Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City 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 proposed for properties and sites located in the City of Columbus.
An application has been made by the Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association (GLAPA) to repair the tile roof of the historic mausoleum know as Green Lawn Abbey,
700 Green Lawn Avenue.
Based on the historic and architectural information provided in the CLG Grant Application submitted for Fiscal Year 2009, the project is recommended for approval by the City Historic Preservation Officer, identified as the CLG Grant Project Coordinator.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To approve the Certified Local Government Grant for the repair of the historic tile roof of the Green Lawn Abbey mausoleum known as Green Lawn Abbey for Funding Year 2009; and that the Historic Preservation Officer shall act as the Grant Project Coordinator.
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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 Coordinator for projects which are selected for Certified Local Government Funding within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, an application has been submitted to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office for the repair of the tile roof on the mausoleum known as Green Lawn Abbey located in Green Lawn Cemetery, 700 Green Lawn Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Historic Preservation Office (OHPO) has recommended approval of the proposal submitted by the Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association (GLPA); and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Historic Preservation Officer therefore recommends approval of the Certified Local Government 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 the repair of the Green Lawn Abbey roof as submitted to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.
Section 2. That the Historic Preservation Officer shall act as the Grant Project Coordinator.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.