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RES 2006-23 STORIES IN THE SCHOOLHOUSERESOLUTION NO. 2006-23 A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, supporting the Bainbridge Island Historical Society's "Stories in the Schoolhouse" Research Project. WHEREAS, Presenv Anief-ica is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the United States Department of the Interior, and the United States Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative includes a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of communities; and WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's ability to protect and promote its historical resources; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, will apply for the designation of Bainbridge Island as a Preserve American Community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bainbridge Island will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs, and to that end, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bainbridge Island will support the Bainbridge Island Historical Society's project to research new exhibits in the "Stories in the Schoolhouse" project, DATED this 10"' day of May, 2006. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE: Susan P. Kasper, City Clerk FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION: Darlene Kordonowy, Mayor May 2, 2006 2006-23 April 27, 2006 Mayor Darlene Kordonowy City of Bainbridge Island Dear Mayor --- Can you help the Historical Society apply for $ 34,000 in federal grant money to research new exhibits? NO LOBI MONEYINVOLVED! BIHS already has the required match in the form of a state Heritage Capital grant. BUT ... we're on a short timeline. There are two steps that we need your help with: A. COBI has to apply to become a "Preserve America Community" This just means the community supports historic preservation. COBI's Comp Plan, lease of land to the museum and ongoing museum operational support more than qualify the city. This form needs your signature. BIHS will complete the paperwork and mail it before May 15. It is a prerequisite fir the grant. B. LOBI has to apply for the grant and BINS will Fedex it before May 19. (BINS has filled out the paperwork) 1) The grant application needs a supporting resolution by the City Council (at the May 10 City Council meeting). 2) Also needs your signature. Do you think this is possible? The National Park Service offers Historic Preservation Fund Grants to CLGs (Certified Local Governments) like COBI to "preserve and promote America's heritage and cultural assets." They were just funded in March .... With a due date in mid-May! COBI would actually be the applicant, although BIHS is doing all the paperwork and will do all the project work (Lorraine Scott, our curator, will be chief researcher). BIHS already has grant funds for the exhibit hardware, but needs money for the research and content development. We'd like to integrate the hardware into a well thought-out and soundly researched exhibit plan. Thank you for your attention to this matter --- apologies for the short timeline. Theresa Cosgrove, Executive' Director 215 Ericksen Avenue N.E. Bainhridge Island, Washington 98110 206.842.2'73 email:info�abainhridgehistory.org r ` i �/l�L vim- =�-•- 6,..._, , ; f-�. �'- y t Vt rs,� �_ /i AM1=j( << '-' r1 .L ` ._ 1t 1.. y ' .. .1 _ "'T' P. 1 _A. d BACKGROUND Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Commerce, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. It highlights the efforts of the President and Mrs. Bush to preserve our national heritage. It has several components, one of which is the designation of Presen e America Communities. Preserve America Community designation will be granted to communities that meet three general criteria: • The community has recently supported a historic or cultural preservation project that promotes heritage tourism or otherwise fosters economic vitality. and involves a public-private partnership between government entities and at least one civic association, nonprofit, and/or business enterprise. • The governing body of the community, has adopted a resolution indicating its commitment to the preservation of its heritage assets. • The community meets at least five criteria specified in three broad categories: discovering heritage through historic places. protecting historic resources, and promoting historic assets. APPLICATION PROCESS Copies of the application form. a list of deadlines, and links to information on some previously designated communities can be found at www.Presern'eAmerica.gov/commuiuties.htinl. Requests for information or forms can also be made by calling the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at (202) 606-8503, or by e -mailing PAcommunities(dachp.gov. Applications are received and reviewed by ACHP staff for completeness. Complete applications are shared with the National Park Service (NPS), and sometimes other agencies, for their independent review. Communities with incomplete or unclear applications may be contacted by ACHP staff for additional information or clarification. When an application is judged complete by the ACHP and the NPS, the name of the community is added to a list pending the next announcement of designated communities. Annoumcement of designated Preserve America Communities will take place several times a year and may be made by official letter. at a public event or by press release. Designated communities will be informed in advance of the pending announcement so that they can arrange for appropriate publicity- and local notification. Attached to your application, please provide the name and title of the head of your local Convention & Visitors Bureau and of your State Tourism Office, as well as both mailing addresses. If your community is designated as a Preserve: America Community. the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will formally notify them of your designation. HELPFUL HINTS FOR PREPARING SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS Communities should follow some simple guidelines in preparing their applications for Preserve America Community designation to ensure that their applications are complete and can be processed in a timely manner (item #s refer to sections of the application form): Item 1: Be sure to consult with your State Historic Preservation Officer while developing your application. Items 3 & 7.