2018-415-E Finance - Historic Hillsborough Commission outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: C5C1 1 FD4-56CD-48FD-BBD1 -95F2AFF7112B EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION Site Manager Ronda Tucker carries out all logistic and support efforts for all programming and ensures that the Burwell School is maintained and ready for visitors. She has 14 years of experience in administrative support in private industry and has worked at the Burwell School for 2 years. Deborah Kodros is the Chair of the 30- member Historic Hillsborough Commission and oversees, with the Executive Committee of the HHC, all programing and operations. Treasurer Jesse Torres, who has served on the HHC for four years, provides oversight for all financial management. The HHC operates under bylaws that govern its operations and carries out regular meetings (8 per year) to ensure careful oversight. Each member of the HHC serves on two working committees or serves as an officer and Commissioners contribute many hours per year of volunteer effort. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019, All Burwell programming is year - round except for a short winter break in January. All visitor services are year -round (11 months per year Four Keckly events fail in the program year, in September, October and November. The Keckly exhibit will be year -round during the program year and will remain in place for future years. Outreach to schools is based around academic schedules. 0 Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) The Burwell School Historic site is the only historic house museum in Orange County that is free and open to the public virtually year -round which offers extensive educational Programming for school -age students. Visitors are inspired, delighted and eager to learn more. Families learn together, students of all ages are intrigued and as they imagine life and school for girls and boys almost 200 years ago and through the story of Elizabeth Keckly — develop a greater understanding the toxic effects of slavery on individuals and society. The site is a resource of statewide and national historic importance while dedicated to serving the communities of Hillsborough and Orange County as its key constituency, During 2018 the Burwell School will be the onlv place in the United States to observe the bicentennial of Elizabeth Keckly's birth in a formal and extensive manner, and the planned observances will likely bring in many visitors from across the state and nation. The site has already had inquiries from across the country, and this attention and these visitors will benefit the site and the County economically and culturally. As a result of these activities there will be proclamations observing the Bicentennial read in the US Congress and the NC General Assembly. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. The Historic Hillsborough Commission would reduce Burwell School programming for school groups, cut knack site maintenance, and could be forced to reduce hours of service. PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/2312018 12:09:02 PM Page 20 of 27