Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution to fly the Juneteenth Day flag at City Hall.
Summary
DATE: May 25, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Flying the Juneteenth Flag at City Hall
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
At its May 18, 2021 workshop, the City Council discussed flying the Juneteenth Flag at city hall to honor the historical importance of Juneteenth. A motion of direction was approved for the item to come back to the City Council for official action. If approved, the Innovation Black Chamber will provide the flag to city staff and it will fly at city hall June 18-20, 2021.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The alternatives are to approve or disapprove the flying of the Juneteenth Flag at city hall June 18-20, 2021.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff has no recommendation.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This resolution conforms to city policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There are no expenditures anticipated with this item.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve flying the Juneteenth Flag at city hall on June 18-20, 2021, to honor the historical importance of Juneteenth.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
N/A