Substitute
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Resolution to Remove or Relocate the Confederate Monument on the Decatur Square
Body
Information Contact: Mereda Davis-Johnson, Commissioner District 5
Phone Number: 404-371-4210
PURPOSE:
This resolution sets forth some of the current issues related to the Confederate Monument on the Decatur Square and expresses an intent to remove or relocate it at an appropriate time, once all the relevant information has been gathered from a variety of sources. This resolution further directs the Executive Assistant and the County Attorney to perform further due diligence and to provide the Governing Authority with legally valid options for the removal or relocation of this Monument.
There is some question as to ownership of the land and the Monument and staff is directed to try and resolve the various outstanding questions in the next thirty days.
NEED/IMPACT:
This item protects the public safety and welfare of the citizens of the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not known at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Adopt the attached Resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.