Legislation Details

File #: 24-7190    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - Certified Local Government Application
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/3/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/20/2024 Final action: 5/20/2024
Title: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Certification Agreement for the Certified Local Government Program and officially appointing a Historic Preservation Officer.
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo & CLG Application, 2. Map of Existing Texas CLG Cities and Counties, 3. Resolution

Title

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Certification Agreement for the Certified Local Government Program and officially appointing a Historic Preservation Officer.  

 

Body

The City of Mesquite is applying to the Texas Historical Commission to become a Certified Local Government (CLG). The CLG program provides resources and potential access to funding to support historic preservation. Part of the application process requires a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Certification Agreement for the CLG program and to officially appoint a Historic Preservation Officer (HPO).  It is appropriate for the HPO to be the Manager of Historic Preservation and Executive Director of Historic Mesquite, Inc., Toyia Pointer.

 

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends approval of the resolution.

 

Attachment(s)

Staff Memo & CLG Application

Map of Existing Texas CLG Cities and Counties

Resolution

 

Drafter

Jeff Armstrong

 

Head of Department

Jeff Armstrong