2016 Historic Preservation Fund CLG Survey & Planning Grant Application
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
The Planning Department recommends that Council approve the proposed resolution \n \n to apply for and accept, if awarded, a State Historic Preservation grant, and \n \n to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award. The Planning \n \n Department has requested a maximum of $20,000 regarding the aforementioned \n \n grant.
Approval
Pending
Background
The Planning Department staff, with the assistance of the Preservation Planner
at the Historic Columbus Foundation, applied for State Historic Preservation
Grant Funds. The purpose of the application is to update the City?s Uptown
Facade Board Design Guidelines. The last guidelines were established in 2000.
Through a public-private partnership, Historic Columbus Foundation, Inc. has
agreed to provide the necessary cash matching funds (40%). The City?s grant
application is currently pending at the Historic Preservation Division office.
The grant and matching funds will be used to hire a consultant to produce the
Design Guidelines and publish the finished product.
Analysis
The last update of the Design Guidelines was completed in August, 2000. Since
that time, Uptown Columbus has had significant development throughout the
Uptown area and Columbus State University has established itself as a major
developer in the area. The current guidelines are general in nature and
professional preservation staff has been able to interpret them for new
significant developments.
In addition, by updating the information in the Design Guidelines and making
the document easier to use, Columbus will strengthen the preservation program
and will make the preservation information easier to access and current to
affected property owners.
Financial Considerations
In light of budget constraints, staff applied for the grant funds to accomplish
this project and coordinated a public-private partnership with Historic
Columbus Foundation, Inc. (HCF). HCF agreed to provide the necessary matching
funds (estimated maximum of $8,000). The City?s contribution to this effort
will be staff time to coordinate the project and administer the grant. This
can be completed with current staff levels.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
No annual fiscal impact to the City of Columbus regarding this grant.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney?s office will review any and all documentation prior to
execution by the City Manager.
Recommendations/ Actions
The Planning Department staff recommends that the Council adopts the proposed
resolution that will accept awarded state grant funds.