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Municipal Services Committee
November 25, 2013 - 3:30 PM
City Hall Conference Room 3
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.Roll Call
B.Announcements
C.Agenda Modifications
II.CONSENT AGENDA
A. November 12, 2013 Minutes*
III.ACTION
A. Resolution No. 5006* (Tiedeman)
A resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with IDC Consulting,
LLC in the amount of $69,237.50 including tax to install, configure, and
commission six city owned wireless access points via wireless and city owned fiber
along Auburn Way between Muckelshoot Casino and Auburn City Hall.
IV.ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6466* (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a
new section 10.12.410 to the Auburn City Code relating to inattentive driving
V.DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Photo Enforcement RFP* (Tiedeman)
Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) of red light and school zone photo enforcement
program and contract. *Dennis Grad, Executive Director for Auburn School
District's Transportation Services Department will provide comment on school
zone cameras.
B. Street Sweeping Schedule* (Bailey)
C. AVHS Board Review / Animal Control Licensing Program* (Coleman)
D. Ordinance No. 6474* (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 6432, the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by
Ordinance No. 6456 Ordinance No. 6462, Ordinance No. 6472, Ordinance No.
6473, Ordinance No. 6481, and authorizing amendment to the City of
Auburn 2013-2014 Budget as set forth in Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”.
E. Resolution No. 5012 - Request for Monument on City Property from
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American-Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance* (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
request for placement of a Joint Vietnam Veterans Memorial to be located in Les
Gove Park.
F. Concealed Pistol Licenses Benefit Cost Analysis (Lee/Pierson)
G. Project Matrix*
VI.ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for
review at the City Clerk's Office.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
November 12, 2013 Minutes
Date:
November 19, 2013
Department:
Police
Attachments:
November 12, 2013 Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:CA.A
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Municipal Services Committee
November 12, 2013 - 3:30 PM
City Hall Conference Room 3
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peloza called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room
3 of City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
A. Roll Call
Members present: Chair Bill Peloza, Vice Chair Wayne Osborne and
Member John Partridge.
Staff present: Mayor Pete Lewis, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Assistant
Chief of Police Bill Pierson, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Human Resource Director Brenda Heineman, Employee Relations
Manager Aaron Barber, City Attorney Dan Heid, Assistant City
Attorney Steven Gross, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Parks,
Arts & Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Auburn Municipal Airport
Manager Jamelle Garcia and Police Secretary/Scribe Heather Shaw.
Others present: Auburn Reporter representative Robert Whale.
B. Announcements
C. Agenda Modifications
At the request of Finance Director Shelley Coleman, an agenda
modification was added to discuss the Redflex contract that would
start June 1, 2014 and would run for 6 years with two (2), two (2) year
options. The contract was previously reviewed by the city departments
to provide suggestions and changes in ensuring the contract would be
agreeable to all departments within the city. Finance Director Coleman
addressed suggested changes and revisions to the contract with
Redflex to include: Cost neutrality zeroed out on our account, the
proposed contract to be cost neutral and additional money to off-set
our administrative costs. Another requested change would be for all
infractions to be handled through King County District Court which has
an 80% collection rate versus Redflex's collection rate at 50%.
In review of the contract for grammatical changes, Chair Peloza
suggest re-wording under the Recitals section of the contract to
include adding "back office 'administrative' services" in replace of the
term "back office services". Vice Chair Osborne expressed concerns
with the cost-effectiveness of the contract over the next six years due
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to the number of infractions being down while administrative costs are
still incurred. He suggested that a school board representative as well
as both a Redflex representative and their competitor be invited to a
Municipal Services Committee meeting to discuss the need for red
light photo enforcement to be at the current designated locations
versus other locations within the city.
Chair Peloza suggested that an estimated cost of tasks required be
determined if the City removed the Redflex equipment. An RFP from
a second vendor was requested by the committee.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. October 28, 2013 Minutes
Vice Chair Osborne moved to accept the Minutes as presented.
Member Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Airport Management Contract (Coleman)
Finance Director, Shelley Coleman briefed the committee on the
Airport Management Contract. The contract was reviewed by the
Municipal Services Committee. AMG will remove the grant and
project management from their proposal. The contract was previously
reviewed and grammatical and formatting errors were identified and
corrected. The committee discussed the process in aviation gas
pricing and state sales tax causing gas prices in the State of
Washington to be less competitive than in other states that have no
sales tax.
Vice Chair Osborne moved to forward the Airport Management
Contract to full Council for consideration. Member Partridge
seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6475 (Coleman)
Shelley Coleman, Finance Director, reviewed Ordinance No. 6475
with the Committee . The Ordinance establishes the Levy for Regular
Property Taxes by the City of Auburn for Collection in 2014 for
General City Operation Purposes in the amount o f $15,792,046.00.
This Ordinance was previously reviewed by the Municipal Services
Committee and there were no additional questions.
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B. Ordinance No. 6481 (Coleman)
Finance Director Shelley Coleman provided Budget Amendment #5 to
Ordinance No. 6481 which amends the 2013-2014 revised budget.
The most notable change is the transfer of $2.0M from the General
Fund from available ending fund balance to the City's Cumulative
Reserve Fund. Additional changes include an increase by
$700,000.00 to Sewer-Metro waste water revenues and anticipated
payment to King County for sewer-wastewater treatment services.
Revenues are anticipated to exceed budget as payment are a pass-
through to King County. Another increase by $300,000.00 is Solid
Waster utility revenues and payments to Waste Management for
collection and tipping fee charges . Revenues are anticipated to
exceed budget. Payment to Waste Management are based upon
actual amount of refuse collected and disposed.
The Committee was provided a spreadsheet which detailed 2013's
Appropriation Authority by Fund which they had questions in regards
to how the numbers were determined on Schedule B. Finance
Director Coleman suggested that the spreadsheet could include in the
last column a breakdown of expenditure fund balance that would
equal the total. Member Partridge addressed some additional
questions on the finance schedules provided that Director Coleman
will address and clarify at a future meeting.
C. Ordinance 6465 (Faber)
Parks, Arts & Recreation Director, Daryl Faber presented Ordinance
6465 which adds a new Chapter 2.22 to the Auburn City Code. This
would take all the laws addressed in the department's Policies and
Procedures Manual and move them to the Auburn City Code. He
addressed that many local cities have already done this to streamline
their signage to specific parks that may have differing rules at each
park.
Chair Peloza and Vice Chair Osborne questioned section 2.22.040 in
regard to when a permit would be needed for large groups or family
gatherings at the parks. It was determined that under the Definitions
section no. 2.22.030, that verbiage would be placed to define that a
permit would be needed should a group want exclusive use to the
park. Additional revisions and grammatical changes were suggested
to sections 2.22.070, 2.22.100 and 2.22.200. All fee amounts listed
within the contract were suggested to be removed and replaced to
include the ACC referencing fees and fines should they be changed in
the future.
D. Medicare Advantage for LEOFF 1 Retirees (Heineman)
Director of Human Resources, Brenda Heineman, discussed the
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Medicare Advantage program through AWC. The City believes that it
is mutually beneficial for the LEOFF I retirees and the taxpayers at the
same time. There is a substantial projected savings on premium
moving to the program. Member Partridge questioned how long the
program had been around as well as whether there was any potential
volatility with the plan. The City interviewed other local cities to include
Mount Vernon and Anacortes who are with the program which came
back with glowing reviews. The City believes that this is the most
comprehensive medical coverage, while continuing to conserve
citizen's tax dollars.
Director Heineman addressed questions regarding advantages and
disadvantages to the plan and informed the Committee that there is
an informational meeting that is scheduled and offered to the LEOFF I
retirees in November. A letter to all retirees affected has been sent out
by mail.
E. Project Matrix
The following updates were made to the Project Matrix:
Item 21P: Review date changed to 11/25/2013.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, November 25,
2013 at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3 of City Hall, 25 West Main Street,
Auburn, WA.
Signed this _________ day of November, 2013.
___________________ ______________________________
Bill Peloza, Chair Heather Shaw, Police Secretary/Scribe
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5006
Date:
November 18, 2013
Department:
Information Services
Attachments:
Resolution
IDC Consulting Project Agreement - Res
5006
IDC Consulting Project Quote
IDC Consulting Project Scope
Budget Impact:
$69,237.50
Administrative Recommendation:
Innovation & Technology recommends approval of this project to provide wireless
connectivity beneficial to city staff, police, and citizens.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn received a COPS grant in 2011-12 for approximately $150,000 which
was used to purchase 6 Motorola wireless access points to improve law enforcement
communications. The intent of the purchase was to improve police services and
connectivity within the city and provide additional throughput for services such as voice and
video.
Due to the City of Auburn infrastructure, and extensive ITS and Fiber infrastructure this
project can be completed utilizing signal poles and City owned fiber. The completed
project will allow expanded priority services to police allowing their technology to
seamlessly bounce between cellular and wireless at speeds up to 10MB allowing added
services like video, voice, and application enhancements.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services Other: Information & Technology
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Tiedeman
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:ACT.A
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 0 0 6
A RESOLUTION:OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AUBURN AND `ID CONSULTING SOLUTIONS,
LLC FOR WIRELESS AGCESS POINT SERVICES
WHEREAS, The City wishes to have wireless access points installed and
configured in various locations; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing available service providers, City staff recommends
that the City enter into a contract with ID Consulting Services, LLC, 5531 N Glenwood
Street, Boise, ID 83714 for these services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the parties to enter into an agreement
for installation and configuration of wireless access points.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an
Agreement beiween the City and ID Consulting Services, LLC for installation,
confguration, and design of Motorola wireless access points and eqwipment which
agreement shall be in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the Mayor is aufhorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out; the directives of this legislation.
Resolution No. 5006
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Secfion 3. That 4his Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of 2013.
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B, LEWIS; MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attomey
Resolution No. 5006
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CITY OF AUBURN AGREEMENT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FIBER AND WIRELESS
INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this day of ,
200___, by and between the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington,
hereinafter referred to as “City” ID CONSULTING SOLUTIONS, LLC, 5531 N Glenwood
Street, Boise, ID 83714, hereinafter referred to as the “Provider.”
RECITALS :
1. The City is in need of the professional services of individuals, employees or firms for
installation, configuration, and design of Motorola wireless access points and equipment; and,
2. The City desires to retain the Provider to provide certain services in connection with
the City’s work on said project; and,
3. The Provider is qualified and able to provide consulting services in connection with
the City’s needs for the above-described work/project, and is willing and agreeable to provide
such services upon the terms and conditions herein contained.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services.
The Provider agrees to perform in a good and professional manner the tasks described on
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. (The tasks
described on Exhibit “A” shall be individually referred to as a “task,” and collectively
referred to as the “services.”) The Provider shall perform the services as an independent
contractor and shall not be deemed, by virtue of this Agreement and the performance
thereof, to have entered into any partnership, joint venture, employment or other
relationship with the City.
2. Additional Services.
From time to time hereafter, the parties hereto may agree to the performance by the
Provider of additional services with respect to related work or projects. Any such
agreement(s) shall be set forth in writing and shall be executed by the respective parties
prior to the Provider’s performance of the additional services, except as may be provided
to the contrary in Section 3 of this Agreement. The performance of services pursuant to
an addendum shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement except where
the addendum provides to the contrary, in which case the terms and conditions of any
such addendum shall control.
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3. Performance of Additional Services Prior to Execution of an Addendum.
The parties hereby agree that situations may arise in which services other than those
described on Exhibit “A” are desired by the City and the time period for the completion
of such services makes the execution of addendum impractical prior to the
commencement of the Provider’s performance of the requested services. The Provider
hereby agrees that it shall perform such services upon the verbal request of an authorized
representative of the City pending execution of an addendum, at a rate of compensation
to be agreed to in connection therewith. The invoice procedure for any such additional
services shall be as described in Section 7 of this Agreement.
4. Provider’s Representations.
a. The Provider hereby represents and warrants that it has all necessary licenses and
certifications to perform the services provided for herein, and is qualified to perform such
services.
b. . Prevailing Wages. Contractor shall file a "Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing
Wages" with the State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries prior to
commencing any Contract work that would constitute a Public Work. The Contractor
shall pay prevailing wages and comply with Chapter 39.12 of the Revised Code of
Washington, as well as any other applicable prevailing wage rate provisions. The
prevailing wage rate revision in effect on the date that this Agreement was fully executed
is attached and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. No
payment shall be issued until a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages form, for the
Contractor and each and every subcontractor, has been approved by the State Department
of Labor & Industries, and is received by the City. Final payment shall not be released
until an Affidavit of Wages Paid form for the Contractor and each and every
subcontractor, has been approved by the State Department of Labor & Industries, and is
received by the City.
5. City’s Responsibilities.
The City shall do the following in a timely manner so as not to delay the services of the
Provider:
a. Designate in writing a person to act as the City’s representative with respect to the
services. The City’s designee shall have complete authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, interpret and define the City’s policies and
decisions with respect to the services.
b. Furnish the Provider with all information, criteria, objectives, schedules and
standards for the project and the services provided for herein.
c. Arrange for access to the property or facilities as required for the Provider to
perform the services provided for herein.
d. Examine and evaluate all studies, reports, memoranda, plans, sketches, and other
documents prepared by the Provider and render decisions regarding such
documents in a timely manner to prevent delay of the services.
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6. Acceptable Standards.
The Provider shall be responsible to provide, in connection with the services
contemplated in this Agreement, work product and services of a quality and professional
standard acceptable to the City.
7. Compensation.
As compensation for the Provider’s performance of the services provided for herein, the
City shall pay the Provider a sum not to exceed $69,237.50, including tax. The Provider
shall submit to the City an invoice or statement of time spent on tasks included in the
scope of work provided herein, and the City shall process the invoice or statement in the
next billing/claim cycle following receipt of the invoice or statement, and shall remit
payment to the Provider thereafter in the normal course, subject to any conditions or
provisions in this Agreement or addendum.
8. Time for Performance and Term of Agreement.
The Term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall terminate upon
March 1, 2014.
9. Ownership and Use of Documents.
All documents, reports, memoranda, diagrams, sketches, plans, surveys, design
calculations, working drawings and any other materials created or otherwise prepared by
the Provider as part of his performance of this Agreement (the “Work Products”) shall be
owned by and become the property of the City, and may be used by the City for any
purpose beneficial to the City.
10. Records Inspection and Audit.
All compensation payments shall be subject to the adjustments for any amounts found
upon audit or otherwise to have been improperly invoiced, and all records and books of
accounts pertaining to any work performed under this Agreement shall be subject to
inspection and audit by the City for a period of up to three (3) years from the final
payment for work performed under this Agreement.
11. Continuation of Performance.
In the event that any dispute or conflict arises between the parties while this Contract is in
effect, the Provider agrees that, notwithstanding such dispute or conflict, the Provider
shall continue to make a good faith effort to cooperate and continue to work toward
successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
12. Administration of Agreement.
This Agreement shall be administered by ____________________, on behalf of the
Provider, and by the Mayor of the City, or designee, on behalf of the City. Any written
notices required by the terms of this Agreement shall be served on or mailed to the
following addresses:
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City of Auburn
Director, Innovation and Technology
Auburn City Hall
25 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
(253) 931-3160 FAX (253) 876-1920
Email: rtiedman@auburnwa.gov
Provider
ID Consulting Solutions, LLC
Andrew Rupe
Vice President of Technology
5531 N Glenwood Street
Boise, ID 83714
Phone: 208-375-8400
Fax: _________________________
Email: arupe@idconsol.com
13. Notices.
All notices or communications permitted or required to be given under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered in person or
deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, for mailing by certified mail, return
receipt requested, and addressed, if to a party of this Agreement, to the address for the
party set forth above, or if to a person not a party to this Agreement, to the address
designated by a party to this Agreement in the foregoing manner.
Any party may change its address by giving notice in writing, stating its new address, to
any other party, all pursuant to the procedure set forth in this section of the Agreement.
14. Insurance.
The Provider shall be responsible for maintaining, during the term of this Agreement and
at its sole cost and expense, the types of insurance coverages and in the amounts
described below. The Provider shall furnish evidence, satisfactory to the City, of all such
policies. During the term of this Agreement, the Provider shall take out and maintain in
full force and effect the following insurance policies:
a. Commercial General Liability insurance, insuring the City and the Provider against
loss or damages arising from premises, operations, independent contractors and
personal injury and advertising injury. The City shall be named as an insured under
the Provider’s Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the
work performed for the City, with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000.00
combined single limit for personal injury, death or property damage in any one
occurrence.
b. Such workmen’s compensation and other similar insurance as may be required by
law.
c. Professional liability insurance with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000.
d. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00
01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the
policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
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e. The Provider’s maintenance of insurance as required by the agreement shall not be
construed to limit the liability of the Provider to the coverage provided by such
insurance, or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in
equity.
15. Indemnification.
The Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold the City and its officers, agents and
employees, or any of them harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss,
costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, including attorney fees, by any
reason of or arising out of the act or omission of the Provider, its officers, agents,
employees, or any of them relating to or arising out of the performance of this Agreement
except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. If a final
judgment is rendered against the City, its officers, agents, employees and/or any of them,
or jointly against the City and the Provider and their respective officers, agents and
employees, or any of them, the Provider shall satisfy the same to the extent that such
judgment was due to the Provider’s negligent acts or omissions.
It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided
herein constitutes the Contractor’s waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title
51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually
negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
16. Assignment.
Neither party to this Agreement shall assign any right or obligation hereunder in whole or
in part, without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. No assignment or
transfer of any interest under this Agreement shall be deemed to release the assignor from
any liability or obligation under this Agreement, or to cause any such liability or
obligation to be reduced to a secondary liability or obligation.
17. Amendment, Modification or Waiver.
No amendment, modification or waiver of any condition, provision or term of this
Agreement shall be valid or of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the party or
parties to be bound, or such party’s or parties’ duly authorized representative(s) and
specifying with particularity the nature and extent of such amendment, modification or
waiver. Any waiver by any party of any default of the other party shall not effect or
impair any right arising from any subsequent default.
Nothing herein shall limit the remedies or rights of the parties hereto under and pursuant
to this Agreement.
18. Termination and Suspension.
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party if the
other party fails substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
through no fault of the party terminating the Agreement.
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The City may terminate this Agreement upon not less than seven (7) days written notice
to the Provider if the services provided for herein are no longer needed from the Provider.
If this Agreement is terminated through no fault of the Provider, the Provider shall be
compensated for services performed prior to termination.
19. Parties in Interest.
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and the benefits and obligations provided for
herein shall inure to and bind, the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns, provided that this section shall not be deemed to permit any transfer or
assignment otherwise prohibited by this Agreement. This Agreement is for the exclusive
benefit of the parties hereto and it does not create a contractual relationship with or exist
for the benefit of any third party, including contractors, sub-contractors and their sureties.
20. Costs to Prevailing Party.
In the event of such litigation or other legal action, to enforce any rights, responsibilities
or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing parties shall be entitled to receive its
reasonable costs and attorney’s fees.
21. Applicable Law.
This Agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be governed by the
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and venue for any
action hereunder shall be in of the county in Washington State in which the property or
project is located, and if not site specific, then in King County, Washington; provided,
however, that it is agreed and understood that any applicable statute of limitation shall
commence no later than the substantial completion by the Provider of the services.
22. Captions, Headings and Titles.
All captions, headings or titles in the paragraphs or sections of this Agreement are
inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this
Agreement or act as a limitation of the scope of the particular paragraph or sections to
which they apply. As used herein, where appropriate, the singular shall include the plural
and vice versa and masculine, feminine and neuter expressions shall be interchangeable.
Interpretation or construction of this Agreement shall not be affected by any
determination as to who is the drafter of this Agreement, this Agreement having been
drafted by mutual agreement of the parties.
23. Severable Provisions.
Each provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any provision hereof is
illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect
the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
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24. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties hereto in respect to the
transactions contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings
between the parties with respect to such subject matter.
25. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be one
and the same Agreement and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have
been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
effective the day and year first set forth above.
CITY OF AUBURN ID CONSULTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Name:
Title:
Attest:
____________________________________
Danielle E. Daskam City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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TO : SHIP TO:
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn WA 98001
Attn: Colin Schmalz
Salesperson Job and Locations Shipping
Method
Shipping
Terms
Delivery
Date
Payment
Terms Due Date
Arupe Wireless Broadband - Install, Provision, Route Power to Wireless AP's 30 days net
Site Locations: Auburn Way South and Dogwood
Auburn Way South and Muckleshoot Plaza
Auburn Way South and R Street
Auburn Way South and M Street
Auburn Way South and 12th SE
Auburn Way South at the Donut Star
Brannan Park
30th Street - Point to Point
Procurement Amt Ext Price
Equipment $3,200.00
1 ton flatbed 40
Bucket Truck 40
Pickup 40
Materials $28,300.00
AP Switch Cabinet 8 $21,600.00
AP Brennan to 30th St. Point to Point 1 $1,200.00
Fiber Splicing - COA Backbone 4 $4,000.00
Wireless Controller 1 $1,500.00
$31,500.00
Installation $26,000.00
Labor Regular Time
Superintendent 40
Wireless Tech 80
Network Engineer 40
Laborer - Flagger 40
Electrical Contractor 1 $4,500.00
Structural Engineering - AP Mount Design 1 $1,300.00
Allowance $5,000.00
Traffic Control 1
$31,800.00
$62,500.00
$5,937.50
$69,237.50
Subtotal
Installation Total
Total
Sales Tax (9.5%)
Sales Quote
Procurement Total
Same
Date:September 4, 2013
Make all checks payable to ID Consulting Solutions
ID Consulting Solutions 5531 N Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714 Phone 208.375.8400 Fax 888.509.2300 ACT.A Page 18 of 261
Telecommunications Facilities Energy
ID Consulting Solutions, LLC.
5531 N Glenwood Street
Boise, ID 83714
208.375.8400
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September 25, 2013
Colin Schmalz
City of Auburn
1 East Main St, Suite 200
Auburn, WA 98002
Subject: City of Auburn WiFi Project
Dear Mr. Schmalz,
ID Consulting Solutions has provided a proposal for the installation of wireless components for
the COA’s wireless project. The locations to be deployed were selected by COA personnel and
confirmed with heat map calculations. The installation locations are listed in the proposal
submitted under separate cover.
Key deliverable elements of this project include:
System design drawings. Plan drawings of fiber routes. Component hardware mounting
details. Network topology drawings. Connection details of each cabinet.
Optics at each cabinet will be provided by COA.
We set a throughput benchmark of 10 Mbps throughput at the client – client being a
laptop in a vehicle with standard onboard wireless adapter (Intel). Throughput will be
different for different devices. Mobile phones will see highest bandwidth at ~100 feet
from the AP. Laptops at 200 feet. Vehicles with a modem will reach out in direct line of
sight ~0.5 miles.
Deliverables will include reverse propagation field study that will assess the actual
operating parameters of the system.
Provide and install a wireless WAN controller in the COA Data Room located. The WAN
controller will be configured for the COA fiber network in conjunction with COA IT staff.
IDCS will provide one afternoon of training on the controller and provide COA with a
summary of functions and set up.
Install a wireless AP’s at locations listed in this proposal. The AP’s will be configured for
the COA fiber network in conjunction with COA IT staff. IDCS will provide one afternoon
of training on the AP’s and provide COA with a summary of functions and set up.
Our SOW by location will include:
Auburn Way South and Dogwood:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on traffic pole.
Provide and mount mast for AP. Pole brackets and ~15 foot mast.
Mount customer supplied AP on mast.
Provision AP for mesh backhaul.
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Telecommunications Facilities Energy
ID Consulting Solutions, LLC.
5531 N Glenwood Street
Boise, ID 83714
208.375.8400
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Installation timeline 4 days.
Auburn Way South and Muckleshoot Plaza:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring.
Open splice case and splice into one additional pair of fiber strands into
traffic control cabinet. Terminate new fiber in traffic control cabinet
and AP cabinet.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on traffic pole.
Provide and mount mast for AP. Pole brackets and ~15 foot mast.
Mount customer supplied AP on mast.
Provision and connect AP for fiber backhaul.
Installation timeline 4 days.
Auburn Way South and R Street:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on light pole.
Provide and mount mast for AP. Pole brackets and ~15 foot mast.
Mount customer supplied AP on mast.
Provision AP for mesh backhaul.
Installation timeline 4 days.
Auburn Way South and M Street:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring.
Open splice case and splice into one additional pair of fiber strands into
traffic control cabinet. Terminate new fiber in traffic control cabinet
and AP cabinet.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on traffic pole.
Provide and mount mast for AP. Pole brackets and ~15 foot mast.
Provision and connect AP for fiber backhaul.
Installation timeline 4 days.
Auburn Way South and 12th St. SE:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring.
Open splice case and splice into one additional pair of fiber strands into
traffic control cabinet. Terminate new fiber in traffic control cabinet
and AP cabinet.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on traffic pole.
Provide and mount mast for AP. Pole brackets and ~15 foot mast.
Provision and connect AP for fiber backhaul.
Installation timeline 4 days.
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ID Consulting Solutions, LLC.
5531 N Glenwood Street
Boise, ID 83714
208.375.8400
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Auburn Way South and Donut Star:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring. Route
new unswitched 120 volt circuit to light pole to power AP.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on light pole.
Provide and mount mast for AP. Pole brackets and ~15 foot mast.
Mount customer supplied AP on mast.
Provision AP for mesh backhaul.
Installation timeline 4 days.
Brannan Park:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring. Route
new unswitched 120 volt circuit to light pole to power AP.
Provide and mount AP cabinet on light pole.
Mount customer supplied AP to light pole.
Provision AP for mesh backhaul to PTP at 30th Street.
Installation timeline 5 days.
30th Street – Point to Point:
Electrical Contractor to permit and terminate 120 volt wiring.
Open splice case and splice into one additional pair of fiber strands into
traffic control cabinet. Terminate new fiber in traffic control cabinet
and PTP cabinet.
Provide and mount PTP cabinet on traffic pole.
Provide and mount bracket for PTP.
Mount PTP on bracket.
Aim at PTP on Brannan Park light pole.
Installation timeline 4 days.
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Telecommunications Facilities Energy
ID Consulting Solutions, LLC.
5531 N Glenwood Street
Boise, ID 83714
208.375.8400
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Materials we anticipate using include:
Westell AP cabinet
Motorola 6562 PTP Wireless AP
AP brackets will be selected after structural engineering design of bracket and mast.
IDCS will re-generate the computer heat map based on the new AP locations. After deployment
and provisioning we will validate the heat map by field measuring signal strength around each
AP location. IDCS will deliver a final report of the system performance to COA.
Please feel free to give me a call anytime. Thank you for the opportunity to perform the wireless
network installation.
Sincerely,
Andrew Rupe
VP of Technology
208.860.0210 (c)
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6466
Date:
November 21, 2013
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Ord 6466
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Ordinance 6466 seeks to create a new section 10.12.410 to the Auburn City Code
relating to the traffic violation of inattentive driving. Among the various traffic code
violations included in the City Codes are violations most of which come from state law,
consistent with the uniformity that one would expect among traffic violations as one
person drives from one jurisdiction to another. However, there are times when traffic
violations under state law do not cover instances that might be appropriate for action
within a city. A city is allowed, pursuant to the authorizing statutes in Title 35A and the
Constitution (Article 8 Section 7 of the state constitution) in this regard, it is
advantageous for the City of Auburn to include in its traffic code provisions a violation
that addresses instances when drivers are inattentive, a lesser violation then when a
driver is negligent or reckless. This would give the police a tool that would
accommodate some flexibility where the violation does not necessarily constitute action
that is criminally chargeable but yet should be addressed as a traffic infraction under
City codes.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Heid
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:ORD.A
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Ordinance No. 6466
June 7, 2013
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 6 6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A
NEW SECTION 10.12.410 TO THE AUBURN CITY
CODE RELATING TO INATTENTIVE DRIVING
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has in its traffic codes, provisions that are
derived from state statute, so that major traffic violations are somewhat uniform
across the state among the various prosecuting jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, cities, nevertheless, have the discretion and authority to
identify separate violations that relate to their enforcement responsibilities,
including criminal, civil and traffic violations that may be different than and/or
supplementary to state law, and that more specifically address community needs;
and
WHEREAS, currently, state statutes provide provisions prohibiting
negligent driving in the second degree as defined in Section 46.61.525 of the
Revised Code of Washington (RCW); and
WHEREAS, in order to address those instances that may not fully
encompass the conduct intended to be covered by negligent driving in the
second degree, cities can add to their city codes, provisions that address
problematic driver conduct that may not constitute or rise to the level of negligent
driving; and
WHEREAS, it is advantageous for the City of Auburn to have included in
its codes a provision that covers inattentive driving as those terms can be defined
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to address those types of traffic related violations that would not necessarily
constitute or fall within the scope of negligent driving in the second degree.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. New Section to City Code. That a new section
10.12.410 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is created to read as
follows:
10.12.410 Inattentive driving.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in an
inattentive manner upon any highway within the city or way open to the
public within the city that is maintained primarily for public use and is
adjacent to any highway.
