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HomeMy WebLinkAbout58-22 RESOLUTIONc Far�,r t 'RrAI15�� 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 58-22 File Number: 2022-0105 ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT ACCEPTING A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT THROUGH THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY WIDE PRESERVATION PLAN AND A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND HASKELL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODS WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council passed Resolution 129-21, authorizing the application for a Certified Local Government Grant in the amount of $60,000.00 through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and WHEREAS, due to a very short turnaround between the announcement of grant awards and the deadline for acceptance, staff recommends authorizing the Mayor to sign any documents necessary to accept the grant; WHEREAS, staff anticipates notification from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on March 1, 2022, as to whether the grant has been awarded to the City and, if awarded, the amount of the grant. 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 authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute a grant agreement accepting a Certified Local Government grant through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to complete a community wide preservation plan and a cultural resource Page 1 Printed on 312122 Resolution: 58-22 File Number.' 2022-0105 survey of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods, contingent upon award of the grant. PASSED and APPROVED on 3/1/2022 Attest:ILL A�,��`�� K',r � T ���►, Kara Paxton, City Clerk TreasurEr !I M41100"�'1 Page 2 Printed on 312M City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 Text File File Number: 2022-0105 Agenda Date: 3/1/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: A.6 ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT ACCEPTING A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT THROUGH THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY WIDE PRESERVATION PLAN AND A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND HASKELL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODS WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council passed Resolution 129-21, authorizing the application for a Certified Local Government Grant in the amount of $60,000.00 through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and WHEREAS, due to a very short turnaround between the announcement of grant awards and the deadline for acceptance, staff recommends authorizing the Mayor to sign any documents necessary to accept the grant; WHEREAS, staff anticipates notification from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on March 1, 2022, as to whether the grant has been awarded to the City and, if awarded, the amount of the grant. 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 authorizes Mayor Jordan to execute a grant agreement accepting a Certified Local Government grant through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to complete a community wide preservation plan and a cultural resource survey of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods, contingent upon award of the grant. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 31212022 Britin Bostick Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2022-0105 Legistar File ID 3/1/2022 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 2/11/2022 LONG RANGE PLANNING (634) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Approve the acceptance of a Ceritifed Local Government (CLG) Grant award from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) for a Ciy-wide Heritage and Historic Preservation Master Plan and a Historic Context Statement of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods, contingent upon award. Budget Impact: 1010.090.6600-5314.00 1010 - General Account Number Fund 32011 Historic Preservation Master Plan (CLG) Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a cost? No Budget Adjustment Attached? No Current Budget Funds Obligated Current Balance Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title $ 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 V20210527 Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 302-21: 319-20 Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Comments: Approval Date: 12/07/21; 05/04/21 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2022 TO: Mayor and City Council CITY COUNCIL MEMO THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director Britin Bostick, Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager FROM: Sherry Marie Smith, Long Range & Preservation Planner DATE: February 11, 2022 SUBJECT: Approve the acceptance of a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant award from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) for a City-wide Heritage and Historic Preservation Master Plan and a Historic Context Statement of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods, contingent upon award. RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends that City Council approve the acceptance of a grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP), contingent upon award of the grant, for the purpose of hiring consultants for one or both of the following projects: a community -wide Master Plan for Heritage and Historic Preservation, as well as a Historic Context Statement for the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods. BACKGROUND: The city previously applied for a grant to complete a community preservation plan in 2019 but was denied, primarily because the city did not offer any cost -share to complete the plan. In 2020 City Council approved a request from staff to apply for an AHPP Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to include a Historic Context Statement of the University Heights/Haskell Heights neighborhoods and a city-wide Heritage and Historic Preservation Master Plan. Council also approved a $20,000 grant match. The AHPP approved the grant application for the 2021 grant cycle; however, due to COVID-related staffing issues at both the AHPP and City, the requirements to secure a consultant and meet the AHPP timelines were infeasible at the time. The AHPP grant was cancelled in October of 2021 at staff's request, and in December of 2021 Council approved the submittal of a new grant application for the projects and funding amount previously requested. The submittal of the new grant application for a total grant award of $60,000 is preceded by staff engaging with the AHPP, the City's Budget and Purchasing Divisions, and consultants in the field of historic preservation to establish a clear timeline and scope for the project work. Staff anticipates notification from the AHPP as to whether the grant is awarded on March 1, 2022, and, if awarded, the amount of the grant. