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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10503RESOLUTION NO. 10503 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE REQUESTING CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATUS FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO WHEREAS, it is a goal of the Pueblo Comprehensive Development Plan to preserve the archaeological, architectural, historical, and natural resources which contribute to the character, individuality, and cultural heritage of Pueblo; and WHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service jointly certify local governments who meet certain requirements to participate in an intergovernmental partnership for the preservation of historic properties; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo appears to meet the SHPO's requirements for certification and desires to participate in the benefits of certification, including access to a dedicated no -match grant program; NOW, THEREFORE, that: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, The City Council authorizes the submission of an application to the Colorado Historical Society requesting designation of the City of Pueblo as a Certified Local Government. As conditions of application, the City of Pueblo agrees to enforce its legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties, maintain an adequate and qualified historic preservation review commission composed of professional and lay members pursuant to the "Requirements for Certification of Local Governments in Colorado," maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties pursuant to the "Requirements for Certification of Local Governments in Colorado ", provide for adequate public participation in the historic preservation program, including the process of recommending properties to the National Register, adhere to all Federal requirements for the Certified Local Government Program, and the Colorado Certified Local Government Handbook issued by the State Historic Preservation Office. INTRODUCED September 12, 2005 APPROVED: 1�4z .i 9 CITY frP • �, t A, BY Michael Occhiato Councilperson T q �� L Background Paper for Proposed Resolution AGENDA ITEM # / DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH PLANNING DEPARTMENT /JIM MUNCH TITLE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE REQUESTING CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATUS FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO ISSUE Should the City Council approve the submittal of a Certified Local Government application to the State Historic Preservation Office? Approval of this Resolution BACKGROUND The Certified Local Government Program expands local government participation in historic preservation issues by providing a leadership role to the local government in identifying, designating and protecting historic resources in the community, conferring a formal role in designation of National Register properties, and offering access to exclusive state technical assistance as well as a dedicated no -match grant pool. Eligibility for certification is based on the local government's ability to designate and protect historic properties, the composition of its Historic Preservation Commission, its system for survey and inventory of historic properties, and its inclusion of public participation in the decision - making process. The City of Pueblo currently appears to meet all CLG eligibility criteria. While there are seven potential responsibilities of Certified Local Governments, only the identification and recommendation of properties to the National Register of Historic Places is a required CLG responsibility. The Pueblo application proposes to assume only this required CLG responsibility. FINANCIAL IMPACT Execution of the responsibility for identifying and recommending properties to the National Register will require approximately 60 additional staff hours per year, currently valued at $2,156.25. Access to CLG grants will provide $5000410,000 new revenue annually. Typical grant - funded projects include staff work for historic preservation commissions, preparation of preservation plans, development or publication of driving /walking tours, preparation of fagade studies or condition assessments.