B. For the purpose of this section, inattentive manner means
the operation of a vehicle in a manner that:
(1) Fails to maintain a careful lookout for persons or property in
the direction of travel, or
(2) Evidences a lack of:
(a) Attentiveness required to safely operate the vehicle:
(i) under the prevailing conditions, including, but not
limited to, the nature and condition of the roadway, the weather
conditions, the presence of pedestrians, or the presence of other
traffic; or
(ii) caused by the driver directing focus or attention to
something other than driving the motor vehicle; or
(b) Attentiveness that would permit the driver of a motor vehicle
to observe anything resting on, or traveling on, or entering the roadway in
time to take appropriate action as circumstances require.
C. For the purposes of this section, the term “highway” is
defined as set forth in RCW 46.04.197 and the term “way open to the
public” is defined as set forth in WAC 200-200-015(8).
D. The offense of operating a vehicle in an inattentive manner
shall be considered to be a lesser offense than, but included in the offense
of, negligent driving in the second degree as set forth in RCW 46.61.525.
E. A violation of this section shall be a traffic infraction
punishable by a monetary penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00),
plus all mandatory court costs, fees, and assessments.
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Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: __________________
PASSED: _______________________
APPROVED: ____________________
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST:
______________________________
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published: _________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Photo Enforcement RFP
Date:
November 18, 2013
Department:
Information Services
Attachments:
DRAFT Photo Enforcement RFP
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Recommendation to evaluate "other" vendors of similar services is warranted through
the issuance of an RFP. Special review of starting and stopping services and required
business operation changes should be evaluated as part of the process including
removal and installation of old or new equipment based on results of a RFP award.
Background Summary:
All functional departments have been involved in review, and negotiation of existing
redlight photo enforcement program and negotiation of a new contract for services.
Based on Municipal Services recommendation, an RFP should be published to verify
and compare costs, services and operational support of other vendors including "cost
neutral" service to the City.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Tiedeman
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.A
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
AUTOMATED PHOTO ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
Proposal Due Date & Time:
xxxx, 2013
4 p.m. (PST)
SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO:
City of Auburn
Attn: City Clerk – Automated Photo Enforcement Proposal
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
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SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
Requirements
The original proposal and six (6) copies must be submitted to the City Clerk in a sealed
envelope by 4:00p.m. (PST) June 28, 2013 and clearly marked: Automated Photo
Enforcement Proposal.
Proposals should be delivered to:
City Clerk
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
No proposals will be considered which are received after the deadline, and any proposals so
received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the vendor unopened.
Proposals may be sent by mail or submitted in person; however, if sent by mail, the
responsibility for delivering a proposal to the City before the deadline is the sole
responsibility of the vendor.
A vendor may not withdraw its proposal after it is formally opened by a representative from
the City of Auburn.
Vendor shall include in its proposal all applicable local, city, state and federal taxes. It is
the vendor's obligation to state on their proposal sheet the correct percentage and total
applicable federal, state, city and local taxes.
Costs
Those submitting proposals do so entirely at their own expense. There is no expressed or
implied obligation by the City of Auburn to reimburse any individual or firm for any costs
incurred in preparing or submitting proposals, providing additional information when
requested by the City of Auburn, or for participating in any selection interviews.
Inquiries
Vendors with questions about the proposal may contact the Innovation & Technology
Director, Ron Tiedeman at 253-288-3160 or by email at rtiedeman@auburnwa.gov. The
City of Auburn accept written requests for clarification and/or interpretation for this
Request for Proposal up to seven (7) business days prior to the due date.
Proposal Schedule
Publish RFP ....................................................... November 25, 2013
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Proposal Due Date ............................................ December 16, 2013
Announce Finalists ........................................... January 6, 2013
Conduct Vendor Interviews................................ January 6th through January 17th
Conduct customer site visits (optional)...................... January 20th through February
Select vendor ..................................................... February 10th, 2014
Estimate to begin live operations ............................ 2nd Quarter 2014
Proposal Format and Requirements
In order to thoroughly analyze the responses to the RFP, vendors are required to prepare their
proposals in accordance with the instructions outlined in this section. Vendors whose proposals
deviate from these instructions may be considered non-responsive and may be disqualified at the
discretion of the City of Auburn.
Vendors must present their products, services and applicable features in a clear and concise manner
that demonstrates the vendors' capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis should
be concentrated on accuracy, clarity, comprehensiveness and ease of identifying pertinent
information and suitability of the product and services. The proposal should be organized into the
following major sections. Instructions relative to each section are defined at the end of this format.
The following format should be used when compiling responses. Sections should be tabbed and labeled
pages should be sequentially numbered at the bottom of the page. Proposals are to be placed in three ring
binders.
Vendors shall include the following information in their proposals:
Title Page
Table of Contents
Letter of Transmittal: The response shall contain a cover letter signed by a person who is authorized to
commit the vendor to perform the work included in the proposal, and should identify all materials and
enclosures being forwarded in response to the RFP.
Executive Summary: The Executive Summary of the proposal shall be limited to three single spaced
typewritten pages. The purpose of the Executive Summary is to provide a high-level description of the
proposer's ability to meet the requirements of the RFP.
General Information: Vendor's business history including any mergers and acquisitions, change or
alteration in corporation name, and current purpose/function in the marketplace including
financial stability.
Proposer Financial Strength: Appreciating the substantial capital investment required by a vendor to
procure equipment, install and maintain a program and in response to the recent bankruptcies of various
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red light camera vendors the City of Auburn requires a financially strong vendor. Please include a copy
of the company's last three years annual reports.
Summary of Qualifications: Indicate the firm's background in providing these services to governmental
entities. Provide a current listing of comparable client references (i.e., client name, address, telephone
number, contact person and length of time service was provided) for comparable technology and
processing requirements.
Technical Section: This section should answer questions specific to the technical sections of the RFP.
Technical proposal should also include infraction processing procedures, with flexibility to meet or
exceed current processing procedures.
Proposed Schedule: Indicate a proposed schedule for this project once it has been awarded. To
include specific time frames (Days, weeks, months) and color Gantt chart.
Proposed Cost: The system will be owned and operated by the successful RFP awarded vendor.
Prospective vendors shall submit a fee structure and implementation option list. The goal of this project is
to have an impact on the number of inquiry accidents by decreasing the number of red light and school
zone violations. It is the desire of the City of Auburn that the project be self-supporting and fiscally
sound.
Final Ranking and Selection
A Committee will make a recommendation for the award of the contract to the vendor whose
proposal is determined to be the most suitable for the City, considering all the criteria as set forth in
this Request for Proposal.
Presentations
The City retains the right to request vendors who meet the mandatory criteria to present its proposal
to the committee. Each presentation will be evaluated on the clarity, comprehensiveness, and ease of
identifying pertinent information and suitability of the product and services.
Discussions: Best and Final Proposer
The Committee reserves the right to recommend a vendor for contract award based upon the written
proposal, without further discussions. Should the committee determine that further discussions would
be in the best interest of the City, the Committee shall establish procedures and schedules for
conducting discussions and/or presentations and will notify qualified vendors. When in the best
interest of the City, the Committee may permit all qualified vendors, those who meet the mandatory
criteria, to revise their proposals by submitting "best and final" Proposal.
Rejection of Proposal
The City of Auburn reserves the right to reject any and or all proposals, and waive any informality in
proposals.
Contract Provisions
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Extension of Contract: Contracts resulting from this Request for Proposal shall be subject to
extensions by m utual agreement, per the terms and conditions resulting from this Proposal.
SCOPE OF WORK
To meet the City of Auburn objectives, the following minimum requirements must be met. The
proposer is responsible for developing and submitting a scope of work that meets the goals and
objectives of this project. This must include, but is not limited to, the following:
Complete turnkey system, including supply, delivery, installation, implementation, and
maintenance of all equipment necessary for the operation of an automated photo enforcement
program and citation processing system that is fully compliant with State and local laws.
Notification options should include proper notification either by direct mail via USPS or to
provide King County District Court with an electronic file for their system and subsequent
mailing, collection and tracking.
Processing of all traffic citations and the preparation of evidence packages for Court based on
current King County District Court business rules.
Operation of a toll-free telephone system for public inquiries. Public awareness / community
relation education campaign (i.e., press releases, brochures, public service announcements, web
site, etc.).
Training for the Police Department, District Court, Municipal Prosecutor, and other officials
involved in the use of the system.
Providing expert witness testimony in Court confirming the functionality and accuracy of the
system.
Provide for intersection traffic studies, violation studies, pre-installation site monitoring, and site
selection services. (Final site selection will be mutually determined by the City of Auburn and the
Proposer).
Assist the City of Auburn in completing any State or local Photo Enforcement applications.
Provide a comprehensive traffic survey and analysis of the intersections identified by City of
Auburn for photo enforcement. To include establishing a baseline count of red light violations at
selected intersections.
Provide for a pre-selection conference with high impact presentation as an overview of the
proposal, to include a power point- question/answer session for selected Auburn officials if
requested.
Responsible for submitting requests and obtaining information for statistical data (crash or
summons) from state, county, local or other agencies responsible for gathering such information.
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The City of Auburn requires a system that is flexible in design and may allow the movement
of the basic infrastructure to different locations within the city if necessary. The “automated
traffic safety camera system” as defined in RCW 46.63.170(5) should be capable of detecting
traffic signal violations, school speed zone violations and capturing and storing photographic
evidence of violations; the equipment must be capable of generating both still photos and
video.
The City of Auburn has identified the following intersections and school zones as candidates
or is already functioning as areas of Automated Photo Enforcement program however this list
is not all inclusive:
· West Valley Highway and 15th St NW
· A St SE and 41st St SE
· Auburn Way South and M St SE (Existing)
· 15th St NW and C St NW
· Auburn Way South and 12th St SE
· A St SE and 3rd St SE
· Auburn Way South and 4th St SE (Existing)
· Harvey Rd and 81st St NE (Existing)
School Zones – Preferred Radar and least evasive
Chinook Elementary
Dick Scobee Elementary
Lea Hill Elementary
Mt Baker Middle School
Lakeland Hills Elementary
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Each intersection utilizes an Econolite ASC/2S-2100: TS2 Type 2/TS1 NEMA actuated
traffic signal system controller. These are housed in Econolite Type P TS2 Type 2 controller
cabinets. The system should utilize multiple transport mechanisms, and should be capable of
providing the ability to select from several triggering options to include induction loops and
video vehicle detection systems. The system should include direction sensitivity, with the
capability to capture multiple-image sets that may be reviewed at various points.
Intersections, and school zone configuration changes will be coordinated through City staff with
the successful bidder. Annual changes to configurations will be required for certain aspects of
redlight and school zone enforcement, including but not limited to school zone timer changes,
start and stop times, as well as some configuration changes as necessary at intersections. The
City would expect this to be part of regular coordination with vendor, and included in overall
maintenance and operation at no additional cost to the City.
2. Please detail your service offerings and costs associated with each of the following:
· Initial analysis
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· Intersection planning, design and installation,
· Image collection and control
· Back Office processing including approvals
· Note: The system should be capable of enforcing uniform policies and procedures
throughout the City of Auburn. Please describe what security provisions are included in
the back office processing module.
· Citation creation, mailing
· Post-implementation support - Include in your response the following:
• Type of support available (telephone, web-based, on-site), hours of operation in PST,
how calls are prioritized and average response times
• Additional fees if any, including any maintenance fee and how it is calculated
• Problem reporting and resolution procedures
• Bad debt collections
• Expert testimony
3. Based on your experience with other jurisdictions, please provide a cost vs. revenue
projection
Equipment
The Proposer shall provide, install, and maintain all equipment including, but not limited to poles,
cabinets, cameras, wiring and operational equipment at selected intersections.
Red Light Camera System
The Proposer shall address the following proven equipment capabilities:
The Camera System shall use a digital media. Film based systems are not acceptable. Preference will
given to systems that utilize a combination of high resolution still images with an output in excess of
3000 x 2000 pixels per frame/image and full motion digital video technologies. Systems that use multiple
cameras and integrated video/still cameras will be given preference. Single camera set-ups will not be
considered favorable.
All Camera System component operations shall be synchronized to a single, standard, independent,
external and verifiable time and date source.
The system must imprint violation information on the image at the point-of-capture. Information specific
to the violation must include, but is not limited to: location, date, vehicle speed, duration of the red phase,
duration of the amber phase and elapse time between images. Proposers that do not imprint this
information on each image at the point of capture will not be considered. Not applicable to school zones.
The Camera System shall apply different methods of violation detection to ensure that intersection
variances and geometries are optimally addressed. The applied detection method will also provide
accurate vehicle speed calculations and have a low false trigger rate.
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The Camera System shall be modular in construction and will facilitate rapid Installation and
maintenance.
The Camera System shall generate secured violation evidence that can be communicated and processed
using Proposer supplied or operated photo enforcement processing systems.
The System shall be capable of being flexibly configured to address the specific number of lanes to be
enforced at each direction of travel at the site, including straight through violations, left-turn, and double
left-turn and right-on-red violations, simultaneous violations and consecutive violations.
Functional Requirements
The system shall be capable of identifying vehicles traveling through a signalized intersection during the
'red' signal phase and recording a series of violation images that track the whole violation event from
before the stop-bar and through to exiting the intersection. School zone violations will be based on
current requirements, and capabilities as provided by vendor and approved method determined by City.
'Scene' images will be captured to display the red signal in the vehicle's direction of travel or appropriate
School Zone violations where applicable.
The System shall be capable of detecting and capturing evidence of violation by slow moving vehicles.
There should be no minimum 'threshold speed' for effective monitoring and evidence capture.
In addition to monitoring straight through violations, the System shall be capable of detecting and
recording evidence of left-turn and right turns violations, including violations by slow moving left-turn
and right turn vehicles. (Please reference programs which demonstrate this capability).
Record event-specific evidence to substantiate multiple, simultaneous and/or concurrent violations
occurring during any red signal phase. (Please provide sample violation images to demonstrate this
capability)
System shall provide 24 x 7 "live" intersection monitoring and viewing capabilities and has ability to
record and playback conditions at anytime when conditions are warranted.
Proposer must detail the image quality specifications and provide real sets of violation image examples
captured in day time, night time, and during inclement weather and during times where sunlight is
pointing in the direction of the camera.
Explain how the image and violation data is secured and transmitted to the processing
center.
Explain how the proposed camera unit produces an image set which contains the
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following data:
1. Scene of location where violation occurred including the signal light, crosswalk
and vehicle in proper position to prove the violation.
2. All Camera System component operations shall be synchronized to a single,
standard, independent, external and verifiable time and date source. Explain
how each image captured is synchronized to the same time source (i.e. video
and stills).
3. Motor vehicle during violation.
4. Display of rear license plate of vehicle.
5. The day, month and year of the violation.
6. The time of the violation in hours, minutes and seconds.
7. The amount of time that has passed since the light turned red. Duration of amber light.
8. The duration of the event in 1/100 of a second. Location of violation.
Frame sequence number.
9. Imprint all the information along the bottom or top edge of the image - such data shall not
obstruct the violation image.
Explain how the proposed system can compensate for the effects of license plate covers.
Prosecutable Image Rate
The City of Auburn wants systems with higher prosecutable image capture rates. Proposer shall provide a
detailed breakdown showing its proposed system's prosecutable image capture rate based on the last six
months of operation from a reference jurisdiction most similar in size.
The data must reflect the results from cameras and systems, which are identical to the systems being
proposed herein.
Provide six (6) Sample Images of red light violations and attach in appendix A
Camera Unit Housing Shall Be:
Sealed to be weather, dust, water and spray resistant.
Securely lockable.
Capable of being securely mounted to existing intersection infrastructures (other than mast arms)
by agreement with the owner.
Capable of being pole-mounted on a pole.
Systems that require additional intersection mast arms may be proposed.
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Camera enclosures must be vandal and tamperproof. All glass openings must be bullet resistant.
Note height of pole mounting and if systems require bucket trucks for maintenance purposes.
Imaging Units:
Each imaging unit's operation shall be microprocessor controlled and fully automatic.
Units shall allow aperture adjustment.
Each image should be full-color. IR-systems will not be considered due to color degradation.
Systems utilizing no flash at night shall be less favorably viewed.
Systems must have a brief flash system beyond relying on incandescent floodlights, IR
light or ambient light at the intersection.
Violation Detection System - Any System to detect potential red light running violations shall be:
Capable of providing the ability to select from several triggering options to include induction
loops and direction sensitive.
Capable of capturing multiple-image sets that may be reviewed to confirm vehicle presence prior
to the stop bar during processing.
Camera System Operations - The Camera System Shall:
Be capable of on-site or remote activation and maintenance support.
Record multiple-image sets for each scene with license plate evidentiary requirements required to
prove a violation. All images in each set shall display data bars as specified.
Be capable of on-site or remote activation and maintenance support. Count the number of
violations.
Allow a malfunction to be easily identified and debugged on-line.
The system shall perform self-test on set-up. Simulate a violation being recorded for testing.
Communicate error messages. Record date and time of system shutdown in the event of a
malfunction.
Record data pertinent to each violation in a flexibly configured data bar that is embedded with
each scene, license plate and stop bar detection images that may be used to prove the violation.
The data bar embedded to violation images shall include the following information for each
violation:
Unique violation identifier incorporating the City of Auburn/ County ID.
Date
Time (24-hour clock).
Direction of travel.
Traffic signal phase.
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Time into the 'red' phase.
Duration of the prior 'amber' phase.
Vehicle lane of travel.
Camera ID.
Violation Processing
The Proposer will provide a fully Internet enabled violation processing system for the jurisdiction to
operate at the City of Auburn's discretion. There shall be no requirement to install proposer processing
software on the City of Auburn's systems.
All accesses to the violation processing system for the purpose of pre-processing evidence, police
authorization, notice printing, payments tracking, and generation of courts evidence packages shall be
Internet enabled and shall be accessible 24 X 7 for authorized users.
The violation processing system shall provide the following functionalities:
Web-enabled access and operation. Secure user log-in and access.
Automatic presentation of images and data captured by the camera system onto review PC's.
Easy review of violation evidence against local regulations.
Ability to both 'play' full motion video and view multiple scene and plate images.
Ability to 'crop' a license plate image area from the optimal license plate image in the
multiple image license plate set to establish vehicle ID, and subsequently print the cropped plate
area image to the notice.
Ability to 'accept' or 'reject' violation sets and record rejection reasons.
Ability to generate printed warning letters (during the first 30 days of program operations at the
City of Auburn's discretion).
Ability to automatically generate printed traffic notices.
Ability to store and archive all processed violation evidence into a secured database.
24 x 7 ability to access any stored violation image from the system database subject to the City of
Auburn's standard operating procedures regarding the accessing, sharing and utilization of all
images on the system database.
24 x 7 ability to request and immediately view Courts Evidence Package image sequences
displayed as video or as individual high resolution still shots, or send images to printing locally.
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24 x 7 ability to immediately request, view and print both standard and user-defined reports.
Reporting / Record Keeping
The proposer's processing system shall be capable of immediately generating operations
reports 24X7 including:
Number of events and violations detected and recorded.
Count of violations where notices not prepared.
Count of violations where notices prepared and mailed.
The total number of citations authorized and mailed, by month of issuance Status of notices
issued (paid, outstanding, canceled, reissued and so forth).
Audit trail of all voided and discarded images
Option for monthly financial reports detailing monies collected by summons number
Describe the system's ability to capture and maintain traffic data for statistical analysis and its compliance
with all WA Administrative Office of the Court (AOC), Motor Vehicle Commission (WAMVC) and WA
laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
The proposer shall also supply reports of:
Camera equipment hours of service and hours lost.
- Number and description of camera or other equipment malfunctions.
Violation and Traffic Statistics:
- Real-time traffic volume and vehicle counts.
Real-time violation graphs and chart by individual lane:
- Violations by time of day
- Violations by day of week
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
The following table outlines the general technical specifications desired as allowed by Washington RCW.
Desired Requirements:
1. The proposed system continuously and automatically scans, captures, interprets, and displays and
stores images of license plates within range of the equipped intersection without any external
action.
2. The proposed system simultaneously processes images, reads, interprets and processes license
plates from up to two cameras per location at a distance of up to 50 meters.
3. The proposed system processes, or "matches," the captured license plate numbers against several
target databases containing the license plate numbers of "vehicle of interest" (i.e.stolen, wanted,
amber alerts, silver alerts, terrorist, suspicious, general broadcast, sex offender, etc.).
4. The proposed ALPR client application both audibly and visually signals any signal or multiple
assigned designees when a particular type of match, or "hit," occurs. It must also indicate the
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specific database from which the match is made.
5. The proposed system will integrate with existing City owned infrastructure and use existing poles,
power, communications, etc.
6. The proposed system captures, interprets, displays and stores a color overview image of the entire
target vehicle, including the license plate.
7. The system shall interpret and report only one license per scanned plate. Systems that provide
multiple responses for each read are not favored.
8. The proposed system provides the plate read location so that geographical data is available to be
processed, read, and stored related to the license plate images. This would enable such capabilities
as identifying suspicious "vehicles of interest" in the vicinity of schools, crime scenes, etc.
9. The proposed system is capable of remotely notifying parties, when "matches, hits, or alerts"
occur via wireless or radio communication, where available, and if desired by the agency using the
system.
10. The proposed system captures and stores the following data for all license plates scanned: vehicle
license plate (infrared), interpreted license plate number, color license plate image, color overview
of the identified vehicle, date stamp, time stamp, location of vehicle, type of offense or database
(if a "match" or "hit" occurs on any of the target databases containing "vehicles of interest."
11. The proposed system loads from external sources and stores multiple databases containing license
plates of "vehicle of interest." It must also be capable of receiving locally generated databases as
well.
12. The proposed system retrieves new/updated license plate "target" files automatically on an
agency-defined schedule without operator intervention.
13. The proposed system will provide a complete back office data management system for analysis of
plate read data available via password-protected web access.
14. The proposed system provides for manual searches against recorded data, including the ability to
search for partial plates.
15. The proposed system includes all required hardware, software and mounting equipment required
to fully meet these requirements.
16. The proposed system is "ruggedized" and is contained in environmental housing according to
generally accepted standards for electronic equipment.
17. The proposed system must be capable of connectivity to the State, County and or local ALPR
Servers at no additional charge.
Client References
Please provide a list of municipalities that use your Photo Enforcement System that are comparable
in size and scope to this request. Please include names and phone numbers of responsible
individuals who can be contacted.
Price Quote
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As part of your proposal, please provide staff hourly rates for additional work outside the scope of
the contract should you be selected as the vendor. Please also indicate the length of time over
which your price quote applies.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Street Sweeping Schedule
Date:
November 21, 2013
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Street Sweeping Concept DRAFT
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For review and discussion only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Bailey
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.B
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
AVHS Board Review / Animal Control Licensing Program
Date:
November 18, 2013
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Sales & Revenue by Month
Licensing Summary
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
For committee review and discussion.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.C
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2013 Budget Goal: $ 96,000 or more
2014 Budget Goal: $240,000 or more
Year-to-Date Revenue 2013 (through October) = $132,850
Year-to-Date Licenses 2013 (through October) = 4,328
Year-to-Date Licenses 2012 (through October) = 5,664 as reported by King County
CITY OF AUBURN PET LICENSING
OCTOBER 2013
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Pet License Sales By Month
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2013 Licenses Sold
2012 Licenses Sold
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$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
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2013 License Revenue
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CITY OF AUBURN PET LICENSING
OCTOBER 2013
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
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Cumulative Pet Licensing Revenue & Sales
2013 vs 2012
2013 License Revenue (L)
2013 License Revenue
(Budget Goal: $96,000)
2013 Licenses Sold (R)
2012 Licenses Sold (R)
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Replacement
Licensing Summary Report – Auburn, WA
Clinic Clinic Name Unaltered Altered
Activity from 10/1/13 through 10/31/13
Late
FeesSeniorDisability
Juvenile
Pet
License
TotalService Excep
PetData Corporate
AUB900 PETDATA MAIL 8 155 52
$360.00
2
$3,720.00 $510.00 $30.00
0
$0.00
1
$0.00
218
$4,620.00
0
$0.00 $195.00
11
$3,855.00
147
AUB901 PETDATA ONLINE LICENSES 2 74 5
$60.00
0
$1,140.00 $75.00 $0.00
2
$30.00
0
$0.00
83
$1,305.00
0
$0.00 $300.00
20
$1,620.00
58
Subtotal PetData Corporate
$60.00 $1,140.00 $75.00 $0.00 $30.00 $0.00 $1,305.00 $0.00 $300.00 $1,620.00
10 229 57 2
$420.00 $4,860.00 $585.00 $30.00
2
$30.00
1
$0.00
301
$5,925.00
0
$0.00 $495.00
31
$5,475.00
205
Municipal Locations
AUB800 CITY HALL 14 71 45
$840.00
9
$2,130.00 $645.00 $135.00
2
$30.00
1
$0.00
142
$3,780.00
0
$0.00 $45.00
3
$0.00
0
Subtotal Municipal Locations
$840.00 $2,130.00 $645.00 $135.00 $30.00 $0.00 $3,780.00 $0.00 $45.00 $0.00
14 71 45 9
$840.00 $2,130.00 $645.00 $135.00
2
$30.00
1
$0.00
142
$3,780.00
0
$0.00 $45.00
3
$0.00
0
Veterinary & Other Locations
AUB018 FOREST HILL VETERINARY HOSPITAL 0 4 3
$0.00
0
$120.00 $45.00 $0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
7
$165.00
0
$0.00 $0.00
0
$0.00
0
AUB020 GREEN RIVER VETERINARY HOSPITAL 0 1 1
$0.00
0
$30.00 $15.00 $0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
2
$45.00
0
$0.00 $0.00
0
$0.00
0
Subtotal Veterinary & Other Locations
$0.00 $30.00 $15.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $45.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
0 5 4 0
$0.00 $150.00 $60.00 $0.00
0
$0.00
0
$0.00
9
$210.00
0
$0.00 $0.00
0
$0.00
0
TOTAL REGISTRATIONS
TOTAL REVENUE
24 305 106 11
$1,260.00 $7,140.00 $1,290.00 $165.00
4
$60.00
2
$0.00 $9,915.00
452 0 34
$0.00 $540.00
205
$5,475.00
$15,930.00
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6474
Date:
November 21, 2013
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6474
Budget Impact:
$
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6474, amending the 2014 budget
Background Summary:
Additional attachments to be provided prior to or at the meeting.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services, Planning And Community Development, Public Works
Councilmember:Partridge Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.D
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ORDINANCE NO. 6474
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6432, THE 2013-2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6456, ORDINANCE NO.
6462, ORDINANCE NO. 6472, ORDINANCE NO. 6473,
ORDINANCE 6481, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY OF AUBURN 2013-2014 BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN
SCHEDULE “A” AND SCHEDULE “B”
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of December 3,
2012, adopted Ordinance No. 6432 which adopted the City of Auburn 2013-2014
Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of March 4, 2013,
adopted Ordinance No. 6456 (BA#1) which amended Ordinance No. 6432 which
adopted the City of Auburn 2013-2014 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of May 28, 2013,
adopted Ordinance No. 6462 (BA#2) which amended Ordinance No. 6456 which
amended the City of Auburn 2013-2014 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of August 5,
2013, adopted Ordinance No. 6472 (BA#3) which amended Ordinance No. 6462
which amended the City of Auburn 2013-2014 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of September 16,
2013, adopted Ordinance No. 6473 (BA#4) which amended Ordinance No. 6472
which amended the City of Auburn 2013-2014 Biennial budget; and
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October 11, 2013
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WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council is scheduled to review Ordinance No.
6481 (BA#5) in late 2013, which will amend Ordinance No. 6473 which amended
the City of Auburn 2013-2014 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn deems it necessary to appropriate additional
funds to the various funds of the 2014 budget as outlined in this Ordinance (BA#6);
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been approved by one more than the
majority of all councilpersons in accordance with RCW 35A.34.200.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget. The 2013-
2014 Biennial Budget of the City of Auburn is amended pursuant to Chapter 35A.34
RCW, to reflect the revenues and expenditures as shown on Schedule “A” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Mayor of the City of Auburn,
Washington is hereby authorized to utilize revenue and expenditure amounts
shown on said Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”. A copy of said Schedule “A” and
Schedule “B” is on file with the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the
remainder of such code, ordinance or regulation or the application thereof to other
person or circumstance shall not be affected.
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October 11, 2013
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October 11, 2013
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Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law.
INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Daniel B. Heid
City Attorney
PUBLISHED:__________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5012 - Request for
Monument on City Property from
American-Vietnamese War
Memorial Alliance
Date:
November 15, 2013
Department:
Parks/Art and
Recreation
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5012
Ordinance 6480
Model Picture
Front View
Plan
Picture of location
Petitions in Support of
Memorial
Charter
Memorial Application
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Committee to discuss Vietnam War Memorial Proposal submitted per Ordinance 6480 from
the American-Vietnamese War Memorial Committee.
Background Summary:
Attached is the Memorial Application as completed by the American-Vietnamese War
Memorial Alliance. In addition, copies of the design, location, and other correspondence
related to the proposal are enclosed along with Resolution No. 5012.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services, Planning And Community Development
Councilmember:Backus Staff:Faber
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.E
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Resolution No. 5012
November 20, 2013
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 0 1 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE
REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF A JOINT VIETNAM
VETERANS MEMORIAL TO BE LOCATED IN LES
GOVE PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is an inclusive community and strives to make
all of its citizens feel welcome and a part of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City also recognizes the importance of parks and City
property in the community and the user of city parks to acknowledge and recognize
issues of value and importance to the community; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the process set forth in City of Auburn
Ordinance No. 6480 and Chapter 2.97 of the Auburn City Code, the City has
received an application from the American-Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance for a
Memorial to recognize and honor the veterans of the Vietnam War, and to express
thanks and appreciation for the efforts of those who were engaged in that war; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn acknowledges that many servicemen and
women returning from Vietnam were met with the hostility that accompanied the
anti-war sentiment that was prevalent in much of American society at the time; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate, particularly in light of Auburn’s participation in
the program celebrating the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War
that Auburn acknowledge and recognize the efforts of those who served in the
Vietnam War, thanking them for their service and acknowledging the validity of their
mission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Memorial seeks to display the American flag along
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November 20, 2013
Page 2 of 3
with the Vietnamese freedom and heritage flag as a way to recognize those who
fought for the freedom of South Vietnam, recognizing, as well, the validity and noble
purpose of their efforts, initially requested it to be located at Veterans Memorial Park
in the city of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, in connection with this proposal, the City has received significant
communication some opposed but most in favor of the memorial; and
WHEREAS, the opposition to the memorial primarily focuses on the location
of the park and opposition to placement of the proposed Memorial in Veterans
Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds value in the proposed Memorial and sees
it as meeting the purposes and criteria for approval of Chapter 2.97 of the City Code
for placement of memorials in city parks, but also finds that the goals and purposes
of the Memorial can be achieved with the Memorial being located in a park other
than Veterans Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the request of the American-
Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance for the Memorial and to support the many
people who have endorsed the proposal for the Memorial being located in Auburn, it
is appropriate that the Memorial be placed in a park other than Veterans Memorial
Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also finds and acknowledges that the
commitment of support by the City is a crucial component for the American-
Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance to be able to solicit and collect funds, and to
expend funds for the design, construction and installation of the proposed Memorial.
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Resolution No. 5012
November 20, 2013
Page 3 of 3
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The City Council approves the request for the proposed
Memorial in conformity with the application received from the American-Vietnamese
War Memorial Alliance, provided that the location of the Memorial shall not be at
Veterans Memorial Park, but is, instead, shall be located at Les Gove Park.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the placement of the
memorial at Les Gove Park so as to empower the American-Vietnamese War
Memorial Alliance to engage in fund raising for the proposed memorial, and to
complete design, construction and installation of the Memorial a suitable site at Les
Gove Park, and entitling the Alliance to make commitments there for. The City
Council further authorizes the Mayor to implement such administrative procedures
as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this _____ day of _________________, 2013.
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST: ________________________________
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
_________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 8 0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW
CHAPTER 2.97 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, DEFINING
A PROCESS FOR CONSIDERING REQUESTS FOR
PLACEMENT OF MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS AND
STRUCTURES TO BE LOCATED IN CITY PARKS AND ON
CITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is an inclusive community and strives to make all
of its citizens feel welcome and a part of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City also recognizes the importance of parks and City property in
the community; and
WHEREAS, different than the first amendment — freedom of speech - rights of
individuals or entities to express themselves, whether in City Parks or other public
forums, the City recognizes its rights to control what structures are constructed on City
Parks and on its property; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a process be defined so that any citizens,
groups or entities who are proposing, requesting or interested in monuments, memorials
and structures to be located in City Parks and City property know the process through
which those requests would be considered and approved; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to preserve its rights to control what permanent
structures are erected in City Parks and/or on City property, and the City reserves the
right to determine which structures convey a positive community messages in keeping
with the City's Policy, as stated herein, for structures to be located in City Parks and/or
on City property; and
Ordinance No. 6480
September 23, 2013
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WHEREAS, the City is receptive to and inviting of requests by individuals and
organizations to have monuments, memorials and structures placed in City parks, within
the parameters of the City's intended message and purpose, and so long as they are in
keeping with the City's policy for monuments, memorials and structures to be located in
City Parks and on City property, as described and referenced herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Creation of a New Chapter to the City Code.
A new Chapter 2.97 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) be, and the same hereby is
created to read as follows:
Chapter 2.97
MONUMENTS TO BE LOCATED IN CITY PARKS
AND ON CITY PROPERTY
Sections
2.97.010 Purpose and introduction.
2.97020 Definitions.
2.97.030 Government speech on monuments.
2.97.040 Administration.
2.97 050 Donated and private funding of monuments.
2.97060 Review process.
2.97070 Review criteria.
2.97.080 Public right of way.
2.97.090 Other policies.
2.97.010 Purpose and introduction.
A. The City may, from time to time, decide to install permanent Monuments
on City property to provide the City's commemoration of persons or events of note, or to
otherwise convey the City's position on various topics ("referred to as "Government
Speech"). The City retains, in its sole discretion, the rights to control the message of
monuments in its City Parks and on its public property. An Application Form shall be
available from the City Clerk and from the Parks Department for use by private
individuals, groups and entities who wish to request placement of Monuments in City
Parks or on City property
B. By placing Monuments on City property, the City intends only to engage in
Government Speech and does not intend to open a public forum for free speech activity.
Ordinance No. 6480
September 23, 2013
Page 2 of 8
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C The purpose of this Chapter is to establish criteria and guidelines for the
consideration and installation of Monuments on City-owned property deemed by the
City to be appropriate to serve as the site for a Monument. In doing so, the City
recognizes the following considerations.
1.Monuments can convey a powerful connection between Auburn and its
history, and in some instances its future.
2.It is therefore important that the placement of Monuments be limited to
circumstances of the highest community-wide importance, both to maintain the
significance of such Monuments and to minimize conflicts with the active and variable
use of public spaces.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may decide, in its sole discretion, to reject
a proposal for a Monument and/or may determine the appropriate site for any and all
City Monuments.
2.97.020 Definitions.
A. The following definitions apply to this Chapter:
1 Government Speech" means the speech of the City per the doctrine
addressed in Rosenberger v. Rector and Visitors of Univ. of Va., 515 U.S 819, 115
S.Ct. 2510, 132 L.Ed.2d 700 [1995] and cases relying thereon. Under this doctrine,
when the City retains the power to control the message conveyed, the statements and
expressive actions are Government Speech of the City even if it uses other persons or
entities to communicate its messages.
2. "Monument" means a marker, statue, or other similar permanent
structures and installations to express Government Speech, as described and
referenced in this Chapter, and which are installed by the City on City property, or which
are accepted by the City and installed on City property with City permission, and subject
to the following:
a) Monuments may be in various forms including statues, fountains,
buildings, or gardens among other forms of monuments as determined by the City.
b) Monuments do not include items dedicated in parks, such as benches,
trees, small plaques (plaques not larger than five (5) square feet in size), and other
memorials with a dollar value that does not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00),
as determined by the estimated or anticipated cost of purchase or construction and
installation or placement; Provided, however, that if the monument requires a building
permit, it shall be included in the definition of monuments.
c) Monuments do not include memorial signs as defined in the City's
Memorial Sign Program (Chapter 12.68 ACC).
B. In the event that a question arises as to whether a proposal falls within the
scope of this Chapter or these definitions, or if a question arises as to how the proposal
falls within the scope hereof, the City Council shall have the sole discretion to decide
such questions and to make determinations relating thereto
2.97.030 Government speech on monuments.
A. City's Government Speech Topics. The City may install or accept City-
approved Monuments on City property as a form of "Government Speech" as City
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recognition of significant events or people or to provide information from the City on
topics approved by the City, as set forth below,
1 The contributions of individuals or groups who made a substantial impact
upon the City, the Auburn Community, King County, Pierce County, Washington State,
or the United States;
2. The City's position on topics of interest to the community, as determined
by the City Council;
3. The history of Auburn, the State of Washington, or of the United States,
4.Historical or cultural influences on Auburn;
5 Native flora, fauna and wildlife of Auburn and the greater Auburn Area —
the area surrounding Auburn and regionally in the vicinity of Auburn,
6.Local innovation or creativity that has contributed to Auburn's growth and
prosperity; or
7 Other criteria selected by the City Council and set forth in an amendment
to this Chapter.
B. The City shall not place Monuments on City property which have the
purpose of promoting, favoring or inhibiting any religion or which would appear to a
reasonable person that the City is promoting, favoring, or opposing a religion.
2.97.040 Administration.
A. The Mayor may recommend to City Council the approval or denial of
monument proposals. The Mayor may enact administrative guidelines and procedures
to implement this Chapter, including procedures for consideration of locations deemed
amenable to Monuments. The Mayor shall also designate the Lead Department or
Departments for Monuments located on City property depending on the proposed
location of the Monument and the potential impact to City Departments.
B. Notwithstanding that certain City property is operated or managed by a
private operator pursuant to an agreement, the evaluator of the Monument and the final
decision maker shall be the City Council and not the private operator or manager
C The Director of the Lead Department shall coordinate with the Director of
Parks, Art and Recreation if there are any questions or issues as to whether a proposed
Monument is primarily Public Art, or whether it otherwise fits into the City's Public Art
programs.
2.97.050 Donated and private funding of monuments.
A. In accordance with Chapter 2.87 ACC, the City encourages private
donations to the City to support various City programs and City operations, which may
include without limitation, the cost of acquisition, installation and maintenance of
Monuments on City property. The City prefers to receive private donations in the form of
funds that may be used by the City to review, design, fabricate, acquire, install and/or
maintain Monuments, rather than the donation of a completed Monument.
B. However, the City may from time to time, at City's sole option, consider
accepting a completed Monument as a form of Government Speech, provided that the
Monument meets the City's approved Government Speech topics and also meets all of
the other criteria set forth in this Chapter and in any related administrative guidelines or
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procedures. After City Council's acceptance of a Monument, which acceptance shall be
through an appropriate process approved by the City Council, and subject to City's
explicit approval of installation of the Monument upon City property, title to the
Monument shall vest with City and the City may remove, relocate and shall otherwise
have sole control over the Monument.
C. While the City appreciates donations of Monuments to the City, the City is
under no obligation to accept any donated Monument even if the Monument meets, or
could be said to meet, all of the criteria set forth in this Chapter. The City's decision to
accept a donated Monument may also depend upon the cost to the City of design,
fabrication, installation and maintenance of the Monument and site considerations,
among other factors.
D. The City may, at its option, decide for budgetary reasons to prioritize
Monuments where the City expects to receive donated funding to cover the cost of
design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of the Monument. Unless otherwise
agreed by City Council, the donor of a proposed Monument is responsible for providing
the City with funds to cover the cost of review, design, fabrication, installation and
maintenance to ensure adequate care for the Monument.
2.97.060 Review process.
A.The Mayor or his or her designee shall provide the initial screening of
Monument proposals to determine if the proposed Monument complies with the
provisions of this Chapter including without limitation, to evaluate the suitability of the
proposed Monument site, if any, so that a report and recommendation may be prepared
for the City Council in advance of its decision on the proposal. If the Mayor's decision is
to conduct further review of the proposal based upon considerations consistent with this
Chapter, the proposal shall be referred to the appropriate department, so the report and
recommendations to the Council can address the considerations and criteria of this
Chapter
B. The Lead Department shall prepare a report for consideration by the City
Council and such board or commission designated by the City Council, if any, and shall
coordinate with the Mayor and with other affected departments. The Lead Department
shall submit an advisory recommendation to the Mayor for the Mayor's review regarding
the Monument based upon the factors set forth in this Chapter and the Review Criteria
set forth below. After the Mayor's review, and amendments and modifications (if any)
the Mayor shall then forward the recommendation to the City Council.
C The City Council shall have final approval of a City project to design and
construct a Monument, or to accept a donated Monument.
D The Mayor shall, on at least a quarterly basis, submit a report to the City
Council informing the City Council of any and all Monument donations and application
proposals received by the City, and the Mayor's recommendations regarding each
proposal.
E. All required environmental review shall be approved by the City's planning
department before the City commits to installing a Monument. The Monument shall be
consistent with adopted City master plans unless those plans are amended as a part of
the review process.
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F. While a formal building permit is not required, the Building Official shall
review the structure and site plan to ensure conformance with the building code adopted
by Washington State.
G Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council may decide, in its sole
discretion, to reject a proposal for a Monument and/or may determine the appropriate
site for any and all City Monuments.
H. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Auburn City Code, the
process set forth in this Chapter shall be the only City process for reviewing the siting or
location of monuments.
2.97.070 Review criteria.
A. A proposed Monument must:
1.Pass City safety and liability exposure review.
2. Conform to the approved Government Speech topics.
3.Be made of durable materials, able to withstand the elements for a
minimum of 50 years with minimum maintenance.
4.Be made of materials resistant to vandalism and graffiti as much as is
reasonably possible.
5.Be of a scale, materials, color and style appropriate and consistent with
aesthetics of the proposed location of the Monument and such other reasonable factors
as the City determines, including but not limited to sight distance, safety, and other
applicable requirements for structures as set forth in the Auburn City Code.
6. Conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) to
ensure that there is a path that allows access to the monument.
7. Conform to the adopted building code to ensure that the footing and
monument are structurally adequate.
B. The City shall also consider whether:
1. The person, group or event being memorialized deemed by the City to
have made a significant enough contribution to merit a Monument of the scale, cost and
visibility of the proposed Monument.
2. The Monument duplicates existing Monument themes. Multiple
monuments for similar or related groups are disfavored.
3. The Monument proposal has been the subject of one or more public
meetings conducted by the Monument's proponents. The public meeting shall be
conducted in accordance with ACC Section 18 02.030.
4. The proposed Monument has the general support of the persons or
community that the Monument is intended to honor.
5 The proposed site in the park or plaza for the Monument is related to the
underlying purpose of the Monument or the site in the park or plaza has been
designated in a master plan or other approval of the City Council as a particularly
appropriate site for a proposed Monument.
6. The Monument has been designed by or under the direct supervision of a
qualified professional in the art or design field, and provides a quality, scale, and
character commensurate with the location, circulation, and use patterns of the City
property. Qualified professionals include registered architects, engineers, landscape
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architects and artists who can demonstrate professional recognition in the form of public
commissions or permanent public installations. The City may solicit input from such
professionals, and from planners or urban designers in making this determination.
Monuments shall not displace the intended function and or use of said property, as
articulated in adopted master plans or similar City documents.
7 There is a committed and verifiable funding source for the review, design,
fabrication, installation and maintenance of the Monument before proceeding to incur
City costs and staff time. The proponents of the Monument agree to enter into an
agreement to provide the City with funds that cover the cost of review, design,
fabrication and installation, and an adequate endowment to cover the cost of the
Monument's maintenance as determined by City. Alternatively, the City may consider
accepting an agreement from a group to maintain a Monument in perpetuity and in
accordance to City Standards rather than a cash endowment.
2.97.080 Public right of way.
The public right of way shall not be considered as a site for Monuments, except
as provided for in Chapter 12.68 ACC.
2.97.090 Other policies.
A. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to supersede or limit any other City
Code Sections or Administrative Policies, including, but not limited to: the City's Policies
and Procedures for its Art in Public Places programs, whether the art is privately or
publicly funded, and the provisions of Ordinance No 6243 (including Chapter 2.85
ACC) and Resolution No's. 4546 (Percent for Art) and 4323 (Integrated Artwork), and
the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department Policies and Procedures for Gift
Acceptance and Donor Recognition.
B. This Chapter does not cover temporary installations on City property, nor
does it limit the City's ability to place signage or plaques on City property to provide
donor or sponsor recognition, public information regarding a City project, or to place
historical markers or to provide other information to the public.
Section 2. Implementation.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as
may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation.
Section 3. Severability.
The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The
invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this
ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall
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not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application
to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law
OCT - 7 2013
INTRODUCED:
PASSED- OCT - 7 2013
APPROVED-0 2013
Y,OF RN
PETER B LEWIS, MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A ( 4 J
D&aA itj- ey
Published.
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Revi Attachment A
Showing US flag higher than Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage flag
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ATTACHMENT D – Picture showing location of memorial in Veterans Memorial Park
Footprint of memorial
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Antoinette Manthey
From: Pete Cewis
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:57 AM
To: Antoinette Man4hey
Subjeet:Fwd: Support Vietnamese American War Memorial
Please have these added to the record with Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Xuan Nguyen<xnguyen201 I vahoo.com>
Date: August 14, 2013, 7:41:04 AM PDT
To: "plewisCa}auburnwa." <plewisCa aubumwa.¢ov>, "nbackus aaubumwa.¢ov"
nbackusna.auburnwa.eov>, "iholmanna,auburnwa.gov" <jholman(a,auburnwa.gov>,
inairidgeCcr auburnwa.gov" <jpairid anburnwa:eov>, "rwaener(a,,aubumwa.gov"
rwagner ,auburnwa.eov>, "Iwale ,auburnwa. ov" <lwalenn,auburnwa.gov>,
b eloza(a auburnwa." <bpeloza@,auburnwaeov>, "wosborne(a aubumwa.eov"
wosbornena.suburnwa.eov>
Subject: Support Vietnamese American War Memorial
Reply-To: Xuan Nguyen <xneuven2011 vahoo.com>
Dear Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of the City of Auburn,
Please support the joint Vietnamese American War Memorial.
Thank you,
Xuan N. Nguyen
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Antoinette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:57 AM
To: Antoinette Manthey
Subject:Fwd: Vietnamese American War memoriai
Please have these added to the record with Dani
Sent:from my iPhone
Begin forwazded message:
Frnm: Tien Ha<tien.ha(a hact.biv
Date: August 14, 2013, 7:47:01 AM PDT
Toe<nbackusCn,auburnwa.gov>, <jholman aubumwa.gov>, <wosborne(a)auburnwa.eov>,
jparh idee au6urnwa.gov>, <rwasner ,auburnwa.gov>, <lwales(u,auburnwa.gov>,
bpeloza(a)auburnwagov>, <Plewisnauburnwa.gov>
Subjec4: Vietnamese American War memorial
Deaz Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of City of Auburn,
Please support the Joint Vietnamese- American Waz Memorial.
Thanlc you.
TIEN HA
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Pete Lewis
From: Rick Waling [rjwp78@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August'13,2013 12:35 PM
To', Pete Lewis
Subjecf:Joint vetnam Memorial
I am a Vietnam Veteran and I want to put in my thoughts as to wliy this memo
rial should be approved. I was an Army medic in Central and IVorthern Thailand from February 1969-June
1970:
I worked on military forces from several countries including the South Vietnamese Special Forces.
Every one was treated equally without regazd to where they were from. I never heard a bad tliing about the
South Vietriamese
troops from anyone that worked with and beside them. T'hey were fierce and loyal to the man and did their dury
Pro Y•
They.interclicted with our Special Forces, CIA, and troops form other countries. They bled the same as our caeri,
died'as our men died and from what I heazd from others, fought as hard as anyone. We abandoned thesepeople
because of politics:
It is now time for politics to give backto these people who have,suffered at our governments hapd.
They could liave a country if our country hadn't given up on them. Now they ca11 America their country.
Let's suppoit this project.
Sincerely,
Richazd J. Waling, D.C.
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Pete Lewis
From: Ghii Dang [dang4498148@yahioo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:01 AM
To: Pete Lewis; Bill Peloza; Largo VVales, Rich Wagner; John Partridge; Wayne Osbome; John
Holman; Nancy Backus
Cc: Duy D Nguyen; Duy n Tr n;Ctiuyen Nguyen; Hoang Nguyen; Khanh Le; Khanh Thanh
Nguyen; G Dang
Subject:Re: American Vietnamese Memoria
To: The Ciry of Auburn
Myname is Ghi Dang and I am a former Captain. I seived'in ground combat in Vietnam with the 22 Infantry
Division of the South Viet Nam Army, I was two times became a prisoner of waz (POV (1972 - 1973 was held
in jungle)+ (1975• 1983 in the concentration camps). I and my wife with three children leave for US to resettle
our life by accepted us as the refugee circumstance.
My reason for contacting you is to tell you just how hard the South Viemamese Army fought alongside of the
US military and shedding their blood just as we did in combat and air assaults,their sacrifice of many South
VN Troops and wounded well fighting alongside of the US troops was outstanding and with devotion to the
U.S Military.:Those Vietnamese Troops who did manage to come to America and become US Citizens and a
part of this Country fought hard very hard to do so, and now to riun backs on us would be a terrific mistake.
when we ask for just a little to Honor our fallen heroes and U.S's heroes as well, as it was in battle in Vietnam.
Being a ground Com6at infantryman I fought side by side with the United States Army, without US Troops our
South V.N were occupied by North Viemamese Communistlongtime before South Viet Nam fall on the date
Apri130, 1975. Now you will get some American Vietnam Veterans who will disapprove of any honor given to
the American/Vietnamese Citizens; that is their right, I believe iYs ume to Honor all who fought for Americas
freedom in Vietnam, I ask that you consider in favor of this proposal, for what the Vietnamese American"ask for
is:so small for snch a lazge value of return; in the way of Honbr to all who fought in Viehiam with US Troops.
Thank you for your time.
Ghi Dang-formerCaptain
22 infanfry Division of Republic of South V.N
www.facebook.com/ghi.dang
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Pete Lewis
From• Dan Heid
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 3:54 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Cc: Jahn Holman
Subject:Joint etnam Memorial
Mayor.
Per your invitation to e-mail you to let you know my thoughts—our thoughts—regarding support for(or opposifion to) the
proposed Joint Vetnam Memorial—I wish tosend my thoughts to you. First of all, I want you W know that I am not writing
this as the Aubum 6ify Attomey, but as a citizen of the Aubum Community (I may not live within the city limits- I live just
ou4side the city 7imits — but I have an Aubum address and I consider Aubum to be my town). Also, I am writing tliis as a
vefiam Veteran.
I am including with this submittal a couple of e-mails I previously exchanged with Aubum VFW Post Commander Frank
Banister— most current on top — oldest below. I do not feel I should repeat what I already said, though if you have any
questions of ine, please let me know. Also, I am sending this to you and Councilmember Holman — as both of you
attended the dinner/celebretion on August 11th. But if you would find it helpful or worthwhile to send this to the other
Councilmem6ers, 1 would welcome your doing so.
A few of the veterans who spoke up at the August 11th dinneNcelebration talked about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD). Thqugh I was in combat and I had some rough times while serving in vetnam (being engaged in combat
firefights,' lasing buddies, fearing that I will not get out of the present predicament alive and having someone die in my
arms—I'd consider 4hese signs of a rough Ume], I do not have [I do not belieVe I haVe] PTSD. However, I believe t at the
incider ts of P7SD were dramatically increased in Vetnam overthe levels experienced from World War II and the Korean
War. No one pn convince me 4hat the Vaumas of war were any less severe in World War II or the Korean IAlar than fhey
were in Yetnam.VNhat was the difPerence? I can only think of two differences; more illegal drug use,Z and lack of support
for those fighting overseas by the folks back home.
Also, when I retumed from overseas, in route to (U.S.M.C. Base) Camp Pendleton, the base from which I was discharged,
I was bussed from (I believe) Travis Air Force Base to San Francisco Intemational Airport to catch my flight south.
However, once there, I was greeted, as were the other marines and servicemen with whom I was travelling, by hippies
with signs that ssid ihings like"End the Wa' and "Bring Our Boys Home, sentiments that were belied b theJoud shouts
from these same hippies of"Murders," "War Mongers"and"Baby Killers." Not much of a welcome home!
I know first hand how depressing it is to be in combat and facing all that goes with that, all the while knowing that the
American Society was not supportive of what we were doing —what we were trying to do to help the people of South
vefiam.J would receive copies of the newspaper from my home town (two weeks late as they were sent via ship), only to
read of college campuses dosing down to protest the war in Yefiam, of anti-war protests taking place in cities and towns
across the CouMry, of newscasters, politicians and Hollywood celebrities bashing the war in Vetnam. From my
perspective-from what we saw from back home—thffi portrayed a lack of support for us—for what we were trying to do.
Every member of my Recon Team, and everyone in my Platoon and my Company (I'm sure the whole Battalion), wished
we were fighting a war of which the folks back home were supportive. Since we were not getting much supportback home
for our war efforts, where did we get any support'? From our buddies, and from the people of South Vietnam. It may sound
strange to say this, but even in war, in etnam I had—we had—some good times, though uve also had some very tough
times. I lost some buddies and saw some of them seriously injured. But 1 am glad that I had the oppoRunity to serve in
Vetnam with the Marines of Recon. They were great guys.
Also, one of the most rewarding things I was able to do while in Vetnam was to go on "Med-Caps," where we — a few
marines and a couple corpsmen —wouid go out into the rural villages and provide medical help to the villagers, most ('rf
not all) of whom probably never saw a doctor in their life. Also, when we were in the rear, beNueen patrols, we could
occasionally talk to South Vietnamese citizens—those with whom we could communicate, they with fheir Pigeon English
and us with our Pigeon Vetnamese. They were glad we were there,they wanted us to be there and:appreciated our help.
It is for reasons like these— the chances to visit with people of South Vietnam and the opportunities to go out on Med-
Caps—that I am gled I had the opportunity to serve in Vietnam.
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But for those who may not haye had even these sources of appreciation, I can only think that serving in a war—combat
setting —facing the dangers that go with it, without feeling the support and encouragement of the folks back home (and
rather sensing a hostile angertoward the war), that can only leave.a person discouraged and depressed, and less able to
cope with the burdensof war.
I am glad that the military personnel who served in World War II, in the Korean War and in the wars in the Middle East, did
not have M contend with the hostile rejection of their efforts tiy the American Society. However, I believe that what we
were trying to do, though not supported by the news media, aoademia, politicians,Nollywood and too much of American
Society, was the right thing to do.
This brings me to the Joint Vetnamese Memorial. If we cannot recognize the good folks of Sauth Vetnam, on whose
behalf we fought and sacrifices, or worse yet, ff we hold grudges against them, that is a continuation of the sorty
sentiment too often expressed by American Sociery in t6e late 1960's antl early 1970's, essentially saying that we should
not have been there, that our sacrificeswere meaningless and our effortswere a waste of time, resources and personnel.
If for no other reason than to convey the message that the efforts and sacrifices of those who served and fought in
vetnam—trying to help the people of South Vefiam—are valuable and deserving of recognitian,the Memorial should be
built.
1. As a Navy Field Combat Corpsman [Medic] with the First Reconnaissance Battalion, Fleet Marine Force
USMCJ, I was one of a six-man team inserted deep behind enemy lines, to track and report enemy movements.
At least 50% of our missions ended in a firefight as one's reconnaissance ability ends when the enemy knows
where you are.
2, I was able W resist the temptation to use illegal drugs while in vetnam, but its use—the use ofmarijuana
and heroi e in particular— was so common, iY was hard to not notice. But not all who suffer PTSD used such
drugs, and thus 1 believe that the use of such drvgs was an attempt by some to cope with a depressing situation.
Those who were not there—or not in that sftuation—may not be able to appreciate how depressing it would be to
have your life on the line — being in combat, facing recurcent danger, losing buddies — in a war that is not
supported—that is opposed—back home.
