File #: R-4-17    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 12/27/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/9/2017 Final action: 1/9/2017
Title: David A. Jarrell - For the purpose of recognizing the dedication and professionalism of David A. Jarrell in his capacity as Director of the Department of Public Works from December 2010 to January 2017.
Sponsors: Jared Littmann, Sheila Finlayson, Kenny Kirby, Rhonda Pindell Charles, Ross Arnett, Ian Pfeiffer, Joe Budge
Attachments: 1. R-4-17 David Jarrell Director DPW.pdf, 2. R-4-17 SIGNED.pdf

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David A. Jarrell - For the purpose of recognizing the dedication and professionalism of David A. Jarrell in his capacity as Director of the Department of Public Works from December 2010 to January 2017.

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CITY COUNCIL OF THE

City of Annapolis

 

Resolution 4-17

 

Introduced by: Alderman Littmann, Alderwoman Finlayson,

Alderman Kirby, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Arnett,

Alderman Pfeiffer, Alderman Budge and Mayor Pantelides

 

Referred to

 

A RESOLUTION concerning

 

David A. Jarrell

 

FOR                     the purpose of recognizing the dedication and professionalism of David A. Jarrell in his capacity as Director of the Department of Public Works from December 2010 to January 2017.

 

WHEREAS,                     David A. Jarrell was the Director of the Department of Public Works for the City of Annapolis from December 2010 to January 2017; and

 

WHEREAS,                     while representing the City as the Director of the Department of Public Works, Mr. Jarrell is credited with many accomplishments on behalf of our citizens, including managing the important day-to-day and emergency operations of the Public Works department for activities such as trash and recycling collection, and street cleaning; efficiently preparing for each and every snowstorm, successfully resolving the construction issues and the opening of the Market House; initiation of the City-wide sidewalk repair program; repairing the Annapolis Dam at Waterworks Park; installing 700 linear feet of bulkhead at City Dock on schedule and $1 million under budget; installing a new heating system boiler in City Hall and a new air conditioning system and backup electrical generator; construction of new and modern water treatment plant; successfully increasing the solid waste to recycling diversion rate; consolidating and centralizing City-wide fleet maintenance at a savings to the City; initiating an asset management plan and initiation of the American Public Works Association accreditation process; along with a multitude of other accomplishments; and

 

WHEREAS,                     under Mr. Jarrell’s watch, the Department of Public Works’ staff were polite and effective, reflective of Mr. Jarrell's leadership; and

 

WHEREAS,                     Mr. Jarrell’s experience and professional manner served the City well and earned him the respect of his peers, his staff, and this City Council as he accomplished the duties and fulfilled the responsibilities of that office; and 

 

WHEREAS,                      the City Council acknowledges and applauds Mr. Jarrell’s dedication, professionalism, and work ethic; and

 

WHEREAS,                     the City Council wishes Mr. Jarrell continued success in his new position as Chief of Engineering and Construction for the City of Baltimore where he will serve the citizens of Maryland with respect and enduring dedication.

 

NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the dedication and professionalism of David A. Jarrell in his capacity as the Director of the Department of Public Works for the City of Annapolis from December 2010 to January 2017 is hereby acknowledged.

 

 

EXPLANATION

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