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Home My WebLink About242-08 RESOLUTION1 RESOLUTION NO. 242-08 A RESOLUTION TO PROTECT AND CELEBRATE FAYETTEVILLE'S HERITAGE, USE HISTORIC ASSETS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATE LOCAL HISTORIC RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION AND HERITAGE TOURISM PROGRAMS BY SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY. WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of communities; and WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's ability to protect and promote its historical resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS' Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby formally seeks designation as a Preserve America Community in order to protect and celebrate Fayetteville's heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2008. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: DAN COODY, ayor hhlhhhm�N,ry ff A0-0•0 tt"c_sFUTFie4gff A$.3 e G\S Y O,c :,Gp _o. :FAYETTEVILLE: �f 0/4,0%.(C../7'61;514 KANSC),? ,BySONDRA E. SMITH, City C(asurer '•Quwahf„ �� r Karen Minkel Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 12/16/2008 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Long Range Planning Division Action Required: et -5 /09/O,1 a9a /fir•¢ Stria, earn man dy Operations Department (Preserve America): Planning staff recommends approval of a resolution to protect and celebrate Fayetteville's heritage, use historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. n/a Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item Category / Project Budget Funds Used to Date Program Category / Project Name Program / Project Category Name Remaining Balance Fund Name Budget Adjustment Attached Il.`5°B Department irector Date cD1) City Attorney Finance and Internal Service Director aa Mayor ilo ZDate Or Date 2k/to Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Numb ENTERED Received in City Clerk's Office 11408 Received in Mayor's Office Comments: Revised April 16, 2007 City Council Meeting of December 16, 2008 Agenda ltem Number CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor and City Council Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations From: Karen Minkel, Interim Director of Long Range Planning Date: November 18, 2008 Subject: (Preserve America): Resolution to protect and celebrate Fayetteville's heritage, use historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval o'i a 7esoltioi to protect and celebrate Fayetteville's heritage, use historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. BACKGROUND `Preserve Americalis a [national] initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the initiative include a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities." www.preserveamerica.org Preserve America communities is a program that recognizes municipalities for protecting and celebrating their community's heritage. Once a community is designated as a Preserve America community, the community becomes eligible for up to $250,000 in federal grants. Fayetteville has a wealth of heritage resources, including the Clinton House Museum, the Heritage Trail, and the myriad activities organized by the Washington County Historical Society at Headquarters House. Most recently, the City Council reestablished the Historic District Commission and designated White Hangar at Drake Field as a local ordinance district, reaffirming Fayetteville's commitment to heritage preservation. The attached resolution is required in a complete application to become a Preserve America community. Letters of endorsement for Fayetteville have been written by Congressman John Boozman, State Representative Lindsley Smith, Arkansas Air Museum Board President Hugh Brewer, Washington County Historical Society President A.D. Poole, Regional Planning Commission Assistant Director John McClarty, and Arkansas Air Museum Director Warren Jones. BUDGET IMPACT None RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO PROTECT AND CELEBRATE FAYETTEVILLE'S HERITAGE, USE HISTORIC ASSETS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION, AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATE LOCAL HISTORIC RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION AND HERITAGE TOURISM PROGRAMS BY SEEKING DESIGNATION AS A PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY. WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of commumties; and WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's ability to protect and promote its historical resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS• Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby formally seeks designation as a Preserve America Community in order to protect and celebrate Fayetteville's heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of December, 2008. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer Clarice Pearman - Res. 242-08 From: To: Date: Subject: CC: Attachments: Clarice Pearman Minkel, Karen 12.19.08 5:56 PM Res. 242-08 Audit Audit r1 Page 1 of 1 Karen: Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by City Council. Please let me know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good day. Thanks. 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