3. I have heard that there are those who claim that such incidents did not happen, butJ know what I saw and
heard, and d cannot — will not — ever forget that, as I'm sure the other retuming servicemen will not. Moreover,
such receptions most have occurced (at least at Mat location) more than,just on the day f retumed, as on the bus
heading to the airport, the military wamed us about this ocourting, and cautioned us to not (overj 2act. It was
hard not to react, but impossible to forget
Thank you.
Dan
Daniel B. Heid
Auburn City Attorney
253)931-3030
dlieid@aubumwa.gov
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Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 2:24 PM
To: 'Francis Bannister'
Cc: Pete Lewis
Subjeet: RE: Joint emam Memorial
Frank:
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Thank you for your comments.
But I feel that the attRude toward the etnam War is related to the People of South Vietnam. If we do not support
the people on whose behalf we were there, how can we value the fact that we were there in the first place?
Please know that this is something about which I feel strongly.
The reason I feel the way I do is because I believe (I truly do believe) that what the U.S. was initially trying to do in
South Vietnam was the right thing to do—supporting a nation with which we were allied. Maybe we did not have
to join with the South Vietnamese in their "civil war' — or perhaps more correctly, their "war to separate
themselves from the North," but we did, and our govemment sent troops in to help them. Once we did that, we
owed it to our troops to support their mission and to try to suoceed in their efforts — ratherthan just having the
number of troops being senYOVer there increase, and with a recurring practice of"advance then pull-back,"seeing
the number of dead and injured troops mount.
I believe that the folks who sent us over there in the first place—those who passed the Guif of Tonkin Resolution
our representatives in Congress— had no gumption o will to succeed once opposition to the war surtaces back
home. With the marked increase of anti-war protests, and anti-war celebrities, Congress was impotent or unwilling
to do anything to support the troops. That was how I saw things when I was overseas. Every member of my
Recon Team and the other teams in my Company wished "why couldn't we be fighting in a war like Worid VVar II,
where the people back home were supportive of what we were trying to do."
Added to that [and I will argue with anyone who says differently on this, most of the people of South Viet Nam
wanted us there and wanted our help. That iswhatthey there telling us and that is consistent with what we all saw
after the U.S. Left— left South Vetnam in a lurch —with the almost immediate fall of South Vietnam, and that is
what we saw with the desperation of the boat people.
The folks who were saying at the time [incorrecUy from my perspective]that"the South Vetnamese didn't want us
there"were saying that because that supports their argument that we should not be there, that we should end the
war, that,it was not a deserving war, etc. The message was that it was wrong for us to be there.
Bluntly, the commentary that now indicates opposition to the South Vietnamese, especially that which is hostile
and sometimes laced with unfortunate vulgarity and profanity, to me re-states the same sentiments — that the
South Vietnamese didn't want us there, that we should not fiave been there, that Vietnam was not a deserving
war, and that it was wrong for us to be there. Rather than that being a healthy dialogue, to me, it goes counter to
the long and challenging efforts — positive and valuable efforts—of our society to correct the wrongful approach
too often taken toward the troops retuming from etnam. To me, recognizing that we were there to help the
people of South Vietnam validates our actions and our.service. Disparaging the reason we were there —to help
the people of South efiam—invalidates our actions and devalues our service.
When these negative sentiments are coming from folks who served in Vietnam, I have to ask: Do tFiey feel that
we-they - should not have been there? Do they feel that this was an undeserving war? Do they feel that serving
in etnam is something that is disgraceful and something about which they should be ashamed?
I recognize that such sentiments exist— they certainly do by those belonging to the "Veterans for Peace." But if
these sentiments belong to members of the VFW, I am confused. I understand that the mission and vision of the
VFW is to foster camaraderie among U.S. veterens of overseas conflicts; to advocate on behalf of all deterans,
and to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, and are recognized for the sacrifices they have made
on behalf of this great country.
Rather than seeing the rejection of South Vietnamese [and even the rejection of the recent VFW motion] as a
healing measure, I submit it is a revival of the negative senNments voices so often forty-plus years ago.
And when it comes from members of the VFW, I feel it is all the more troubling — coming from a source that
should support the folks who served in Vietnam, and recognize and value their service, not adding to the criticism
of their efforts or the value of their service.
I understand that Mike Sepal brought this point up, but there is (no longer) a South Viefiam, different than any
other war with which the United States has ever been involved. I am confident that there are memorials in other
cauntries related to U.S. help in war—e.g., The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines, The
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France and The U.S. Korean War Memorial in Busan, South
Korea, to name just a few. There is no such memorial in Vietnam. There are not even any war memorials thaY
recognize any combatants in vetnam other than thosewho fought for North etnam. But even this is a differenY
topic, though it is my answer as to why we needn't necessarily open the door for other memorials (not, mind you,
something that I would find objectionable).
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Also, for what it is worth, I do not believe the fact that Qlympia rejected a proposed memorial as a reason for
Aubum to do so. Olympia is quite a different community from Aubum. Between the two, I am glad I am in Aubum.
I know I went on for a while, but I'd like to talk to you about this sometime if we have the chance.
Thanks.
Dan
Daniel B. Heid
Aubum City Attorney
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TO THE BELOW, I RESPONDED AS ABOVE:
From: Francis Bannister[mailto:ftancisbannister hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 9:33 AM
To: Dan Heid
Subject: RE: Joint Vietnam Memorial
Dan
I have to tell you I really enjoyed your comments about the Vietnam War. Actually you said it all, iLs not
about the vetnamese people that our members are objecting too, its the war and all the consequences
for AmeriCan Veterans. Some can get past it like yourself and open thier hearts up to allied vets, some
cannot, that is the dilemma that can divide the city. I think building it on private property can be a win-win
for the city. Those vets that pnnot make the leap you did pn stiil come to Memorial Park without
triggering feelings that might be hartnful to our Vetnamese citizens and former allies. They will also avoid
the perception Mat their government abandoned them once again.
In a private setting those who have made the transition and fully forgave the wadCountry can visit and
serve as an example and point of light for others, our Yemamese alliance can also have a place they can
call home and share their healing spirit with those who need it.
Once again Dan, thanks for your courageous and meaningful comments, thanks for all you do for ourpost
and its vets, I look forward to working with you to make ou post a point of light for the City of Aubum.
Respectfully,
Frank
A MOTION WAS MADE TO SUPPORT THE JOINT VIETNAM MEMORIAL AT THE JUNE MEETING OF THE AUBURN
VFW POST. FOLLOWING A LENGTHY DISCUSSION, THE MOTION WAS DEFEATED - NOT APPROVED.
UNFORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE, AS I WOULD HAVE SPOKEN IN FAVOR OFTHE MOTION.
AT THE JULY VFW POST MEETING, THE ISSUE WAS AGAIN BROUGHT UP AS A DISCUSSION ITEM: A NUMBER
OF PEOPLE SPOKE, AS DID I — AT THIS MEETING. THOUGH NO MOTION WAS MADE, I WOULD SUBMIT THAT
THE SENTIMENTS SEEMED MORE SUPPORTIVE OF THE ISSUE:
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FOLLOWING THE MEETING POST COMMANDER FRANK BANNISTER THANKED ME FOR MY COMMENTS —
ABOVE:
From: Dan Heid
SeM:Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:33 AM
To: 'Francis Bannister'; 'sepalmj@aol.com'; Auburn VFW Post
Subject: RE: Joint vetnam Memorial
Frank:
This is a follow-up to ourrecent conversation regarding the proposed Vietnam Veterans Memorial
being considered for the City of Aubum. You indicated that you wanted feedback — wanted to
know whaYthe members of the Aubum VFW Post thought about a proposed Vietnam Veteran's
Memorial that jointly recognized U.S. ,military Voops and those of the military of South Uetnam,
and what the thoughts are of Posf inembers regarding whether this Memorial ought to recognize
the South Vetnamese military veterans along with U.S. military veterans. Here are my thoughts:
As you know, I had the opportunity to serve wkh the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. I was a Navy
Field Combat Corpsman assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion out of Da Nang — not too far
from the 17th parallel, between North and South Vietnam. The Marines of Recon, especially
those of my team — Road Test, were the greatest group of guys I'd ever expect to have served
with — Marines alongside whom I had the greatest honor of serving. In our patrol missions, we
would penetrate deep behind enemy lines to watch for enemy troop movements; and at least half
of our patrols ended with a firefight [when the enemy is shooting at you, your reconnaissance
potential is severely curtailed]. As a Corpsman (a Navy Medic), I werrt out on patrols, carried an
M-16 and my pack, and did everyfhing my Marine teammates did, though when in a firefight, my
first priority was to attend to those who were injured or in need of inediql help. [As an aside, I
never saw any atrocities as depicted in the movies. For that matter, once my buddies were all
accounted for and akay, I would try to aid wounded enemy combataMs —the folks who minutes
before were shooting at us. This may seem counter-intuitive, but we—my team —looked at it this
way: if bringing back a wounded, but living, enemy soldier could help shorten the war, it was
worth our doing, and besides, it was the right thing to do.] But when in the rear, in behveen
patrols, I had the opportunity to talk3o citizens of South Vietnam with my pigeon-vetnamese and
their pigeon-English [I must confess, theirs was better than mine]. Those with wfiom I spoke were
glad we were there. I also had the occasional opportunity to meet up with military units of South
Vietnam. In facY I recall on one instance when our team's patrol was extended —the time out in
the jungle was lengthened beyond what was inifially planned to be. We here we were flat out of
food, and we were directed to the camp of a South Vietnamese Popular Forces unft (an allied
militia unit)which was notloo faraway. They willingly, graciously shared their food with us. It still
amazes me to think how delicious a simple meai of fish and rice tastes when one is really hungry.
If there is opposkion to the joint recognition proposal, as may be inferred by the question you
asked, I do not know the basis for that opposkion. I do not believe that a joint recognition would
detracts from honoring U.S. etnam Veterans. Rather, I believe it may help put things in
perspective. I also do not know what harm would stem from including in memorial recognition of
the soldiers and militia of South etnam, citizens of vetnam, the people on whose behalf we
were engaged in the conflict of the Vetnam War, but from my perspective,those on whose behalf
we were acting were appreciative of our presence. I know from reading the history of etnam
that in the early 1950's, when Ho Chi Minh sought to expel the F2nch from Yetnam (part of
French Indochina), he aligned his anti-French forces with the Communist Chinese and Russians.
When he did so, many hundreds of thousands of people who resided in the northem portion of
the country fled Hanoi and the north, going to the south. That significantly increased the
population of folks in the southem part of Vetnam who did not want bo be govemed by a
communist controlled govemment, and the result of that exodus was to divide the country into
what later became North and South vefiam. You may recall as well from history that in response
to the Civil War that followed between the divided Vetnam, a conflict that eventually drew the
United States into the fray, the United Nations endeavored to resolve the conflict between the
North and the South. The United Nations soughtto impose a ten-year cease-fire, (temporarily)
drawing a line at the 17th parallel, dividing North from South. Along with that, the U.N. scheduled
a reconciliation vote to be heid in 10 years. However, as the year 1964 (the end of the ten-year
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period) approached, opposition to holding the unifying election grew among many people in the
South who did notwant to be a part of a communist nation. Their fhinking was that with the past
ten years of independent, autonomous existence, the government of South Vietnam was
sufficienUy established and separate from North Viet Nam, so that the election was not called for.
That opposition to the elecHon, in turn, aggravated the fragile cease-fire, and civil war hostilities
started to increase. This, in turn, prompted increased intervention by the United States military.
This is not by any means a complete history of everything that prompted U.S. involvement in
Vietnam, but for the purposes of explaining my sentimentslresponse to yourquestion, f believe it
is sufficient.)
I know that there were some people in South Vietnam who were opposed to the anti-communist
govemment, and it may be that there were problems with the Southi Vietnamese govemment; like
there may be with many, if not most, governments. We all may recall the 4ivid images of Buddhist
monks who set themselves on fire to protest the pargely Christian supported) govemment of
South Vietnam. But I submit, the Buddhists were not sportive of communist North etnam as
much as they were opposed to the Christian controlled govemment of South Vietnam. A
testimony to that is that once the Americans left Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam
fell, no one suffered more at the hands of the (now) communist govemment of etnam than the
Buddhists. From my perspective, they were expecting to be left alone by the corrimtinist
government of Vetnam, perhaps in exchange for their opposition the government of South
vetnam. But that was not what the atheistic, communist govemmenthad in mind, once in control.
And once in conhol, the communist government removed the right and opportuniry for the people
to select their rulers, which at least existed to some extent prior to the fali of the South Vietnam
government.
As I see it, before the governmenYof South Vietnam fell, South Vietnam had a population which
included many who were clearly more aligned with the United Statesand who had a desire:not to
be governed by a communist-controlled regime. There were, again, Buddhists who were opposed
to the Christian population and likewise opposed to a government (an elected goverimment)
largely comprised of the Christian population. There were also, of course, those less-politically
motivated folks who were more concerned about their next bowl of rice than the political
persuasions of their neighbors. However, even twenty years after theirexodus in the eahy 1950's,
anti-communist sentiments continued among many of those who left the north to escape
communism. Those who did notwant to be under communist domination were the people viwho
wanted us there; they were the people who wanted our help to avoid that. From my perspedive,
many people in the United States, including members of the television news media, politicians in
Washington D.C., protesters on college campuses, hippies at the San Francisco Irrtemational
Airport, and Hollywood celebrities like Jane Fonda, missed the fact (or refused to believe) that
these people did not want to be communists and that they wanted us there to help them. Their
opposition to a communist controlled govemment would have been obvious to anyone who would
look aYthings objectively. For that matter, it has been estimated that 65,000 efiamese were
executed after the end of the war, with one million being sent to prisoNre-education camps where
an estimated additional 165,000 died. But their opposiNon woutd have been most clearly evident
when one considers that many citiiens of South Vietnam took the absolutely desperate measure
of getting into overcrowded vessels of questionable seaworthiness, leaving everybody and
everything else behind, not knowing where they would end up or even whether theywould end up
someplace, in an effort to leave after the fall of South vetnam. Unfortunately, many such efforts
ended in tragedy. The United Nations estimates that hundreds of thousands of people seeking to
escape communist etnam perished because of these efforts. Anybody who disputes this
descripGon, and their desperation, should talk to one of these "vetnamese boat peopte" many of
whom eventually made iY to this Country (the United States is reported fo have accepted over
800,000 of these refugees). It is w'ith anguish that I think how tragically America failed the people
of South Vietnam. They were not failed not by the military troops who were trying to help them,
but by the politicians who vacillated in direction and resolve regarding the "conflict" and by those
in the media and in Hollywood, and others, who sabotaged the morale of the American troops,
troops who were trying to do a task that became impossible because it was unpopular and
unsupported back home.
To answer your question, I would support a Vietnam Veterans Memorial that recognizes our
partners in the conflict in Southeast Asia and that recognizes the people who wanted us to be
there. Recognizing the people on whose behalf we were acting helps show the legitimacy of our
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having been there. Ignoring them drews'into question the purpose for our being oyer there. They
deserve our support; they deserved it then and deserve itnow.
I am sending this to the entire VFW email list so that: (1) others know what l think-making my
position known — and (2) if tliere a e others who may have thoughts in these regards, they may
also wish to weigh in on your question.
Thank you.
Dan Heid
Daniel B. Heid
Auburn City Attorney
253) 931-3030
dheid@auburnwa.gov
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Pete Lewis
From: Thom [stoddertwork@gmail.com]
Sent Monday, August 12, 2013 12:17 PM
To: John Holman; Pete Lewis
Subject:Why the JoiM American-Vietnames Memorialneeds to be supported
Dear Mr. Holman and Mayor Lewis,
I am writing you to ask for your support for the Joint American-Vietnaznese War Memorial. "fhe reasons are too
many to put in to a simple letter. It was started by a Vietnamese Woman in appreciauon for American-born
veterans who served in her country. The idea continued with Mayor Lewis to place the monument in Auburn, a
special place for veterans and veteran projects.
The monument is intended to recogiuze the sacrifices and experiences of women, who are the least recognized
during events like this. Thus there is a woman/nurse depicted.
It goes fiuther in that it acknowledges the experiences of inedical personnel, who were always bystanders to the
carnage and were tasked to caze for those who survived. There is little to no recognition for them. I know tliis is
true as I was a medic during Desert Storm.
T'he monument is to provide a place for members of our community and our allies within the veteran
coinmunity to remember and moum lost loved ones and former comrades. Those would include ttiose who
s,vea a a at,'t. Imagine that Mt. Tahoma National Cemetery or any cemetery that contained your loved
ones being bulldozed for out of spite and where your loved one's final resting place has been paved over. That
is how it is for us American-born and the Vietnamese community.
A monument like this is a very difficult issue to face because of the painful memories, usually not dealt with in
a healthy manner: Projects like this have always faced resistance. In 1986 Sarah Blum and a Vietnamese
woman, also a nurse, started a project to bring veterans together in Seattle—they were pHysically tlireatened. In
the end it was brilliant success. Every Viemam veteran I ever spoken xo said they could noY face "The Wall"in
DC or were left in teazs. Now this is the most visited site inthe Washington Ma11. This is true for the projects in
California, Texas, and Kansas.
Tfie Joint American-Viemamese War Memorial is intended to bring added value in coming years to City of
Aubum and the veteran community with projects to teach, enhance the quality of life in Aubum, and even add
to commerce through tourism. However, its projected intentions for the next few yeazs,aze-to tell the story of
the cost of Freedom-Democracy-Self Determination.
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T'he red and yellow flag of South Vietnam,that is intended to fly over the statues represent to the Vietnamese,
their communiTy,their heritage, and their lost homeland..It represents Freedom-Democracy. For most
American-born veterans the flag represents what we gave and lost. The yellow and red ribbon I wore during the
23 yeazs in the Army still means the most to me, more that the Bronze Star, the Air Meda1, or the Meritorious
Service lvledal (the highest peace time award). Vehicles up and down Interstate—5 have red and yellow bumper
stickers,more so than any other displayed.
Even though there is a small minority of ill-informed people opposing, we still receive notices of support all
over the Puget Sound region and from other States who are wa4ching us. We invite all people to work together
for an effort of teaching and healing,just as theTraveling Vietnam Memorial Wall does where everit goes.
Thank you.
Thom Stoddert,US Army ret.
Co-Chair of the Joint American-Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance\
360-239-1925. —A36Berlinnn.gmail.com
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Pete Lewis
From: Atkinson, Joseph [Joseph.Atkinson@leg.wa.gov]on behalf of Kochmar, Rep. Linda
Linda.Kochmar@leg.wa.gov]
SeM: Monday, August 12, 2013 12:17 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Subject:Aubum Veteran's Memorial
Honorable Mayor Pete Lewis,
The purpose of this email is to strongly affirm my full support of the proposed Vietnam veteran's memorial in
Aubum as both a state legislator, and as the widow ofa veteran who served our country honorably. Many
veterans and their families have called this area fiome for some 1ime, and it is imperative that we give them our
full respect and appreciation.
Manyfamilies in our area have been touched by the bravery and sacrifice of our solders. On a personal level,
my twin brother whom I loved deazly served in Vietnam:and later died of his injuries. My deceased hus6and
David also served in Vietnam as a pilot, and made great sacrifices for lus country. It is critical to me that we
honor our loved ones and fallen solders who courageously served our country, and paid the ultimate price.
Such a memorial in Auburn is very appropriate for our azea, where many Vietnam veterans and their families
have settled and call home. I urge your support, and offer my assistance in any way I can.
Sincerely,
o
State Representative • 30'Legislative District
Legislative Building • 122F • Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 360-786-7898 • )Toll-Free Hodine: 1-800-562-6000
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Pete Lewis
From: Lan Phan Jones[americanvietnamesealliance@gmaii.com]
Serrt: Monday, August 12, 2013 11:43 AM
To: Nancy Backus; John Holman;Wayne Osborne; Bill Peloza; Largo Wales; Rich Wagner
Cc: Pete Lewis,Thomas Stoddert
Subjeet:etnam Veterans' Memorial
I azn writing on behalf of the American-Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance to ask faryour support for the
proposed memorial for Veitnam War veterans in Auburn's Veterans' Memorial Park.
The Alliance is a non-profit, charitable organization formed to honor Vietnam Waz soldiers including South
Vietnamese and alliedsoldiers who fought with Americans. We also strive to educate citizens about the history
of the war and preserve the memory of those gave their lives in that struggle.
We aze not apolical organization. We aze seeking 501(c)(3) status as a charitable organization, which limits
political activiry. However, we need the Auburn Ciry Council's support to fixllfill our mission.
T'he Viemazn Waz stirs deep emouons. Many Viemam veterans still suffer from post tramatiastress disorder
PTSD), often un-diagnosed and/or un-treated. Many will go to their graves with deep emotional scazs and
unresolved iraumas. Others, as they approach theii final years, struggle to find peace within
themselves,These veterans need to hear that their sacrif ces aze understood and honored by their families and
the community. They need a time and place to remember, grieve, and find peace. That is what this memorial is
about.
Bringing together the American and Vietnamese veterans is a powerfiil healing experience for veterans seeking
spiritual peace. American veterans aze surprised to leam they aze honored as heros by the Viemamese refugee
coinmuniry. They feel their loss iess keenly when they understand the tragic loss and suffering of the South
Vietnamese soldiers left behind when American withdrew from the waz. The South Vietnamese veterans, now
living as refugees in this country, long to be accepted and understood in this country. Often their limited
English isolates them. Coming together with American veterans who honor their shuggle restores their pride.
They do not have many words; but they have a flag. When that flag is displayed and honored no words are
needed to fill their hearts with pride and to make them feel understood.
Last night; about 100 Vietnam Veterans and their families attended a Vietnam Veterans Appreciarion Dinner at
Holy FamilyParish. Most were American veterans or Auburn residents. Councilman Holman and Mayor Lewis
weie there: If you had been there and heard the veteran's stories you would understand what the Alliance is all
about and what the joint memorial can do for the community of Auburn.
By supporting the proposed joint memorial in Auburn,yousupport healing veterans and unifying the
community. You also educate the public about the history of this nation's sruggle for human rights and
democracy,and the price of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.
Respectfully asking for your support for the memorial,
Lan Phan Jones
Co-President,
American-Viemamese Waz Memorial Alliance
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Pete Lewis
From: Michael Howard [jcnmike hotmail.com]
Sent Monday, August 12, 2013 10:09 AM
To: Pete Lewis; Thom SWddert; ahjones(i comcast.net; Ron Holz; Rick.Bulman; Pam Peabody
Subject:Vietnam Memorial
Mayor Lewis,
My name is Michael Howazd and I served with the 2/8 Mechanized Infantry 4th Infantry Division in and near
Pleiku, Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. I was wounded in combat July 1 1968 and received a Purple Heart for those
wounds.,I left some of my flesh and a lot of my blood in Vietnam. I'm blessed to even be here. I have a friend
born and raised in Auburn that lost his brother in Vietnam and I believe his daughters life ended due to the
effects of Agent Orange (Dixon). We have a Veteran's Administration to help us Vet's with our physical and
mental(unseen)wounds from that conflict. We lost 58,000 plus in the waz, at last I heard we lost 170,000
Vietnam Vet's to suicide. There aze uncountable Vietnam Vet's that are dying or adversely effected from Agent
Orange. We have a saying "We a11 died in Vietnam, some of us just have not fallen over yet".
This brings me to our brothers in arms the ARVN's Army of the Republic of South Vietnam. They don't have a
Veterans Administrarion,they don't have the support or recogni6on that we American Soldier ot be it years
later. I will speak for inyself here, although many Vietnam Vet's would agree with me, I believe the polirican's
prevented the United States Armed Forces from completing the job we were sent to Vietnam to do. Please
understand that I realize and understand that politicians have a job to do and that was then this is now. Our
Vietnamese brothers were abandoned in 19Z5 and'left to face the horror of being over run and captured by the
very regime we American's were sent to destroy, so South Viemam could live in peace and a democracy.
I have the upmost respect for the City of Auburn!!!! Your forward thinking provides the largest Veterans
Parade this side of the Mississippi. It was in this Parade that I received the recognition for my serviceto my
country for the second fime since I came home in 1970. T'he first was at my church. You have no idea the
healing power your City provides for all veterans of alI wars. To march in that Parade, with my fellow
Vietnamese, Laotian brothers provides healing and closure from the many years of pain and suffering I have
gone through since Viemam. You and your City have the opportunity to right a wrong that has plagued our
fellow Vietnamese veterans and their familiesforyears. I served on a committee with Viemamese and
American Veterans that tried to get a memorial to the Vietnamese at the State Capitol. Plans had been
submitted, drawing and placement of the Memorial were in place,the Senate and House.had approved the
memorial almost half of the funds were raised to implement Uus Memorial. It is my understanding that one or
two.people opposed tfiis Memorial an it did not happen. Again my Vietnamese brothers and sisters were denied
their due.
The people of Auburn l ave the opportunity to reverse this pattern of rejection. I pray that you will move
forwazd and give the Viemamese People the recognition they righdy deserve by giving them this honor, which
for so many years has been denied.
A second generation Vietnamese woman and her family have strived so hard to have a place to take their
children and say "Look this is to commemorate the valor of your fore fathers". As one of the:speakers at the
dinner last evening stated " There are Memorials through out many countries in honor of the American soldier,
for theiraction and valor in azmed conflicu". Do our Vietnamese soldiers and their families deserve any less?
I will mention azeas where I serve the communiry but first and foremost I am a Vietnam Veteran..
Sincerely,
Michael L Howard
Chaplin Western Chapter 4th Infanhy Association
Tacoma Outpost Leader Pointman Ministries Intemational
Mentor for The Pierce County Veterans Drug Court
Volunteer For the Washington Department of Correction
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Pete Lewis
From: David Schmidt[lstsargeantdl@comoast.net]
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 9:58 AM
To; Pete Lewis
Subjee.k:Re: Veterans
Deaz Mayor Lewis.
The privilege is mine to be able to speak from my heart to all of you at the Aubum Ciry councilmeeting.
Although it was difficult and truly took a lot of ine to shaze my ongoing pain due to]00% PTSD disability, I'm
glad I maintained my courage and dignity to have done it!
I wish I can do more than just to speak about the importance of building the memorial not only to the
Vietnamese community but to people like me who served hand in hand with them during the Vietnam Waz.
I fervendy hope and pray that the decision of the Auburn City Council will be geared towazds what is right for
all of the Vietnamse-American veterans rather than of political.
Thank you for your service as well and all of what yon for the common good!
Semper Fidelis!
David L Schmidtt,
USMC lst Sergeant, Retired
253 735 1653
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From: Steve Konek Sr. [sk1 k47(hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 6:15 AM
To: Pete Lewis; John Holman; Wayne Osborne; John Partridge; Rich Wagner; Largo Wales; Bill
Peloza; Nancy Backus
Subject:Proposed Allied etnam Memorial
AttachmerKs: Aubum Monument Letter.pdf
Mayor Peter Lewis & Honorable Members of the Auburn City Council,
We have attached our previous letter and reiterate our support of the
proposed monument honoring the allied soldiers who served in the
Vietnam War. The loss to the Vietnam homeland is the United States'
gain. This great nation received an influx of refugees from that conflict,
most of whom have become hard working, productive citizens.
Although the war was controversial in the United States and continues to
be so; although some look at the Vietnamese themselves as the place to
lay the blame; it is the long over due time to put that aside. The
monument proposed for Auburn is one means to do that. It will provide a
place to honor all of the allied soldiers who came together for the cause of
democracy and will provide a place of healing.
Freedom is not easily paid for and we recognize that there are conflicting
views of this monument. The City of Auburn has an opportunity to do
what tfie communist government will not do in Vietnam, to recognize
a11 veterans of the conflict. To citizens of the Northwest, Auburn is a
leader in demonstrating appreciation of our veterans, our allies, and the
diversity that comprises the United States. This is another opportunity to
do so.
Chapter XVI, 173d Airborne Brigade Association, heartedly encburages
you to support and approve this proposed monument. Thank you for your
fime, service, and consideration of this issue.
Chris Clewell
President, Chapter XVI
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Pete Lewis
From: hoghero@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, August 11,201311;38 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Subject:Joint American-Vietnamese Memorial
I, Soni Dolge, a Viet Nam vet 66-67 / 68-69, also a Combat Veteraas Motorcycle
Assoc, member,
am very much for the proposed monumeat being put in the Aubura Veterans Park..
It will be a healing tool for both ethaic onps of military Warriors.