• The application must be signed and submitted by the chief elected governing official of the jurisdiction. In most cases, this will mean a nuavor. county executive, or tribal chairman. If someone else is designated to do this, there should be a clear authorization for this delegation included in the submission package. Item 4A: The project you select to feature needs to be one that has been supported by the community within the last three years. Make sure the project description includes information on the public and private partners involved and their roles, and clearly documents how the specific project has promoted heritage tourism or economic vitality in the community. Any data you can share on the economic or other impacts of the project is desirable. Please note that a history of the comnnmity or a list of projects supported over the years does not meet this criterion. However, such information is welcome as supplementary material. Item 4B: Resolutions of the local government should be recent and specific to the Preserve America initiative, or should be comprehensive and current enough (within the last five years) to show the community's present commitment to the preservation of its heritage assets and the goals of the program. Model resolution language is available at www.Presen,cAmerica.gov/communities.html. Item 4C: Communities should carefully read through the additional criteria for designation and ensure that they adequately document how they meet at least five of the criteria, including at least one from each of the three categories (discovering heritage through historic places. protecting historic resources. and promoting historic assets). If there is any question about how Lyell the community meets one of the five selected criteria, then the community should provide information on more than five. Communities should feel free to contact ACHP staff if they have a question about how they fulfill and document specific criteria. Item 4C(i): The "local governmental body. such as a board or commission, charged with leading historic presen„ation activities within the community” should be specifically authorized or established by the local government to carry out its duties. Non-profit or quasi -governmental organizations with ex -officio membership of a governmental representative do not meet this requirement unless they have a recognized role under governmental charter or ordinance. Item 4D: Communities are asked to submit three to five color images, 4" x 6" or larger, or provide digital color images on a CD with a resolution of 300 dpi or greater, that help illustrate their community's character and involvement with preservation. Please provide captions and credits for these images. The images may be used on the Preserve Ainerica Web site or for other publicity purposes, which will increase the visibility of the community. Item is Additional materials are strongly encouraged, since applications will certainly be enhanced with a showing of community interest and involvement through letters of endorsement and illustrative materials. However. they are not required. Items 6 & 7: Make sure to read the release authorization and sign and date the application. (printer -friendly version) Text of E.O. 13287: Preserve America Page 1 of 3 €... _� . a,._ a'"�. x.., ... �.: �. a' d a ,.. . .W+ .. 4. � a '� x*."` 3 L';,° i v e Executive Order: "Preserve America" By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America. including the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.) (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Statement of Policy. It is the policy of the Federal Government to provide leadership in preserving America's heritage by actively advancing the protection, enhancement, and contemporary use of the historic properties owned by the Federal Government, and by promoting intergovernmental cooperation and partnerships for the preservation and use of historic properties. The Federal Government shall recognize and manage the historic properties in its ownership as assets that can support department and agency missions while contributing to the vitality and economic well-being of the Nation's communities and fostering a broader appreciation for the development of the United States and its underlying values. Where consistent with executive branch department and agency missions, governing law, applicable preservation standards, and where appropriate, executive branch departments and agencies ("agency" or "agencies") shall advance this policy through the protection and continued use of the historic properties owned by the Federal Government, and by pursuing partnerships with State and local governments, Indian tribes, and the private sector to promote the preservation of the unique cultural heritage of communities and of the Nation and to realize the economic benefit that these properties can provide. Agencies shall maximize efforts to integrate the policies, procedures, and practices of the NHPA and this order into their program activities in order to efficiently and effectively advance historic preservation objectives in the pursuit of their missions. Sec. 2. Building Preservation Partnerships. When carrying out its mission activities, each agency, where consistent with its mission and governing authorities, and where appropriate, shall seek partnerships with State and local governments, Indian tribes, and the private sector to promote local economic development and vitality through the use of historic properties in a manner that contributes to the long-term preservation and productive use of those properties. Each agency shall examine its policies, procedures, and capabilities to ensure that its actions encourage, support, and foster public-private initiatives and investment in the use, reuse, and rehabilitation of historic properties, to the extent such support is not inconsistent with other provisions of law, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and essential national department and agency mission requirements. Sec. 3. Improving Federal Agency Planning and Accountability. (a) Accurate information on the state of Federally owned historic properties is essential to achieving the goals of this order and to promoting community economic development through local partnerships. Each agency with real property management responsibilities shall prepare an assessment of the current status of its inventory of historic properties required by section 110(a)(2) of the NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470h -2(a)(2)), the general condition and management needs of such properties, and the steps underway or planned to meet those management needs. The assessment shall also include an evaluation of the suitability of the agency's types of historic properties to contribute to community economic development initiatives, including heritage tourism, taking into account agency mission needs, public access considerations, and the long-term preservation of the historic properties. No later than September 30, 2004, each covered agency shall complete a report of the assessment and make it available to the Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) and the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary). (b) No later than September 30, 2004, each agency with real property management responsibilities shall review its regulations, management policies, and operating procedures for compliance with sections 110 and 111 of the NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470h-2 & 470h-3) and make the results of its review available to the Council and the Secretary. It the agency determines that its regulations, management policies, and operating procedures are not in compliance with those authorities, the agency shall make amendments or revisions to bring them into compliance. (c) Each agency with real property management responsibilities shall, by September 30, 2005, and every third year thereafter, prepare a report on its progress in identifying, protecting, and using historic properties in its ownership and make the report available to the Council and the Secretary. The Council shall incorporate this data into a report on the state of the Federal Government's historic properties and their contribution to local economic development and submit this report to the President by February 15, 2006, and every third year thereafter. http://www.preserveamerica.gov/EOtcxt-p.html 5/2/2006 (printer -friendly version) Text of E.O. 13287: Preserve America Page 2 of 3 (d) Agencies may use existing information gathering and reporting systems to fulfill the assessment and reporting requirements of subsections 3(a) -(c) of this order. To assist agencies, the Council, in consultation with the Secretary, shall, by September 30, 2003, prepare advisory guidelines for agencies to use at their discretion. (e) No later than June 30, 2003, the head of each agency shall designate a senior policy level official to have policy oversight responsibility for the agency's historic preservation program and notify the Council and the Secretary of the designation. This senior official shall be an assistant secretary, deputy assistant secretary, or the equivalent, as appropriate to the agency organization. This official, or, a subordinate employee reporting directly to the official, shall serve as the agency's Federal Preservation Officer in accordance with section 110(c) of the NHPA. The senior official shall ensure that the Federal Preservation Officer is qualified consistent with guidelines established by the Secretary for that position and has access to adequate expertise and support to carry out the duties of the position. Sec. 4. Improving Federal Stewardship of Historic Properties. (a) Each agency shall ensure that the management of historic properties in its ownership is conducted in a manner that promotes the long-term preservation and use of those properties as Federal assets and, where consistent with agency missions, governing law, and the nature of the properties, contributes to the local community and its economy. (b) Where consistent with agency missions and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and where appropriate, agencies shall cooperate with communities to increase opportunities for public benefit from, and access to, Federally owned historic properties. (c) The Council is directed to use its existing authority to encourage and accept donations of money, equipment, and other resources from public and private parties to assist other agencies in the preservation of historic properties in Federal ownership to fulfill the goals of the NHPA and this order. (d) The National Park Service, working with the Council and in consultation with other agencies, shall make available existing materials and information for education, training, and awareness of historic property stewardship to ensure that all Federal personnel have