Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
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Request from Baldwin County America 250 Committee - Letter of Support for Interstate 10 Revolutionary War Sites Signage
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute a letter of support to Members of the Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission for the installation of signage recognizing Revolutionary War sites in Baldwin County as part of America’s 250th Anniversary.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Baldwin County Commission received a request from representatives of the Baldwin County America 250 Committee seeking a letter of support for the installation of signage recognizing Revolutionary War sites in Baldwin County. This signage is part of a broader statewide and regional effort to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and to educate the traveling public about Alabama’s role in the American Revolution. The proposed signage would be located along Interstate 10 and are intended to increase public awareness of historically significant Revolutionary War actions in the region.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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: Administration prepare correspondence, place letter of support on Commission letterhead and have Chairman sign. Send correspondence and original letter of support to James D. Armstrong for submission to the Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
James D. Armstrong
9572 Perdido Vista Drive
Elberta, Alabama 36530
Additional instructions/notes: N/A