The City of Auburn recognized the efforts of the Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works at the City Council meeting on Monday night. Auburn Mayor Keith Nesbitt, at podium, and Councilmember Bridget Powers, left, presented the commendations to, from left, Police Chief Valerie Harris, Public Works Director Jack Warren and Fire Chief Mark D’Ambrogi (who accepted on behalf of their respective departments) for their tireless work “before and after the January 2008 storm to ensure the safety of (Auburn's) citizens.”