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City of <br /> Elk - Request for Action <br /> River O. <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.8 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent March 3, 2014 Zack Carlton,Planner <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Authorization to Apply for MN Historical Society Jere m Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD <br /> Certified Local Government Grant for Water Reviewed by <br /> Tower Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Authorize,by motion, staff to apply for a Minnesota Historical Society Certified Local Government <br /> Grant to fund a historic structures report for the Jackson Street Water Tower. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The Elk River Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is seeking to move forward with the restoration <br /> of the Jackson Street Water Tower. The water tower was listed on the National Register of Historic <br /> Places in late 2012 and as a result is eligible for additional funding opportunities for restoration initiatives. <br /> The Heritage Preservation Commission is moving forward with a number of initiatives to raise money for <br /> the restoration project, and the Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant can be used to provide <br /> additional funding for the various stages of work,beginning with a historic structure report. <br /> The first step for the successful restoration of a historic structure is a historic structures report. The <br /> report is used to analyze historic property, establish preservation objectives, and schedule their <br /> accomplishment.The results save time,money,and minimize mistakes during the restoration. <br /> A historic structure report is estimated to cost between $4,500 and $5,000. The CLG grant requires a 40 <br /> percent funding match, or approximately$2,000. The HPC began fundraising for the restoration of the <br /> water tower in 2012, and has received $858 in donations. The City Council authorized the use of these <br /> donations for match requirements during their July 1, 2013, meeting. Remaining funding could come <br /> from the 2014 Mayor and Council budget,which appropriates $1,500 for professional services for HPC <br /> functions. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> If awarded, approximately$2,000. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Sample Historic Structures Report format <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> NaA f RE] <br />