RES-10609 Loyal Service Appreciation For Jim ReichertRESOLUTION NO. 10609
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO JIM REICHERT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AND COMMENDING HIM FOR MORE
THAN THIRTY -SEVEN YEARS OF LOYAL AND
DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
ORANGE.
WHEREAS, a young James "Jim" Reichert, a recent veteran of the United States
Navy, began his career as a Planning Intern in the City's Planning Department in January
1974, leading to his life career that has spanned over thirty -seven plus years with the City of
Orange, including 13 separate job titles, and working in Planning, Economic Development
and Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, through Jim's guidance in the mid -90's, the Agency implemented the
Unreinforced Masonry Program to fund seismic work of unreinforced masonry buildings in
Old Towne preserving these historic treasures and marking the beginning of the
transformation of the largest historic district in the State of California into what is now
repeatedly voted Orange County's No. 1 Downtown destination to shop and dine; and
WHEREAS, one of Jim's greatest career achievements is leading the City's team in
negotiating the redevelopment of a shuttered City Shopping Center to what is now known as
one of the premier Southern California outlet shopping destinations "The Outlets at Orange ";
and
WHEREAS, Jim will be most remembered for his abilities to forge valuable
relationships with the business and development community that helped the City retain and
attract quality businesses, making Orange one of the strongest and most desirable
marketplaces in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, in Jim's duel capacity as the Economic Development Director and the
Assistant Executive Director to the Orange Redevelopment Agency, he has overseen the
redevelopment of two regional malls, various auto dealerships, retail shopping centers, and
countless public infrastructure projects; the revitalization of our historic Old Towne Orange,
and the rehabilitation, construction, and preservation of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Jim has been a valuable member of the City of Orange Executive
Management Team, working hard to foster a high level of teamwork and cooperation across
all departments. His humor, friendship, camaraderie, and historical knowledge will be
greatly missed by the Executive Team; and
WHEREAS, Jim's dedication to the City of Orange is only surpassed by his devotion
to his family as the proud father of four and grandfather of three (and counting) and his City
family, the Economic Development staff who will fondly remember Jim as a supportive
leader and great listener empowering his team to be innovative and collaborative; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Orange expresses sincere appreciation and congratulations to Jim Reichert for his over 37
Years of loyal and dedicated service to the City of Orange, and wishes Jim and his wife Jan,
a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement as they continue to travel around the globe creating
new adventures together.
ADOPTED this 22 day of November, 2011.
Carolyn V.
ATTEST:
Mary E. urp ity Clerk, Orange
e, Mayor, Ci f Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 22 day of November 2011, by
the following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary "TrPIP, City Clerk, range
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