Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
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
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Proposal to Install Memorial Benches at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
For Discussion: Proposal to install memorial benches at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park’s Veterans Memorial in commemoration of the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
Donald F. Potter, Jr., President of the General Galvez Chapter of the Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (ALSSAR), and Claudia Campbell, President of Fort Mims Restoration Association, will be present to address the Commission.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Staff received email requests to propose to the Baldwin County Commission to install memorial benches at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park’s Veterans Memorial in commemoration of the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, marking a significant milestone in our nation's history. In honor of this occasion, the General Galvez Chapter of the Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (ALSSAR), along with a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, proposes to install memorial benches at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park's Veterans Memorial.
The purpose of this proposal is to create a lasting tribute to veterans and commemorate the nation's 250th birthday. The memorial benches will provide a place for visitors to reflect and pay tribute to those who have served our country with dedication and valor.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: The monuments will be funded by the requesting organizations and will incur no costs for the Commission.
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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
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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