SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of the Francis Marion Memorial at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park (Budget Impact - Neutral; project funding provided by grant)
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Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA Director |
Parks & Recreation |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation department, in coordination with County Administration and the Daughters of the American Revolution, are requesting the Board’s consideration and approval of the Francis Marion Memorial at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
General Francis Marion, “The Swamp Fox”, for whom Marion County was named, is best known for being an innovative leader and freedom fighter who dedicated his life for the establishment of the United States. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, we remember Francis Marion through the installation of this memorial.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; project funding provided by grant through the Daughters of the American Revolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Francis Marion Memorial at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
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