Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 5/14/2019
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
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ITEM TITLE
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Reproduction of Prints - Historical Painting of the Battle at Historic Blakeley State Park - “The Last Stand of Mobile”
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the staff of Historic Blakeley State Park to have clear authority to reproduce prints and to retain any profits received from merchandise featuring a reproduction of the painting of the Battle at Historic Blakeley State Park, “The Last Stand of Mobile”-primarily the production of a limited number of authorized prints, staff would fund the production cost for-or reach an equitable and easily-accountable system for sharing these revenues with the County.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: July 3, 2018
Background: The Baldwin County Commission, during its regularly scheduled meeting held on July 3, 2018, authorized the Chairman, to execute an Agreement for Professional Services between the Commission and Rick Reeves, artist. The term of the agreement was for nine (9) months commencing on April 4, 2019.
This painting is the production of one historical painting of The Battle at Historic Fort Blakeley for the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration with a designated theme called “The Last Stand of Mobile.” The theme was meticulously researched and professionally executed. The painting was delivered to Baldwin County Commission at its Department of Archives History facility on April 4, 2019. The County is the owner of the painting, documents, work and deliverables produced and all copyright or other intellectual property rights in the painting, documents, work and deliverables produced hereunder and paid for under the contract, and to the extent permitted by Alabama law, any such material may be reproduced and reused at the discretion of the County without payment of further consideration
The Contract was filed in the Office of the Probate Judge on April 29, 2019 and a copy given to Administration. The file number in Probate is 1756490.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
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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?
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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: Felisha Anderson will coordinate any follow-up
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
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