Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/6/2025
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator/Clerk Treasurer
Submitted by: Jarrod H. Cunningham, General Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Appropriation of Funds from Historic Parks Fund to Daphne History Museum, Baldwin County Heritage Museum, Stockton Heritage Museum, and Swift-Coles Historic Home
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As authorized by Section 45-2-244.183 of the Code of Alabama (1975), take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution #2026-014, which appropriates funds from the Historic Parks Fund to the following organizations in Baldwin County:
Daphne History Museum ($18,825)
Baldwin County Heritage Museum ($17,500)
Stockton Heritage Museum ($25,000)
Swift-Coles Historic Home ($15,000)
2) Determine that said appropriations serve a public purpose and benefit public historic preservation purposes for the citizens of Baldwin County, Alabama.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Pursuant to Section 45-2-244.183(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama (1975), twelve percent (12%) of certain county revenues are designated for historic site preservation in Baldwin County. Of this amount, at least ten percent (10%) must be allocated to the Historic Blakeley Authority, and up to two percent (2%) may be used to support other historic sites. The Baldwin County Commission received four funding requests through the Historic Parks Fund, which were reviewed by staff and evaluated for eligibility and merit in accordance with the statute. Based on this review, four of the five requests were found to meet the requirements for funding consideration.
Resolution #2026-014 recommends approval of funding for following four qualified organizations:
•Daphne History Museum ($18,825) for cemetery clearing, interpretive signage, exhibit restoration, and display enhancements
•Baldwin County Heritage Museum ($17,500) for a climate control system to protect artifacts
•Stockton Heritage Museum ($25,000) for structural repairs to the historic post office/general store building
•Swift-Coles Historic Home ($15,000) for repairs to the fireplace and the foundation of the historic home
Approval of this resolution will provide needed financial assistance to preserve and enhance significant local historic and cultural resources within Baldwin County.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $76,325.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 742.23506 - Due to Other
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
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: Jarrod H. Cunningham, Archives and History, Budget staff, Finance & Accounting.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Finance - provide checks to Admin. Admin - correspondence with checks to:
Daphne History Museum
405 Dryer Avenue
Daphne, Alabama 36526
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 US Highway 98
Elberta, Alabama 36530
Stockton Heritage Museum
Post Office Box 127
Stockton, Alabama 36579
Swift-Coles Historic Home
Post Office Box 507
Montrose, Alabama 36559
Jarrod Cunningham deliver correspondence with checks.
NOA email; cc: Felisha Anderson, Beth Hodges, Lynzie Clark, Tara Hazelbaker, Dana Austin, Christie Bezoari
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - tickler; once checks are received, place them with letters for pick up.