HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 07-18 Approving the Creation of a Military Banner Program RESOLUTION NO. 07 — 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to recognize the contributions by local military service
members to our community and nation through the establishment of a Military Banner Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program is intended to honor active duty military personnel or military
veterans that reside in, or have immediate family in the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the City's street banner program helps to create a sense of place; and
WHEREAS, expanding the banner program along Dougherty Road near Parks Reserve
Forces Training Area (a.k.a. Camp Parks) will help to connect the community with the military base
and the new Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve the creation of the Military Banner Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Goel, Gupta and Hernandez, and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Military Banner Program
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PURPOSE:
To establish a Military/Veterans banner program to honor active duty military personnel or military
veterans that reside in, or have immediate family in the City of Dublin. The program provides the
opportunity for an active duty member, veteran or family members of either, to purchase a banner
displaying a photo of the honoree, along with their name, rank and branch of service.
BANNER DISPLAY:
The City will display the banners between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The Military Banners will be
clustered along Dougherty Road in the vicinity of Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (a.k.a. Camp Parks).
After the display period, banners can be presented to the honoree (or applicant) at a future City Council
meeting or other event.
In future years of the program, staff will evaluate offering the option to display the banner for a second
year, at a reduced fee, based on the popularity of the program.
ELIGIBILTY:
• The honoree must be an active duty member or military veteran (Honorably Discharged) of the
United States Armed Forces.
• The honoree must be a current resident of Dublin or have immediate family members that reside in
the city.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The application form will be available online (and in hardcopy upon request). For 2018, the deadline will
be Friday, March 30. Applications will be processed in the order received and upon space availability. As
part of the application process, the applicant is responsible to provide:
• verification of military status
• proof of residency
• an official military photo of the honoree that meets the City's standards regarding size and image
quality
APPLICATION COST:
The cost to sponsor one banner in 2018 is $230. Payment will not be collected until after the application
has been approved.
QUESTIONS:
If you have questions or need help to complete the application form, please contact
Suzanne larla, Management Analyst II
925-833-6650
suzanne.iarla @dublin.ca.gov