Agenda 07/07/2015 Item # 4An
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Irving Berzon, a proud WWII veteran, became the County
Engineer in 1973. He initiated Collier County Utilities, building the
first water and wastewater treatment plants which eventually
became the South Regional Water Plant and the North Regional
Water Reclamation Plant; and,
WHEREAS, As the County Engineer he also built the first Regional Sanitary
Landfill which is still in use today, designing all roads leading to
the Landfill at an elevation for a 100 year storm event. Notably,
garbage collections service continued unabated during a number of
hurricanes and tropical storms including Wilma; and,
WHEREAS, As the County Engineer, Irving Berzon successfully initiated the
first subdivision rules including sidewalks and storm water
treatment systems minimizing routine local flooding; and,
WHEREAS, He also established the first "safe local community traffic flow ",
designing the appropriate width for lanes, medians, sidewalks, and
room for slower motorcycles /bicycles on each shoulder of the
roadways; and,
WHEREAS, Irving Berzon leaves a legacy of visionary public water resource
planning and Management, and critical infrastructure designed for
the future.
NOW THEREFORE, be it prwlaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, recognizing his contributions and vision,
that July 7, 2015 be designated as
Irving Berzon Dory
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 7th Day of .741y, 2015
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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7/7/2015 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating July 7, 2015 as Irving Berzon Day, retired Collier
County Engineer, for his contributions benefitting all citizens of Collier County through his
farsighted and dedicated efforts. To be accepted by Irving Berzon.
Meeting Date: 7/7/2015
Prepared By
Name: FlanaganJim
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
6/25/2015 1:52:07 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
Name: FlanaganJim
6/25/2015 1:52:07 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager - Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 6/25/2015 3:00:17 PM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 6/25/2015 3:05:51 PM
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