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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Debbie L. Manns, City Manager | | DATE: | 10/20/2020 | | RE: | Resolution No. 2021-07: Historic Preservation Board Rules of Procedure |
REQUEST:
This agenda request is for the City Council to adopt a Resolution establishing Rules of Procedure for the Historic Preservation Board.
DISCUSSION:
The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program was enacted as part of the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980. The program links three levels of government - federal, state and local - into a preservation partnership for the identification, evaluation and protection of historic properties. Designation as a certified local government, either as a municipality or a county, makes historic preservation a public policy through passage of a historic preservation ordinance. The ordinance establishes a historic preservation board to develop and oversee the functions of its historic preservation program.
Since its inception in 1986, Florida's Certified Local Government Program has assisted in the survey, designation and preservation of thousands of historic and cultural resources and helped to increase public awareness of historic preservation. Florida currently has 77 CLGs who receive technical assistance and training and may apply for federally funded CLG sub-grants to conduct survey, planning and National Register nomination projects.
Local governments desiring to become and remain Certified Local Governments must meet many requirements, one of which is to adopt Rules of Procedure. The Development Department is offering for your consideration a Resolution proposing the adoption of Rules of Procedure.
RECOMMENDATION:
At the duly noticed July 13, 2020 Historic Preservation Board special meeting, the Board recommended the City Council adopt the Resolution. The Development Department concurs with the Board's recommendation.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
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