M
ILITARY BANNER PROGRAM
Guidelines
Introduction
The City of Murrieta has arranged for the community to honor and pay tribute to the courage, commitment, and heroism of the men and women who have/are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces through its Military Banner Program. The Military Banner Program is designed to recognize active-duty and veteran Murrieta residents (living or not).
A
pplication Requirements
T
o be eligible for the banner program, an honoree must be:
1 . A current resident of the City of Murrieta (or Murrieta resident at time of death), an
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2 . An active-duty member of the United States Armed Forces, or 3 . Veteran in good standing/honorably discharged.
Th
e City of Murrieta will require proof of residency [such as a copy of Department of Defense (DD) Form 2058 - Home of Record, or a copy of mail listing the honoree’s name and address] and a completed Military Banner Program application for the honoree to be considered.
Ba
nner Design
The front and back of each banner, which measures approximately 2’ x 5’, will list the honoree’s name and branch of service and include a photo (if desired) or the branch logo.
Should a photo be preferred on the banner, please note the following requirements:
1 . The photo image should be the official portrait of the honoree in uniform.
2. Two submission formats are allowed:
a. 5” x 7” (or greater) photograph of the honoree, or
b. JPEG electronic image not less than 400 d.p.i. (or 1 MB)
Cost
The recommended donation fee is $25 for the banner. However, the City of Murrieta welcomes donations for the full cost of a banner and/or donations of any amount to help fund the costs associated with this program from business owners, organizations, residents, applicants, or family members.
Application Submission
Upon receipt, staff for the City of Murrieta will review all submitted applications for completeness. Written notification will then be sent either approving the application with specifics relating to the installation date and location or asking for further details or clarification should information be missing.
Please submit applications by mail or in person to the following location:
City of Murrieta - City Hall
Attn: Military Banner Program
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
E
lectronic applications or photos may be submitted to [email protected] Ba
nner Installation
Applications are accepted year-round; however, installation takes place once per year in May, prior to Memorial day. The deadline for application submissions to be included in the May installation is January 31 of that year. Each banner will remain up for a period of one year* then retired and given to the honoree or family member at a retirement presentation. Acknowledgment of the honoree's service at the time of the banner retirement will be posted to Facebook.
A banner may be flown for an additional year at the honoree or applicant’ s request if the following criteria are met:
• Space is available
• The banner is still in good condition
• The honoree is still a Murrieta resident
• The honoree is still active-duty or veteran in good standing A
n honoree may be eli gible to reapply for a second banner if the following criteria are met:
• There is at least a one-year period between each banner • T
he honoree is still a Murrieta resident
• The honoree is still active-duty or veteran in good standing • No more than two banners may be received by an honoree Banners are installed at the discretion of the City of Murrieta along Washington Avenue between Kalmia St and Ivy St.
The City of Murrieta is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged, or destroyed due to age, vandalism, or any acts of nature including high winds. * Banners will be temporarily removed from mid-November (after Veterans Day) to early January to allow for holiday decor.
Checklist for Application Submission
Completed application
Proof of residency
Photograph (if desired)
City of Murrieta Contact Information
For more information about the Military Banner Program, please contact the City of Murrieta at (951) 304-PARK (7275) or visit our website at www.MurrietaCA.gov