Explanation
Background: As part of the Certified Local Government (CLG) agreement between the city of Columbus and state of Ohio, the City's Historic Preservation Officer is charged with reviewing and recommending approval of applications submitted to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) for funding of preservation projects located in the City of Columbus.
The Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association (GLAPA) has been selected to receive a CLG grant to continue restoration work on the historic Neo-Classical mausoleum (700 Green Lawn Avenue). This grant furthers work begun in 2009, with CLG funding for the Phase I stabilization of the building. That award was followed by additional CLG funding in 2010, 2011, and 2012 for restoration of building elements, including the tile roof, stained glass, and bronze entry doors.
Based on the historic and architectural information provided in the CLG Grant Application submitted for Fiscal Year 2013, the project is recommended for approval by the City Historic Preservation Officer. The City will not receive the grant award ($16,100.00) nor have any direct responsibility for its administration. The funding will go directly from the state to GLAPA and no funds are required from the City. This ordinance is necessary to complete the grant approval process in keeping with the CLG agreement, which identifies the City Historic Preservation Officer as the CLG Grant Program Contact.
Fiscal Impact: The City will not receive the grant dollars, nor have any direct responsibility in their administration. The funding will go directly from the state to GLAPA. No funds are required from the City.
Title
To approve a Certified Local Government Grant for the ongoing restoration work on the historic Green Lawn Abbey for Funding Year 2013; and that the City Historic Preservation Officer shall act as the Grant Project Contact.
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WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Officer is charged, in part, with identifying structures of historic and architectural significance, maintaining a list of these structures and other historic resources, and providing assistance with appropriate repair methods, and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Officer is identified as the Grant Project Contact for projects which are selected for Certified Local Government Funding (CLG) within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association (GLAPA) submitted an application for a CLG grant to continue restoration work on the historic Neo-Classical mausoleum (700 Green Lawn Avenue); and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) has recommended approval of the proposal, pending support by the City as outlined in the CLG agreement; and
WHEREAS, GLPA will serve as the grant administrator, receiving funds directly from OHPO and be responsible for their administration; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Historic Preservation Officer recommends approval of the CLG Grant to Columbus City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That Council approves the Certified Local Government Grant for ongoing restoration work on Green Lawn Abbey as outlined in the grant application submitted to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.
Section 2. That the Historic Preservation Officer shall act as the Grant Project Contact.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.