Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/5/2019
Item Status: New
From: Ronald J. Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administration/Records Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Acceptance of a Donation - Original Painting by Mr. Dean Mosher of the 1813 Massacre at Fort Mims from the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation to the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
In an effort to promote Baldwin County’s history and to commemorate Alabama's 200 years of statehood, take the following actions:
1) Accept the donation, to Baldwin County, Alabama, from the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation, of an original painting entitled "1813 Massacre at Fort Mims" by Mr. Dean Mosher and unveiled on January 4, 2019; and
2) Authorize the Chairman of the Baldwin County Commission to execute a Deed of Gift form transferring the ownership, and full ownership rights with all prints, images, taken and/or made of said original painting, from the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation, to Baldwin County, Alabama; and
3) Authorize the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History to facilitate the transfer of said original painting "1813 Massacre of Fort Mims" from the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation, to the Baldwin County Commission and the display of said painting in a public place as designated by the Baldwin County Commission; and
4) Authorize staff to obtain quotes to insure the original painting in the amount of $50,000.00, which reflects the full cost of the painting, paid entirely with public funds ($25,000.00 paid by the Alabama Department of Tourism and $25,000.00 paid by funds obtained through Baldwin County Legislative Delegation).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD
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?
Yes. County Attorney to draft/review the agreement and any acceptance documents.
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, Archives and Finance/Accounting Departments
Felisha Anderson, Archives - Facilitate the receiving of the donation and placement of the painting, and coordinate with Finance/Accounting to insure the painting.
Donna Bryars, Finance/Accounting - Obtain quotes to insure painting and coordinate approval of the insurance portion.
Monica Taylor, Administration - Correspondence to Legislative Delegation, have Deed of Gift Form signed and saved under Personal Property Deeds. Archive originals in Deed Book and upload to BCAP.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A