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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence CMO 6/1/2000 OFFICE OF rHE MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477 (503) 726,3700 FAX (503) 726.2363 June.!, 2000 The Groundwater Foundation Att: Zoe McManaman P.O, Box 22558 Lincoln NE 68542-2558 Dear Mr. McManaman, The City of Springfield fuliy'supports the nomination of Charles Davi~ to receive the Vem Haverstick Groundwater Hero A ward. Chuck has been instrumental in the, prot~clion of 'Springfield's drinking water, 100% of.wh.ich is drawn from aquifers; The culmination of Chuck'~ years of efforts has been the adoption by the City of a Drinking Water Protection Plan in 1999 and a Drinking Water Protection Overlay District this year. . ' Duting Chuck's career with the Springfield Utility Board, he has worked with City employees in the review of site plans, building plans and the location of businesses imd industry to install groundwater.protection devices. He brings' diverse interests together to work on coordinated efforts to protect groundwater throughout the City, One of Chuck's biggest contributions has been educating both City officials and the'general public about the vulnerability of aquifers and simple measures that can be taken to preserve our resources, Chuck's continuing dedication to raising the awareness of citIzens, his \Inique ability to , work with a cross section of individuals, and his technical knowledge are invaluable assets to the City of Springfield, We appreciate your consideration of Chuck for this award, ' Sincerely, , ~1^--m ,1UMfttu1J~ Maureen M, Weathers Mayor RECEIVED , ~-~ { - 0 () By: 6Jvre~