Commission approves $90,000 to construct 'American 250' plaque display on county grounds
The county authorized up to $90,000 from building reserves to construct a display for seven donated laser-etched stainless steel plaques honoring foundational U.S. documents; staff said the plaques were donated and installation costs would be paid from reserves.
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County staff presented a proposal to construct a display to house seven laser-etched stainless steel plates — donated by Foundation Forward, Inc. of Burke County, N.C. — commemorating the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Civil Rights Amendments as part of the America 250 observance. Staff estimated construction at $90,000 and said funds could come from the building reserve for construction acquisition.
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