Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Donation of U.S. Flags by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), St. Lucie River Chapter.
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Submitted By: Brad Keen, Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation Department.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to be responsive to our community.
Executive Summary (General Business): The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) wishes to gift several United States flags to the Port St. Lucie City Council to be flown over City buildings and public properties.
Presentation Information: Five minutes. A representative from the local DAR chapter will formally offer the flags as a gift to the City. A photo with City Council is requested.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council accept the gift of U.S. flags.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and accept the gift of U.S. flags.
2. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and provide staff direction.
Background: The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a service organization with nearly 3,000 chapters across the United States and overseas. Each member must be able to trace their family tree back to the American Revolution. Similar to their donations in the years prior to the COVID pandemic, the Daughters of the American Revolution, St. Lucie River Chapter, wish to gift U.S. flags to the citizens of Port St. Lucie, so that the flags can be flown over City municipal buildings and public properties.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Flags will be flown over City buildings, public properties, and City parks as appropriate.
Attachments: N/A
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