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County Attorney's Report 13. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	06/21/2018
Issue: Resolution of Support for the “Art in the Court Project”
From:	Kristin Hual
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting the “Art in the Court Project” and Authorizing the Acceptance of Artwork Donations from the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Foundation for Display in the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Adopt the Resolution supporting the “Art in the Court Project” and authorizing the acceptance of artwork donated by the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Foundation for display in the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution.

BACKGROUND:

The Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Foundation, Inc. is a charitable, non-profit organization that was established in 1985 to foster greater accessibility to the judicial system and improve the quality and administration of justice. Since its inception, the Foundation has established the Wall of Honor at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center and awarded numerous grants to promote law-related education and increase public awareness of the judicial system

The Foundation has established the “Art in the Court Project” for the purpose of soliciting and receiving donations of suitable artwork for display in the courthouses of the First Judicial Circuit. As part of this endeavor, the Foundation wishes to donate all artwork to Escambia County that is accepted for display in the public areas of the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Resolution was prepared by Senior Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
Resolution - Art in the Court Project
Art in the Court Project Flyer