HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-15 Joanne Dalka ff-EASOLU TION NUMBER 2017-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOANNE DALKA FOR HER 30 YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE AS ONE OF THE MOST VALUED AND EXTRAORDINARY EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND EXPRESSING OUR GREAT APPRECIATION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
'WHEREAS,JOANNE DALKA has provided the residents of the City of Winter Springs with 30 years of excellent, dedicated,
and distinguished service, since joining the City of Winter Springs on September 24, 1987 as a Records Clerk in the City's Police Department to
her current role as the City's Information Services Department Director, a rote she has held since 2002;and
'WHEREAS,JOANNE DALKA throughout her career, has been responsible for guiding the City through various spectrums of
"Information Technology" and has taken the City from typewriters to the latest computers and tablets; and while keeping up with the latest
technology trends, has promoted interconnectedness and improved communications in all aspects of daily life in our community; and
WHEREAS, JOANNE DALKA, implemented the Police Department's first computerized records and CAD system and later
worked to facilitate their first Mobile Computer Terminals (MCTs) in police cars; established the City's Computer Services Department and first
ever website;collaborated with the Office of the City Clerk on the City's first Records Management and Imaging Initiative;and coordinated various
fiber projects including connectivity amongst City buildings for phone and data, and integration with Seminole County's Fiber Optic Network
which provided connectivity with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office;and
WHEREAS, JOANNE DALKA and her Staff successfully guided the replacement of the City's outdated phone system with
newer VolP technology, replaced separate Financial and Permitting systems with one cohesive ERP system; implemented streaming audio of
City Commission Meetings, effected eAlerts notifications and the City's Facebook page; and improved efficiencies by automating numerous
processes such as the City Commission Agenda and related Agenda Items, as well as the City's internal SharePoint site;and
WHEREAS, while working full-time with the City of Winter Springs,JOANNE DALKA earned an Associate in Arts Degree as
well as an Associate in Science Degree (Networking Technology)from Seminole Community College; and then earned her Bachelor of Applied
Science (B.A.S.) Degree from the University of Central Florida; and additionally,completed the required coursework to be awarded the coveted
Certified Public Manager(CPM)designation from Florida State University;as well as being a long-time Member of the Florida Local Government
Information Systems Association (FLGISA); and
WHEREAS, JOANNE DALKA has truly been an invaluable staff member who has been outstanding in every aspect with
incredible professionalism, excellent analytical skills, and as a very hard working employee, often has been the last person to leave each night
as she sincerely cares to do the very best—all of which has benefitted the City of Winter Springs in so many, many ways.
OW THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida as follows:
SECTION I— Upon the occasion of JOANNE DALKA's retirement,the Mayor and Commission,City Manager,and Staff of the
City of Winter Springs wish to recognize and honor her for her excellent level of distinguished service to the residents of Winter Springs through
her 30 years of esteemed exemplary service.
SECTION 11—That this Resolution commending the services of JOANNE DALKA be recorded upon the official Public Records
and Minutes of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
SECTION III— That a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to JOANNE DALKA with our sincerest and heartfelt thanks for her
numerous and valued important contributions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA, IN A REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED ON THE
11 TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.
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DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2017