REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 26, 2023
FROM
DAVID MYERS, Director, Museum
SUBJECT
Title
Agreement with National Parks Service for Certification of Agua Mansa Cemetery as a Significant Site of Historical Interest
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve agreement with the National Parks Service for the certification of the Agua Mansa Cemetery as a significant site of historical interest on the Old Spanish Trail.
(Presenter: David Myers, Director, 798-8601)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the agreement is non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
National Historic Trails are long-distance routes that follow and commemorate historic paths of travel that changed the history and character of the United States. Acceptance of the National Parks Service National Historic Trails non-binding agreement, certifying the Agua Mansa Cemetery as a significant site of interest on the Old Spanish Trail will create a partnership between the County and the National Parks Service. This partnership will stimulate heritage tourism through inclusion in National Historic Trails publications and marketing materials to promote the importance of heritage preservation. The agreement may be canceled by either party at any time by providing written notice.
The project goal is to increase public engagement and education in the regional history and enjoyment of the Agua Mansa Cemetery, one of the oldest marked cemeteries in California and a California Historic Landmark. This certification is in conjunction with a current Capital Improvement Project, which includes updating signage, beautifying the cemetery entrance, making repairs to the asphalt drive, installation of a new entrance gate, and a grant funded project to map gravesites and repair gravestones.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Katherine Hardy, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 8, 2023; Finance (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4773) on August 14, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on August 17, 2023.