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 DISCUSSION: The proposed projects are described as follows Heritage and Historic Preservation Master Plan: This plan would identify the City's historic resources as a whole, as neighborhoods, and as individual properties for potential future historic surveys and National Register of Historic Places nominations, as well as assess current preservation efforts, identify new initiatives, and gather input from stakeholders and community members. Additionally, the plan would assist in defining goals and priorities for future CLG grant projects. A consultant would review the City's current preservation policies, methods, resources, and outreach to determine best practices and recommend future historic preservation efforts. University Heights/Haskell Heights Historic Context Statement: A historic context statement includes a historic context survey, which is an identification and evaluation of historical development patterns, history, and recognition of historically significant structures or groupings in the survey area. A consultant would complete a historic context survey for the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods situated to the north, west, and south of the University of Arkansas main campus, which would identify the predominant historic property types in this area. From the survey the consultant would prepare a Historic Context Statement for the neighborhoods, which includes narratives, summaries and characteristics of historic property types. The project deliverables are anticipated to support the next phase of the project, which is an architectural survey of the University Heights/Haskell Heights neighborhoods to establish eligibility of both the neighborhoods and individual structures for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The next phase is anticipated to take place at a future date and under a separate grant application to the AHPP. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: Matching funds of $20,000 remain budgeted per Resolution 319-20. Attachments: Resolution 302-21 Resolution 319-20 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville. AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 302-21 File Number: 2021-0913 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF S60,000.00 THROUGH THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY WIDE PRESERVATION PLAN AND A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND HASKELL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODS WHEREAS, on May 4, 2021, the City Council passed Resolution 129-21. authorizing the application for a Certified Local Government Grant in the amount of S60.000.00 through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program; and WHEREAS, due to COVID related staffing issues at both the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the City, the requirements to secure a consultant and meet the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program timelines proved unfeasible so in October of 2021 the grant was canceled at staff s request: and WHEREAS. staff contends that both the Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan and the University/Haskell Heights Context Survey remain important to identifying and protecting Fayetteville's heritage; and WHEREAS, staff engaged with Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, elements of the City's Budget and Purchasing Divisions, and local contractors in the field of preservation to establish a timeline to ensure successful completion of the work should the grant be awarded in 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Page 1 Printed on 1218121 Resolution. 302-21 File Number: 2021-0913 Section I : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to apply for a Certified Local Government grant through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to complete a community wide preservation plan and a cultural resource survey of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods. PASSED and APPROVED on 12/7/2021 Attest: 510 4" ChA41e- Paxton. `��� GAT Y O,c,'•'rG''•` —U• • FAYETTE41L'z %v .••JV``.. `` Page 2 Printed on 1218121 CITY OF MWFAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director CITY COUNCIL MEMO FROM: Sherry Marie Smith, Long Range Preservation Planner DATE: November 19, 2021 SUBJECT: Approval to apply to Arkansas Heritage Preservation Program to receive a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant for a City-wide Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan and a University Heights Context Survey with Multiple Property Listing Forms. RECOMMENDATION: Planning staff recommends that City Council approve the application for a grant from Arkansas Heritage Preservation Program (AHPP) for the purposes of hiring consultants for a community - wide Master Plan for Culture and Historic Preservation as well as a Context Survey with Multiple Property Listing forms for the University Heights area. BACKGROUND: The city previously applied for a grant to complete a community preservation plan in 2019, but was denied, primarily because the city did not offer any cost -share to complete the plan. In 2020, City Council approved a request from staff to apply for an AHPP certified local government (CLG) grant to include a context survey of University/Haskell Heights and a city-wide Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan. Council also approved a $20,000 grant match. Staff was selected for grant funding for the 2021 grant cycle. Due to COVID- related staffing issues at both the AHPP and City, the requirements to secure a consultant and meet the AHPP timelines proved unfeasible. In October of 2021 the grant was canceled at staff's request. DISCUSSION: Staff contends that both the Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan and the University/Haskell Heights Context Survey remain important to identifying and protecting Fayetteville's heritage. As