City Council

9.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FLAGS OF VALOR FUND\nMANAGEMENT PLAN AND VETERAN SUPPORT APPLICATION\nPROCESS\nFlags of Valor is a meaningful tribute presented by the City of South El\nMonte to honor our nation's military heroes. This program raises vital funds\nto support local veterans in our community. City staff has reviewed potential\noptions for managing the funds generated through the Flags of Valor\nprogram and is recommending that the City of South El Monte oversee the\nfunds directly to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with\ncommunity priorities.\nGeneral Business Items 9.a. (continued) through 9.c. next page.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and\napprove the following:\n1. The proposed Flags of Valor Fund Management Plan, with the City of\nSouth El Monte serving as the administrator of funds raised through the\nprogram; and\n2. Approve the proposed Veteran Support Application and selection\nprocess to guide the fair and transparent distribution of funds to local\nveterans in need.