Thaak you ffiayor Pete for a job weli done and WELCOME HOME...
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
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Pete Lewis
From: trinhll @juno.com
Sent Sunday, August 11, 2013 1135 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Subject: Support build a Monument forAmerican and Vietnamese War Memorial
Dear Mayor,
After the dinner tonight, I would like to Support the American and Vietnamese War
Memorial Alliance Monument.The Monument will honor not only American veterans of the
Vietnam War but also acknowledge and remember the sacrifices South Vietnamese soldiers made
fighting alongside their allies.
Trinh Nguyen
Spouse of former South Vietnamese Air Force Officer
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Pete Lewis
From: chien dang [cddang2003 yahoo.com]
SeM: Sunday, August 11, 2013 11:17 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Su6jeet:Support theAmerican-Vemamese war memorial monument.
Dear Mayor.
I would like to support the American and Vietnamese War Memorial monument.
will built in Gity Aubum Wasliington in the future.
Thank you so much for your support.
Chien Dang
Formei South Viemamese Airforce Officer.
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Pete Lewis
From: ky nguyen [kykimnguyen9661 @yahoo.com]
Seet: Sunday, August 71, 2013 10:05 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Subjeet:petition for American vetnammese War Alliance Project
Dear MR. LEWIS, Mayor of Auburn city and all of tfie Auburn city Council Boazd.
I 'm NGUYEN, KY HUU who is a citizen of the United States, a Vietnamese soldier in the Vietnam War.
My family and I and some hundreds of thousand.others loss the homeland after April 30th 1975.
It had have been terrible time in the Viemamese communism(VC) prison that has been called "Re
Fducation Camp"
I always remembered, respectfully 58,000 US soldiers who loss their lives forfreedom and democracy for
Viemam
and the world.
For that,I would like to ask you and The Ciry Council Board to please help us to approve the project which
will be built for the American Vietnamese War Alliance ia Aubum city.
Thank you for your time!
God bless you all,
God bless America,
We will stand strong forever.
Sincerely,
Ky Huu Nguyen
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Pete Lewis
From: 8arah Blum [nursescribe q.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 8:44 PM
To: Pete Lewis
Subjeet:Yetnam Veteran Vietnamese Memorial
Thanlcyouso much for your service to our wuntry and our ciry and for all that you shared at
flie Vietnam Veteran Appreciation Dinner tonight.
It is important to honor our Vietnamese citizens and soldiers who fought beside us during the Viemam War
to bring freedom to the people of South Vietnam. I believe the memorial will serve not only our local
communiry
of veterans and Viemamese veterans but those in our state and beyond. I doubt there aze any other joint
memorials
like the one proposed for Auburn.
I am a nurse Viemam Veteran and on Veterans Day in 1985,along with Thu Van Nugyen A Vietoamese
hospital worker;
we brougtit Viemam veterans togetherwith Vietnamese veterans for the first time at Recognition/Friendslup
Day. It
was a day of healing for everyone present. From that day on Vietnam Veterans marched with our Vietnamese
counterparts
in the Regional Veterans Day Pazade. Now let us xake ita step further and create a permanent memorial for the
iecognition
of our pamiership and friendship, during and since the waz.
Respectfully,
Sarah L. Blum ARNP
Nurse Psychotherapist in Auburn, WA
IVurse Viemam Veteran
Author:
Women Under Fire:
Abuse in the litary
Woriien Urtder Fire:
PTSD and Healing
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I have freely signed this petition to show my support for the Joint American-etnamese.WarMemorial
proposed for Au6um's Veterans Memorial Park. I support this memorial to honor American,South
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Petition to Auburn City Council
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Alliance in theirefforts to honor those who were once alUes. I understand that the memorial is to honor
all the nations ihat served in Vietnam as allies, both men and wamen. Further the memorial is to help
bring healing to the partidpanu and7eaming to the community.The memorial is to be in Aubum
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I have freely signed this petition to show my support for the loint American-etnamese War Memorial
proposed for Auburn's Veterens Memorial Park. I support this memorial to honor American,South
Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. I understand that the memorial honors
all the nations thatserved in etnam arallies, both men and women. Further, I believe the memorial
will help to heal the wounds of war, restore pride to our veterens, and educate younger generations.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing you to ask for your support for the Joint American-Viefiamese War Memorial.The
reasons are too many to put in to a simple letter. It was started by a Vietnamese Woman in
appreciation for American-born veterans who served in her country.The idea conrinued with
Mayor Lewis to place[he monument in Auburn,a special place for veterans and veteran projects.
The monument is intended to recognize thesacrifices and experiences of women,who are the least
recognized daring events like this.Thus there is a woman/nurse depicted.
It goes,further in that it acknowledges the experiences of inedical personnel,who were always
bystanders to the carnage and were tasked to care for those who survived.There is little to no
recognition for them.I know this is true as f was a medic during Desert Storm.
The monument is to provide a place for members of our community and our allies within the
veteran communiry to remember and mourn lost loved ones and former comrades.Those would
include those who survived and didn t Imagine that Mt Tahoma National Cemetery or any
cemetery that contained your loved ones being bulldozed for out of spite and where your loved
one's final resting place has been paved over.That is how it is for us American-born and the
Vieuiamese community.
A monument like this is a very difficult issue to face because of the painful memories,usually not
dealt with in a healthy manner. Projects like this havealways faced resistance.In 1986Sarah Blum
and a Vietnamese woman,also a nurse,started a project to bring veterans together in Seattle-they
were physically threatened.ln[he end it was brilliant success. Every Viemam veteran I ever
spoken to said they could not face"The Wall"in DC or were lek in[ears. Now this is the.most visited
site in tkie Washington Mall.This is true for the projects in California,Texas,and Kansas.
The Joint American-Vietnamese War Memorial is intended to bring added value in coming years to
City f Auburn and the veteran community with projec[s to teach,enhance the quality of life in
Auburn,and even add to commerce through tourism. However,its projected intenrions for the next
fewyears are-to tell the story of the wst of Freedom-Democracy-Self Determination.
The red and yellow Flag of South Vietnam,that is intended to fly over the statues represent to the
Vietnamese,their community,their heritage;and their lost homeland.lt represents Freedom-
Democracy. For most American-born veterans the flag represents what we gave and lost The
yellow and red ribbon I wore during the 23 years in the Army still means the most to me,more that
the Bronze Star,the AirMedal,or the Meritorious Service Medal (the highest peace time award).
Vehicles up and down Interstate-5 have red and yellow bumper stickers,more so than any other
displayed.
Even though there is a small minority of ill-informed people opposing,we still receive nouces of
support all over the Puget Sound region and from other States who are watching us.We invite all
people to work together for an effort of teaching and healing,just as the Traveling Vietnam
Memorial Wall does where ever it goes.l'hank you.
Thom Stoddert,US Army ret.
Co-Chair of the Joint American-Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance\
360-239-1925.-A366erlinCa eznaiLcom
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Thom
from: Lan Phan Jones[americanvietnamesealliance@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 11;43 AM
To: Nancy Backus, John Holman; Wayne Ostiorne; Bill Peloza; Largo Wales; Rich Wagner
Cc: Peter Lewis; Thomas Stoddert
Subject:Viefnam Veterans' Memorial
I am writing on behalf of the American-Vietnamese Waz Memorial Alliance to ask fo your support for the
proposed memorial for Veitnam Waz veterans in Auburn'sVeterans' Memorial Park.
The Alliance is a non-profit, charitable organization formed to honor Vietnam Wazsoldiers includ'mg South
Vietnamese and allied`soldiers.who fought with Americans. We also strive to educate citizens about the history
of the waz and preserve the memory of those gave their lives imthat struggle.
We are not a polical organization. We aze seeking 501(c)(3) status as a charitable organiza6on, which limits
political activity. However, we need the Aubum City Council's support to fullfill our mission.
The Vietnam Waz stirs deep emotions. Many Vietnam veterans still suffer from post uamatic stress disorder
PTSD), often nn=diagnosed and/or un-treated. Many will go to their graves with deep emotional scars and
uruesolved uaumas. Others, as they approach their final years, struggle to find peace within
themselves;These veterans need to heaz that their sacrifices aze understood and honored by their families and
the community. They need a tnne and place to remember, grieve, and find peace. That is what this memorial is
about.
Bringing together the American and Viehiamese veterans is a powerful healing experience for veterans seeking
spiritual peace. American veterans aze surprised to leam they are honored as heros by the Vieinamese refugee
community. They feel their loss less keenly when they understand the tragic loss and suffering of the South
Vietnamese soldiers left behind when American withdrew from the war. The South Viemamese veterans, now
living as refugees in this country, long to be accepted and understood in this country. Often their limited
English isolates them. Coming together with American veterans who honor their siruggle restores their pride.
They do not have many words; but they have a flag. When that flag is displayed and honored no words aze
needed to fill their hearts with pride and to make them feel understood.
Last night,about 100 Vietnam Veterans and their families attended a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner at
Holy Family Parish. Most were American veterans or Auburn residents. Councilman Holman and:Mayor Lewis
were there. If you had beerr there and heazd the veteran's stories you would understand what the Alliance is a11
about and what the joint memorial can do for the commnnity of Aubuin.
By supporting the proposed joint memorial in Auburn, you support,healing veterans and unifying the
community. You also educate the public about the history of this nation's sruggle for human ri hts and
democracy,and the price of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.
Respectfully asking for your support for the memorial,
Lan Phan Jones
Co-President,
American-Vietnamese Waz Memorial Alliance
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Antoinette Manthey
From:, PeteLewis
Sent Wednesday,August 14,20131:21 PM
To: Antoinette Manthey
SubJecf: Fwd: Please support the Jolnt Vletnamese-Amerioan War Memorial
For Dani and council
Sent fi•om my iPhone
Begin forwarded message;
From:Ngoc Nguyen<ocf30Ca Amail.com>
Date: August 14,2013, 12:56:15 PM PDT
To: <Plewis u6urnwa.>
Subject: Please snpport the Joint Vietnamese-American War Memorial
Dear Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of Ciry of Aubum,
Please suppon the Joint Vietnamese-American War Memoripl.
Thank you
David Nguyen
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Antoinette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
8ent: Thuraday,August 15,2013 8:39 PM
To: Antoinette ManUiey
Subjeeh Fwd:Vietnamese-Amertcan War Memorial
Ali council and dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
Frum: Tatniny Nguyen tammydavcare vahoo.com>
Dste: August 15,2013,6:56:22 PM PDT
To: "nbackus(r aubnmwa.Aov" <nljackus .auburnwa.gov>, "jliolman ubumwa.gov"
iholman?aubmnwa.g v.>, "wosbome(n aubumwe.eov" <tvosbom auburnwa.aov>,
inartrid¢eCclauburn va.ov"<jpartridge a.auburnwa.n,ov>, "rwa ner aubumwa.gov"
rwa n a uburnwa.ov>, "Iwales auburnwa.¢ov" <iwales(a auburnwa.¢ov>,
bueloza(c aubumwa,ov"<¢geloza(alanbumwa.¢ov>, "Plewis auburnwa. ov"
Plewistalauburnwa.aov>
Snbject: Vietnamese-Amcrican War Memorial
Reply-To:Tammy Nguyen aammvdavcare@yahoo.com>
Dear Mayor I.ewis and the Council Members of City of Au6urn,
Please support the Joint Vietnamese-Americen War Me noriaL
Thank you very much
Sincerely,
Tien Nguyen
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Antoirtette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent; Thursdey,Auguat 15,20138:38 PM
To: Antolnette Manthey
3ub)ect: Fwd:Objection to Joint Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park
All CouncilMembe s and Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded mossage:
From: Prancis Bannister<francisbannisterCdhotmail.com>
Datee August 15,2013,8:35:37 PM PDT
To: "elozaCc auburriwa.gov" eloza a,anburnwa.QOV>, "wosborne ,auburnwa.eov"
wosborne(a au6urn va. ov>, "nbackus(n aubumws.ov" <nbaclms uburnwa.ov>,
yholman auburnwa.ov" hohnan(t aiiburnwagov>, "nvagtt ai bumwa.o_v"
Gwagner(a aubumwa.ov>, "joartrid eQauburnwa.eod' <•jpartrid'geCr.aubumwa.¢ov>,
nlewis auburnwa.eov"<glewis abumwa.gov>, "Iwales a.aubuaiwa.eov"
lwalesCa aubumwa.ov>
Subject: Objection to Joint Memortal in Veterans Memorial Park
Deaf Mayor and Auburn City Council,
I respectfully ask thaf yon don't snpport the Joint Vietnamese Amerlcan Memorial being
planned for Meinortal Park for the following reasons:
Thcre ahould be only onc flag cl ispiayed in the park designed to honor American
veterans and that flag is the Stars snd Stripes. Using public property or public funds to
support another country's tlag would diminish the value of the Cutrent Memorial and offend
msny veterans. The current Memorial honors all veterans from all conflicts and is keeping with
Auburns goal to be an all inclusive comiriunity.
The organizers of the Joint Memorial Project do not represent amajority of the veterans in the
Auburn and many do not,reside in the city of Auburn. While the project might have some merit
it wbiild best be receiveil if it were placed on private property with private funding.
Placing e Vietnamese flag in Memorial Park will serve as a negative trigger for many Vietnam
Veterans and certainly do more harm than good. Vietnam Veterans suffering from ATSD are
tikely:to avoid any trigger that reminds them of the pain they endured as a result of that conflict:
The organizers claim that a majority of Vietnam Veterans could be healed by such a memorial is
unfounded and has no evidence to support tliat claim There may be a few testimonials but there
is no such evidence that stetes a joint Memorial could cure the pain associated with the Vietnam
War. A similar pmject was proposed in the ciry of Olympia back in 2011 and was abandoned by
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the Washington Department of Veterans Affaits due to strong objections by local Vietnam
Veterans Groups in December 2011.
I know a little something about the Vietnam conflict because while I wes in college eaming
my social work degree in I-Iuntington, West Vi ginia (1982-1983)I worked in a Vietnem
Veteran Outreach Center for two years. During that period I leamed that each American
Vietnam vetcraus experience was different and there is no one,single cure for the complez
issues aesoclated with that war. I learned that those suffering from PTSD tend to avoid triggers
that bring back the pain associated with that conflict. I liave worked in healthcare for 32 years:
Today the.practice of inedleiac is evidence-bASed and simply there is no evidence that suggests
the Memoriai cited above can help American Veterans deal with the complexiries associated
with the Vietnam War. Patients have a choice on the medicines they take and the one cited above
has not been vetted and manyveterans do not want it.
Should you approve this Memorial in Memorial Park I wholeheartedly believe based on my
ea perience that many veterans will see this as snpporting a apecial interest group over the
objection of the men and women ryho shed blood,tears and sweat to defend this country and
some Vietnam Veterans will get the imprcasion that thdr local government abandoned them
in favor of a special interest project.
In no way shwld this be perceived as a slap agairsst the Vietnamese commimity in We great
city of Auburn. The vast majority of the people supporting the Joint Memorial are Americans
cidzens and taka the same Pletlge of Allegiance to the American flag that you take before every
city council,meeting. We should all unite under the American flag to honor American veteran
sac=ifces. I respectfully disagree with their desire to place a memorial with tt e South
Vietnamese flag in Mcmorial Park, The Auburn city government has no obligation to recognize
veterans from other countries and no pu6lic funding orproperty should be used for such a
projeci. Approving such a project will only divide the Auburn community.
Respectfully,
FrankBannister
VFW Post 1741
Commander
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Antofnette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: Wednesday,August 14,2013 5;31 PM
To: Mtoinette Manthey
Sub)ecf: Fwtl:Support for American-Vfetnamese War Memorial
Categorfea: Red Category
Please add to council and Dani
Sent firom my iPhone
Begin forwardeil message:
Fro_m:;Bao Nguyen<baon u, en41 yahoo.com>
Date:August 14,2013,4:44:15 PM PDT
To: "blewis uburnwa.ov" <plewisCa auburnwa.eov>
Cc: chuyen Nguyen<n.uven31369C vehoo.com>
Su6ject: 5upport for Amer[can-Vietnamese War Merooria!
Reply,To: Bao Nguyen Qmon¢uven4lC[+vahoo.com>
Dear Mayor Lewis:
My name is Bao Nguyen,and I was a former Majorin the South Vietnam Special Forces(VN
Greea Berets). I have met with the V eterans Association of Auburn numerons times in the past
and wb'vt had numerous discussions about building an American-Vietnamese War Memorial:
As a result of our discussions,all sides agreed to work together and ask the City of Auburn to
allow this project.
would liketo ask you and the city council to grant uspermission to go forward with this
project. 1 would appreciate yow support on this and thank you for your timcand consideration.
Please let ine know if you heve any questions. I can be reached at 425-488-2296 or via email at
baonguyen4l ahoo.com
Sincerely
Bao Nguyen
Foimer Major South Vietnemese Army
Special Forces(Cmen Beret)
cc: Chuyen Nguyen
President ofVietnam Speciel Forces Association of Washington
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Antoinette Manthey
From: Pete Cewis
Sent; Wednesday,August 14,2013 9:59 PM
Toe Mtoinette Manthey
3ubject: Fwd:
Categorles: Red Category
Please include for council and Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded messsge:
Froms THAI PHAN<annafotovideo(vahoo.com>
Dateg August 14,2013, 8:41:03 PM PDT
To: "PlewisCa auburnwa:eov" Q'lewisQaubumwagov>
Cc: "b eloza a,aubumwa. o v"elozalt aubumwa.¢ov>;"Iwales(auburnwa.¢ov"
IwalesQauburnwa.gov>,"rwagnerna,autiurnwa.eov"<rwa er a uburnwa.eov>,
jpartrid e g,,auburnwa.gov" <jpartrid ena auburnwa.gov>, "wosbome@aubnrnwa.gov"
wosborn `aanbnrnwa.cov>, "jholman uburnwa.gov" <jltoLnan(a auburnwa. av>,
nliackus(_ir an6umwa. ov"<nbeckus ubwnwa.ov>
Reply;Ta. THAI PHAN <am afotovideo@vahoo.00m>
Dear Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of City of Auburn,
Please supponthe Joint Vietnamese-American War Memorial,I feel that it is time forus have a
place to let our Vietnam Veterans.Vietnamese Veterans and our allies,to come and honor the
Soldiers who sacrifice there life for our Fi eedom today.
Thank yon.
Phan Thai
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Antoinette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: Wednesday,August 14,2013 9:59 PM
Tot Antoinatte Manthey
Sub ect Fwd:American-Vletnamese War Memorial project
Categories: Red Category
Please send forCouncil and Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Thuy Nguyen<vita selon80 a val oo.com>
Dated Augnst 14,20I3, 8:59:26 PM PDT
To: <Plewi ,auburnwa. o v>
Cc: 4iholman..subumwa.¢ov>,<wosbome(cr aubumwa.gov>,<nbackus .aubiirnwa.gov>,
jpartridgena subumwa. o v>,<rwauner(tc aubam'wa.¢ov>;<IwalesCu aub6mwa.v>,
Y elozaCn aabumwa.gov>
Subject: American-Vietnameae War Memorial project
Dear Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of City of Auburn,
highly recommend you approve the American-Vietnamese War Memorial project to be build in
Veterans Park in Auburn,this will get the community closed together.
Thank you
Thuy Nguyen
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Antoinet6e Marrthey
From: Peta Lewis
Sent: Thursday,August 16,2013 7:16 AM
To: Mtoinatte Manthey
SubJeet Fwd: Letter for Your Support
Attaehments:Letjerto Mayor Lewis for Support.pdf;ATTOOOOt.htm
Categorles: Red Category
Please add to cowicil anD Dani
Sent finm my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From:Anthony Ton<anthonvtonthln msn.com>
Date: August 15;2013,7:05:12 AM PDT
To: Mayor Lewis<Plewis a aubw'nwa.gpv>
SubJect: Letter for Your Support
Dear Mayor Lewis:
I believe that.you have known me very well;my name is'Tony Ton,currently I am the president
of Vietnamese Air Force Veterans Association of Washington State; I am writing this letter to
you to ask your suppoR for the Joint American-Vietnamese War Memorial in Auburn.
i lielieve that yrour support will make it happen and bring the existence of the Joint Amer'scan-
Viemamese War Memorial to be established in Auburn so that it can bring the quality values to
communities in the coming years to City of Auburn.
Thank you very much for your support
Respectfully yours,
Tony Ton,
206-852-9952
anthonytonthCr msn.com
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The Vietnamese Air Porce Veterans'Associatlon of Washington State
P.O. Box 24871, Federal Way,WA 98093
rnt Tel.(ZOB)852-9952
3
Email:anthonvtonlhCDmsn.00m
August 15,2013
LETTER FOR SUPPORT
6t Yf NY4PS
Mayor Peter Lewls
Mayors OHica,City of Aubum
28 Weat MairtSt
Aubum,WA 98001
Dear Meyor Lewis:
On behatf of the Vletnamese Alr Force Veterens'Assodatlon of Washington Stata(VNAFV Association
WA),I am writing this tetter to you to ask your support for t e Joint Ameriean-Vietnemesa War Memorlal
In Aubum.
In fhe Vletnam War,American and Vietnameae so dlers had.been forgotten:lheir serWCas and eauffices
had not tieen recagnized although their sacrilices were tor the rigMeous puse and deaerved for
honoring.
TMs jWnt memorial Is to commemorate and honor those who sacriflced4hetr Ilves W protect nol only for
Vfetnamese who xrere living in S,outh ViaNam,but also for our(reedom and democracy;and specialty to
honor to 58,479 wr brothere and sisters who not relurned home.
I belfeve that your support wiil meke it happemand bring Ihe existence of the Jofnt American-Vletnameae
War Memodelio be eatablished in Aubum so fhat ft ean bdng the quality valuea to communiHes in the
comtng years to Gly of Aubum.
Thank you very much for your suppoR
Respectfully yours,
Tony Ton,
Presiderrt of VNAFV Aasocfatlon WA
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Antoinette Manthey
From• Pete Lewis
Sent: Friday,August 18,2013 6:63 AM
To: ; Antoinette Manthey
Cc: Tamie Botheli
Sub)ect: Fwd:Vietnamese Memorial far the Auburn Memorial Pai1c
Making sure all get to Council and to Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: B 8c D Anderson<billdonna52Calcomcast.net>
Date: August 15,2013, 11:45:54 PM PDT
To: <plewis,subumwa.eov>
Snbject: Vietnaarese Memorial for the Auburn Memorial Park
Dear Mayor
I disagree with the Vietnamese community of Auburn who want to place a joint memorial with
the South Viemamese flag in our Auburn Memorial Park.Veterens from other countries who did
not serve in the United States of America's Armed Forces should never be recognized in our
Park.
I am a retired Air Force Pilot who flew 158 combat missions over North Vietnam and Laos inan
F-4 during the Vietnam War. Of the 26 pilots who I trained with,only 13 retumed. Thousands of
our Air Force,Army,Navy and Marine combat men and Women did not rehun from the
Vietnam War. Therefore, I strongly believe that our Auburn Memorial Park should only support
those men and women who defended our country.
Respectfuliy,
William H.Anderson
32744 111th Plsce SE
Auburn,WA 98092
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Ar toinette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
SenE: Fdday,August 16,2013 8:53 AM
70: Antoinette Ma rthey
Cc: Tamie Botheil
SubJect: Fwd:Joint Vletnamese Amerioan Memorhal
Making sure all get to Council and Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Steven Eneix<eneix.steven(Zhotmail.com>
Date: August 16,2013, 1:58:12.AM PDT
To: "wueloza ir,auburnwa.sov"<loza(a au6umwa.ov>; "wosborne aubuinwa.o_v"
sbomeaanburnwa.¢ov>, "nbackus auburnwa.eov" <nbackus(u aubiunwa.eov>,
jholman(n auburnwa.gov" <jholmanit aaburriwa.o ,v>, "rwa n,e ri.aubumwa.qov"
rwagne a abumwa. o v>, "inartridae auburnwa.aov" ' ariridee(a auburnwa.aov>,
plewis@.auburnwa.gov" <plewislqlauburnwa.gov>, "lwales(g aubiimwa.eov"
QwalesCalaubintiwa.gov>
Subject: Joint Vietnamese Amertcan Memorial
Deaz Mayor and Aubum City Council,
I respectfully ask that you don't,support the Joint Vietnamese Acr erican Memorial being planned
for Memorial Park for the following reasons:
There should be only one flag displayed in the park designed to honor American veterans and
that flag is the Stais and Stripes. Using public property orpublic funds to support anmher
country's flag would diminish the value of the eurrent Memorial and offend many veterans. The
current Memorial honors all veterans from ap conflicts and is keeping with Auburns goal to be
an all inclusive community.
7'he organizers of the Joint Memorial Project do not represent a majority of the veterans in the
Auburn and many do not reside in the city of Auburn. While the project might have some merit
it would best be received if it were placed on private properry with private funding. Placing a
Viemamese flag in Memorial Park will serve as a negative trigger for many Vietnam Veterans
and certainly do more harm than good. Vietnam Veterans suffering from PTSD are likely to
avoid any trigger tbat reminds them of the pain they endured as a result of that contlict The
organizers claim that a majority of Vietnam Veterans could be healed by such a memorial is
unFounded and has no evidence to support that ciaim. There may be a few testimonials but thece
is no such evidence that states a joinf Memorial could cure the pain associated with the Viefiam
Wer. A similar project was proposed in the city of Olympia back in 201 I and was abendoned by
the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs due to strong objections by local Vietnam
Veterens Groups in December 2011.
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I; I know a little sometHing about the Viemam:conflict because while I was in colkge earning
my social.work degree in Huntington;Wesf Virginia(1982-1983) I worked in_a Vietnsm Veteran
Outreach Centerfor two years. During,that period I lesrnefl that each American Viomam
veterans experience was different and there is no one.single cure for the complex issues
associated with that war.I learned that tho§e snffering from PTSD tend to avoid triggers that
bring back the pain associated with that conflict. I have worked in healthcare for 32 years:
Today the practice of inedicine is evidence-based and simply there is no evidenccthat su ests
the Memorial cited above can help American Veterans deal witli the complexities associated
i with the`Viemam Wer. Patients have a choice on the medicines they take and the one citedabove
has aot 6een vetted sud many veterans do not want it.
I
Should you approve this Memorisl in Memoriaf Park I wholeheartedly believe based on my
experience that many vetera u will see this as supporting a special interest group over the
objection of the`men and women who shed 61ood,tears and sweat to defend this country and
some Vietnam Veterans wilf get the impression that their local govemment abaridoned them in
I favor ofa special interest project.
I
In no way should this be perceived as.a s_lap against the Vietn,amese commupity in the great
i
city of Aubum. The vast majority of the people supporting the.Toint Memorial are Americans
i citizens and take the same Pledge of Allegiance to,the American flag Uiat you take before every
ciry coancil meeting. We should all unite under the American flag to.lionor American veteran
sacrifices. We respectfully disagree with their desire to place;a joint memo;ial with the South
Viemamese flag in Me norial Park. The Auburn ciry government has,no obligation to recognize
veterans from other countries and no public funding or property§hould be used for such a
project. Approving such a project will oniy divide the Auburn community.
I Respectfully>
i
Frank Bannister
VFW Post 1741
Commander
SPC. Eneix, Steven R. Operation Irsqi Freedom 2005 (OIFOS)in country from2004:to 2006.
Dear Mayor and'Aubum City Council by allowing another countries flag to fly in a memorial,
parkwopld be the sazne as having a Muslim flag flying at g•ound zero af the 9/T 1 memorial for
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the twin towers.Unitcd we stand,divided wc fall!
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Antolnette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: Friday,August 16,2013 6:54 AM
To: AnWinette Manthey
Cc: Tamie Bothell
3ubJect: Fwd:Vote Against the Joint Vielnam American Memorial in Memorial Park
Making sure ell get to Council and Dani
Sent from n y iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From:l Iick Tazbox<nctarbox .mail.com>
Date: August 16,2013,4:50:24 AM PDT
To: <wosborneQa auburnwa.gov>,<nbackus aubumwa.eov>, <jholman uburnwa. ov>,
rwa&nernauburnwa.eov>,<jpartrid¢ "e a.aubtunwa:o4>,<plewis<niaubumwa. o v>,
iwales(n auburnwa. ov>,<loza aubumwa. ov>
Cc: Francis Bannister<francisbannister(c hotmail.conv,Linda Tarbox qctarbox(rrgmeil.com>,
Nicholas C. Tarbox,Jr." <anothermarinel l@yahoo.com>,Elizabeth Tarbox
elizabeth.tarboxla emai Lcom
Subject: Vote Against the Joint Vietnam Amerlcan Memoriaf.in Memorlal Park
Mayor Lewis and Counsel Members,
I am writing to you asking you NOT to support the Joint Vietnam American Memorial in
Memoriel Perk.
As a recently retired Navy Ofticer whose service ranges from just atter the end of the Viemam
War to our present War on Terrorism I am totally opposed to this Joint Memorial as it is
presently proposed.
Such a memorial is not conducive to the theme of Auburn's Memorial Park which represents all
American wars: If you vote to allow snch a memoriat as the one proposed you would then a(low
the park to be dissected apart with new requests from every group imaginable. Consider for a
moment the Memorial as it is today and then as a place with joint American memorials with
Vietnsm,Korea,Iraq,Afghanistan,and it could go on and on. Auburn and its community enjoy
abeautiful Memorial Park as it stands today without omphasizing any one particular war,
conflict,or any of its allies.
If a group or arganizarion wishes to build a memorial emphasizing a particular war or conflict
somewhere else in Aubum I could'support iliat and'I hope you wouid to.
Very Respectfully,
Nick Tarbox
USN-RET
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r. . . .
Antoinette Manthey
From: Pate Lewis
Seet: Friday,August 18; 2013 17:52/1M
To: Antoinette Mantfiey
Cc: Tamie Bothell
Sub ect: Fwd:VleMam Memorfal
Categorles: Red Category
ForCouncil and Dani
Sent from:my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: <tjahas(a comcast.net>
Date:August 16, 2013; 11:25:37 AM PDT
To: <plewis(qaaubm nwa.v>
Ccs<wosborneCa2auburnwa.o_v>,<nbacki s aubumwa¢ov>, <jholman aubnmwa. ov>,
rwaenerC auburnwe ov>,<jpartridaeCa auburnwa:ov>;<Iwalesla auburnwa.>
SubJect: Vietnam Memorisl
Mayor Lewis and the Aubum City Council
Tlus is my first letter evdr to my city govemment..Never have I felt so strongly against a project
tfiat tlie city
where I live is about to undertake,
I,m talking about the Vietnam Joint Memorial.
I,m asking you all to vote Against this proposal.
My uncles fougltt in both Eutope and the South Pacific,my two brothers fought in Korea.I joined
the army and
fought for South Vietnam.
The poirt being We all served under ONE FLAG.The Stars and Stripes on OUR Flag have a
special meaning
for all veterans and should not fly with another flag from a country that does not even exist.
s
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Antoinette Manthey
Frortm: Fete Lewis
Sent: Friday,August 16,2013 11:53 AM
To: Pintoinelte Manthey
Cc: Tamie Bothell
Subje k: Fwd:Support the Joint Vietnamese-American War Memorial inAuburNWa.
Categorles: Red Cetegory
For council and Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From:<n4883(n aol.com>
Date: August 16,2013, I 1:4521 AM PDT
To: <plewis aburnwa.gov>, <nbakusCc aubumwa.¢ov>,<iholm auburnwa:aov>,
wosliomeCalaubumwa.eov>,<' artrida utiurnwa.gov>,<rwagnernn.subwnwa.eov>,
tiwafe§Cn aubumwa. ov>,<bpeloza .aubuimwa.aov>
Snbjecf:'Stq port the Jo1nt Vietnameae-American War Memorlal in Auburn/Wa
Dear Mayor Lewia and the Counc(I Members of City of Auburn,
Please§upport the Jolnt Vletnamese-Americen 1Nar Memorial.
Thank you.
Dinh-Manh-Hung
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Antoinette Man4hey
From: Pete Lewis
Sertt: Friday,August 16,2013 11:53 AM
To: MtoineKe Manthey
Cc: Tamie Bothell
Su6Ject: Fwd: Memorial Park
Categories: Red Category
For Council and Dani
3ent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: <hnntkr comcast.net>
Date: August 16,2013, 11:49:38 AM PDT
To: <baeloza(auburnwa.gov>, <wosborne .auburnwa.>, <nbackus(?suburnwa, o v>;
jholmen auburnwa.eov>,<rwa ner(a aubur iwa.gov>,<ioartrideeCa.auburnwa.gov>,
IewisCn7auburnwa.¢ov>,<Iwalesln auburnwa.gov>
Cc: Francis Bannister<francisbannister(c,,hoUnail.com>
Snbjecth Memorial Park
To the Aubum City Council,
I em appalled of the thought for a joint Memoriai Park to be shared with a Foreign Nation. I
served my country as s Marine in Viet Nam and other(Shadow)donflicts with pride and with
honor for 25 years.
I haye never once thought that a dedicadon to the"AMERICAN PIGfITING MAN" would have
to be shared with another country's flag.
To consider this Joint venture is a Slap in the face to every Military Veteran and all the men and
women who sacrificed their lives to protect this naUOn. I can only hope that your loyalty as an
American Patriot you reconsider you decision for a joint Memorial parlc
Respectfully
F. Hunt
Gysgt.USMC ret.
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Antoinette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: Sunday,August 18,2013 10:59 PM
To: AnMinette Manihey;Temie Botheif
SubJect: Fwd: Please support.
CategoHes: Red Category
Council and Dani
5ent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From:Allen Van<allenvan ii yahoo.com>
Date: August 18,2013,10:38:11 PM PDT
To: "Plewis(la aubumwa.aov" <Plewis[a2auburnwa.dov>, "bpelozaCalauburnwa.ov"
bpe(oza .aubumwa.aov>, "lwales .aubumwa.eod' <IwalesC aubumwa. ov>;
rwa¢nerCa,auburnwa.¢ov"<rwagnes alaubumwa o.y.>, "jpaMridee anaubumwa.gov"
jgartridrre n2sutmrnwa.gov>, "wosbomela.aubumwa.¢ov" avosbomenu.auburnwe.aov>,
jholman(a aubumwa.p,qv_"<iholman(alaubumwa o_v>, "nbackus n,suburnwa.eov"
nbackusLi+.aubucnwa:gov?
SubJect: Please snpport.
Reply-To: Allen Van<allenv yahoo.com>
Dear Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of the City of Auburn,
Please support the 7oint Vietnamese-American Waz•Memorial.
Best regards.
Allen Van
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Antofnette Manthey
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: SaWrday, August 17,2013 1:29 PM
To: Antoinette Manthey;Tamie BotheU
SubJect: Fwd: Jofnt V(etnamese American Memorial
Categorfes: Red Category
For council and Dani
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: <jessejose(a aol.com>
Date: August 17,2013,9:59:38 AM PDT
To: <plewis(auburnwa. ov>
Cc: <bneloza aZaubwnwa. o v>,<nbackusla anliurnwa. ov>, <wosborneCrrlauliurnwa.gov>,
rwaenernn,aubumwa.eov>,<iparnidge@.aubumwa.Rov>;<jholmannn auburnwa.v>,
Iwales(a)auburnwa.gov>,<dheid r aiibtunwa.ov>,<francisbarmisterCc.hotmail.com>
Sdbjeeti Rc: Joint Vietnamese American Memorial
Mayor Lewis,
Thank you for your response of my email and for the information you
provided. I didn't know that this Joint 1Nar Memorial is going to be privately
funded. Please forgive me for my ignorance. But, who are these "State VA
Director and his group"?
I thought the VA is a government entity and therefore funded by us,
taxpayers. Also, the proposed location where this memorial is going to be
built is public land, and therefore owned by us, taxpayers of Auburn. And
from what l understand, the maintenance of this Joint Memorial will also be
shouldered by the city of Aubum, and that's us, taxpayers.
Please correct me again if I am wrong with these assumptions.
Tfiis idea of a Joint Memorfal has never been presented to us, resident voters
ofthe city of Auburn. The only things we've heard discussed extensively by
the political leaders of Auburn were the golf course and the dog pound ofthis
town.
I happen to hear of this idea of a Joint Memorial through my membership with
the VFW Post 1741, and during one of our meetings;we talked about it, and
except for a couple of silent nays, we voted unanimously against3he idea.
Most especialiy that part of the idea where the defunct flag of Vietnam would
fly side by side with the Stars and Stripes. Only one flag shouid fly in this
Veterans Park. Only one kind of war veterans sh6uld be honored in this park,
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and thaYs the veterans of the United States of America, who fought and gave
their lives and limbs away, in defense of this country's ideals and way of life.
Thank you for listening, Mayor.
Respectfully yours,
Jesse Jose
CPO, USN, Retired, DAV
253) 804-0525.
ONginal Message---
From: Petetewfs<olewisf aubumwa.aov>
To:jesseJose<lesseiose[aoLcom>
Ca Bill Peloza<¢nelozaCcaaubumwa.aov>; Nancy Backus<obackus(c auburnwa.aov>;Wayne Osbome
wostiome[c au6umwa.aov>; Rich Wagner<waanePCa4auburnwa:arnn; lpartridge
ridde aubumwa aw>;John Holmaq<jbglman aubumwa.aov>; Largo Wales
Mtates[aubumwa.00v>; Dan Hefd<dheldf aubumwa.gSy>;francisbannister
ftancisbannisterC hotmail.com>
SenC Fd,Aug 18,2013 Bi17 pm
SubjecE Re: Joint Vietnamese Amerlcan Memoriel
Just so you know if anything gets buift it wiil not be at tex payer expense.This was brought to us by the
State VA Dfrector.The group bringing it would have to pay for it all.
As far as other groups wanting to corne and pay for a monument for their sacriflce and pay for tt I would
think we should cansider It
As a Vfet Nam Navy vet I thank you far your service to your counUy
Serrt from my iPhone
On Aug 16,2013,at 5:24 PM, "jesseJoseQaol.com"<Jesse)ose[apaol.com>wrote:
Dear Mayor Lewis and Aubum Council members,
I am a Vietnam-era veteran and a U.S. Navy retiree. I've laid my
Iffe on the line for this country and if called upon to do it again, I'il
heed my country's call without hesitation. I have lived in this town
for over a decade now, and had grown fond of this little town.
I do not agree with this Joint AmericanNietnamese Memorial.
First of all, because it's going to be Auburn taxpayers' money that
will be spent in building this Joint Memorial, and benefit only a
certain group of people. The money could be better spend on
fixing roads and other worthy projects in improving our town that
would benefit all residents of our town.
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Second, why only a Joint Memorial with the etnamese? Why
only with these people?
What about other allies who fought alongside America's warriors
in other wars? Like my Filip'ino ancestors, wFio volunteered and
fought bravely with American soldiers, not only in Vllorid U1lar II,
but aiso in Korea during the war there, and in World Wa_.r I in
Europe. And theirloyalty to America have remained steadfast
and strong, and got passed on down from one generation to
anofher ... like myown generation. Many of my generation have
enlisted in the US Navy, and volunteered to fight for this country
during the war in Vietnam. My ancestors and us also deserve this
kind of Joint Memorial, don't we?
What about the Japanese-Americans at the outset of World War
II, who were living then in Amer'ica and volunteered to fight for
America, inspite of the factthat their native country then was the
enemy," yet their Joyalty remained with America? They also
deserve this kind of inemorial; don't they?
What about those South Korean soldiers, who also fought bravely
alongside America's warriors during the war there, surely they
also desenre this kind of Joint Memorial, don't they?
The list of America's allies goes on and on.
If our town of Auburn is gaing to build a Joint Memorial Park,
courtesy of Auburn taxpayers, by ail means, let's build it. But IeYs
include all the loyal allies, who have joined America'ssoldiers in
bravely fighting for America's belief of freedom and democracy.
Let's don't leave anybody out!
And IeYs fly the Star and Stripes above all other national flags.
We, veterans and members of the VFW Post 1741 fought and laid
our lives on the line primarily for fhis flag. No otherflags were
relevant to us then; no other flags are relevant to us now.
If supporters of this Joint American Vetnamese Memorial are
adamant in being exclusive of"others;" let them build it with their
private funds and on private land, not with taxpayers' money and
on public land.
Sincerely yours,
Jesse Jose
253} 804-0525
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Antotnette Manthey
From• Pete Lewis
Sent; Frtday,Augast 16,2073 6:34.PM
To: Mtofnette Manthey;Temie Bothelf
SubJect: Fwd:Joint Vietnamese Americen Memorial
Categorles: Red Category
Send to council and Dani
Sent firom my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Francis Bannister<francisbannister(a)hohnail.com>
Date:August 16,2013,6,:30:20 PM PDT
To: Pete I.ewis<plewisna.aubwnwa.gov>, "jesseiose aol.com" <jesseiose .aol.com>
Cc: Bill Peloza<b el suburnwa.aov>,Nancy Backus<nback uburnwa.gov>, Wayne
Osborne<wosborne ,autiumwa.gov>,Rich Wagner<rwagner(r aubumwa.gov>,
ioartrid¢e idauburnwa.gov" <ridgeCa2aubumwa. o v>,John Holman
iholman auburnwa.eov>,Largo Wale"s<IwalesCn aubumwa.oV>, "dheid a aubtarnwa.¢ov"
dheid uburnwa.gov>
Subject: R: Joint Vietnamese American Memorial
Good Point Mayor but not on municpal pmperty as that can be considered as local govemment
approval and support when put on cityproperty.This SOIc raising money since 2009?Use yoiu
influence to help them find a suitable donor for private property a little distance from memorial
park? Compromise? Win-Win?Then any vet in tfie city can visit IAW their desire.I have
had some vets 1e11 me they wi11 never set foot in Memorial Park while there is a Vietnamese flag
there,only one flag,the one you wear on your lepel.The alliance offer is nice but many ve4s say
no thank you,lets leave it at that. Win-Win No Deal!
Respectfully,
Frank Bannister
VFW Post 1741
Commander
From: plewis[ilaubnrnwa.gov
To:jesse jose(.aol.com
CC: bnelozala auburnwa.gov;nbackus aubumwa.v;wosborne a.auburnwa.;
rwag er auburnwa.; ioartrid er aburiiwa.¢ov;jholmanDaauburnwa.gov;
lwalesna.aubarnwa.gov; dheidCtdaubumwa.gov;francisbannister@hotmail.com
Subject: Re:Joint Vietnamese American Memorial '
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:17:13 +0000
Just so you know if anything gets built it will not be at tax payec expense.This was brought to us
by the State VA Director.The group bringing it would have to pay for it ull.
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As far as other groups wanting ro come and pay for a monument for their sacrifice and pay for it
i woufd ttunk we should consider it
As a Viet Nam Navy vet I thenk you for your service to your country
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 16,2013, at 5.24 PM, "jessejoseCa aol.com"<jessejose(a)aol.com>wrote:
Dear Mayor Lewis andAuburn Council members,
I am a Vietnam-era veteran and a U.S. Navy retiree. I've laid my
life on the line for this couritry and if called upon to do it again, I'll
heed my country's call without hesitation, I have lived in this town
for over a decade now, and had grown fond of this little town.
I do not agree with this Joint AmericanNietnamese Memorial.
First of all, because it's going to be Aubum taxpayers' money that
will be spent in building this Joint Memorial, and. benefit onlya
certain group of people. The money could be better spend on
fixing roads and other worthy projects in improving our town that
would benefit all residents of our fown.
Second, why only a Joint Memorial with the Vietnamese7 Why
only with these people?
What about other allies who fought alongside America's warriors
in other wars? Like iny Filipino ancestors, who volunteered and
fought bravely with American soldiers, not only in VNorld War II,
but also in Korea during the war there, and in World War I in
Europe. And their loyalty to America have remained steadfast
and strong, and got passed on down from one generation to
another ... like my own generation. 'Many of my generation have
enlisted in the US Navy, and volunteered to fight for this country
during the war in Vetnam. My ancestors and us also deserve this
kind of Joint Memorial, don't we?
What about the Japanese-Americans at the outset of World War
II, who were living then in America and volunteered to fight-for
America, inspite of the fact that their native country then was the
enemy," yet their loyalty remained with America? They also
deserve this kind of inemorial, don't they?
What about those South Korean soldiers, who also fought bravely
alongside Americ.a's warriors during the war there, surely they
also deserve this kind of Joint Memorial, don't they?
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The list of America's allies goes on and on.
If our town of Aubum is going to build a Joint Memorial Park,
courtesy of Aubum taxpayers; by all mexns, le#'s build it. ButJet's
include all the loyal al ies, who have joined America's soldiers in
bravely fghting forAmerica's pe(ief of freedom and democracy.
LeYs don't leave anybody out!
And{eYs fly the Star and Sfipes above all ofher national flags.
We, veterans and members of the VFW Pos41741 fought and laid
our lives on the line primarily for this flag. No other flags were
relevant to us then; no othe flags are relevant to us now.
If supporters of this Joint American Vetnamese Memorial are
adamant in being excfusive of"others," let,them buiid it wifh their
private funds and on private land, not with taxpayers' money and
on public land.
Sincerely yours,
Jesse Jose
253} 804-0525
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I have freely signed this petfUon to show my support for theJoint Ameripn-Vietnamese War Memorial
AIIlance.fn thetr efforts to honor those who were once allies.I understand that the merriorial fs to honar
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I have freely signed this petition foshow my;support for the loint American-Vietnamese War Memorial
Alliance-intheir efforts to honor those who were once:allies. I undentand that the memorial is tc honor
all the nations that served9n Vietnam as allies,both men and women. Further the memorial ts
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Dani Daskam
From: Antoinette Manthey
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:48 AM
To: Terry Mendoza; Tina Kriss;Dani Daskam; Council Members
SubJect:FW:etnamese American War memorial
Only one letter received yesferday!
Terry,Tina and Dani—please add to appropriate packets.
Thank you!
Antoinette
From: Pete Lewis
Sent: Monday,August 19, 2013 1026AM
Ta A toinette Manthey;Tamie Botheli
Subjec FW: efiamese Amerion War memorial
Council and Dani
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From: My.-Linh [mailto:wn_mylinh@yahoo.com]
Se rt: Monclay,August 19,2U33 8:29 AM
To: Nancy Backus,John Holman; Wayne Osborne; ]ohn Partridge; Rich Wagner; Largo Wales; BiII Peloza; Pete Lewis
Subiede Vietnamese AmeMpn War memorial
Dear Mayor Lewis and the Council Members of Ciry of Auburn,
As a yo mger generation,I would like.to support the Viemamese-American Veterans to build the Viemamese-
American War Memorial;so we can follow their footsteps to fight forFreedom&Human Rights to all'human
lieing. Please suppoit the Joint Vietnamese-American Waz Memorial. Thank you so much for all your
supports to the younge=generations.
Sincere,
MyLinh Ngo, president of
Vietoamese-American Comunity of Seattle & Snohoaiish-King Counties
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Antoinette MaMhey
From: Pete Lewls
Sent: Wednesday,August 21,2013 1:23 PM
To: Antoinelte Manthey;Tamie Bothell
Subject: Fwd:Vietnamese-American Memorial
Goes to Council (all of them even if some or all were copied)and Dani
Mayoc Pete Lewis
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Begin forwarded message:
From: David Schmidt<Isisar eantdl .comcast.net>
Datc: August 20,2013, 1D:30:45 PM PDT
To: Nancy Backus<nbacicusCa aubumwa.¢ov>,John Partridge<partridge uburnwe. ov?,
Bi1LPeloza<bnelozana.aubumwa.gov>,Rich Wagner<rwapnerCa auburnwa.¢ov>,Largo Wales
dwalesCi aubuinwa.g v>,John Holman<iholman auburnwa.(o_v>, Wayne Osbome
wosfio e(n suburnwa,eov>
Cc: Pate Lewis<plewis ulnvnwa. ov>,"dheid a auburnwa. ov"<dheidCa auburnwa.¢ov>
Subject: Vietnamese-American Memorial
Dear Auburn City Council Members:
Thetime is drawing near when a decisionmust be made about buitding the Vietnamese-
American memorial.
As I attended the last council meeting on August 19th,I feh there were more reasons to have it in
tlie Gity Park than not to.
Let us usc compassion and tolerance to come to the right decisiou not just for the Vietnamese but
for American soldiers who fought there and are still suffering for it to this date.
For SOme and I understand, Ihe Vietnamese flag;epresents many things: For me,whan 1 see it,I
am reminded of a job left undo and the sadnoss inside for leaving them to theirdoom.
Please I beg of you all,do not cruinble under any political pressure.They lost their country not
because of,what they failed to do but what we feiled to do,and that's staying the course.
People will come from far and wide to see it,not only the Viemamese community but Americans
who fought there as welf.
The Vietnamese community will maintain it,and as I understand,it won't cost the City a dime.
And as I understand it too,their flag will only be flown on certain holidays like tho-Veterans
Day.
They love America,but they also love Vietnam. Please let them have it, or should I ssy let us
have itr
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God bless you ell!
Semper Tidelis!
David L Schmidt
lst Sergesnt,USMC Retired
253 735 1653
Sent from my iPad
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Dani Daskam
From: Dan Heid
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 6:42 PM
To: Tina Kriss; Terry Mendoza
Cc: Daryl Faber
SubJect:Joint vetnam Memorial
Attachments: Dan Heid E-mails on Joint Vietnam Memorial .docx
Tina,Terry: As we approach the approval of Resolution No.4968, 1 wanted to share with youmy comments,offered by
me as a person, not as City Attorney.The attached is what I sent to Mayortewis.
Thank you.
Dan
Daniel B. Heid
Aubum City Attorney
253)931-3030
iiheid CrDau bumwa.aov
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From: Dan Heid
Se rt: Monday, August 12, 2013 3:54 PM
To: Pete L vis
Cc: ]ohn Hotman
Subjed: ]olnt Viefiam Memorial
Mayor.
Per your invitation to e-mail you to let you know my thoughts — our thoughts — regarding support for (or
opposition to) the proposed Joint Vietnam Memorial — I wish to send my thoughts to you, First of all, I
wanY you to know that I am not wrifing this as the Aubum Gity Attomey, but as a citizen of the Aubum
Gommunity (I may not live within the ciry limits -'I live just outside 4he city limits — but l have an Aubum
address and I consider Aubum to be my town). Also,I am writing 4his as a Viefiam Veteran.
I am including Krith this submittal a couple of e-mails I previous y exchanged with Aubum VFW Fost
Gommander'Frank Banister— most curtent on top — oldest below. I do not feel I should repeat whffi I
already said, though iF you have any questions of ine, please let me know. Also, I am sending this to you
and Gouncilmember Hoiman —as both of you attended the dinneNcelebration on Augusf 11th. But if you
would find 'R helpful or worthwhile to send this to the other Gouncilmembers, I wouid welcome your doing
so.
A few of fhe veterans who spoke up at the August 11th dinnedcelebration Talked about Post Traumatic
Stress Disrorder(PTSD). Though I was in combat and I had some rough times while serving in Vietnam
being engaged in combat firefights,' losing buddies, fearing that I will not get out of the present
prediqment alive and having someone die in my arms — I'd consider these signs of a rough time], I do
not have[I do not believe I have PTSD. However, I believe that the incidents of PTSD were dramatically
increased in Vietnam over the levels experienced from World War II and the Korean War. No one can
convince me that the traumas of war were any less severe in World War II or the Korean War than they
were in Vietnam.What was the difference7 I can only think of two differences; more illegal drug use,2 and
lack of support for those fighting overseas by the folks back home.
Also, when I reWrned from overseas, in route to (U.S.M.C. Base) Camp Pe dleton, the base from which I
was discharged, I was bussed from (I believe) Travis Air Force Base to San Francisco Intemational
Airport to catch my flight south. However, once there, I was greeted, as were the other marines and
servicemen with whom I was travelling, by hippies with signs that said things like "End the Wa' and
Bring Our Boys Home, sentiments that were belied' by the loud shouts from these same hippies of
Murders,°°War Mongers°and°Baby Killers."Not much of a welcome home!3
I know first hand how depressing it is to be in wmbat and facing all that goes with that, all the while
knowing that the American Society was not supportive of what we were doing—what wewere trying to do
to help the people of South VietnBm. I would receive copies of the newspaper from my home town (two
weeks late as they were sent via ship), oNy to read of college campuses closing down to protest the war
in Vietnam, of anti-war protests taking place in cities and towns across the Country, of newscasters,
politicians and Nollywood celebri6es bashing the war in Viefiam. From my perspectiye —from what we
saw from back home — that portrayed a lack of support for us — for what we were trying to do. Every
member of my Recon Team, and everyone in my Platoon and my Gompany (I'm sure the whole
Battalion), wished we were fighting a war of which the folks back home were supportive. Since we were
not getting much support back home for ourwar efforfs, where did we get any support? From our
buddies, and from the people of South Vietnam. k may sound strange to say this, but even in war, in
Vetriam I had — we had — some good dmes, though we also had some very tough times. I lost some
buddies and saw some of them seriously injured. But I am glad that I had the opportunity to serve in
etnam with the Marines of Recon.They were great guys.
Also, one of the most rewarding things I was able to do while in Vetnam was to go on"Med-Caps,"where
we — a few marines and a couple corpsmen — would go out into the rural villages and provide medical
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help to the villagers, most (ff not all) of whom probably never saw a doctor in their life. Also, when we
were in the rear, between patrols, we could oxasionally talk to South Vietnamese citizens—those with
whom we could communicate, they with their Pigeon English and us with our Pigeon Vlefiamese. They
were glad we were there, they wanted us to be there.and appreciated our help. lt is for reasons like these
the chances to visit with people of South Vietnam and the opporWnities to go out on Med-Caps—that I
am glad I had the oppartunity to serve in Vietnam.
But for those who may not have had even these sources of appreciation, I can only think that serving in a
war—combat setting—facing the dangers that go with , without feeling the support and encouragement
of the folks back home (and rather sensing a hostile anger toward the war), that can dnly leave a person
discouraged and dep essed, and less able to cope with the burdens of war.
I amglad that themilitary personnePwho served in World War 11, in the Korean War and in the wars in the
Middle East, did not have to contend with the hostile rejection of their efforts bytFie Amerioan Society.
However, I believe that what we were trying to do, thdugh not supported by e news media, aoademia,
politiciaris, Hollywood and too much of American Soaety, was the right thing to do.
This 6rings me to the Joint Vietnamese Memorial. If we cannot recognize the good folks of South
Vietnam, on whose behalf we foughtand sacrifices, or worse yet, if we hold grudges against them, that is
a continuation of the sorry sentiment too often expressed by American Society in the late 1980's and
eahy 1970's;.essentially saying that we sHould not have been the2, that our sacrifices weremeaningless
and our efforts were a waste of time, resources and personnel.
If for no otHer reason than to convey the message that the efforts and sacrifices of those who ser4ed and
faught in etnam — trying to help the peaple of South etnam — are valuable and deserving of
recognftion,the Memorial should be built.
1. As a Navy Field Combat Gorpsman [Medic]with the First Reconnaissance Battalion, Fieet
Marine Force [USMC], I was one of a six-man team inserted deep behind enemy lines, to track
and report enemy movements. At least 50% of our missions ended in a firefight as one's
reconnaissance ability ends when the enemy knows where you are.
2. I was able to resist the temptation to use illegal drugs while in Vietnam, but its use —the
use of marijuana,and heroine in particular—was so common, it was hard to noYnotice. Butnot all
who suffer PTSD used such drugs, and thus I believe that the use of such drugs was an attempt
by some to cope wifh.a deqressing situation. Those who were not there—or not in fhat s'ituation—
may not beable to appreciate how depressing itwould be to have your life on the line—.being in
cambat, facing recurrent danger, losing buddies—in a war 4hat is not supported—that is opposed
back home.
3. I have heard that there are those who claim that such incidents did not happen, but I know
what l saw and heard, and I eannot—will not— ever forget that, as I'm sure the other retuming
servieemen will not Moreover, such receptions most have oxuned (at least at that location)
more than just on the day I retumed, as on the bus heading to the airport, the military wamed us
about this occurring, and cautioned us to not(over) react. It was hard not to react, but impossible
to forget
Thank you..
Dan
Daniel B.Neid
Aubum City Attorney
253) 931-3030
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From: Dan Heid
Se rt: Friday, July 26, 2013 2:24 PM
To: 'Francis Bannister'
Cc: Petelewis
Suhject: RE: Joint etnam Memorial
Frank:
Thank you ffir your comments.
But I feel that the attitude toward the Vietnam War is related to the People of Sauth Vietnam. If
we do not support the people ort whose behalf we were there, howcan we value the fact that we
were there in the first place?
Please know that this is something about which I feel strongly.
