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Join us in preserving our city's rich history through the Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program. Our General Plan emphasizes smart growth objectives, including reusing existing buildings, revitalizing historic downtown, and protecting our unique "sense of place." Policy 9D ensures proper treatment of archaeological and historic resources. Take action with Policy 9.16 to pursue funding for preservation efforts. CLG Benefits include competing for Historic Preservation Fund Grants, with funds this year totaling $1,304,638. CLG Requirements include enforcing laws, establishing an HPC, maintaining property inventory, involving the public, and fulfilling state responsibilities. Staff recommends adopting a resolution and submitting necessary documents for certification.
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Certified Local GovernmentHistoric Preservation Program City Council 09.27.10
Our General Plan Smart Growth objectives: reuse of existing buildings, revitalizing our historic downtown and neighborhoods, protecting our unique “sense of place,” and ensuring the proper treatment of historic resources Policy 9D Ensure proper treatment of archeological and historic resources Action 9.16 Pursue funding to preserve historic resources
CLG Benefits • Compete for Historic Preservation Fund Grants • Funds this year = $1,304.638. • The State received 15 grant applications selected nine local governments to receive grants totaling $209,300 • Grant monies may fund historic surveys
CLG Requirements • Enforce appropriate state and local laws and regulations …that protects historic properties; • Establish an HPC; • Maintain survey and inventory of historic properties; • Provide for public participation in preservation program; • Perform responsibilities delegated to it by the state.
Staff Recommendation 1.Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to file an application under the Certified Local Government Program. 2. Authorize the City to submit all documents within the scope of the application for certification.