Item B01
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: October 18, 2001
Division:
Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes X
No
Department: Planning
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Certified Local Government Agreement between the State of
Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and Monroe County for the participation in the
federal historic preservation program.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, sponsored by the National Park
Service and the State Historic Preservation office, is a national program to recognize local historic preservation
programs and to provide uniform standards for such efforts.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On December 14, 2000, the Board of County Commissioners
approved the authorization for the Mayor to execute an application to the Florida Bureau of Historic
Preservation as directed by Policy 104.3.3 of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
CONTRAC~AGREEMENTCHANGES: NM
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST:
X
BUDGETED: Yes N/A
No
COST TO COUNTY: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes N/ A No
AMOUNT PER MONTH N/A Year
APPROVED BY:
County Arty X
Risk Management N/ A
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION: Included
X
To Follow
Not Required_
AGENDA ITEM # J -J6'/
DISPOSITION:
Revised 2/27/01
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CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement by and between the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and Monroe County hereinafter referred to as the
County, relative to the Monroe County Certified Local Government Program, hereinafter referred to as
the Program, is entered into this _ day of .2001.
The protection and preservation of resources of historical, architectural, and archaeological value are
public purposes and are essential to the health, safety and economic, educational, cultural and general
welfare of the public.
This Agreement is for the purpose of implementing the Florida Certified Local Government Program in
Monroe County, State of Florida, so as to assist the local government to participate more fully in the
federal historic preservation program.
Under the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Part 61, "Procedures for Approved
State and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs," it is the responsibility of the Department,
serving as the State Historic Preservation Office, to administer the Florida Certified Local Government
Program in the State of Florida and to enter into this Agreement.
The provisions of the Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines, which are attached and are made a
part of this Agreement, prescribe the minimum requirements established for the Program.
The County has made application to the Department for participation in the Certified Local Government
Program.
The application has been evaluated by the Department and, on the basis of that evaluation, has verified
that the County meets all federal requirements for certification as a Certified Local Government.
Therefore, in accordance with all applicable regulations, under the terms of this Agreement, the County is
hereby certified for participation in the Florida Certified Local Government Program.
The Department and the County hereby agree as follows:
1. The Department shall provide the following general services:
a. Provide access to Florida Master Site File survey inventory information to assist the County
in maintaining a local inventory of historic resources.
b. Designate a staff member to handle communication between the County, the Department
and the National Park Service.
c. Offer a training session at the initiation of the Program for the Historic Preservation
Review Commission and staff supporting the local Certified Local Government Program.
2. The Department shall perform the following services in accordance with, and as specified in, the
Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines:
a. Provide technical assistance regarding changes to or improvement of local landmark
legislation.
b. Provide technical assistance in the development of a system for survey and inventory
activity including, but not limited to: site identification, site evaluation, survey method,
and record keeping.
c. As long as federal law requires, reserve at least 10% of the state's annual Federal Historic
Preservation Fund Grant for award to Certified Local Governments on a competitive basis
and notify Florida Certified Local Governments of the availability of these funds as per
Section C.3.a., Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
d. Receive and process applications from Florida Certified Local Governments for matching
grants-in-aid, from the 10% set aside funds as specified in Section C.3.b.-h., Florida
Certified Local Government Guidelines. Solicitation, selection, award and administration
of such grants shall be in accordance with Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, Chapter lA-35,
Florida Administrative Code, and all applicable federal laws and regulations.
e. Notify the County of and adhere to specified time frames for all National Register activities
affecting properties within the Certified Local Government's jurisdiction as specified in
Section C.4., Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
f. Per Section C.2., Florida Certified Government Guidelines, monitor the performance of the
County and make every effort to assist the County to comply with the requirements of the
Florida Certified Local Government Program. Monitoring includes review of grant fund
allocations, review of annual reports, and other reviews as necessary and appropriate.
g. Provide an evaluation of the local Certified Local Government program upon completion
of review of the annual report. Methods to enhance local program effectiveness shall be
identified.
h. Initiate and pursue the recertification process when appropriate as per Section C.2.i.-m,
Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
3. The County shall generally follow a public policy of protecting, preserving, and planning for the
protection and preservation of resources of historical, architectural, and archaeological value
within its jurisdiction. It shall perform the following duties in accordance with and as specified
in the provisions of the Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines:
a. Enforce appropriate state or local legislation for the designation and protection of historic
properties as per Section B.l., Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
b. Establish, by local law, an Historic Preservation Review Commission composed of
professional and lay members, as per Section B.2., Florida Certified Local Government
Guidelines.
c. Develop and maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic properties as per
Section B.3., Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
d. Provide for public participation in the local historic preservation program, including the
process of recommending properties for nomination to the National Register, as per Section
B.4., Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
e. Perform other responsibilities delegated to it in Section B.s., Florida Certified Local
Government Guidelines.
f. Establish a formal procedure by ordinance, or by appropriate administrative action,
whereby all proposed National Register nominations are reviewed by a qualified Historic
Preservation Review Commission in accordance with procedures set forth in Section C.4.,
Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
g. Submit an annual report of Certified Local Government activities and other such
information deemed necessary as required by Sections C.2.e. and f., Florida Certified Local
Government Guidelines.
h. Permit periodic reviews of Certified Local Government activities and documents by the
State Historic Preservation Office, with at least 30 days advance notice, as per Section
C.2.c., Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.
4. This instrument embodies the whole Agreement of the parties. There are no provisions, terms,
conditions, or obligations, other than those contained herein; and this Agreement shall
supersede all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or
written, between the parties hereto. No change or addition to this Agreement shall be effective
unless in writing and properly executed by the parties.
5. If the local government named herein is decertified by the Department, this Agreement shall be
terminated.
The Department and the County have read this Agreement and have affixed their signatures.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Janet Snyder Matthews, Ph.D.
State Historic Preservation Officer
MONROE COUNTY
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George R. Neugent
Mayor
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