High Springs commission backs veterans cross-and-flag display, authorizes city promotion
May 09, 2025 | High Springs, Alachua County, Florida
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The City Commission voted May 8 to support a resident-led program to display sponsor-funded crosses and U.S. flags along Main Street (U.S. 441) for Memorial Day and Veterans Day and to allow city social-media promotion of the effort.
A resident who identified herself at the meeting described a program of PVC crosses and flags she has developed and said she is seeking the city’s permission to seek approvals from the Florida Department of Transportation. She said the project is sponsor-funded and not requesting city money: “Flags need to be replaced. They're expensive. They're $25 each. Okay? I'm not looking for any cost from the city. What I'm looking for is permission,” she said.
Commissioners and staff told the presenter the city does not control FDOT right-of-way approvals but offered two paths: (1) the commission can express support for the project and (2) staff can check whether an existing city easement on Main Street would allow placement without FDOT permission. One commissioner said the city has previously allowed similar displays through an easement and that Boy Scouts and local volunteers have helped with prior flag placements.
After discussion the commission made a motion supporting the resident’s plan and, separately, a motion to authorize the city’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to promote the project; both motions passed on voice votes. Commissioners asked the presenter to coordinate with city staff and volunteer groups on placement logistics, and staff said it would check easement limits and FDOT requirements before the applicant seeks external permits.
The presenter described sponsorship costs of roughly $60–$75 per cross for an initial display and a $45 renewal fee to re-sponsor after two years; she said displays would run two weeks around Memorial Day and two weeks around Veterans Day. The commission emphasized that any placement in FDOT right-of-way is subject to FDOT approval and that city support does not override state permitting.
A resident who identified herself at the meeting described a program of PVC crosses and flags she has developed and said she is seeking the city’s permission to seek approvals from the Florida Department of Transportation. She said the project is sponsor-funded and not requesting city money: “Flags need to be replaced. They're expensive. They're $25 each. Okay? I'm not looking for any cost from the city. What I'm looking for is permission,” she said.
Commissioners and staff told the presenter the city does not control FDOT right-of-way approvals but offered two paths: (1) the commission can express support for the project and (2) staff can check whether an existing city easement on Main Street would allow placement without FDOT permission. One commissioner said the city has previously allowed similar displays through an easement and that Boy Scouts and local volunteers have helped with prior flag placements.
After discussion the commission made a motion supporting the resident’s plan and, separately, a motion to authorize the city’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to promote the project; both motions passed on voice votes. Commissioners asked the presenter to coordinate with city staff and volunteer groups on placement logistics, and staff said it would check easement limits and FDOT requirements before the applicant seeks external permits.
The presenter described sponsorship costs of roughly $60–$75 per cross for an initial display and a $45 renewal fee to re-sponsor after two years; she said displays would run two weeks around Memorial Day and two weeks around Veterans Day. The commission emphasized that any placement in FDOT right-of-way is subject to FDOT approval and that city support does not override state permitting.
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