MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Marysville City Council recognized National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a proclamation honoring the dedicated volunteers who support the police department at the April 15 meeting.

Marysville Mayor Chris Branscum said it was a time to celebrate the volunteers “who dedicate their time and talents to improving our communities and supporting essential services.”

Branscum said the police volunteers work in traffic control, community outreach, patrol support, clerical assistance, and public safety.

“Contributing countless hours to help enhance police services, promote community engagement, and strengthen public trust between law enforcement and residents,” said Branscum.

“The police volunteers play a vital role in improving community well-being,” said Branscum, “You guys care about the city, and you show up.”

The council also issued a proclamation honoring Public Safety Dispatcher Appreciation Week. Mayor Branscum said that “public safety telecommunications are the unseen but vital lifeline between the public and emergency services, serving as the first and most crucial contact.”

These highly-skilled professionals remain calm and compassionate while working under extreme pressure. Branscum said they provide “essential support” to police, fire and emergency medical services, “coordinating responses and ensuring timely, accurate communication that helps save lives and protect the community.”

Branscum said it was important for the city to honor “the men and women whose diligence and dedication keep our community safe by ensuring rapid response in the most stressful and urgent moments.”

City Council also considered contract awards for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Phase one and Phase two, in an East Marysville neighborhood.

Community Development Block Grant is a federal funding program administered through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The funding is intended to support housing, economic development, and infrastructure projects that will primarily benefit low- and moderate-income households. Public Works Director Vincenzo Corazza said these two major street paving projects will total over five million dollars but will then be reimbursed through the Community Development Block Grant funding award.

The recommended contracts are $2,589,796.05 to Lamon Construction Co. Inc. for Phase one and $2,783,287.85 to All-American Construction Inc. for Phase two.

Phase one will pave East 15th Street, East 14th Street, and East 13th Street (between Ramirez and Buchanan Streets) and Blue Street, Sweezy Street, Divver Street, Sampson Street, Freeman Street, and Buchanan Street (between 12th Street and 16th Street).

Phase 2 will pave segments of East 16th Street, East 15th Street, East 14th Street, East 13th Street, Sicard Street, Covillaud Street, Bryden Way, Aldridge Drive, Bottler Drive, Cumiskey Street, Del Pero Street, Gengler Street, Edwards Street, and Huston Street.

Councilmember Brad Hudson said road improvements are “well overdue in this city,” and he thanked staff for their hard work on this project.

Mayor Branscum said the two paving projects “will make a big difference in that neighborhood,” improving quality of life and property values.

The contracts for both Community Development Block Grant paving projects were unanimously approved by council and the work will be conducted this summer.