a result, following the 2021 grant cancelation staff engaged with AHPP, elements of the City's Budget and Purchasing Divisions, and local contractors in the field of preservation. From this, a timeline was clearly established to ensure successful completion of the work should the grant be awarded in 2022. Additionally, the $20,000 match previously approved from the City remains available should the grant be awarded. The projects are described as follows: Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan: This plan is considered a historic preservation master plan for the city. It would identify resources for future survey and National Historic Register listing as well as assessing current preservation efforts, plan for new initiatives, and make the case for preservation to decisionmakers and community members. The plan would also assist in defining goals for future CLG grant projects A consultant would conduct a city-wide culture and historic context survey as well as look at the City's current preservation policies, methods, zoning, resources, and outreach to determine best practices and templates for future preservation efforts. These efforts would produce a Master Plan that would also assist in defining goals for future CLG grant projects. University Heights Context Survey and Multiple Property Listing Forms Submission: As part of the wider survey a broad cultural and historical context survey of University Heights area would be completed. This would include historical development patterns, history, and recognition of historically significant structures or groupings in the area. A consultant would complete a historic context survey for the University Heights area and be asked to complete Multiple Property Listing Forms for the different groups of historic property types in this area. A Multiple Property Listing Form is a document that lists related properties together as having similar context, architecture, or being from the same time period. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: Matching funds of $20,000 remain budgeted per Resolution 319-20 Attachments: Resolution 319-20 Arkansas Heritage Notice of Funds Available 2022 is • OF cPYE TJt 1 \t - 9Rka NSpS 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 319-20 File Number: 2020-1061 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 THROUGH THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM TO COMPLETE A COMMUNITY WIDE PRESERVATION PLAN AND A CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY OF THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND HASKELL HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOODS, AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATING MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE GRANT WHEREAS, the City has the opportunity to apply for a Certified Local Government grant through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to create a community preservation plan, which will function as a blueprint for addressing the diverse culturally significant and historic properties in Fayetteville; and WHEREAS, the grant funds would also be used to conduct a cultural resource survey of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods, both of which the Arkansas Historical Preservation Program has identified as important areas because of the early farmhouses that remain in the area and the number of houses that have connections to University of Arkansas faculty; and WHEREAS, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program staff have indicated that the City is more likely to receive this grant if local matching funds are provided which will show the City's dedication to the proposed projects. 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 authorizes the Mayor to Page 1 Printed on 12117120 Resolution: 319-20 File Number.' 2020-1061 apply for a Certified Local Government grant through the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to complete a community wide preservation plan and a cultural resource survey of the University Heights and Haskell Heights neighborhoods, and further authorizes City matching funds in the amount of $20,000.00. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, appropriating the matching funds contingent upon approval of the grant. PASSED and APPROVED on 12/15/2020 Attest: \`���rrrr►r►t�r�� ER K T �i _ITYp'•,J'�': �j�' F •�i .gyp. Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasury ; FAYE1EV«<E: �= ,GrON����`�� Page 2 Printed on 12117120 ARKANSAS H E RI TAG E October 1, 2021 Dear Preservation Coordinator: Asa Hutchinson Governor Stacy Hurst Secretary It is my pleasure to announce the availability of 2022 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant funds to cover activities between March 15, 2022, and September 30, 2023. CLG grants are made possible by a Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) will award at least $225,000 in this grant round. More information on the application process, grant project eligibility, the evaluation and awards process, and grants management is included in the attached Summary Guidance and the online application. Application Process The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2021. We will not have a formal Letter of Interest phase this year. However, we strongly recommend you contact staff in advance to talk over your project ideas if you intend to submit a grant application. This gives the staff a chance to help you prepare for the application, include all necessary attachments, etc. Substantive changes or additions to applications will not be allowed after December 31, 2020, as our evaluation schedule is fairly short. Applications must be submitted through AHPP's online grant portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=arkansasheritage. The grant code is CLG22. Once you enter the grant code, scroll to the bottom of the screen after you enter the code to see the grant processes. Decisions on applications will be made by March 11t. Grant contracts will be held until July 1st to comply with state and federal funds regulations. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 501.324.9186 or iain.montgomery@arkansas.gov. I look forward to hearing from you and receiving your completed application. Sincerely, lain Montgomery Certified Local Government Coordinator Arkansas Historic Preservation Program 1100 North Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501.324.9150 Arka nsas Preservati on.com