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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: September 20, 2022 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-a <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Historical Marker on the Southeast <br /> Corner of the Historic Courthouse Lawn <br /> DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1. EJI Basic Historical Marker Design & Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager, <br /> Logistical FAQ 919-245-2308 <br /> 2. Map Steven Arndt, Asset Management <br /> 3. Resolution Services Director, 919-245-2658 <br /> Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources <br /> Coordinator, 919-245-2517 <br /> Angel Barnes, Capital Projects <br /> Manager, 919-245-2628 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider the approval of a resolution authorizing the installation of a historical <br /> marker on the southeast corner of the lawn at the Historic Courthouse. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition has been working to <br /> place at least two historical markers in the County — one on the grounds of the Orange County <br /> Old Courthouse at Hillsborough, and one within the Town of Carrboro. The purpose of the <br /> markers is to document the history of racial terror lynchings that claimed the lives of more than <br /> 120 Black people in North Carolina, and specifically the four that are known to have taken place <br /> in Orange County. <br /> The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition has partnered with the Equal Justice <br /> Initiative (EJI), a non-profit organization that provides historical markers for community <br /> remembrance coalitions at no cost, other than for installation of the marker. The wording and <br /> design of the marker is provided by the EJI. More information regarding the EJI Historical Marker <br /> program can be found in Attachment 1. <br /> The proposed location for the marker is the southwestern portion of the Historic Courthouse lawn <br /> as shown on the map in Attachment 2. The dimensions and appearance of historical marker were <br /> reviewed and approved by the Town of Hillsborough. The costs to install the marker are minimal <br /> and estimated to be under $500. <br /> Attachment 3 is a resolution authorizing the installation of the marker on the grounds of the Historic <br /> Courthouse. Upon approval by the Board, the resolution along with a letter will be sent to EJI, and <br />