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1 ORANGE C O U N T Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 19, 1993 Agenda Abstract Item # SUBJECT: 1993 HISTORIC SURVEY & PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENTS: INFORMATION CONTACT: Application Planning Director X2592 PHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Mebane 227-2031 Durham 688-7331 Chapel Hill 967-9251 PURPOSE: To consider an application for 1993 Historic Survey and Planning Grant Funds. BACKGROUND: The N.C. Historic Preservation Office (HPO) has announced the application period for 1993 Survey and Planning Grant Funds. Eligible projects include architectural and archaeological surveys, preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, and preservation plans. This year, an estimated $130, 000 is available for survey and planning grants to communities or nonprofit organizations. Of the total amount, $70, 000 is reserved for grants in communities that participate in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program. The remaining communities, including Orange County, may apply for grants from the remaining $60,000. Grant funds are awarded on a matching basis with awards generally in the $5, 000-$15, 000 range. Grant applications must be completed and submitted to the HPO by January 31, 1993. Grant awards will be announced in March, 1993, and projects must be completed by July 31, 1994. In January, 1992, Orange County applied for a $17,000 grant to conduct an inventory of historic sites and structures in the remaining unincorporated portions of the county. The historic inventory of Chapel Hill Township, Phase I of the countywide inventory, was completed in July, 1992, following receipt of a 1991 grant award.