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i <br /> 1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: January 17, 1995 <br /> Agenda Abstract <br /> Item # K9_C <br /> SUBJECT: 1995 CLG SURVEY AND PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION <br /> DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No <br /> ATTACHMENTS: INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 1995 CLG Survey and Planning Grant Don Belk, Planner U/Special Projects, <br /> Application X2594 <br /> PHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough 732-8181 <br /> Mebane 227-2031 <br /> Durham 688-7331 <br /> Chapel Hill 967-9251 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider an application for 1995 Certified Local Government Survey and <br /> Planning Grant Funds. <br /> BACKGROUND: The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has announced the application <br /> period for 1995 federal Historic Preservation Fund grants. Eligible projects <br /> include architectural and archeological surveys,preparation of nominations to the <br /> National Register of Historic Places, and preservation plans. <br /> This year, an estimated $130,000 is available for preservation grants to local <br /> communities or nonprofit organizations. In accordance with federal requirements, <br /> $70,000 is reserved for grants to communities, such as Orange County, that <br /> participate in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. Grant awards, <br /> representing up to 60%of estimated project costs,are generally in the$5-15,000 <br /> range. <br /> Grant applications must be completed and submitted to the SHPO by January 31, <br /> 1995. Grant awards will be announced in March, 1995, and projects must be <br /> completed by July 31, 1996. <br /> Survey and Planning Grant Funds are being requested to complete Phase H and <br /> Phase III of Orange County's historic preservation program. The purpose of the <br /> proposed project is two-fold: Part One is the completion of the inventory of <br /> historic sites and structures in the unincorporated sections of Orange County, <br /> excluding the Chapel Hill township;and Part Two is the completion of the Orange <br /> County Architectural and Historical Inventory Manuscript in a form suitable for <br /> publication. The County intends to employ an experienced and reputable <br /> architectural historian/writer to conduct this work. The estimated cost of Part <br /> One is $6,975, and the estimated cost of Part Two is $11,875. Both estimates <br /> include grant funds and cash and in-kind match. <br />