Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/21/2022
Item Status: New
From: Ronald J. Cink, Budget Director; Felisha Anderson, Director/County Archivist
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Director/County Archivist
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Alabama Historical Commission - 2023 Historic Sites Grant Program Grant Application
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As related to the Alabama Historical Commission - 2023 Historic Sites Grant Program, take the following actions:
1) Approve the submittal of the Alabama Historical Commission 2023 Historical Sites Grant Program Grant Application by Archives Department staff on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission requesting $75,000.00 in grant funds for improvements to and educational programming at historic sites in Alabama and for monuments to commemorate historical events and places. If awarded, the funds will be used to build a mid-to-late 19th century barn at Bicentennial Park to interpret a common yeoman farming operation.
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the grant application and any other documents related to the application.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The AHC will administer a $2,300,000.00 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature in the 2023 Fiscal Year (October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023), for improvements to and educational programming at historic sites in Alabama, and for monuments to commemorate historical events and places.
Grants will be awarded to public or non-profit entities who own and operate sites in Alabama that reflect an education-based mission and concentrate on educational programming. Grant amounts will not exceed $75,000.00 for any one entity and must be used within two years of receiving the grant.
If awarded, the funds will be used to build a mid to late 19th century barn at Bicentennial Park to interpret a common yeoman farming operation. The working farm already on site serves a wide-ranging approach to education. Students and visitors experience the realities of day-to-day life on a farm and can better understand the value or need for specific crops and functions on a farm.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming revenue of $75,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 14457239-55240- Capital Outlay Improvements
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: June 30, 2022
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration email Felisha Anderson with Commission’s decision. If approved, Mrs. Anderson will submit all required documents and reports to complete application as requested by the Alabama Historical Association.
Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator enter grant in Munis if awarded.
cc: Ron Cink, Cian Harrison, Eva Cutsinger, Christie Davis, Katrina Taylor, Kathy McHugh
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Email correspondence of Commission’s decision to:
Felisha Anderson - fanderson@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: If the grant is awarded, an item for funds acceptance will be submitted along with any agreements and related documents for Commission approval.