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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12157RESOLUTION NO. 12157 A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE PUEBLO CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MONUMENT TO BE LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES UNDER CRITERIA “A” OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the Italian American Community of Pueblo has nominated the Pueblo Christopher Columbus Monument (“Monument”) located in the median of the 100 Block of East Abriendo for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places to commemorate its strong associations with the development of the Italian heritage in Pueblo; and WHEREAS, the Monument being one of the earliest statues of its kind west of the Mississippi River was gifted to the City in 1905 and is currently located within the right-of-way of the 100 block of Abriendo Avenue; and WHEREAS, under the requirements as a Certified Local Government, the City of Pueblo’s Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”) conducted a public hearing on May 12, 2011, and at such meeting approved findings determining the Monument’s eligibility for inclusion on the National Register under Criteria “A” of the National Park Service Guidelines; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: The Pueblo City Council hereby grants its consent for the nomination of the Pueblo Christopher Columbus Monument for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and all the benefits and obligations therein. INTRODUCED May 23, 2011 BY: Chris Kaufman COUNCILPERSON Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: MAY 23, 2011 AGENDA ITEM # M-6 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JERRY M. PACHECO, DIRECTOR TITLE A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE PUEBLO CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MONUMENT TO BE LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES UNDER CRITERIA “A” OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GUIDELINES ISSUE Should the City Council support the nomination and grant permission for the inclusion of the Pueblo Christopher Columbus Monument on the National Register of Historic Places? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND The Order Sons of Italy in America, Southern Colorado Lodge #2738 hired architectural historian, Historitecture, to conduct research and nominate the Pueblo Christopher Columbus Monument (“Monument”) to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. After review by the National Register Staff in Denver, the monument was found to be eligible for inclusion on the register under Criteria “A”. As a Certified Local Government, the City of Pueblo’s Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”) conducted a public hearing on May 12, 2011, and at such meeting approved findings determining the Monument’s eligibility for inclusion on the National Register under Criteria “A” of the National Park Service Guidelines. The Monument is located within City right-of-way in the median of the 100 block of East Abriendo. The Monument was the earliest such statue west of the Mississippi and represents American efforts of assimilation by Italian American societies, as well as other ethnic groups, and it has been a source of pride for over 100 years. National Register nominations solicit owners consent but they do not require it. FINANCIAL IMPACT There will be no financial impact. The monument will be protected by the City’s Preservation Ordinance, and the median was already adopted and maintained by the Sons of Italy.