Hometown Heroes Banner Program

Required Materials

• Digital Photograph
  • Minimum resolution of 300 dpi
  • Official military or in-uniform portrait required
• Proof of Residency
  • Proof of Santee residency for the honoree or a close family member (e.g., driver’s license or utility bill dated within 60 days)
• Verification of Military Status
  • DD214 (showing honorable discharge), or
  • Other official documentation verifying veteran status
• Honoree Information
  • Name
  • Rank
  • Branch of Service
  • Service Dates
  • Certification of family member or affiliation
  • Certification of criminal history (no convictions of violent felonies as defined by California Penal Code 667.5 or equivalent)
  • Additional forms or acknowledgements as required

Tentative Approval & Final Approval Process

1. Submit application and all required materials
2. City reviews application and confirms eligibility
3. If tentatively approved, the City will request:
   • $200 program fee
     • Covers printing, installation/removal, and processing
   • Signed documents
     • Terms & Conditions, Release, and Indemnification (applicant)
     • Honoree Consent and Release (if applicable)
4. Final approval is granted once all required items are received within the specified timeframe
5. Banner is produced and scheduled for display

Banner Display Cycle

• Each cycle runs for a minimum of 4 months
• Applicants are notified of their assigned cycle and when the honoree will be featured online
• At the end of the cycle, banners may be:
  • Donated to the honoree or applicant, or
  • Retained or recycled by the City

Post-Cycle Options

After the display cycle ends, applicants may choose from the following options:

• Standard Pickup (Default)
  Banner is removed and available for pickup at: Santee City Hall, Building 1 (10601 Magnolia Ave., Santee, CA)
• Extended Display (No Cost)
  Request to display the banner for an additional year at an alternate location. Banner longevity is not guaranteed and may be removed if it deteriorates.
• Reapply for Future Cycle
  Submit a new application for a future cycle, including banner reprinting. Fee not to exceed $200.

Applications are processed based on availability. Re-applicants are not given priority over new applicants.

*Re-applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the desired display cycle.