2024-12-05 Proclamation - P. Palzer

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE PROCLAMATION Paul Palzer WHEREAS, Paul Palzer was hired by the City of Centerville on April 25, 1994; and WHEREAS, he was the first full-time City Employee, hired as the Public Works Director/Building Inspector leading a team that would ensure the stability of infrastructure (municipal water/sewer, streets, parks, etc.), Building and Zoning and served as the only staff person available 12:00 to 4:00pm M, Tu, Th and all -day Fridays until 1995; and WHEREAS, he was appointed the City's Designated Building Official in 1995 and continues to serve this role today. He continued to advance his educational experience/career throughout his service with the city, achieving 6 International Code Council Certificates, the most prominent becoming a Building Code Specialist, the highest combination Certificate of any Building Code Official in the State; and WHEREAS, he served the City of Centerville during the majority of its housing development and was instrumental in planning infrastructure needs for then and the future (e.g. a new City Hall, three Public Works sites, new/amendments to City Code, forward visioning and planning) have been just a few extraordinary qualities that have truly led him in his career with the city; and WHEREAS, Paul has experienced the coming and goings of 8 Mayors, 20 Council Members, 8 City Administrators, and over 50 staff members; and has served twice as Interim City Co -Administrator totaling 2 years; and WHEREAS, Paul has mentored 4 building inspectors, 3 of whom have gone on to serve as Designated Building Officials, and mentored 8 Public Works staff members all becoming fully certified in water and wastewater operations; and WHEREAS, among Paul's accomplishments has been instituting the Mill & Overlay program, Brine Salt Reduction System, LaMotte Park Water Reuse Irrigation System and a successful Public Works and Building Departments; and WHEREAS, Paul's dedication and commitment to the City and community, work ethic, leadership and knowledge have been appreciated and will be missed; and WHEREAS, Paul officially retires from the City of Centerville on December 27, 2024, and is being publicly recognized and honored for his years of exemplary public service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Centerville acknowledges, with sincere appreciation, the dedication and loyal service of Paul Palzer for his 30 years, 9 months of distinguished service to the residents and businesses of our city. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, staff and residents extend their congratulations and best wishes to Paul and his family for the many years of health, happiness, and success in retirement. He will be missed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Centerville to be affixed this 5' day of December, 2024. Attest: Teresa Bender, City Clerk . ............ . . .. . .... . .. Mayor D. Love II