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Home My WebLink AboutItem 8.2 Camp Parks Hist ArtifctsG~~~ OF Dp~~y ~ /// '~~~~jz ~~ ~ % ~`1LIFOR~~~ STAFF REPORT DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK File # ^[~0[(~]-~~ DATE: October 19, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJECT: Camp Parks Historical Artifacts Prepared By: Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council has a high priority objective (Culture & Leisure, Heritage & Cultural Arts, #9) to work with U.S. Army Reserve Camp Parks to preserve its history during the redevelopment of the facility. Correspondence has been received from Lieutenant Colonel Friend, Garrison Commander at Camp Parks, outlining the conditions to be met to facilitate donation of historical artifacts from the former history museum at Camp Parks. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no cost associated with storage and temporary display of the artifacts. The cost associated with a permanent museum of military history has not yet been determined. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1. Direct Staff to send a letter to Lieutenant Colonel Friend indicating the City's interest in securing a donation of historical artifacts from the former history museum at Camp Parks. 2. Direct Staff to pursue the concept of a permanent museum of military history at the community park in the future Camp Parks development. ~~~~ Submitted by: Parks and Community Services Director G ,. ~ Reviewed by: Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. ~•~ r. DESCRIPTION: The Camp Parks History Center officially opened in 1993 and contained 1,500 sq. ft. of exhibit space. The History Center was permanently closed in early 2010 and the historical artifacts from the Center were inven~oried and put into storage at Camp Parks. Contained in the inventory are the artifacts listed below. • 26-29 boxes containing framed photos, log books, maps, oversized documents, photographs, clippings, documents, binders and albums (approximately 2/3 of the material is directly related to Camps Parks history and is of interest) • Hospital display - bed, night stand, blankets from Shoemaker • Hammock, sailor • Framed maps and prints • Camp Parks Sign and "Shack" Correspondence has been received from Lieutenant Colonel Friend, Garrison Commander at Camp Parks, outlining the conditions to be met to facilitate donation of historical artifacts from the former history museum at Camp Parks (Attachment 1). If the City of Dublin is interested in requesting a donation of the historical artifacts, the following is required: 1. A written request, a location map/sketch map of surrounding area pinpointing the exact display location, and photographs of the proposed display site and facilities. 2. A copy of the City charter from the county or state identifying the City as an incorporated municipality. _ Staff, in consultation with representatives from the Dublin Historical Preservation Association (DHPA), has met to discuss possible options to deal with the historical artifacts from the former history museum. The preferred option of Staff and DHPA would be for the City to request the artifacts and then put them in storage in the library expansion space which is a temperature controlled environment necessary to preserve the artifacts. The artifacts could be displayed periodically in the small classroom of the Murray Schoolhouse. Long term, the City could consider an option to develop a small military museum as part of the community park in the future Camp Parks development. At the present time, there is not a military museum in the immediate Bay Area and a museum of this nature could be a regional draw. Additionally there are many veterans' groups that may be interested in supporting a concept such as this. Regarding the community park in the future Camp Parks development, in September 2005 the City Council received the final report prepared by Moore lacofano Golstman, Inc. on potential themes for a centrally-located park space at the future Camp Parks development site. Instead of simply creating a list of facilities that existed elsewhere, the report entitled, "Uniquely Dublin: A Vision for a Community Place," examined the concept of "placemaking" and formulated a strategy for the City to consider when examining the Camp Parks property. The report presented three themes including: Arts and Culture; Food; and Games. The City Council did not take action on the report but requested further input from the City's advisory bodies. In February 2006, Staff returned to the City Council to determine if the theme concept should be pursued and if so, whether one of the original three themes was acceptable or if some combination of the themes was desirable. Further, the City Council was asked to determine the Page 2 of 3 desired acreage number for transmittal to the U.S. Army. The City Council concurred that the combination theme was preferred and determined that the desired acreage was 46 acres. