Agenda Item Name:
Title
Alachua County Historical Commission Annual Report and Workplan
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Presenter:
Kathleen W. Pagan, Senior Planner, 352-374-5249
Description:
The Historical Commission approved the Annual Report and Workplan (2022-2023) at the October meeting. A brief presentation on some ongoing work will be made by Chair Karen Kirkman and Staff Liaison Kathleen Pagan
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear the presentation
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Prior Board Motions:
Previously the County Commission has made motions directing work of the advisory board, resulting in research for the Truth and Reconciliation work, historic marker(s) on Indigenous history, and the recent history of BoCC.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
NA
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
The Historical Commission is charged with various responsibilities and duties including:
“1. To promote, preserve and protect Alachua County’s historic resources; it shall be the duty of the Historical Commission to, (1) represent Alachua County in matters pertaining to the history of, and (2) provide leadership in advancing the identification, protection, preservation, and interpretation of Alachua County’s cultural heritage.
2. Provide historical research and provide documentation as needed for exhibits, educational programs and pamphlets about County history. The Historical Commission shall encourage, and may assist, local organizations such as museums, libraries and archives, historical, archaeological, and genealogical societies, and other institutions having historical objectives.
3. Provide assistance and advice to the Alachua County Commission on matters related to County history.”