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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.2 Accept Gift Historical Preservation Assoc CITY CLERK File # D[][5][Q]-LlJ~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 15, 2006 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Gifts from Dublin Historical Preservation Association Report by John Hartnett, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor ATTACHMENTS: None $V- ~1. 2. Receive report from Staff Accept Gifts from Dublin Association and Direct Staff Acknowledgement Historical to Prepare Preservation a Formal RECOMMENDATION: FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The total value of the gifts is $7,351 DESCRIPTION: In 2003-2004 the Dublin City Council rated as a high priority goal: "to refurbish exhibit space within the Murray Schoolhouse to provide a fresh setting that will optimally highlight Dublin's History". The now completed Restoration Project entitled "The Journey" at the Murray Schoolhouse provides a setting that highlights Dublin's history. The entire exhibit space has been completely renovated and updated. At the Council's direction, eight individual exhibit elements were incorporated into the design, including; The Native Californians of Dublin, Spanish Era, Pioneer's Journey West, Pioneer Kitchen, Historic Murray Classroom, John Green's Store, Children's Hands-on Area, and Yolk McClain Era. In funding the project, donations were encouraged and the Dublin Historic Preservation Association (DHPA) stepped forward to generously contribute to different elements of the project. DHPA has worked with the City to fund the following projects for the Heritage Center: · Purchased $6,426 of new furniture to augment the Resource Area for the new Exhibit Restoration Project; · Funded the production of a ten minute video which tells the story of Dublin's history and will be used for promotional purposes at a cost of $700; · Provided $225 in materials to refurbish the Heritage Center Bam. COpy TO: Dublin Historic Preservation Association ITEM NO. 3.2 Page 1 G:\COUNCIL\Agenda Statements\2006\8-IS DHP A Donations.doc RECOMMENDATION: As per Govermi1ent Code Section 37354, it is recommended that all gifts and contributions be formally accepted by the City Council. Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council accept the gifts and direct Staff to prepare a formal acknowledgement to the Dublin Historic Preservation Association. 2