DATE: November 27, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, Assistant City Administrator - Community/Economic Development
Emily Hunter, Planning and Sustainability Director
James Svoboda, Assistant Planning and Sustainability Director
Amanda Rose, Preservation Planner
SUBJECT:
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Consideration of Ordinance 2018-57, An Ordinance To Amend Title 2, Chapter 5 Of The City Of Franklin Municipal Code Pertaining To The Battlefield Preservation Commission In Order To Amend The Name, Purpose, And Membership Structure Of The Commission. (11/27/18 WS, 12/11/18 1st BOMA Reading 8-0) SECOND AND FINAL READING
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the proposed amendments to Title 2, Chapter 5, of the Franklin Municipal Code pertaining to the name, purpose, and membership structure of the Battlefield Preservation Commission.
Background
The Battlefield Preservation Commission held a strategic planning session in January of this year, led by preservation planning consultant Phil Walker. The goals of the session were to evaluate the purpose and priorities of the Commission and to create a visioning and strategic plan. The proposed ordinance amendments echo the plan’s recommendations to rename the Commission to be called the Franklin Civil War Historical Commission and update the Commission’s role and membership structure. The Commission believes that the proposed amendments better reflect its overall vision and purpose to not only preserve, but also identify, interpret, maintain, and recognize Franklin’s Civil War battlefields and related historic sites.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2018-57.