Welcome to the August 3rd, 2026 meeting of the Greensboro City Council.

We are in the Katie Dorset Council Chambers, and let the record reflect that all members of council are in attendance.

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And Mr.

Holston, would you lead us in the pledge, please?

And it's the three project for witnesses.

Thank you.

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Now this is the time for our ceremonial and presentation items.

Item E1, a resolution recognizing August 2nd through August 8th as Heat Awareness Week in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mr.

Holston.

Thank you, Madam Mayor.

This is a record a resolution recognizing August 2nd through 8, 2026 as Heat Awareness Week in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Whereas extreme heat is a growing public health concern that contributes to serious health conditions, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and worsening cardiovascular, respiratory, and cerevascular diseases.

Whereas this is a countywide effort to establish a comprehensive extreme temperatures action plan, CTAP to designate heat season as fatting from May through September each year, with the risk to public health often occurring during the early weeks of the season as residents' bodies are still adjusting to rising temperatures.

Whereas in 2025, the National Weather Service issued multiple heat advisories and at least one excessive heat warning for the region, underscoring the need for heightened awareness and community preparedness.

Whereas from 1983 to 2014, Yulford County averaged six days per year with temperatures exceeding 95 degrees, but projections for the 2060s estimate between 26 and 39 such days annually.

Exasperating health disparities.

Whereas heat-related illnesses are preventable, and reducing health risks from extreme heat requires community-wide awareness and proactive action.

Whereas the state of North Carolina has acknowledged extreme heat as a significant public health threat and is working with scientists, public health experts, and local governments to improve heat resilience and provide communities with actionable resources.

Whereas the City of Greensboro is committed to advancing health equity, improving public awareness, and preparing for the health impacts of extreme heat and other climate-related hazards.

And now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Greensboro that Greensboro City Council recognizes the week of August 2nd through 8, 2026 as heat awareness week in the City of Greensboro and commend its observance to all residents.

Thank you, Mr.

Hulson.

I knew you wanted to make that motion.

Do I hear a second?

Seconded by Mrs.

Thurm.

Council, please vote.