Title
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MUSEUMS & HERITAGE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN AUTHORIZING A MUSEUMS & HERITAGE DIRECTOR
Summary
Description of Topic: (who, what, where, when, why and how much)
This agenda item concerns the establishment and classification of a new Museums & Heritage Director position within the City’s organizational structure. The position will lead the newly formed Museums & Heritage Department, which is being established within the General Government umbrella to centralize and strengthen the City’s heritage preservation and public history functions. Currently, museum operations are administered within the Marketing Department, where the focus has traditionally emphasized promotion and tourism-related activities. Those duties will be removed from this new position. The creation of a standalone department and director role reflects a shift toward professional museum administration and long-term heritage stewardship. The Museums & Heritage Director will be responsible for leadership in the areas of heritage preservation, collections management, exhibit planning and development, educational programming, historical research, grant development, and oversight of museum facilities and heritage assets. The position will also guide the interpretation and presentation of the City’s historical narrative across departments and public facilities.
The position is classified at a director/advanced professional level, reflecting the depth of specialization required in museum operations and heritage preservation, as well as its citywide impact and departmental leadership responsibilities. The recommended classification is Pay Grade 210, ensuring competitiveness within the Baldwin County labor market and alignment with other department director roles within the City.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer from Account #___ to Account #____.**Request to Transfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
__x__ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #1090 Museums & Heritage personnel accounts____ in the amount of $58,000____.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital - Departmental **Capital Purchase Worksheet form must be attached**
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $_________ and described in budget as ________________________. Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_________ OR, transfer of $________ from Account #____________ to Account #_____________**Request to Increase OR Request toTransfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not Budgeted - account #____________ requires budget increase of $_____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital Project - **If requesting to start a project, a Capital Project Worksheet form must be attached**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, described as __________________________, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________.
_____ Yes, requesting an increase of $___________ to an already approved project titled ________________________ that is being tracked under Account No. ___________________.
_____ No, requesting an increase of $__________ to an already approved project titled _______________________ that is being tracked under Account No. _________________.
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WHEREAS, the City seeks to preserve, interpret, and promote its historical and cultural heritage for the benefit of residents and visitors, and
WHEREAS, museum and heritage functions are currently administered within the Marketing Department with an emphasis on promotional and tourism-related activities, and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the long-term preservation and professional management of its historical resources warrants the creation of a dedicated Museums & Heritage Department within General Government, and
WHEREAS, effective leadership of this department requires establishing a Museums & Heritage Director position to centralize heritage leadership, strengthen public education and community identity, and ensure consistent stewardship of the City’s historical assets, and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Museums & Heritage Department and its director role requires amendments to the City's Pay Classification Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Establishes the General Government Museums & Heritage Department to centralize and strengthen the City’s heritage preservation and public history functions and amends the Pay Classification Plan accordingly.
SECTION 2: Amends the Pay Classification Plan by authorizing the new position of Museums & Heritage Director (Job Code 1090101 / Grade 210).
SECTION 3: This action will require an appropriation of funds in the amount of $58,000 to the Museums & Heritage Department as requested in the attached form.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.