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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 09/10/2019 By: Katie Schmidt, Administrative Services 4. 7. Information Title Adopt Resolution #19-205 Proclaiming October 2019 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Purpose/Background: Purpose: To adopt a resolution showing the City of Ramsey's support in proclaiming Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Background: A request was received from Connie Moore, Executive Director of Alexandra House, to formally recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A request for Domestic Violence Awareness was also received from the Purple Lights initiative. Each year, throughout Anoka Country, October is officially recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Counties and cities all over the United States take this opportunity to honor this month through an official proclamation. In choosing to locally proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Ramsey shows its recognition of both the gravity of the problem and the importance of the ongoing work to create a violence -free community in Anoka County. Council has adopted such resolution in the past, and staff is requesting Council do so for 2019 as well. The proclamation will add to the chorus of voices insisting that women, men, and children all have a right to seek peace and safety in their lives. This year, the City will also be acting in partnership with the Purple Lights Initiative to light -up City Hall for the month of October in recognition of domestic violence awareness. A copy of Ramsey's proclamation will be forwarded to Ms. Moore and will be displayed at the HopeFest Event, which will be held on September 28th at the YMCA in Lino Lakes. The event, attended by over 500 participants every year, challenges communities to confront the impact of domestic and sexual violence. Additionally, it provides a space for survivors, family members, friends, and allies to honor those who have lost their lives as a result of domestic violence. Following theHopeFest Event, the City's proclamation will be displayed at the Alexandra House. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt the resolution proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #19-205 Proclaiming October 2019 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution #19-205 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Colleen Lasher Colleen Lasher 09/05/2019 08:47 AM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 09/05/2019 09:55 AM