HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-16 I01H Lions Club Flag ProjectAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Waukee Lions Club
Flag Project
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Waukee Lions Club has asked for permission to
allow for a fundraiser where American Flags will be placed within the right of way of residential
properties for five designated holidays throughout the year. The holidays include Memorial Day,
Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. An agreement would be required
between the adjoining property owner and the Lions Club that only the American Flag would be
flown and only during these five holidays. The Lions Club members would be responsible for
installation the morning of the holiday and the removal in the evening of the holiday.
Installation would require a flag sleeve be placed below the ground surface for anchoring the flag
poles. Per the resolution, the Lions Club would be responsible for making sure that Iowa One
Call is contacted prior to the installation of the sleeve.
The Lions Club has indicated that it is their intent to start this project within a single
neighborhood with a total of 50 flags which they feel is a manageable number for their members
to assist with.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed resolution
PREPARED BY:Brad Deets, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
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I1H
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-
APPROVING WAUKEE LIONS CLUB FLAG PROJECT PROGRAM
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee Lions Club is a local non-profit whose mission is to serve the needs of
the growing community; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee Lions Club has requested consideration of a project to allow for American
Flags to be placed in front of single-family residential homes within the right-of-way between
the public street and public sidewalk for five holidays per year including Memorial Day, Flag
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee Lions Club shall be responsible for working with property owners for the
installation of the flag and property owners shall agree that only the American Flag shall be
flown at the designated location and only during the five holidays as previously defined; AND,
WHEREAS, the sleeve utilized for installing the flag shall be located entirely below grade so as
not to cause a tripping hazard and the Waukee Lions Club shall be responsible for making sure
that Iowa One Call is contacted prior to installation of the flag sleeve in order to avoid conflicts
with existing utilities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that it
supports the Waukee Lions Club Flag Project and approves of the use of the public right of way
as indicated.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved on the 16th day of
September, 2024.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair