Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/3/2026
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 Historic Blakeley State Park and Fort Mims Restoration Association
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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 #2026-049, which appropriates funds from the Historic Parks Fund to the following organizations in Baldwin County:
Historic Blakeley State Park ($5,000)
Fort Mims Restoration Association ($5,000)
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 two funding requests through the Historic Parks Fund, which were reviewed by staff and evaluated for eligibility and merit in accordance with the statute. Both items were deemed eligible.
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution #2026-049 which appropriates funding to the following organizations for installation of America’s 250th birthday interpretive panels:
Historic Blakeley State Park ($5,000)
Fort Mims Restoration Association ($5,000)
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $10,000.00
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: Finance & Accounting, Administration, and Jarrod Cunningham
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Finance - provide checks to Admin. Jarrod Cunningham deliver correspondence with checks. Admin - correspondence with checks to:
Historic Blakeley State Park
ATTN: Mike Bunn
34745 State Highway 225
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
Fort Mims Restoration Association
ATTN: Claudia Campbell
Post Office Box 519
Stockton, Alabama 36579
NOA email; cc: Felisha Anderson, Beth Hodges, Lynzie Clark, Tara Hazelbaker, Dana Austin, Christie Bezoari
Additional instructions/notes: N/A