The reason I feel the way I do is because I believe (I truly do believe) that what the U.S. was
initially trying to do in South Vietnam was the right thing to do—supporting a nation with which we
were allied. Maybe we did not have to join with tfie South Vietnamese in their"civil wa' — or
pefiaps more correctty, their "war to separate themselv.es from the North,° but we did, and our
govemment sent troops irt to help them. Once we did that, we owed R to our troops to support
their mission and to try to succeed in theirefforts— rather than just having the num6er of troops.
being sent over there increase, and with a recurring practice of"advance then pull-back," seeing
tHe.number of dead and injured troops mount.
I believe that the folks who sent us over there in_the first place — those who passed the Gulf'of
Tankin Resolution —our representatives in Gongress— had no gumption or will to succeed once
opposition to the war surtaces back home. With the markeli increase of anG-war protests, and
anti-war celebrities, Congress was impotent or unwilling to do anything to support.the troops. That.
was how I saw things when I was overseas. Every member of my Recon Team and the other
teams in my Company wished "why couldn't we be frghtlng in a war like World War II, where the
people back home were supportive of what we were trying to do."
Added to that (and I will argue with anyone who says differently on this], most ofthe people of
South Viet Nam wanted us there and wanted our help. That is what they there telling us and thaY
is consistent with what we all saw after the U.S. Left — left South Vietnam in a lurch - vuifh the
almost immediate fall of South Vietnam, and fhaf is what we saw with the desperafion of the boat
people.
The folks who were saying at the time [incorrectly from my perspective] that "the South
vetnamese didn't want us there" were saying that because that supports their argument that we
should not be there, that we should end the war, that it was not a deserving war, etc. The
message wasthat it was wrong forus to be there:
Bluntly, the commentary that now indicates opposition to the South Vietnamese, especially that
which is hostile and sometimes laced wRh unfortunate vulgarity and profanity, to me re-states the
same sentiments—that the South Viefiamese didn't want us there, that we should not have been
there, that Vietnam was not a deserving war, and that it was tivrong for us to be there. Rather than
that being a healthy dialogue, to me, i[goes counter to the long and c6allenging efforts—positive
and valuable efforts—of our sooiety to correct the wrongful approaoh too often taken toward the
troops retuming from Vietnam. To me, recognizing that we were there to help the people of
South Vietnam validates our actions and our service. Dispaiaging the reason we were there—to
help the people of South Vietnam—invalidates our actions and devalues our service.
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When these negative sentiments are coming from folks who served in Viefiam, I have to ask: Do
they feel that we-they - should not have been there7 Do they feel that thiswas an undeserving
wa(.+ Do they feel that serving in etnam is something that is disgraceful and samething about
which they should be ashamed?
I recognize that such sentiments exist—they certainly do by those belonging to ttfe"Veterans for
Peace.° But if these senUments belong to members of the VFW, I am confused. I understand that
4he mission and vision of the VFW is to faster camaraderie among U.S. veterans of oyerseas
conflicts; to advopte on behalf of all 4eterans, and to ensure that veterans are respected far their
service, and are recognized for the sacrifides they have.made on behalf of this great country.
Rather than seeing the rejection of South vetnamese [and even the rejection of the recent VFW
motion] as a healing measure, I su6mit.it is a reviVal of tfie negative sentiments voices so often
forty-plus years ago.
And when it comes from members of the VF1N, I feel it is all tfie more troubling —coming from a
source that should support the folks who served in Vietnam, and recognize and value their
service,not adding to the cridcism of their efforts or the value of their service.
I understand that Mike Sepal brought this point up, but there is (no longer) a South Vietnam,
different than any other war with which the UnRed States has ever been involved. 1 am confident
that there are memorials in other copntries (elated to U.S. help in war — e.g., The Manila
American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines, The Nortnandy American Cemetery and
Memorial in France and The U.S. Korean llVar Memorial in Busan, South Korea, to name just a
few. There is no such memorial in vefiam.There are not even any war memoriais that recognize
any cambatants in vefiam other than those who fought for North Vetnam. But even.this is a
different topic, though it is my answer as to why we needn't necessarily open the door for other
memorials{not, mind you, something that I would find objectionable).
Also,for what it is worth, I do not believe the fact that Olympia rejected a proposed memorial as a
reason for Aubum to do so. Olympia is quite a d'rffe2nt community from Auburn. Between the
two, I am glad I am in Aubum.
I know I went on for a while, but I'd like to talk to you about this sometime if we have the chanoe.
Thanks.
Dan
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From: Francis Bannister fmailto francisbannisterC hotmail.coml
Sent:Friday, July 26, 2013 9:33 AM
To: Dan Fleid
Subject: RE: Joint Vietnam Memorial
Dan
I have to teli you I really enjoyed your wmments about the Vietnam War. Actually you
seid it all, its not about the etnamese people that our members are objeating too, its the
war and all the consequences for American Veterans. Some can get pasYit like yourself
and open thier hearts up to allied vets, some cannot that is tFie dilemma that can divide
the ciry. I think building it on private property can be a win-win for the city. Those vets that
cannot make the leap you did can still come to Memorial Park without triggering feelings
that migM be harmful to our Vietnamese citizens and former allies. They will also avoid
fhe perception that their govemmerrt abandoned them once again:
Irt a private setting those who have made tFie transition and fully forgave the waNCountry
qn visR and serve as an example and point of light for others, aur vetnamese ailiance
can also have a place they can call home and share their healing spirit with those who
need it.
Once again Dan, thanks for your courageous and meaningful comments, thanks forali
you do for our post and its vets, I look forward to working wkh you to make our post a
poiM of light for the City of Aubum.
Respectfully,
Frank
A MOTION WAS MADE TO SUPPORT THE JOINT VIETNAM MEMORIAL AT THE JUNE;MEEfING OF
THE AUBURN VFW POST. FOLLOWING A LENGTHY DISCUSSION, THE MOTION WAS DEFEATED
NOT APPROVED. UNFORTUNATELY,1 WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE, AS I WOULD HAVE SPOKEN
IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION.
AT THE JUCY VFW POST MEETING, THE ISSUE WAS AGAIN BROUGHT UP AS A DISGUSSION
ITEM': A NUMBER OF PEOPCE SPOKE, AS DID.I —AT THIS MEETING. THOUGH NO MOTION WAS
MADE, I WOULD SUBMIT THAT THE SENTIMEIVTS SEEMED MORE SUPPORTIVE OF THE ISSUE.
FOLLOWING THE MEETING POST COMMANDER FRANK BANNISTER THANKED ME FOR MY
COMMENTS—ABOVE, THOUGH TIiIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT HE PERSONALLY SUPPORTS THE
MEMORIAL.
From: Dan Heid
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:33 AM
To: 'Francis Bannister'; 'sepalmj(d aol.com'; Aubum VFW Post
SubJect: RE: Joint Vietnam Memorial
Frank:
This is a follow-up to our recent conversation regarding the proposed Vietnam
Veterans Memorial being considered forthe City of Aubum. You indicated that
you wanted feedback —wanted to know what the members of the Aubum VFW
Post thought about a proposed Vietnam Veteran's Memorial that jointly
recognized U.S. military troops and those of the military of South Vietnam, and
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what the thoughts are of Post members regarding whether this Memorial ought to
recognize the South Vietnamese miiitary veterans along with U.S. military
veterans. Here are my thoughts:
As you know, I had the opportunity to serve with the U.S. Marine Corps in
Vietnam. I was a Na4y Field Combat Corpsman assigned to 1 st Reconnaissance
BaCalion out of Da Nang— not.too farfrom the 17th parallel, between North and
South Vietnam. The Marines of Recon, especially those of my team—Road Test,
were the greatest group of guys I'd everexpect to have served with — Marines
alongside whom I had the greatest honor of serving. In our patrol missions, we
would penetrate deep behind enemy lines to watch for enemy troop movemerrts,
and at least half of our patrols ended with a firefigM[when the enemy is shooGng
at you, your reconnaissance potential is severely curtailed]. As a Corpsman (a
Navy Medic), I went out on patrols, carried an M-16 arid my pack, antl did
everything my Marine teamrriates did, though when in a firefight, my first priority
was to attend ro those who were injured or in need of inedical help. [As en aside,
I never saw any atrocfties as depictetl in the movies. For that matter, once my
buddies were all accounted for and okay, I would try to aid wounded enemy
combatarrts—the folks who mirii tes before were shooting at us. This may seem
counter-inti itive, but we — my team — loaked at it this way: if bringing baCk a
wounded, but living, enemy soldier could help shorten the war, iYwas worth our
doing, and besides, it was the right thing to do.] But when'in the rear, in between
patrols, I had the opportunity to talk to citizens of South vetnam wkh my pigecn-
Vietnamese and tlieir pigeon-English [I must confess, theirs was better than
mine]. Those with whom I spoke were glad we were there. I also had the
occasional opportunity to meet up with military units of South Vietnam. In fact-I
recall on one instance when our team's patrol was extended—the time out in the
jungle was lengthened beyond what was initially planned to be. We here we were
flat out of food, and we were directed to the camp of a South etnamese
Popular Forces und (an allied miliGa unR) which was not too far away. They
willingly, graciously shared their food with us. It still amazes me to think how
delicious a simple meal of fish and rice tastes when one is really hungry.
If there is opposition to the:joint recogniGon proposal, as may be inferred by the
question you asked, I do not know the basis for that opposition. I do not believe
that a joint recognition would detracts from honoring U:S. Vietnam Veterans.
Rather, I believe R may help put things in perspective. I also do not know what
harm would stem from including in memorial recognition of the soldiers and
militia of South vefiam, citizens of vetnam, the people on whose behalf we
were engaged in the conflict of the Vetnam War, but from my perspecGve, those
on whose behalf we were acting were appreciative of our presence: I know from
reading the history of Vietnam that in the early 1950's, when Ho Chi Minh sought
to expel the French from Vietnam (part ofFrench Indochina), he aligned his anti-
French toroes with the Communist Chinese and Russians.When he did so;many
hundreds of thousands of people who resided in the northern portion of the
country fled Hanoi and thenorth, going to the south. ThaCsignificantly increased
the population of folks in the southem part of Vietnam who did not want to be
govemed by a communist controlled govemment, and the result of that exodus
was to divide the counUy into what laterbecame North and South Vetnam. You
may recall as well from history that in response to the Civil War that foilowed
between the divided etnam, a conflict that eventuaily drew the United States
into the fray, the United Nations endeavored to resolve the conflict between the
North and the South.The United Nations sought to impose a ten-year cease-fire,
temporarily) drawing a line at the 17th parallel, dividing North from South. Along
with that, the U.N. scheduled a reconciliation vote to be held in 10 years.
However, as the year 1964 (the end of the ten-year period) approached,
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opposiGon to holding the unifying election grew among many people in the South
who did not want to be a part ofa communist nation. Their thinking was that with
the past ten years of independent, autonomous existence, the govemment of
South etnam was sufficienUy established and separate from North Viet Nam;
so that the election was not called foc That opposition to the election, in tum,
aggravated the fragile cease-fire, and civil war hostilities staited to increase.
This, in tum, prompted increased intervention by the United States military. (This
is not by any means a complete history of everything tFiat prompted U.S.
involvement in Vietnam, but for the purposes of explaining my
sentiments/response to your question, I believe it is sufficient.)
I know that there were same people in South Vietnam who were opposed to the
anti-communist govemment, and it may be that there were problems with the
South Vietnamese govemment, like there may be with many, if not most,
govemments. We all may recall the vivid images of Buddhis4 monks wFio set
themselves on fire to protest the (largely Christian supported) go4emment of
South etnam. But I submit,the Buddhists were not sportive of communist North
etnam as much as they were opposed to the Christian controlled govemmeM
of South Vfetnam. A testimony to that is that once the Americans left Vietnam
and the govemment of South Vietnam fell, no one suffered more at the hands of
the (now) communist govemment of Vietnam than the Buddhists. From my
perspective, they were expecting to be left alone by the communist govemment.
of Vietnam, perhaps in exchange for their opposition the go4emment of South
Vietnam. But that was not wliat the atheistic, communist govemment:had in
mind, once in control. And once in control, the communist govemment removed
the right and opportunity for the people to select their rulers, which. at least
existed to some extent prior to the fall of the South Vietnam govemment
As I see it, before the govemment of South Viefiam fell, South Vetnam had a
papulation which included many who were clea ly more aligned with the United
States and who had a desire not to be govemed by a cortimunist-conVolled
regime. There were, again, Buddhists who were opposetl. to the Christian
population and likewise opposed to a govemment (an elected goVemment)
largety comprised of the Cfiristian population. There were also, of course, those
less-politically motivated folks who were more concemed about their neut twwl of
rice than the politieal persuasions of their neighbors. However, even twenty years
after their exodus in the early 1950's, anti-communist serrtiments continued
among many of those who left the north ro escape communism. Those who did
not want to be under communist dominatlon were the people who wanted us
there; they were the people who wanted our help to awid that From my
perspective, many people in the United States, including memt ers of the
television news media, politicians in Washington D.C., protesters on college
campuses, hippies at the San Francisco Intemational Airport, and Hollywood
celebrities like Jane Fonda, missed the fact (or refused to believe) that these
people did not want to be communists and that they wanted us there to help
them. Their opposition to a communist controlled govemment would have been
obvious to anyone who would look at things objectively. For that matter, it has
been estimated that 65,000 Vietnamese were executed after the end of the war,
with one million being sent to prison/re-educaGon camps where an estimated
additional 165,000 died. But their opposition would have been most clearly
evident when one considers that many citizens of South Vietnam took the
absolutely desperate measure of getting into overcrowded vessels of
questionabte seaworthiness, leaving everybody and everything else behind, not
knowing where they would end up or even whether they would end up
someplace, in an effort to leave after the fall of South Vietnam. Unfortunately,
many such efForts ended in Vagedy. The United Nations estimates that hundreds
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of thousands of people seeking to escape communist Vietnam perished because
of these efforts. Anybody who disputes this description, and their desperation,
should talk to one of these "etnamese boat people° many of whom eventually
made it to this Country (the United States is reported to have accepted over
800,000 of these reftigees). It is with anguish that l think how tragically America
failed ttie people of South etnam. They were not failed not tiy the military
troops who were trying to help them, but by tlie politicians who vacillated in
direcction and 2solve regarding tFie "conflicY' and hy those in the media and in
Hollywood, and others, wtio satiotaged the morale of the American troops, troops
who were Uying to do a task that tiecame impossible because it was unpopuiar
and unsupported back home.
To answer your question, I would support a Vietnam Veterans Memorial.that
recognizes our partners in the cor tlict in Southeast Asia and that.recogn¢es the
people who wanted us to be t ere. Recogni ing the people on whose behaff we
were acting helps show the legitimacy of our fiading been there. Ignoring ttiem
drews into question the purpose for our being over there. They deserve ouc
support;they deserved it ttien and deserve it now.
I am sending this to the endre VFW email list so that (1)others know whatJ think
making my position known—and (2)if there are other§who may have thoughts
in these regards, they may also wish to weigh in on your question.
Thank you.
Dan Heid
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I support the joint American-Vietnamese memoriaL
I definitely think this should be placed in our already great city in which we support our veterans
more then any city this side of the Mississippi; I lost my father in Vietnam who was from
Auburn and his family continues to live here to this day..Do the right thing Aubum and get this
memorial where it belongs and show sdpport in a emory for not only our veterans,but also who
was right by my father's and uncle's side during Viemam.
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I support the joiut American-Vietnamese memoriaL
I' m Vietnamese Solder
I respected 58.000 US solders die in Vietriam waz for&eedoom and democracy
The battle was stop,but the war to figth for freedoom and democracy for VN to again VN
cdmmunisme stil ahead.
Please help us who are VN Veterance of Vietnam Waz,supporting The Joint American-
Viemamese Memorial.
Please approove this Project!
Thank you !
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Dani Daskam
From• Pete Lewis
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I support the joint American-Vietnamese memorisl..
I believe the Joint Memorial should be located on public ground, in the City of Aubum,
Washington, in Veterans Memorial Park.
It's important to note that currendy 5 of the 6 Joint American-Vietnamese Waz Memorials, in
other U.S. cities,are located on public grounds:
1. Sid Goldstein Freedom Park
14180 All American Way
Westminster, CA 92683
Contact info: Ciry of Westminster Community Services&Recreation Dept.
Phone: 714-895-2860
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2. Orlando Veterans Memorial Park
2380 I.ake Baldwin Lane
Orlando, FL 32814
Contact info: City of Orlando Pazks Division
DidisionManager: John Penone
Phone: 407-246-2287
3. Veterans Memorial Pazk
339 N. Greenway
Wichita,KS 67203
Contact infa City of Wichita
Director of Pazks &Recreation: Doug Kupper
Phone: 316-268-4628
Email: dkuppernu,wicfiita.sov
4. Veterans Pazk
3600 W Arkansas Lane
Arlington, TX 76016
Contact info: City of Arlington Pazks Director
Pete Jamieson
Phone: 817-459-5479
Email: Pete.JamiesonCa.azlingtontx.gov
Also, iYs important to note that all the Joint American-Vietnamese Waz Memorials in other U.S.
cities display both the American flag and the Republic of Vietnam(South Viemam)flag.
After the fall of Saigon on Apri130, 1975, the Vietnamese of South Vietnam(Republic of
Vietnam) lost both their counhy and theu flag,,so an integral part of all Joint American-
Viemamese War Memorials is to display the flags of both countries: United States of America/
Republic of Viemam(South Viemam).
Since the members of the American -Vietnamese Waz Memorial Alliance are U.S. citizens,
many of whom are Veterans of the Vietnam War, I believe the City of Aubura should grant their
request for the proposed Joint American-Vietnamese War Memorial in Veterans Memorial
Pazk. The putpose of this Joint Memorial is to honor and remember all those veterans who
fouglit side by side for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
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From• Pete Lewis
SeM: Wednesday,August 28,2013 11:06 PM
To: Dani Daskam
Subject:Fwd: The Puyallup City Council recognized the Vietnamese HeriYage and Freedom Flag as the
symbol of the Vetnamese-American community
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Subjects The Puyallup City Council recognized the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as
the symbol of the Vietnamese-American community
The Puyallup City Council recognized the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the
symbol of the Vietnamese-American commonity on December 2,2003:
http://quockwietnam.trinod.com/Puvallup Resolution.html
RESOLUTION N0. 1834
A RE50LUTION OF'I'HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUYALLUP
SUPPORTING THE VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN COMMiJNITY AND ITS DLSPLAY
OF
THE HERITAGE FLAG OF VIETNAM,A YELLOW FLAG WITH THREE RED
STRIPE5.
WHEREAS,many Vietnamese-Americans were forced to flee Vietnam in feaz after the fall of
Saigon in 1975; and
WHEREAS,many Vietnamese-Americans make the City of Puyallup and Pierce County their
home and have made substantial contributions to our culture, business and commerce; and
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WHEREAS,the vast majority of Vietnamese-Americans embrace the flag of the former
Republic of Vietnam (South Viemam)—with t}u ee red stripes on a yellow background as a
symbol of theirheritage and the promotion of freedom anddemocracy in their community and
their country of origin.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVEDBY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PUYALLUP,WASHIIVGTON:
Section 1. The City of Puyallnp on t6is lst day of December,2003,formally recognizes the
yellow flag witL t6ree red stripes as t6e official symbol of t6e Vietnamese-American
Community in Puyallup and supports the display of this flag at commnnity events and at
appropriatelocations in the City of Pnyallap.
Section 2,, The City of Puyallup encourages other cities and couaties in Washington State to
also recogn¢e the yellow flag with three red stripes as the symbol of the Vietnamese-American
Community.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Puyallup;Wasliington,this 1 st day of December;
2003 and signed inauthentication thereof this 1 st day of December, 2003.
Kathy R Tumer,Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gaiy N.McLean,City Attorney
ATfEST:
Barbara J. Price,City Clerk.
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I support tLe joint American-Vietnamese memoriaL
Being a Combat Vietnam Veteran wfio served early 1966-1967 as a Grunt with the 4TH.Infantry
Division in Viemam , We had the full support of the ARVNTroops in battle with the NVRA,
VC, and others;to protect and drive back the invading forces durring the fight for&eedom of .
South Viemam. I fought along side of the ARVN"S
and they led us through the jungles of Vietnam inwhich they had been fighting in long before the
US Military came into tfie picture, I saw many ARVN and Americans fall (KIA)together in fim
fights with the enemy,we were the same ,in their Country doing what we could as a combined
unit to beat back the enemy, with out their loyal support this letter would not be written by
myself at this time.
On OCT, 07, 1967 my Brother Gary L. Holz-2/7 227 TH Air Cav. Helicopter Assult Team was
killed in action,he was a Huey Door Gunner,we were in Vietnam together when he died,he left
behind a Son "Martin Holz" and parents and myself.
I visit ihe Aubum Memorial Pazk often to just sit and remember Gary and my friends that never
came home,I also think of my ARVN friends that never made it out alive.
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Some did get to the USA duough much sacrafice and very hard conditions. We should be able to
Honor all Troops that fought side by side durring the Vietnam conflict, I do not think they are
asking for to much to have a home to also honor theu loss's. I ask the City of Auburn to join in
the effort to add to Auburns reputation for Veterans ;all Veterans.
I thank you for time.
Ronald Holz
Aubum High Graduate,Class of 1965
Combat Vietnam Veteran
Rated by VA at 100%Disabled.
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I sapport the joint American-Vietnamese memorial.
Yes I support the joint American-Vietnamese memorial. This is a place to remind all the people
who had experienced tlie war;who lived duiing the war, and this is a place to teach all of bs
about this war.
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Submitted by Thom Stoddert at l
August 19,2Q13 Council meeting -I
audience participation
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this to explain the purpose Joint American-Vietnamese Alliance to aid you in your
evaluarion.All the reasons are too many to put in to a simple letter.It was started by a Vietnamese
Woman in appreciation for American-born veterans who served in her cobntry.l'he idea continued
with people from several cities in the Auburn Valley,who had worked other veteran projects im
Auburn.This resulted in the intentions/plans to place a monument in Auburn-which is a special
place for veterans.The Joint American-Vieuiamese Alliance was formed later to support these
people and this projecG
The cnondinent is intended to recognize the sacrifices and experiences of women,who are the least
recognized during events like this.Thus there is a woman/nurse depicted.
It goes further in that it acknowledges the experiences of inedical personnel,who were always
bystanders to the camage and were tasked to care for those who survived.There is little to no
recognition for them.I know this is true as I was a medic during Desert Storm.
The monument is to pmvide a place for members of our community and our allies within the
veteran community to remember and mourn lost loved ones and former comrades.This would
include those who survived and didn't.lmagine that Mt Tahoma National Eemetery or any
cemetery that contained your loved ones being bulldozed for out of spite or where your loved one's
final resting place has been paved over.That is how it is for us American-born and the Vietnamese
community.
A monument like this is a very difficult issue to face because of the painful memories,usually not
dealt with in a healthy manner.Projects like this have always faced resistance.In 1986 Sarah Bldm
and a Vietnamese woman,also a nurse,started a project to bring veterans together in Seat[le-they
were physically threatened.In the end it was brilliant success. Every Vietnam veteran I ever
spoken to said they could not face"The Wall"in DC or were left in tears. Now this is the most visited
site in the Washington Mall.This is true for the projects in California,Texas,and Kansas.
The Joint American-Vietnamese War Memorial is intended to bring added value in coming years to
City of Auburn and the veteran community with projects to teach,enhance the quality of life in
Auburn,and even add to commerce through tourism.However,its projected intenrions for the next
few years are-to tell the story of the cost of Freedom-Democracy-Self Determination.
The red and yellow flag of South Vietnam,that is intended to fly over the statues represent to the
Viemamese,their community,their heritage,and their lost homeland.It represents Freedom-
Democraty. For most American-born veterans the flag represents what we gave and Iost The
yellow and red ribbon I wore during the 23 years in the Army still means the most to me,more that
the Bronze Star;the Air Medal,or the Meritorious Service Medal (the highest peace time award).
Vehicles up and down Interstate- 5 have red and yellow bumper stickers,more so than any other
displayed.It is not a defunct symbol.
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Even though there is a group of veterans opposing this project,we still receive noticesof support all
over the Pyget Sound region and from other States who are watching us.Much of the opposition
wasstarted as a result of one person's speech with ill informed informatipn.The recent Vieuiam
Veteran Appieciation Dinner brought veu.together from as far away as Arlington.The dinner
comprised 75%American-bom veterans and 25%Vietnamese-born,about one hundred guesu
coming after a short notice.Even though the dinner was intended for all vets,the opposition
refused for the most part to participate.
It is our belief that if everyone who has concerns over this projed instead contributes the
coneern.but,not in opposition,a greater project will be achieved.A win-wIn situatlon wlll
be gained for all veferans;the Cfty of Auburn,and the communities in the Puget Sound.This
has already been demonstrated by a member of the Americaa Legion outpost in t6e
Memorial Park much earlier this year.
We invite.all people to work togetherfor an effort of teaching and healing,just as the Traveling
Vietnam Memorial Wall does where ever it goesand will this Novembers.We askthatyou carefully
consider all sides and riiake an infoi med decision.Thank you.
Thom Stoddert,US Army ret.
Co-Chair of the Joint American-Vietnamese Memorial Alliance
360-239-1925:-A36Berlin@ nail.com
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I support t6e.joint American-Vietqamese memorial.
I am a former Marine sgt. and Vietnam vet. I was in Vietnam in'67-'68 (there for the Tet
Offensive of'68). Some of the greatest suppdrters we have had in this country are the
Vietnamese community. we fought side by side in Vietnam for a common causeand now I feel
that it is befitting that we have a joint memorial to celebrate our partnership both in Vietnam and
in the US. I have never been shown greater respect or appreciaUOn for my service in Viemam
than from Viehiamese soldiers. I think:it is tune for us to demonstrate the same respect to them.
We foaght in the same war for the same cause. They deserve the same recognition that the
American soldiers do.
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13 Sept 2013
In Support of the proposed American-Vietnamese War Memorial, Auburn, Washington
First let me introduce myself; I am LTC Craig H. Mandeville, USA(retired). Not that it matters in
thisdiscussion but I have two Silver Stars and four purple hearts, etc. Currently I hold the
position as President of the Vietnam War Memorial in Westminster, CA (501c3). I was just
elected after our founder and President Frank Fry passed away. Frank was a former mayor and
was serving on the Westminster City Council during the approval phase and justshy of10 years
after it was dedicated(31 April 2003). I mention Frenk, a WW 11 veteran, because of his
position on the council and his reputation within the Vietnamese—American community made
our efforts considerably easier. The memorial was Frank's dream to help welcome the 5outh
Vietnamese to ourcountry and show the pride for those Americans who had fought side byside
for a free Vietnam (since we had not been welcomed home properly).
I have been part of the committee from the beginning, over 15 years. I have listened to the
tapes of your city council and read the articles. It is des jar w for me. I have heard ali the
arguments for and against the memorial. However, I have heard nothing that we didn't hear 30
years ago. I might mention that the strongest arguments came from the VFW and American
Legion. I was startled. But they turned their backs on the retuming Vietnam Veteransas virell as
scoffed at the South Vietnamese veteran and here they were doing it again. Those residents
who presented theirarguments were persons in the community who were against the war
when it was going on and had not changed. In my opinion and supported by facts, many used
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the flag issue to cover up their prejudice against the Vietnamese. Others had a patriotic stance
that no other flag should be on our soil orfly neM to the US flag. BTW-the former mayor feit
that way in the beginning and now she is our strongest supporter.
After 4 years of discussions and 5 years of fundraising the city/county gave us 1 h acres. Those
same arguments about tax payer land, legal rights, up-keep, etc. all had been heard. The city
council (the city) and the committee made a contract about construdion timelines,ownership,
maintenance, etc. Thank goodness we had lawyers working pro-bono on our behalf.
The flag issue surfaced many times when yeterans groups and well-meaning patriotic
Americans questioned why the flags would be at the same height. I had to research the
regulations to show them that were corred. Also, we decided to put one taller American Flag
over the whole park that helped squelch that issue.
The flag of Free Vietnam (yeilow with three red stripes) seems to conjure up, for many, bad
feeling/memories and whether it should be in a park with other memorials. FYI-our park is
called the 5id Goldstein Park in memory of a local resident who won the DSC in Korea. I know
it is not quite the same as yours.
I wish I could speak before you on the importance of the flag of free Vietnam-its meaning in
history but more importantly for the Vietnamese-Americans(especially their veterans)and their
families as well as those advisors(like mysel who fought side by side with the South
Vietnamese for a free Vietnam.
