City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 02 24

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B. Initial responsibilities. The initial responsibilities of the Commission shall be as follows: (1) Propose local legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties. (2) Develop and maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties. (3) Develop a process to provide for adequate public participation in local historic preservation programs (including the process of recommending properties for nomination to the National Register). C. Certified Local Government (CLG) powers and duties. The CLG, in this case the City of Louisville by and through the Commission, or in whatever other manner it deems appropriate, shall also have the following on -going powers and duties: (1) Review resources nominated for designation as either an historic landmark or historic district and recommend that the City Council designate by ordinance those resources qualifying for such designation. (2) Review and make recommendations on any application for alterations to a designated historic landmark or historic district. (3) Review and make recommendations on any application for moving or demolishing an historic landmark. 3 (4) Advise and assist owners of historic properties on physical and financial aspects of preservation, renovation, rehabilitation, and reuse, including application to local, State and National Registers of Historic Places. (5) Develop and assist in public education programs including, but not limited to, walking tours, brochures, a marker program for historic properties, lectures, and conferences. (6) Conduct surveys of historic areas for the purpose of defining those of historic significance, and prioritizing the importance of identified historic areas. (7) Advise the City Council on matters related to preserving the historic character of the City. (8) Actively pursue financial assistance for preservation- related programs. (9) Make recommendations to the City Council that will enable the City to be eligible for certification by the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) as a Colorado Certified Local Government (CLG). D. Authorization. The Historic Preservation Commission is authorized to perform the tasks outlined in this Ordinance and to adopt bylaws and rules of procedure for the conduct of its business, which shall not be inconsistent with this Ordinance. .3. Definitions : For the purpose of this regulation the following words are to be defined as follows: