Title
Historic Preservation Officer’s Report for August 2021
Description/History
The purpose of this report is to provide the Commission with information on preservation topics that were discussed at or have arisen since the last HPO report.
A. HLC#21-007: Annual Preservation Goals for 2021-2022
The following are the Commission's Vision and Annual Preservation Goals for 2021-2022, as reviewed at the July 13, 2021 meeting.
• Vision: “The Historic Landmark Commission exists to preserve the past and educate the public on the uniqueness of Mansfield.”
• Goals:
1) Identify and prioritize Mansfield's historic resources.
a) Work with the Tarrant County Historic Preservation Commission on updating the Historic Resources Survey as part of a county-wide effort.
b) Expand on the windshield surveys taken by the Volunteer Program and HPAB.
c) Request funding from Council for a formal Downtown Historic Resource Survey in conjunction with a CLG grant.
d) Integrate survey information into the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
2) Develop incentives for historic preservation in conjunction with the City Council.
a) Formulate a proposal for incentives such as tax abatements, low-interest loans, and grants to promote the restoration, rehabilitation and reuse of historic resources and discourage the demolition of these resources.
b) Request a joint work session with the Downtown Revitalization Subcommittee and City Council to discuss the historic preservation program.
3) Promote the work of the Historic Landmark Commission.
a) Produce an annual report of the Commission's activities to educate the public on the Commission's role and the need for historic preservation.
b) Keep other City departments and boards abreast of the Commission’s policies and actions so they may act in a mutually supportive fashion.
c) Seek recognition for the City’s preservation efforts through programs such as Preserve America.
4) Increase the Commission's public engagement prog...
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