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission considered this item at its meeting on October 14, 2010; Staff will verbally report to the City Council on the recommendation of the Commission. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: A copy of the Staff Report was provided to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and the Dublin Historical Preservation Association. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Correspondence from Michael P. Friend, Lieutenant Colonel, Camp Parks Page 3 of 3 ~~ ~ b • ~~ REPL Y TO . ATTENTION OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON CAMP PARKS BUiLDING 790, 6TH STREET CAMP PARKS, CA 945685201 August 4, 2410 Commander, United States Army Garrison, Camp Parks ~~c-;~:-r~,~~~~ ~I [ ~t f ~f ~ ~ ~ ,,~i,l~ /~UC.~G~if10 ~/~~ {'IJl! ~i 14~.. t ~, Jt"~'~~!~ ~Q~; ~twJt C._ . Ms. Joni Pattilo 100 Civic Piaza Dublin, California 94568 Deac• Ms. Pattillo: - P~.+~. ~~~`~ ~ ~~ ~. -" r~111-{~al_ T. .~Cs -~:~,~c,~-~ ~„~ ~/ S ~' I am writing to yoti to provide information regarding regulato~•y ~•equirements far this installation to donate "Historical Artifac#s" fi•om the Depai~tment of The Army's Center of Military History (CMH). This is in respanse to "Historical Ai~tifacts" that are cnirently stored in Camp Parks. Prior to any agreements being finalized for this Command to donate artifacfs, under Army Regulation 870-20 (Historical Activi#ies, Army Museums, Historical Ai~tifacts, and A~~), the CMH will determine whether any of the military equipment stored in Camp Parks has any specific or intrinsic historical value. When historicai value has been established, the CMH may d'u•ect Army possession and oz• allow donation, For a possible donation to occur and to facilitate the ~•equu~emenis of the CMH, which is designated as #l~e Army's executive agent and custodian for alI military historical artifacts, the following conditions must be met by any designated recipient: 1. A written request, a location map/sketch map of surrounding area pinpointing the exact display location, and photographs of the proposed display site and facilities. 2. If the requesting entity is the City of Dublin, the city mi~st provide a copy of its chai~ter fi•om the county or state identifying them as an incarporated municipality. 3. If the requesting entity is a museum, historical society, or historical institution of a state or a foreign nation, then that entity mt~st provide certificatian of govei•nment ownership and 501 C Certif cate. 4. If the requesting entity is a nonprofit muset~m operated and maintained for edt;cationai purposes only, then they must be incorporated under applicable state law and possess IRS tax exemption, The museum must be operated by a fi~Il-time, paid or ~mpaid staff (minimum one staff inember on duty at all times the facility is open) who cares for tangible objects and exhibits them to the public for a minimum of 180 full days per year, either for free or a nominal charge. An institution that exhibits objects by appointment only may still qualify to receive items donated by the Army, provided the entity can demonstrate the donated objects were available for viewing for 180 or more days for 2 ~, ~ ~p~~~-~o ATTACHMENT 1 ~ ~~ ~~ SUBJECT: Historical Artifacts Donation Requirements consecutive ye~us. Certified copies of the following documents must be provided by the mt~seum and will be reviewed in determining the museum's eligibility: (a) Museum chai~ter. {b) Articles of Incorpora#ion under state law. (c} SU 1 C Certificate of IRS Tax Exemptior~. (d) Museum collection policy. (e) Faciliti~s report. {~ Photographs of the museiun facilities including buildings, exhibits, restoration and storage facilities, and any other physical assets of the museum. (g) Listing of museum staff, including name, address, SSN, date of birth, and credentials of aIl fiili and part time employees. A Nationat Agency Check on each of the afficers will be conducted at museum expense. (h) Museum financial repoi~ts and projected 3-year budget. (i) Certification of completion of the Army Curators Course or an equivalent course as approved by CMH (must be completed within 1 year of receipt af Army propei~ty, either through attendance of a scheduled class or tlu•ough a correspondence couise}. My designated representative for this matter is Dan Gannod, Cl~ief of Public Affairs for Camp Parks, who is available at (925) 875-4298/4650 or pao.parks(~n,us.ai~tny mil. A copy of this letter is also being sent to the Honorable Tim Sbranti, and Dublin Historical Pt•eseivation Association. Thank you for your continued interest in the heritage and contributions Camp Parks and Army have made and continue to make to the greater Dublin area. Sincerely, ~~~ ~~~~ Michael P. Friend Lietrtenant Colonel, USA Commanding