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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
World Polio Day Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for World Polio Day.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Polio is a highly infectious disease that spreads from person to person, most often through
contaminated water. It primarily affects children under the age of five and can attack the
nervous system, causing paralysis. Eradicating polio has been one of Rotary’s longest -
standing and most significant efforts, providing much-needed operational support, medical
staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials to health workers and parents. World
Polio Day, observed each year on October 24, recognizes this work and raises awareness of
the ongoing effort to end polio worldwide.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) World Polio Day Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“World Polio Day”
WHEREAS, Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus that is spread from person
to person, typically through contaminated water; and
WHEREAS, polio commonly affects children under the age of five and can attack the nervous system and lead to paralysis; and
WHEREAS, there is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine which has been administered to more than 3 billion children in
122 countries and polio cases have dropped by 99.9% since 1988, when Rotary International helped establish the Global Polio
Eradication Initiative; and
WHEREAS, Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people
unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves; and
WHEREAS, the eradication of polio is one of Rotary’s longest-standing and most significant efforts; and
WHEREAS, these efforts provide much-needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials
for health workers and parents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim October 24, 2026, as
“World Polio Day” in the City of Dublin and encourages all residents to join Rotary International in the mission to End Polio Now.
DATED: October 6, 2026
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