ACHIEVEMENTS
Code Compliance was honored with the 2022 International Code Council Community Service Award , which recognizes outstanding service that promotes public health , safety and welfare . The department was recognized for its new , innovative programs that increase community engagement , provide essential services and build public trust while helping create and sustain healthier , safer and more beautiful neighborhoods .
The department was also the recipient of the American Association of Code Enforcement Community Service Team Award and the Code Enforcement Team of Texas 2022-2032 Wes Castolenia Community Service Award .
The National Association of Town Watch awarded the Police Department second place in its national awards program that recognizes community and department participation during National Night Out .
The City ’ s Office of Communication Lego Brick Budget Video , which received national media attention and was viewed nearly 1.1 million times , received 11 awards . This includes , a Lone Star Emmy and an Award of Excellence for Public Education Video Programming from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors . The Office of Communication also received four awards from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association ( 3CMA ), seven awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers , and two awards from the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers ( TAMIO ) and Advisors .
Richard Gertson , Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services , was inducted into the American Planning Association College of Fellows - the American Institute of Certified Planners ’ highest honor for the organization - in June 2022 .
The honor is given for outstanding contributions as a professional planner and recipients are nominated and selected by their peers . Their work has been significant and transformative in the field , as have its effects on the communities they serve .
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