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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: December 20, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Dublin Historical Preservation Association Donations
Prepared by: Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Dublin Historical Preservation Association (DHPA) supports the Dublin Heritage Park
and Museums making in-kind gifts of artifacts and supplies. Since their last City Council
recognition in November 2012, DHPA has donated approximately $4,635 in artifacts
and supplies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept and recognize in-kind donations from DHPA.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In-kind donations from DHPA have enabled Dublin Heritage Park and Museums to
acquire approximately $4,635 in non-budgeted items for exhibits and park
enhancements. Without these donations, the items likely would either not have been
acquired, acquisition would have meant postponing or cancelling another planned
purchase.
DESCRIPTION:
Dublin Historical Preservation Association is a non-profit membership organization
“dedicated to the discovery, preservation, promotion and enhancement of historical
sites, buildings, photographs, information and ephemera in and around the Dublin area.”
As such, DHPA typically makes several large in-kind donations each year toward
artifacts and reproduction items to help visitors discover Dublin’s history. The group also
funds purchases to protect historical objects in the City’s collection, promote activities at
Dublin Heritage Park and Museums and enhance the visitor experience at the park.
Since 2012, DHPA has funded five Eagle Projects. Local Boy Scouts plan, develop and
lead service projects as the final requirement to earning the prestigious Eagle Scout
award. DHPA-funded projects were:
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Pump House enclosure, built by Grant Muzzio of Troop #874 in 2013 ($800).
Child size farm tables and blackboard, built by Aaron Gnagy of Troop #998 in
2014 ($700).
Farm tables, built by Bryce Olson of Troop #998, in 2014 ($700)
Replica of historic Camp Parks’ lectern designed by Bruce Goff, built by Oliver
Heiman in 2016, Troop #998 ($700)
Elsie’s Mud Pie Kitchen outdoor play area, currently under construction by Sean
Choi, Troop #998 ($400).
DHPA has also purchased the following items to enhance exhibits and the visitor
experience at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums:
Dory poles and flags to attract passersby's attention to Heritage Park during
special events, such as the Spring and Harvest Fairs. These colorful streamer
flags are also used at other City special events, including St. Patrick's Day
festival. ($700)
A vintage 1925 Kenmore washing machine for the back porch of the Kolb House.
This early clothes washer was carefully restored by staff and volunteers and now
looks brand new. The Kolb Family had this same model of washer. ($65)
A vintage 1949 Packard Bell "Stationized" radio, also for the Kolb House. Radio
was a primary form of entertainment for families before television was widely
available. This item especially helps young people envision the experience of the
family sitting around the radio. ($70)
A portable fence to protect the Kolb’s beautifully restored 1929 Ford Model A
Truck when it makes appearances at City events. ($400)
Dublin High School year books to add to the collection. ($100)
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Dublin Historical Preservation Association was notified of this meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.