Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/19/2024
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
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ITEM TITLE
Title
License Agreement with Historic Blakeley Authority for Reproduction of Oil Painting - The Battle of Fort Blakeley entitled “The Last Stand for Mobile Bay”
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the License Agreement with the Historic Blakeley Authority for the reproduction of the oil painting The Battle of Fort Blakeley entitled “The Last Stand for Mobile Bay.”
This Agreement shall be effective on April 21, 2024, and shall continue for one (1) calendar year from the date of commencement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The historic painting “The Battle of Fort Blakeley,” is one of three original oil paintings depicting a nationally significant military battle in Baldwin County and unveiled to the public during the Alabama 200 Bicentennial Exhibition Finale Celebration held at the Daphne Civic Center on November 11, 2019.
The Battle at Fort Blakeley took place from April 2 to April 9, 1865, in Baldwin County about six miles north of Spanish Fort, as a part of the Mobile Campaign of the American Civil War.
Previous Commission action/date:
April 5, 2022: Approved a License Agreement between Baldwin County Commission and the Historic Blakeley Authority for the reproduction of the oil painting entitled, “The Last Stand for Mobile Bay,” from April 21, 2022, to continue for one (1) calendar year from the date of commencement.
April 6, 2021: Approved a License Agreement between Baldwin County Commission and the Historic Blakeley Authority for the reproduction of the oil painting entitled, “The Last Stand for Mobile Bay”, from April 20, 2021, to continue for one (1) calendar year from the date of commencement.
May 19, 2020: Approved the License Agreement with the Historic Blakeley Authority for the reproduction of the oil painting entitled “The Last Stand for Mobile Bay,” from April 20, 2020, to continue for one (1) calendar year from the date of commencement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming Revenue - Licensee shall pay to Licensor, as a fee for use of the Work as described herein for one year from the date of commencement, the sum of $100.00.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 106.47000 Miscellaneous
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney reviewed and approved on March 7, 2024.
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Send Correspondence with 2 original agreements to:
Historic Blakeley State Park
Attn: Mike Bunn, Director
34745 State Highway 225
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - add to tickler