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County Administrator's Report 9. 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	10/18/2018
Issue: Request for Escambia County Support of a Feasibility Study to Designate Escambia County as a National Heritage Area
From:	Grover Robinson
Department:	Board of County Commissioners
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Request for Escambia County Support of a Feasibility Study by the University of West Florida to Designate Escambia County as a National Heritage Area (NHA) - Grover C. Robinson, IV, District 4 Commissioner

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support and assistance for the University of West Florida in performing a feasibility study to establish Escambia County as a National Heritage Area (NHA).

BACKGROUND:

National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are designated by Congress as places where natural, cultural, and historic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape. Through their resources, NHAs tell nationally important stories that celebrate our nation's diverse heritage. NHAs are lived-in landscapes. Consequently, NHA entities collaborate with communities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs. (NPS)

The Floirda Panhandle Area is home to many historical firsts as well as some unique remaining resources left in the United States. The University of West Florida (UWF) would like to appreciate these resources and tell the story to the nation and world by designating the area as a National Heritage Area (NHA).

Additional background materials are attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

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PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

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Attachments
Letter and Additional Information