DEPARTMENT: Veterans Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Information
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Distribution Of Funds For 2024 Memorial Day Activities
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on Veterans Services' annual gift distribution to Dakota County Veteran Service Organizations in support of 2024 Memorial Day events and activities.
SUMMARY
By Minn. Stat. § 375.35, the County Board has specific statutory authority to appropriate an annual gift up to $300 to military service organizations to defray Memorial Day expenses. As in past years, each Veteran Service Organization listed below will receive $100 for its use in funding Memorial Day activities in the organization’s community. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27, 2024.
If restrictions prevent Veterans Service Organizations from holding or sponsoring Memorial Day events, funds can be utilized to purchase items to support Memorial Day including flags or plaques, etc. that honor and commemorate military personnel.
• Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776
• Apple Valley VVA Chapter 363
• Burnsville American Legion Post 1700, Patrick Kopp Post
• Burnsville VFW Post 5833, Glen C Turner Post
• Eagan American Legion Post 594, Daniel R. Olsen Post
• Farmington American Legion Post 189, Clifford Larson Post
• Farmington Sypal-Lundgren VFW Post 7662
• Hastings AMVETS Post 10
• Hastings Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210
• Hastings American Legion Post 47, Nelson-Lucking Post
• Inver Grove Heights Legion Post 424
• Lakeville American Legion Post 44, John Vessey Post
• Lakeville VFW Post 210, Oscar & John Soberg Post
• Mendota AMVETS 1, Raymond T. Furlong-Zigmund Post
• Mendota VFW Post 6690, Vasatka-Goers Post
• Minnesota DAV South Metro Chapter 40
• Rosemount American Legion Post 65
• Rosemount VFW Post 9433
• South St. Paul Abner Rude American Legion Post 481
• South St. Paul Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #5
• South St. Paul VFW Post 295, Gallagher-Hansen Post
• West St. Paul Challenger American Legion Post 521
OUTCOMES
Veteran Service Organizations will contribute to community engagement by holding activities to benefit both the military and general community. Veterans will be recognized for their service and contributions to the community.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Funding is included in the 2024 Veterans Services Budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Lisa Thomas
Author: Lisa Thomas