Resolution 14417CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14 417
DESIGNATING CITY OF ALAMEDA AS A PRESERVE AMERICA
COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
FOR PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in
cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S.
Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include 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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda intends to apply for Historic
Preservation funds from the Preserve America Grant Program and authorizes
the Mayor to submit any and all funding application requests related thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council wilt apply
for the designation of City of Alameda as a Preserve America Community.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council 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.
f, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 3rd g
day of February, 2010, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Cou ncilmem bers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 4th day of February, 2010.
Lara Weisiger, C Clerk
City of Alameda