HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 13-2001 Resolution No. 13-01
Adoption of a Community-Based Historic Preservation Plan
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has determined that the historical,
architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage of this community are among its most
important assets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings created a Historic Preservation Commission
in 1985 to promote the inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of this city
and to preserve, promote, and develop the historical resources; and
WHEREAS, in 1997 and 1998 the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
invited Brookings citizens to represent the community at-large in two Town Meetings to
identify sources of community pride, and develop strategies to enhance assets, and lessen
liabilities; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the community-based planning process, the Brookings
Historic Preservation Commission developed a Historic Preservation Plan that would
establish priorities before issues arise, efficiently and logically make use of volunteer
time and city funds, expedite decision making and would listen attentively to citizens
without speculation about gassroots opinions; and
WHEREAS, a Historic Preservation Plan is a proactive means of planning for a
community's unique character and historic resources. A preservation plan works like a
map which allows for multiple ways of reaching a shared community development
destination. It describes why preservation is important to the community, and identifies
those elements of the built and natural environment, which merit preservation, promotion
and protection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby
adopts the Brookings Historic Preservation Plan as a guide to help protect, promote and
develop our historic resources.
Passed and approved this 12�'day of March, 2001.
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