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O'Kane.

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Shanner.

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Scott.

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Waters.

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You stand for a moment of silent prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, please.

And to the flag in the United States of America.

And to the Republic for which it stands one nation.

Oh God.

I can't read or writing.

Thank you.

We have a proclamation that reads that whereas in 1988, the United States Congress adopted a resolution designating September 15th to October 15th of each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

And whereas the Hispanic community has had a profound influence on our community through strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and services.

And whereas at least 18,000 of our Sioux City population is Hispanic Heritage, which makes up at least 21% of our overall community.

Whereas during National Hispanic Heritage Month, the United States celebrates the culture, the history, the traditions, and the contributions of Hispanic Americans, specifically those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Now, therefore, I Robert E.

Scott, mayor of the city of Sioux City, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim September 15th, October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Sioux City and encourage all our citizens to celebrate the con celebrate the contributions that have been made to our community by Hispanic Americans.

Thank you so much.

On behalf of Unity in Action in the Latino and Immigrant Communities of Siouxland, I am truly honored to accept this Heritage Month proclamation.

This recognition is more than a document.

It's a celebration of the stories, culture, and contributions that generations of Latino families have made to our region and to our country.

From our earliest settlers to today's entrepreneurs, educators, essential workers, artists, and leaders, we have helped shape the Siouxland's history and future.

Excuse me, City of Sioux City, for recognizing the importance of this month and for supporting efforts that bring neighbors together.

As we celebrate, I encourage you to continue investing in opportunities for all families, empowering the next generation of leaders and working together so that Siouxland remains a place of belonging.

Thank you so much.

And whereas one in three women and one in nine men will experience violence in their lifetime and domestic violence violates basic human rights by stripping away dignity, security, and self-worth through physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse.

And whereas Safe Place works every day to end those acts of violence and to help survivors rebuild their lives.

Whereas in Siouxland, the safe place is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and last year alone responded to over 1,500 victims of flea fleeing abuse, ensuring despite the high demand, no one in immediate danger was turned away.

Whereas domestic violence affects the entire community, only a coordinated community response can end these crimes and sustain the funding needed for the life-saving services.

Now therefore I Robert E.

Scott, mayor of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, on behalf of the City Council, to hereby proclaim October 2025 as domestic violence awareness month in Sioux City and urge all our citizens to actively participate in the scheduled events and programs and to think about the fact that it's it is someone you know to do.

Thank you.

Domestic violence touches every part of our community, neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family.

This proclamation reminds us that ending abuse takes all of us by sharing resources wearing purple and speaking out.

We send a clear message.

There is no excuse for domestic violence, and everyone deserves to live free from fear.

On behalf of Safe Place and the survivors we serve, thank you for standing with us.

All right, thank you.

We will go to the consent agenda, which is two through twelve after date.

You can consider these items to pass unanimously and as a separate roll call voters requested by a council member.

Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item may come to the podium at the time the item is being discussed.

Anybody wishing to speak on an item that's not on the agenda can come up under citizen concerns.

Please remember to always stage your name for the record.

I move the consent agenda.

Second.

Two is a reading of the September 27th and September 17th and 22nd council minutes.

Three is a motion accepting the annual evaluation of the museum director.

Mayor?

Yes.

I just want to make a couple of comments to Steve Hanson on your annual evaluation.

It's uh you deserve that evaluation.

And it's high marks, and and you run the museum so well, and you attract the volunteers to make the museum operation successful, and you're always there.

Whenever I've come to the museum, you've always been there.

Of the several meetings that you hold and sponsor, and you make sure everybody has beverages and and snacks and that kind of thing.

It's it's just a great place.

And I just want to I can't thank you enough, Steve.