Item 4JItem 4J:
Accept donation of a historic log cabin from the Southlake Historical Society
Staff and SHS on-going discussion regarding placement of the log cabin
Received written letter from President Lou Ann Heath
City responsibilities:
Move logs to City location
Maintain logs
Contract with experienced professional for reconstruction
Locate in Bicentennial Park or other site mutually agreed on
City to maintain
SHS responsibilities:
Partner with City on restoration process
Assist with selection of professional(s) for reconstruction
Assist with relocation of cabin logs
Assist in event and activity planning and presentation
Southlake Historical Society Log Cabin donation
If approved:
logs moved to Continental storage site
Bid specifications developed for reconstruction of the cabin
hill at Bicentennial Park
consideration of previous Council direction and approved Bicentennial Park Schematic Design.
Ownership of the cabin would be retained by the City
On-going assistance provided by Southlake Historical Society
Southlake Historical Society Log Cabin donation
Southlake Historical Society Log Cabin donation
Funding ($91,000) is approved in the Park Dedication Fee Fund.
Ongoing maintenance of the cabin and surrounding site anticipated at approximately $2,500 annually
more detailed costs to be determined
Parks Board considered at their May 14, 2007 meeting
Southlake Historical Society Log Cabin donation
Southlake Historical Society Log Cabin donation
Staff is available for questions and seeks City Council direction