Please try to put yourself in the place of the South Vietnamese who not only lost their struggle
for a free Vietnam but came here with nothing and lost everything to include their home. We
cannot understand how they feel but the one thing that reminds them of their home and a
hope for a free Vietnam is their flag. I can attest that.thousands of Vietnamese and their
families visit the memorial and they feel uplifted by the sight of their flag flying proudly next to
the US flag. It somewhat lessens the terrible memory of losing their country and allows history
to stay alive with their families.
I know when you lose your countryyou lose your flag. That is why the flags together are for a
time in history and place when there was a country and it will never come down in their hearts
and forsure in Westminster, CA.
For those American Vets who have bad feelings and memories about the South Vietnamese I
can assure you I know the feeling. On my first tour in 1967-68 I was with the 1015`Airborne and
my battery was overrun. It turns out that the RVNs who were providing us security let the bad
guys in. For sure, I left Vietnam on my first tour with a bitter taste. However, I was sent back to
Vietnam in 1972 and was assigned as an advisor to aSouth Vietnamese infantry regiment.
Needless to say I was not happy and did not trust them. I quickly learned that I could. One or
two bad memories should not be a judge of all. Aimost all American forces had been pulled out
of South Vietnam and I can tell you that my regiment helped break the siege in An Loc in 1972
and fought as well or better than the 3015t Airborne.
In communist Vietnam today there is no sign of the flag of South Vietnam. Not anywhere to
include their tezt books. They want to blank out the one symbol they fear the most. That flag
is why we as a country went to war and why we, asVietnam veterans are proud of what we did
to help keep that a free country.
It is appropriate to see the two flags together. When we approach such a memorial you are
reminded of the over 58,000 Americans, over 250,000 South Vietnamese and allies who died
fighting for a free Vietnam. For those who opposed the memorial here initially they are now
our biggest supporters It has caused healing and for many helped their issues with PTSD.
When we started this, I had veterans at the Boeing plant where I worked who wouldn't even
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talk to me but after one trip to see the memorial and talk about it,their adverse feelings
dissipated.
To me 'it is imperative that such a memorial welcomes the South Vietnamese to our shores who
are now Vietnamese.Americans and show our respect for their homeland,their-ancestry and
the hardships they have endured. But also,that flag gives them hope for a free Vietnam one
day.
If you have any questions orneed additional information please contad me anytime. Also, rriy
phone isJ14-655-6119. God Bless America!
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Danl Daskam
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Subject: RE: Vietnam War Memorial
Florida September 14, 2013
Honorable Mayor Peter Lewis
Honorable Nancy Backus
Honorable Commissioner John Holman
Honorable Commissioner Bill Peloza
Honorable Commissioner Wayne Osbome
Honorable Commissioner Lazgo Wales
Honorable Commissioner John Partridge
I-Ionorable Commissioner Rich Wagner
Auburn City Hall
25 W. Main St., Aubum, WA 98001
Deaz Honorable Mayor and Commissioners,
We all know, in the Vietnam Waz, the American soldiers and Allied Forces foughtbravely side-
by-side with the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam against the violent assault of tfie
communist of North Vietnam with the full supportpf entire communist bloc.
At the end of the war, the United States ofAmerica suffered over 58,000 casualties, over
300,000 soldiers wounded, and 1,600 still listed as Missing In Action. The Republic of Vietnam
suffered more than 250,000 casualries,more than 750,000 wounded,and more than 3 million
innocent civilians dead.
To lionor the brave soldiers who fought and died for the cause of freedom in the Viemam War,
the Viemamese-American communities of Wesrominster, California and Houston, Texas, etc...
have built a monument to honor them. We now have one in Orlando, a world famous city of the
great state of Florida: We hope that these monuments will also be seemas a symbol of thanks to
all our American families and friends who have lost their loved ones in the Vietnam War.
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Because of these&onorable reasons,more and more monumenu will continue to be built across
the country.
We know that without the support of the honorable Mayorand Commissioners of the cities oiu
projects will never be done.. So we would like to ask your support the American- Vietnamese
Waz Memorial Alliance achieving their admirable goal of building a Memorial in your city.
Thank you for your support and Best Regazds
Yen Ba Chu, President
Vietnamese American Memorial Committee in Florida
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Mayor, City Councilmembers:
First of all, I am writing to you not as the Ciry Attorney but as a Vietnam veteran living arid working
in the Auburn community.I am writing to explain why I support the proposed Vietnam Veterans Waz
Memorial; something that I think would'fit within Auburn's Veterans Memorial Pazk.
I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman. However, I spent most of my time on active duty not with the
Navy,,but with the United States Marine Corps—as a field combat corpsman with the Marines. ['The
U.S.M.C. does not hav,e its own medical services, so that Nary corpsmen serve as the medics for
Marine units.] While in Vietnam, in 1970 - 1971, I had the opportunity to serye with a great group of
guys in the First Reconnaissance Battalion based out of Danang(near the demilitarized zone between
North and South Vietnam). I was proud to serve with my Mazines and proud to have served in
Vietnam. Nothing I did was any more significant or noteworthy than what anyone else in my unit
was doing. We all did what we could to do our job responsibly and properly. In Recon Battalion, we
would go deep behind enemy lines to watch for troop movements and the buildup of military forces.
Unfortunately, at least 50% of our patrols ended in a firefight. Our teams consisted of six or seven
men, so we were always outnumbered, but fortunately we were also relatively well equipped. For
example, even though I was the corpsman and I had the responsibility of carrying a fait amount of
medical geaz, depending upon what we were expecting to face on our patrols, I carried 6etween 25 to
40 M-16 magazines (each magazine holding 18 to 20 rounds) and I carried between 12 to 25 hand
grenades. At the start of each patrol, my packs generally weighed (starting weight) between 120 to
140 pounds.
I worked with a geat group of guys and I truly enjoyed the camaraderie 1 had with my teammates.
Howeyer, I also saw, we all saw, the tragic side of waz as well. I lost buddies and I saw many more
wounded. General William Tecumseh Sherman reportedly said "war is hell." I won't dispute that
characterization. However, perhaps like anyrvhere, there were good times and not-so-good times
among my experiences in the Vietnam War.
Among the good memories I have of Vietnam, some of the best, were from "med caps," where a
couple coipsman and a few Marines (when not out on patrol) would go into rural villages and
provide medical services to villagers who probably never saw a doctor in their life. The expressions
of appreciation we received from these individuals are something I will always cherish. Additionally,
I did occasionally have the opportunity to meet with and talk to citizens of South Vietnam, me with
my Pidgin Vietnamese, and they with their Pidgin English. From these conversations I know that
they appreciated our presence (the presence of U.S. military) and they appreciated our efforts to help
them preserve their freedom. Notwithstanding what the news media and Hollywood may have been
saying, people in South Vietnam did want us there. Hollywood and the news folks were wrong. The
South Vietnamese people wanted their freedom just as we, in this couniry, want our freedom and
woald resist efforts to curtail it. I think of the desperation with which the boat people of Vietnam left
that country, leaving everyone and everything behind in hopes of finding something better as an
illustration of the fact that they did not want to live under a communist goverriment. Bluntly, I am
saddened to think how quickly after we left the South Vietnamese govemment fell. But what did we
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expect? When we left, we pulled all our support. But the North Vietnamese still had the support of
China and Russia.
At the same time that America was being told by news pundits and Hollywood celebrities that the
people of South Vietnam did not want us there, I know that many of them tnily wanted us there and
appreciated our help. With that,the general attitude in much of America(at least&om what we heazd
and saw) was very Anti-Vietuam War. Along with that, the reception to serviceman returning from
Vietnam was very inhospitable and unwelcoming. Those who suggest that this was not the case aze
deluding themselves. While we were trying to do a task in Vietnam that was tough enough, the
attitude and actions of Americans protesting the war made it even tougher, and that contributing to a
significantly lower morale and a pervasive sense of discouragement. Every member of my team, as
well as those of other teanis in Recon Battalion, regularly commented that we wish we were fighting
in a waz where ffie people back home supported us like they did during World War II and the Korean
War.
For me and the folks with whom I served,knowing what was going on back home made it very tough
for us to go out in the field, facing enemy fire and contending with afl of the other problems that
necessarily accompany combat. We could not help but feel discouraged when we would heaz about
public protests and antiwar rallies, the closing down of college campuses, and all of the negative
stories appearing in news. On top of that, when I returned from overseas I was confronted along with
all of those who were retuming with me by hippies at the San Francisco Internationa4 Airport
carrying signs saying things like "End the War," Get Out of Vietnam," "Bring Our Troops Home:'
T'he signs were mild compared to the verbal welcome we received. This same group of hippies (I do
not know what else to call them),the ones who were holding the signs, were swearing at us retuming
serviceman, yelling at us, and calling us "murderers," "waz mongers," "baby killers" and the like.
Curiously,the woman carrying the sign that said "Bring Our Troops Home"'was the most vile,wlgaz
and profane among all those I saw at the airport. Not a particularly welcoming retum message! This
is not a unique experience, and it did not only occur on the date I arrived at the San Francisco
International Airport. T'he o cer in charge of the bus that transported us from Travis Air Force Base
to that airpoR wamed us about the picketers and advised us not to let them get to us. Along the same
lines, I had a buddy who, when he and his unit returned &om overseas, as they were being
transported by train en route to their next duty station, dozens of anti-waz protesters were laying
down on the train tracks, delaying the uain's departure for hours. Again, not a particularly welcome
return message!
These aze reasons I support the joint Viemam Veterans Memorial. It is not just for the South
Vietnamese, but is for all of those troops who fought in Vietnam and who were made to feel that
their efforts were unappreciated. It may be that this is not important to some, and it may be hazd for
veterans who fouglit in other theaters and in other wars to understand the discouragement that
accompanies the public protests and antiwaz activities that were regularly going on during the
Viemam War. But a Vietnam Veterans War Memorial that says thank you for your service is
valuable even to those who were less excited about going to Vietnam. And a memorial that identifies
a legitimate and valuable purpose for our presence in Vietnam is just as valuable, counteracting the
negative message we were receiving, that we were wasting our time and what we were doing was not
valuable or appreciated by the people on whose behalf we were doing it.
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I do not lmow why some Vietnam veterans would be opposed to this memorial,.but if they were
drafted, it may be that they felt they were taken away from their regular lives, placed into, a military
service that was not of their particular choosing and sent to fight a war that was very unpopular back
home. If anything, that would amplify the negative feelings about what they were doing. They,
perhaps more than others ought to be thanked for their service. The Auburn Joint Viemam Veterans
Memorial should be built fora(I of those who fought in Vietnam, but perhaps particularly those who
were drafted and who had no choice in what tfiey did, and werealso never thanked for their service.
The tragedy of the lack of thanks, however, goes fw ther than even just that. I had buddies who died
in Vietnam. They were never be able to hear or see anything that would express appreciation for the
tough tasks that they did, that they had to do, in fighting the waz, trying to preserve freedom for
people of South Vietnam when that was the subject of so much animosity by the people back home.
They,too,ought to be thanked.
Some might suggest that the Vietnam Waz Memorial in Washington D.C. serves as an expression of
thanks. But I must point out that while it is good and right to recognize those who lost their lives,that
Memorial only lists the names of the dead.It does not contain any reference to loyalty, patriotism or
thanks for service.
I am a member of the Aubum VFW Post 1741, and although there has been a fair amount written by
and from members of the Post, I am, unfortunately, in the minority in that group, in that I support the
proposal for the joint Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But I am not alone in my position. At a Vie4nam
Veterans Dinner held at the holy Family Church on August l lth of this year, all veterans of the
Vietnam War who spoke were in favor of the Memorial.
I do not understand why veterans of other wazs would oppose the memorial. To my knowledge,no
other groups of veterans suffered the public hostility toward their waz effoRs that was commonplace
towazd the Vietnam War. It may be, however, that the opposition of these other veterans to the
proposed Joint Vietnam Veterans Memorial stems more from the fact that they would not want a
memorial built which would include a flag from Iraq or Afghanistan flying overa city park. I don't:
have a good answer for that, but that is not the same thing as a memorial to thank the Vietnam
veterans for their service and to state, publicly, that there was a good and valid purpose for their
presence.
If people are hesitant to support the Memorial because is would include the flag of(former) South
Viemam, I say seeing this flag fly next to the flag of the United States of America would visibly
acknowledge the validity of the purpose we were in Vietnam in the first place, to fight for the
freedom of the South Vietnamese. Every single American base in Vietnam flew both flags side-by-
side. This flag, now the Freedom and Heritage flag, acknowledges the Viefiamese refugee
community, the people whose freedom we sought to preserve, and re-affirms the noble cause for
which Americans and South Vietnamese fought, freedom.
T'h you.
Dan Heid
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t HOLY FAMILY CATHOUC CHURCH
r 505 77'"Street Souticeast,Aubum,Washfigton 98002
Phone: 253 33-5130 www.holyfamilyaubum.org Fax: 253-833 3421
November 6,2013
Mayor Pete Lewis
25 West Main St.
Aubum, 98002
i am writing on behalf of Holy Family Catholic Church, our Vietnamese Community and the
whole parish staff in support of the American-Vietnamese War Memorial proposai for the
Auburn Washington's Veterans Memorial park.
We at Holy Family feel strongly about the purpose of the Memorial - to honor American, South
Vietnamese and the allied soldiers of the Vietnam war ihrough memorials, displays, events and
educational activities that have been presented to you and the whole City Council. We believe
that this endeavor will strengthen the relationship with the communities here in the city of
Aubum.
The Memorial not only heals the wounds suffered by all of the Veterans of Auburn, but also is a
strong symbol of solidarity and a bridge to continued peace to the community. So we
wholeheartedly request you to approve and vote yes to this proposal.
Thank you in advance for bringing this proposal to reality for the people of Auburn.
Sincerely,
F. Joseph Nguyen
Priest Administrator
Holy Family Parish
Cc. Nancy Backus,.John Holman, Wayne Osborne, John Partridge, Biii Peloza, Largo
Wales, Rich Wagner
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I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of-the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Councii
I supportthe proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Peti#ion to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in,Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Councii
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in:Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese; and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petdion sponso d 6y fhe Amerlcan-VieMemese War Memorie/AlAance
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Date: !l ll 2 o f
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam WarMemorial in Auburn`s Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese; and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred Optlonal
Pdnt Name: W_\1 p N ; Address: 3 a G P aC v E-mail:
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Petition to Auburn City Council
i support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Fetition sponsoied by fhe Amerlcan-Vietnemese Wer Memwta/Alliarroe
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Requlred OpUonal
PrintName: - -'
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Signature: City, State, Zip: /u n q jp Phone:
Petition sponsored by fhe AmeAcen-VleMamese War Memafe/Alllance
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Required Optlonal
Print Name: E..la n. J ucs C IS--:aaar_ /36- -Fia..--T E-mail:
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Pe#ition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Print Name: '7/ ess. _ ' r E-mail: 1--^-----------•-- ---------L73_.-•-------------------------------------------------------------
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Petifbn sponsored by tha American-V'refnemese Wer Memaie/Alliar ce
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Date: LjJ„i 11 , 01..13
Petition to Auburn Ci y Council Ve er0.KS Me., onal PQ k
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in:Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred Optlonal
Print Name: L Lb i Address: `
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Print Name: Address: i E-mail:
Signature: City, State, Zip: Phonei
Petifion sponsored by the Amencan-Vie6ramese War MemorYal Alllence
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I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial inAuburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred Opdonal
Print Name:)
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Petition to uburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Au6urn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optlonal
PrintName'—rr yy C`i Address: a(40 lal`' (L gL E-mail:
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American, .
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam VVar.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park.honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn C,i#y Councll
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soidiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's.Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Ailied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese; and Allied soidiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optlonel
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Date: 0 2 a /.3
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Print Name: y ; Address: , a E-mail:
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soidiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred Optlonal
Print Name: J(,, L,0 e , Address: `1 C, E-mail:N`, r,_L1 t e ---------------.----------d_iw on_i 1_c°__ 1?-
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Petition to Auburn Ci y Council
I support the proposed Vietnain War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optlonal
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Petition to uburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in:Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Date: ' Nov og_, ,
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support theproposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War:
Requlred Requlred Optlonal
PrintName: " u b Ada s: l f S C. Z(oZ_v S'--- ' E_mail:---•--------------------------------------••--------
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred Optlonal
Print Name_'^._?
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Date: I I m/ e'1 Lu I 3
Petition to uburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Required Optional
Print Name.Address: E-mail:q,_ dd.__ 3 , - s . .----------------;. T -.4,_r_ . G--
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Date: t la/ o j .€..013
Petition to Auburn Cifiy Council
I support,the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Aubum's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required. Requ(red Optlonal
Print Neme: S-t , . Address: , 7n 7 E-mail:
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War'Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese; and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred Optlonal
Print Name: r Address: ( zj i E-mail: lT.n------ n...1_...._ x 83s
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam WarMemorial'in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Requtred Optlonal
Print Name: , Address: i E-mail: __
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Date: JeJ o°.
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoringAmerican,
South Viefnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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t lall TLat l Ee als
Date: 1c/ a' Lni l'
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optional
Print Name:Address: E-mail:
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6Jatl eaCS
Date: / O O /
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optlonal
Print Name: i Address: 5 r S L— E-maii:Ia:m._._.._L lamas , l CM/e+tS d i+aP.l'amr-.......°••--•-°°-°--° i'-'--"'-'-/- •""'_...-"'-"-'- -
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Jal( That (e.a(S
Date: ' N rnl 49 f o I
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed'Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn`s Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Require Required Optlonal
Print Name C Address: E-mail: aP K.
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oate: Ne/ 6', d..o(ii
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
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Podtbn aponsorod by fhe American-Viefnamese Wer Memala/Allla eDI.E Page 236 of 261
t.Jcell 7lrc•f' !fe elx
Date: N o l E.a
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Required Optlonal
PrintName: (s-q , S f1RK Address: Z/o-i Ic.. 54/ i E-mail:
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Date: NcV '1 1.oT
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requl ed Requlred Optlonal VI JV'
Print Name> m Address: ' E-mail:N---------- .. .:... Z/__..5•...u1.._.z`-----------1orm..s.rz----
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oare: .a,, o i 3
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optlonal
Print Name:i Addreas: E-mail: d.-.-- -------=-------------I'21--r`-'-`----------------------;----------- ---...-------------------........----------------
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Date: . I i
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese; and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requtred Requlred Optional
Prini Name' `_U sb ; Address: y ju y /GC ., c . , ; E-maiL
Signature: Oity, s ace, ziP: G y, (,,w 3 no e:
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Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Aubum's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Requlred Requlred OpNonal
PrintNam 1 ; Addresr. (.(j.(t.V f /yy/d.r/ E-meil:
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PofRlon aponsored by the Anrerican-VMMamesa Wer Memoiia/ANence-DI.E Page 241 of 261
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Petition to Auburn City Council
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I support the proposed Vietnam WarMemorial in Auburn's V.eterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Required Optlonel
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Pefitbn sponaored 6y fhe AmeNCan-V'rotrrameae Wer Memortel AlNanceDI.E Page 242 of 261
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oare: o v o t i,
Petition 4o Auburn City Council vef-.,'r M v.
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Requlred Optional
Prin Address: r,,J 'L s, ; E-me:qnc e-b y h Q.h ea ;------------------ ---=-- I.----
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Petldon aponso ed 6y dro AmerkarfV'rob amese.Wer Memortal AMsnceDI.E Page 243 of 261
l.<-)a l thQt /e/S
Date: I m/ e, Lu I
Petition to Auburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese; and Allied soldiers of the.Vietnam War.
Requlred Required Optlonal
PrintName: i Address_I j E-mail:h r,.l,.ll•
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Petition apwisored Dy fhe Ameiicen-Vletnemese Wer Memale/Alltance
DI.E Page 244 of 261
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Date: Il l t . .?Aj;
Petition to uburn City Council
I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Required Requlred Optional
PrintName:---•y (j(n(n (
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I support the proposed Vietnam War Memorial in Auburn's Veterans Memorial Park honoring American,
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Charter
of the
Joint American and Vietnamese War Memorial Committee
Mission Statement
The Joint American Vietnamese War Memorial Committee is an organization comprised of
volunteers from several veterans’ communities. We are seeking to establish closer relationships
through partnering of veterans and families affected by the Vietnam War with a series of
projects intended to bring healing and education. The committee is to be a non-profit group
from the Seattle-Tacoma-Auburn communities, formed to establish a greater organization for
all veterans, families, organizations touched by that conflict.
The first effort is to be the building of memorial statue expressing gratitude to the sacrifices of
American and Vietnamese allied veterans now living in Washington State. Further projects and
social events are to be planed within the same guideline of uniting our communities bound
together as allies of that war, with the simple theme, “We are American and veterans.”
Steering Committee
Lan and Allen Jones, co-chair, Vietnamese community veterans
Peggy Caudill, co-chair, Native American community veterans
Thom Stoddert, co-chair, American born veterans
Thai Phan, treasurer
Sandie Dolge, advisor
Jason Tran, engineer, designer
Chuyen Nguyen, advisor
Anthony Ton, advisor
Vansang Allen, advisor
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CITY OF AUBURN
Monuments, Memorials and Structures to be placed on City property
Thank you for your interest in placing a Monument, Memorial or Structure on property
owned by the City of Auburn. Auburn City Ordinance 6480 addresses the criteria to be
applied for consideration of such. Auburn City Code 2.97.010 -2.97.090 defines the
process for considering requests for the placement of Monuments, Memorials and
Structures. Please review the Auburn City Code and provide the following information in
an effort to communicate the design and goals of the project.
Date: November 14, 2013
Key Contact: Lan Phan Jones & Thomas Stoddert – representing the American-Vietnamese
War Memorial Alliance
Address: 1445 Ridgeview Loop SW
City: Tumwater State: Washington Zip: 98512
Home Phone: 360-357-7684 Work (Daytime) Phone: 360-870-3099
Email Address: ahjones@comcast.net
In an effort to initiate conversation related to your proposed project please answer the
questions on the following page.
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Monuments, Memorials and Structures to be placed on City of Auburn Property
Please describe your intended Project?
We propose to construct a memorial honoring American, South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers of the
Vietnam War in Auburn’s Veterans Memorial Park.
The monument consists of a cement base and pedestal supporting a statue, two flag poles, and a plaque.
The statue features three figures: An American soldier, a South Vietnamese Soldier and a Vietnamese
nurse.
Two flagpoles display the US flag and the Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage flag. The US flag would
fly higher than the Freedom and Heritage flag in compliance with standard protocol.
Inscriptions in English and Vietnamese are etched in granite stone expressing gratitude to the American,
South Vietnamese, and Allied soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. Between the inscriptions an
image of a mourning soldier is also etched in granite.
The memorial may also display interpretive and educational material relating to the Vietnam War etched
in enamel or another durable medium.
A picture of a scale model of the memorial is provided in ATTACHMENT A. Design specifications from
the approved City of Auburn building permit are provided in ATTACHMENTS B and C.
What is the address and location of your proposed project?
(please include map and area where monument, memorial or structure is to be placed)
The proposed site of the monument is Auburn’s Veterans Memorial Park, the entrance of which is on E
Street NE and Park Avenue. The monument would be placed in the park directly west of the William C.
Warren Building. Placement is shown on the aerial photograph included here as ATTACHMENT D.
How will your proposed Civic monument, memorial and building celebrate the history of the
Auburn community?
The monument commemorates the community’s involvement in the Vietnam War and its lasting impacts:
Between 1964 and 1973 hundreds of Auburn residents, thousands of Washington residents, and millions
of US residents served in Vietnam. Many were killed or wounded. The memorial provides a place for
families and friends to visit to honor their heroism and mourn their loss.
The Vietnam War divided Americans in a manner not seen since the Civil War. The community and
nation were painfully torn between the desire to defend freedom and democracy by stopping the spread
of Communism in Southeast Asia and the desire to stop the loss of life as the war dragged on and
casualties grew. Opposition to the war eventually led to withdrawal of American support for South
Vietnam in 1973 and collapse of South Vietnam to Communist forces in 1975. Anti-war sentiment in the
press and the community made returning veterans feel unappreciated. Many returning veterans faced
open hostility for their service, which made re-entry to civilian life more difficult. Many Vietnam
veterans are still dealing with bitter feelings and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For surviving
Vietnam veterans, the memorial provides a belated “Thank You.” It recognizes their sacrifices, honors
their service, and provides a place of healing and respect. The memorial helps heal the rift of pro-war and
anti-war opinion and unites the community in acknowledging that the Vietnam veterans deserve the same
recognition and respect as other veterans.
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The fall of South Vietnam to communism in 1975 began a flood or emigration from South Vietnam to
the US and other countries around the world. “Boat people” fled for their lives often perishing at sea.
South Vietnamese soldiers remaining in Vietnam faced years of imprisonment in communist “re-
education camps” while their families lost their property, livelihood, and freedoms. Waves of
immigrants came to Auburn and other US cities as South Vietnamese escaped with only their lives.
Later in the late 1980s and early 1990s, more immigrants came as part of the “Humanitarian Operation”
which allowed South Vietnamese soldiers to leave Vietnam legally with their families. Most Vietnamese
in Auburn are families and relatives of South Vietnamese soldiers. The proposed memorial
acknowledges Auburn’s Vietnamese refugee community and recognizes their heritage as defenders of
freedom and democracy. The memorial displays the Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage Flag (the yellow
flag with three red stripes) which was recognized by a Mayor’s proclamation in October 2010 as the
official flag of the Vietnamese-American community. Displaying this flag at the memorial respects their
history, restores their pride, and breaks down racial and cultural barriers to unify the Auburn community.
Auburn has a proud history of honoring veterans by: hosting the Veterans Day parade; hosting the
traveling Vietnam War “Wall that Heals” and dedicating a park to Veterans. The proposed memorial
builds on that tradition. Vietnam War veterans are the largest surviving group of veterans from any
foreign war. They are aging and dying off, often the result of war wounds, exposure to Agent Orange,
PTSD, and other war related afflictions. Now is the time to build a memorial to honor their sacrifices
and show community support before it is too late.
How will your project enhance the beauty of the area around it?
The memorial makes a beautiful addition to the Veterans Memorial Park. It is designed by a professional
engineer/architect and the design has been reviewed and approved by the City of Auburn Building
Department. A model of the proposed memorial is pictured in attachment A.
What is the significance of your project to potential visitors?
When complete, the memorial will be one of five joint memorials of its kind in the United States and the only
one in the Northwest. By recognizing the South Vietnamese and displaying their Freedom and Heritage flag,
the memorial goes beyond mourning the Vietnam War dead. It affirms the valid and noble purpose of the
Vietnam conflict: America’s support of aspirations for freedom and democracy around the world and
resistance to armed aggression. American Vietnam War veterans visiting the memorial will feel honored for
their service and will receive the thanks for their service that has been denied them for far too long. For
many, the memorial will be a place of healing and affirmation in their final years. For their children and
future generations the memorial provides a place to remember and honor Vietnam War veterans for their
service.
South Vietnamese visiting the memorial will feel understood and honored by their neighbors. Display of the
Freedom and Heritage flag shows that Americans recognize South Vietnamese as allies and brothers in arms
in the struggle for freedom and democracy. South Vietnamese will also come to the memorial to honor their
war dead and pass on their history and values to their American-born descendents.
How will your project positively impact the community?
The Auburn community benefits in many ways from the proposed memorial:
Giving over-due recognition and respect to Vietnam veterans and their families;
Restoring pride and honor South Vietnamese veterans and their families and helping the Vietnamese
refugee community feel accepted and understood in Auburn;
Bringing tourism to the city as the memorial attracts pilgrims from around the state and across the nation;
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Providing a place for commemorative events and gatherings; and
Helping to educate students and the community about history and the struggle for freedom and
democracy world-wide.
How will your project be funded? What is the plan for maintenance?
Construction of the memorial will be funded by private contributions and fundraising by the American-
Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance. Some labor for the construction will be donated at no cost. The
Alliance is also committed to supporting on-going maintenance of the memorial in cooperation with the City
of Auburn staff. Details of the maintenance responsibilities will be worked out with City officials.
The Mayor or his or her designee will provide initial screening of the proposal to ensure it complies
with the provisions of ACC 2.97. Please review Chapter 2.97.060 and 2.97.070 related to the review
process and criteria.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Project Matrix
Date:
November 19, 2013
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Project Matrix
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:November 25, 2013 Item Number:DI.G
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20
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21
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