diseases such as plague, Lyme disease
and encephalitis as well as new and emerging vector-borne diseases such as hantavirus, arenavirus,
babesiosis and ehrlichiosis cause illness and sometimes death every year in California; and
WHEREAS, the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District works with mosquito and
vector control districts throughout California, the United States Environmental Protection Agency,
and the State Department of Health Services to reduce pesticide risks to humans, animals and the
environment while protecting human health from mosquito and vector-borne diseases; and
WHEREAS, educational programs are being developed to include schools, civic groups,
private industry, and government agencies in order to meet the public's need for information about
West Nile Virus, other diseases and mosquito and vector biology and control; and
WHEREAS, this event will increase public awareness of the imminent threat of West Nile
Virus and other diseases and the activities of mosquito and vector research and control agencies
working to minimize the health threat in California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby designates the
week of April 28 through May 4, 2003, as "Mosquito & Vector Control and West Nile,' Virus
Awareness Week" in the City of Redding.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and adopted at
a regular meeting of the city Council of the City of Redding on the 15 th day of April 2003,. by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
ATTE~T:r
Conhie Stro~aker, City Clerk
FORM APPROVED:
Fuller, City Attorney