access to information and can develop the skills necessary to continue the productive use of Federally owned historic properties while meeting their stewardship responsibilities. (e) The Council, in consultation with the National Park Service and other agencies, shall encourage and recognize exceptional achievement by such agencies in meeting the goals of the NHPA and this order. By March 31, 2004, the Council shall submit to the President and the heads of agencies recommendations to further stimulate initiative, creativity, and efficiency in the Federal stewardship of historic properties. Sec. 5. Promoting Preservation Through Heritage Tourism. (a) To the extent permitted by law and within existing resources, the Secretary of Commerce, working with the Council and other agencies, shall assist States, Indian tribes, and local communities in promoting the use of historic properties for heritage tourism and related economic development in a manner that contributes to the long-term preservation and productive use of those properties. Such assistance shall include efforts to strengthen and improve heritage tourism activities throughout the country as they relate to Federally owned historic properties and significant natural assets on Federal lands. (b) Where consistent with agency missions and governing law, and where appropriate, agencies shall use historic properties in their ownership in conjunction with State, tribal, and local tourism programs to foster viable economic partnerships, including, but not limited to, cooperation and coordination with tourism officials and others with interests in the properties. Sec. 6. National and Homeland Security Considerations. Nothing in this order shall be construed to require any agency to take any action or disclose any information that would conflict with or compromise national and homeland security goals, policies, programs, or activities. Sec. 7. Definitions. For the purposes of this order, the term "historic property" means any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, and object included on or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with section 301(5) of the NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470w(5)). The term "heritage tourism" means the business and practice of attracting and accommodating visitors to a place or area based especially on the unique or special aspects of that locale's history, landscape (including trail systems), and culture. The terms http://www.preseiveamerica.gov/EOtext-p.html 5, /21, '21 0 0 6 (printer -friendly version) Text of E.O. 13287: Preserve America Page 3 of 3 "Federally owned" and "in Federal ownership," and similar terms, as used in this order, do not include properties acquired by agencies as a result of foreclosure or similar actions and that are held for a period of less than 5 years. Sec. 8. Judicial Review. This order is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal Government and it is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies, instrumentalities or entities, its officers or employees, or any other person. GEORGE W. BUSH THE WHITE HOUSE, March 3, 2003. close this window Main Web page located at http://www.preserveamerica.govfEotext.html Updated September 15, 2003 http://www.preserveamerica.gov/EOtext-p.html 5/2/2006 City of Bainbridge Island CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL PROCESS INFORMATION Subject: Resolution 2006-23, Preserve America Community Designation and "Stories in the Schoolhouse" Research Project Date: May 10, 2006 Agenda Item: Resolutions Bill No.: AB 10 4 2 Contact Person: Mayor Kordonowy Referral (s): Community Relations Committee �I Reading: 1:11't ❑ 2"`� El 3"d BUDGET INFORMATION Department or Fund: N/A Total Expenditure Required (tax included): i Budgeted? ❑ yes ❑no Is a budget amendment required? ❑ yes ❑ no POLICY INFORMATION Comprehensive Plan: Goal 6, History and Heritage: Develop a greater understanding of our heritage and our living and growing relationship to our past and future and provide places and facilities in which that history will be preserved, interpreted, and shared. Municipal Code: I Goals: u li Objectives: DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY The Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum (BIHSM) has requested that the City apply to become a "Preserve America Community." By doing so the City solidifies its commitment to historic preservation. In addition as a "Preserve America Community" and a Certified Local Government the City of Bainbridge Island is eligible for grants from the Preserve America program. Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum is currently working on a new project "Stories in the Schoolhouse" that they have secured $34,000 in funding for the exhibit hardware, however still needs funding for research and content development. Preserve America currently is taking applications for grants which BIHSM sees as an opportunity to secure the $34,000 needed to keep this project moving forward and has requested that the City apply on their behalf for the funding. This project does not have any impact on staff or resources. All coordination will be handled through BIHSM. Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum met on Mayl with the Community Relations Committee to brief them on the designation and Schoolhouse project and it is their recommendation that the City adopt Resolution 2006-23, and authorizes the Mayor to sign the appropriate documents relating to the Preserve Arnerica Grant application. RECOMMENDED ACTION I move to adopt Resolution 2006-23, and authorize Mayor Kordonowy to sign documents related to the Preserve America Grant in the amount of $34,000, on behalf of Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum.