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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-06-1998 -9dORANGECOUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 6, 1998 Agenda Abstract Item # 41 - d 1 SUBJECT: 1998 CLG GRANT AWARD - ST. MARY'S ROAD CORRIDOR PRESERVATION PLANNING STUDY DEPARTMENT: Planning PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes X No ATTACHMENTS: (1) April 6, 1998 Grant Notification Letter (2) Grant Project Outline (3) Certification of Matching Share Form (4) Grant Agreement (5) Grant 4plication (6) March 5, 1998 Property Owner Notification Letter (7) April 20, 1998 Letter to SHPO INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald R. Belk Preservation Planner/ X2594 PHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732 -8181 Mebane 227 -2031 Durham 688 -7331 Chapel Hill 967 -9251 PURPOSE: To consider accepting a $4,000 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the State Historic Preservation Office. BACKGROUND: At its January 20, 1998 meeting, the Board of Commissioners authorized the County Manager to apply for up to $18,000 from the CLG Grant Program administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The grant and matching funds would be used to complete a National Register nomination for the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor. The Preservation Planner was notified on April 6, 1998 that the application has been approved (attachment #1). However, the amount of grant funds awarded was less than requested - $4,000. SHPO has also recommended a change to the original project description. Since the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor is not currently listed on the state's National Register Study List, SHPO has recommended that Orange County use this grant to conduct a preservation planning study of the corridor. This study will be a preliminary step toward an eventual nomination to the National Register . The study will involve an intensive evaluation of the area and assessment of possible preservation options, such as scenic byway designation, open space easements, National Register listing, and local historic district or landmark designation (see attachment #2). To receive the grant, the County must sign the attached Grant Agreement and provide certification of matching funds (attachments #3, #4). These documents must be mailed to the SHPO on May 7, 1998 (attachment #7). The revised project budget totals $12, 000, including $4,000 in grant funds, $6,000 in County matching funds and $2,000 in -kind services. A Scope of Work will be developed by the Planning Department in consultation with SHPO. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the County Manager be authorized to sign the Grant Agreement and provide certification of matching shares. L�d,• n"n 2 4 .✓rte s North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Betty Ray McCain, Secretary April 6, 1998 Mr. Donald R. Belk Preservation Planner Division of Archives and History Jeffrey J. Crow, Director Orange County 306F Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: St. Mary's Road Corridor Preservation Planning Study Grant Amount: $ 4,000 Dear Mr. Belk: I am pleased to inform you that your application for a 1998 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant is one of twelve selected for funding from among twenty -four proposals. Grant funds are made available to CLGs through the State Historic Preservation Office, Division of Archives and History, from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. This year approximately $70,000 will be awarded to county and municipal governments participating in the CLG program. Funding is targeted for archaeology, architectural survey, commission training, design guidelines, restoration, and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The enclosed Grant Project Outline, based on your grant application, will provide a brief summary of anticipated activities and costs related to-your project. To indicate your acceptance of the grant, with its related conditions, please sign both copies of the enclosed Grant Agreement and the Certification of Matching Share Form and return them by April 30, 1998, to Linda Harris Edmisten, grants administrator, State Historic Preservation Office, Division of Archives and History, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 -2807. Ms. Edmisten may be contacted by telephone at 919/733 -4763. 109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 -2807 3 Mr. Donald R. Belk Page Two April 6, 1998 I also enclose our Grantee Handbook for Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grant Projects for your review. Let me urge you to set aside some time to read through the booklet. It will help answer your questions concerning the responsibilities of the Project Coordinator. The booklet also provides information on contracts and a sample reimbursement letter. If you have further questions about the administration of grant funds, please call Ms. Edmisten at the number listed above. I finally enclose the Equal Opportunity Poster and a Primary Tier Debarment Form. Kindly return the completed poster receipt form and debarment form by April 30 also. After all initial documents have been received, the HPO staff specialist assigned to your project will contact you about project initiation, including the open selection of a qualified consultant, and preparation of a Project Description and _ Contract. Parties to the contract will include you, as Grantee; the Division of Archives and History; and the consultant. Attachments to the description /contract will specify the services and goods provided by each party and standards to be followed. No reimbursement from grant funds will be available until the final contract has been executed. Thank you for participating in the North Carolina historic preservation program. My staff and I look forward to working with you through the successful completion of your project. Sincerely, Jeffrey Crow State Historic Preservation Officer JJC:ro Enclosures cc: Secretary Betty Ray McCain Linda Harris Edmisten Ell r North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office R• ':• • March 25, 1998 PROJECT NAivIE & TYPE: St. Mary's Road Corridor Preservation Planning Study CONTACT PERSON /ADDRESS/PHONE: Donald R. Belk, Preservation Planner Orange County 306F Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 STAFF SPECIALIST(S): Debra K. Bevin GRANT FY: 1998 BEGINNING/ENDING DATES: 7/1/98- 9/30/99 TOTAL COST: $12,000 FEDERAL SHARE: $4,000 NIATCH: $8,000 BUDGET Grant Funds Cash Match In -Kind Match Total Cost Consultant $4,000 $6,000 $ $10,000 Project $1,000 $1,000 Coordinator Mapping/GIS $1,000 $1,000 Coordination TOTALS $4,000 $6,000 $2,000 $12,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Orange County will conduct a preservation planning study of the St. Mary's Road Corridor. The study will involve an intensive evaluation of the area and assessment of possible preservation options. such as scenic byway designation, open space easements, National Register listing, and local historic district or landmark designation. Examination of the area will include consideration of historic architectural and known archaeological resources. In lieu of intensive archaeological survey, background research will be conducted to determine the possibility that historic archaeological resources exist. The county will hire a consultant who meets the qualifications outlined in 36 CFR 61 to conduct the study. The study will be completed on or before September 30, 1999. STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE CERTIFICATION OF MATCHING SHARE FORM for HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS PROJECT: GRANTEE: CERTIFYING OFFICIAL /TITLE: ADDRESS /PHONE: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: As the official representative of the GRANTEE listed above, I certify that the required nonfederal funds, consisting of $ in cash, and (if applicable) $ of in -kind services, are available to match the Historic Preservation Fund grant which is reserved for the project noted above. I further certify that this matching share has not been designated for any other purpose. I understand that all costs charged to the grant project will be in payment of budget items approved by the State Historic Preservation Office, and which occur during the project period. An adequate financial management system (and audit procedure when deemed applicable) will be maintained which provides efficient and effective accountability and control of all property, funds and assets Notice to non - governmental grantees: please attach a statement of deposit from a local bank (prepared on bank letterhead) verifying that funds are available. Signed: Date: STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES GRANT AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement is entered into this 6th day of April, 1998, by the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO), hereafter known as the HPO, and Orange County, Grantee, for and in consideration of a federal grant in the amount of $4,000 (four thousand dollars), for the purpose of a preservation planning study of the St. Mary's Road Corridor. The project will end no later than September 30, 1999. GRANTEE STANDARDS: The Grantee agrees to have a satisfactory record of performance; comply with the required completion schedule for the project; conform with debarment requirements; and be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive a grant award under applicable laws and regulations. GENERAL CONDITIONS: The Grantee agrees to match the grant with funds or services from nonfederal sources within the grant period, to use grant and matching funds or services for the purpose specified above, and to furnish such reports and documentation, financial or otherwise, as may be specified by the HPO. Project activities shall be performed according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, under the guidelines and professional supervision of the HPO. - PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONTRACT: The Grantee agrees to enter into a detailed Project Description and Contract with the Division of Archives and History and a qualified Consultant openly selected to carry out objectives for non - construction projects, including architectural surveys, survey manuscripts, archaeological investigations, preservation planning, design guidelines, and the preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Attachments to the description /contract will specify the services and goods provided by each party, a project budget, and standards to be followed. No reimbursements from grant funds will be available until this final contract has been executed. APPENDIX FOR GRANT AGREEMENTS: The Grantee agrees to the stipulations contained in the attached "Appendix for Grant Agreements ". The Grantee further agrees to incorporate reference to the Appendix in all contracts and attach a copy of the Appendix to all contracts involving project activities. PAYMENT OF GRANT FUNDS: The HPO agrees to payment of grant funds on a reimbursement basis. Reimbursements will consist of a maximum of 60 percent of allowable project costs, documented by invoices and canceled checks, and timesheets or other evidence of in -kind contributions as applicable. Upon request the HPO may advance the Grantee up to 25 percent of the grant funds. After satisfactory documentation of this advance, along with the required matching share, additional advances may be requested for up to 75 percent of the grant award. The final 25 percent of grant funds will be payable only after satisfactory project completion. GRANTEE Signature and title Date STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Date APPENDIX for GRANT AGREEMENTS The following stipulations apply to all projects funded in part by federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) moneys awarded to the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History, State Historic Preservation Office (HPO), by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Questions about the application of these conditions to specific projects are available from the HPO project specialists or from the grants administrator, State Historic Preservation Office, 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 -2807, telephone: (919) 733 -4763, FAX (919) 733- 8653. 1. PROCUREMENT: Grantees must forward to the HPO evidence of compliance with federal competitive procurement requirements for professional services and subcontracts prior to reimbursement, if applicable. 2. RETENTION OF RECORDS: Acceptable federal and nonfederal share - supporting documentation must be submitted prior to reimbursement, if applicable. Documentation includes: copies of contract, time sheets, front and back of canceled checks, invoices, etc. 3. CHANGES IN SCOPE: The approved scope of work, products, budget, and performance/ reporting milestones included in the contract cannot be changed without prior written approval from the HPO. 4. LOBBYING PROHIBITED: Grantees must conform with the following text of 18 U.S.C. 1913, which prohibits the use of the grant funds for lobbying: No pan of the money appropriated by any enactment of Congress shall, in the absence of ecpress authorization by Congress, be used directly or indirectly to pay for any personal service, advertisement, telegram, telephone, letter, printed or written matter, or other device, intended or designated to influence in any manner a Member of Congress, to favor or oppose by vote or otherwise, any legislation or appropriation by Congress, whether before or after the introduction of any bill or resolution proposing such legislation or appropriation; but this shall not prevent officers or employees of the United States or its Department or agencies from communication to Members of Congress on the request of any Member or to Congress, through the proper official channels, requests for legislation or appropriations which they deem necessary for the efficient conduct of the public business. 5. NONFEDERAL AUDIT: Grantees that receive $300,000 or more in federal financial assistance are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and OMB Circular A -133. The audit shall be made by an independent auditor in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards covering financial and compliance audits. 6. PUBLICATIONS. Acknowledgment of federal grant assistance should be made in connection with the publication of any material based on, or developed under, any activity supported by HPF grant funds, as follows: The acriviry that is the subject of this (type of publication) has been financed (in pan /entirely) with federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior. NOTE: The design and content of any publication produced from a survey of architectural or archaeological resources must be reviewed and approved by the HPO prior to its printing. 7. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF GRANT: Voluntary and involuntary suspension or termination of the grant, in whole or in part, by either the state or grantee may occur at any time prior to the date of project completion. 8. STANDARDS FOR FINAL PRODUCTS: Final products that do not conform to the terms and conditions of the grant Agreement or which do not meet the applicable Secretary of the Interior's Standards will not be reimbursed. 9. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Grantee must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights-Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 10. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the terms detailed in this grant Agreement, all federal requirements governing grants are applicable. (OMB Circulars A -87 or A- 121, A -102 or A -110, and A -128.) 1998 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) APPLICATION FORM 9 State Historic Preservation Office North Carolina Division of Archives and History I. PROJECT INFORMATION (Please type or print with black ink) Title: St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor Project Type: Archaeological Investigation Architectural Survey Survey Manuscript X National Register (NR) Nominations Architectural/Engineering Studies Restoration/Rehabilitation (NR Property) Other (Specify II. APPLICANT INFORMATION Contact Person: Donald R. Belk Title: Preservation Planner Address: 306F Revere Road Telephone: fax: (919) 644 -3002 e -mail: dbelk@co.orange.nc.us Applicant Organization or Agency: Orange County Applicant Organization or Agency federal ID #: Certified Local Government (if applicable): Certification effective April 13, 1993 Local Matching Funds: (non - federal) Attach list if necessary Donor: Orange County Source: General Fund Date Available: July 1, 1998 Kind (cash/other) Cash/In -Kind Amount: $8,000/$4,000 Local Project Coordinator: Same as Contact Person (above) Address: fax: Telephone: e -mail: John Link, County Manager January 28 1998 SIGNATURE AND TITLE: Officer of Applicant Organization DATE (2) III. ABSTRACT OF PROPOSED PROJECT (SEE ATTACHED ABSTRACT.) On a separate sheet, please describe in one well developed paragraph what will be accomplished with the grant and matching funds, and how the project meets the goals of Legacy, North Carolina's comprehensive historic preservation plan for the 1990s (see enclosed information). Applications for architectural surveys should include the estimated number of acres and properties to be surveyed. Archaeological survey project abstracts must be accompanied by a map (USGS Quad) showing the area(s) to be covered and a narrative statement/estimate of the acreage to be covered. Historic Preservation Office staff are available for assistance in developing the project description, including an estimated budget (see contact information). Please limit the abstract to three double spaced typewritten pages. IV. BUDGET: AN ESTIMATE OF PROJECT COSTS Below is an itemized budget for work to be accomplished with both grant and matching funds during the estimated project period of 12 months beginning 7 -1 -98 and ending 7 -1 -99 (Matching funds must constitute at least 40% of actual costs). Budget Items: Estimated Cost: Principal Consultant* $ 25,000 Project Coordinator 2,000 Film/Developing 1,000 Mapping/GIS Coordination 2,000 *Consultant's fee is all - inclusive of professional fee, travel, and per diem. TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 30,000 GRANT REQUEST $ 18,000 MATCHING FUNDS $ 12,000 Budget Notes: (1) Cash funds must be available for payment of direct costs, such as salaries or contractor fees, travel, film and developing. Be sure that grant funds are matched with sufficient nonfederal cash match to meet this requirement. (2) In -kind contributions may include office costs, use of equipment, donated labor or material, indirect costs (universities only), and project coordination, provided they are essential to the project and property documented. (3) Matching funds must constitute at least 40% of actual costs. Send original and two copies (with Equal Opportunity Statement) by 1/31/98 to: Grants Administrator, State Historic Preservation Office, N.C. Division of Archives and History, 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 -2807. (See special deadlines for projects in CLG areas). 10 11 1998 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (HPF) APPLICATION FORM State Historic Preservation Office North Carolina Division of Archives and History III. ABSTRACT OF PROPOSED PROJECT When white settlers began arriving in the North Carolina Piedmont during the early -to- mid eighteenth century, many of them traveled south along a trade route used for centuries by native inhabitants. The Indian Trading Path extended from present -day Petersburg, Virginia, to the North Carolina -South Carolina border near Union County and beyond. During colonial times, it was a major route of travel into Hillsborough and Orange County. Farmsteads and plantations were built along the road. Farmers used the ancient path, once trod by bison, to drive hogs on the hoof to Petersburg. The Trading Path spawned numerous villages and became the main corridor for a system of colonial travel and trade. Today, only remnants of the Trading Path remain. Disrupted by settlement and land use patterns, there are only faint reminders of a route that was significant to the growth and development of North Carolina. During the development of Orange County's Preservation Plan, interviews were conducted with members of the Historic Preservation Commission and the local preservation community to elicit their views on preservation priorities for the county. In addition, a series of public meetings was held to seek information and opinions from citizens about places in the County they considered historically significant and worthy of preservation. The St. Mary's Road corridor was consistently cited as an important - resource because of its historic association with the Trading Path and its scenic qualities as a gateway to Orange County. Citizens also acknowledged that suburban sprawl threatens the cultural and historical significance of the area. The Historic Preservation Commission advocates measures to protect the integrity of St. Mary's Road as a preservation resource. St. Mary's Road (NCSR 1002) in Orange County parallels and incorporates much of the Trading Path route. As part of the primary trail for colonial settlers migrating into North 12 Carolina from coastal Virginia, numerous historic sites are located along St. Mary's Road. According to Orange County's historical architecture survey, fifteen historic inventory sites are located along the road, including three National Register sites and three National Register - eligible sites. The Historic Preservation Commission believes the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Corridor contains suitable contributing characteristics to qualify as a rural historic district. The corridor exhibits elements of a historic cultural landscape that has evolved through use by the people whose activities and occupancy have modified the physical environment. The corridor possesses a significant concentration, linkage, and continuity of land uses, buildings and structures, roads, and natural features that would qualify it as a National Register Rural Historic District. Grant funds would be used to develop a National Register nomination for the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor. Funds would be used to hire a consultant to conduct survey work aimed at developing a thorough historic context of the rural landscape of the corridor. The scope of work would include: determination of historic area boundaries and evaluation of the landscape elements; expanded surveys on historic structures and archeological sites; evaluation of significance and historic integrity of the landscape and built environment; application of the National Register criteria, and preparation of the National Register Multiple Listing forms. The work would also include the required photography for the nomination forms and preparation of a color slide presentation. National Register listing would provide a basis for more extensive citizen -based planning initiatives, wherein the residents of the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor would work toward a consensus on a vision of their community's future. One approach could involve a community "visioning" process that uses visual preference surveys, hands -on modeling and other techniques to develop a plan for the area. North Carolina Scenic Byway designation, a corridor management plan, rural district designation and design guidelines would be among the tools for implementing a future community -based plan. I A A National Register nomination for the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor would address several objectives of the county's Historic Preservation Element; namely, promoting nominations to the National Register, incorporating archeological sites into the county's priority list of significant historic resources, and broadening the base of support for historic preservation in the community. This proposal for a 1998 CLG grant would provide a model for meeting the goals and objectives of the Legacy plan. Orange County is already implementing its own historic preservation plan through a number of initiatives. These include a local landmarks designation program and a National Register nomination for the Cedar Grove Crossroads Rural Historic District. The County is also considering creation of a preservation division within its Planning Department to effectively integrate historic preservation concerns into the planning process. Therefore, the proposed project, under the auspices of the County's ongoing preservation program, meets all the objectives of Legacy Goal #2 (Planning). In addition, the project immediately addresses Objective #4D. Upon listing of the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor in the National Register, Objectives #5D through #5G will be addressed through the County's continued commitment to historic preservation. 13 14 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 306F REVERE ROAD HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 EG HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMIYIISSION March 5, 1998 Dear St. Mary's Road Property Owner: The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is proposing a study on the history of the St. Mary's Road corridor. St. Mary's Road (NCSR 1002) in Orange County includes much of what was known as the Indian Trading Path. This route extended from present -day Petersburg, Virginia, to the North Carolina -South Carolina border and beyond. During colonial times, it was a major route of travel into Orange County. A number of historic sites are located along St. Mary's Road. The Historic Preservation Commission believes the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Corridor contains suitable characteristics to qualify as a historic district. With the approval of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the HPC has applied for grant funds to conduct a study that would lead to the eventual nomination of the St. Mary's Road/'Trading Path Corridor to the National Register of Historic Places. For owners of historic properties within a National Register district, listing on the Register is a prestigious honor, for a property that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places has been deemed important to the Nation's heritage. The listing of a property in the National Register places no obligation or restriction on the private landowner using private resources to maintain or alter the prove . Owners of National Register sites may benefit from the availability of Federal and State tax credits for rehabilitation of income - producing properties, such as rental and commercial buildings. National Register sites are also given a higher level of review by the state and federal government when federally funded projects, such as road construction, may adversely affect the area. A "National Register Fact Sheet" is enclosed that describes the National Register of Historic Places and what it means to the property owner. If you have any questions about the proposed study, please contact our staffperson, Don Belk, at 732 -8181, extension 2594. We also invite you to attend a meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The HPC meets every fourth Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Planning and Agricultural Center at 306 Revere Road in Hillsborough. Sincerely, Tom Allison, Chair ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 15 306F REVERE ROAD HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 ^.a April 20, 1998 Linda Edmisten, Grants Administrator State Historic Preservation Office 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 -2807 Re: St. Mary's Road Corridor Preservation Planning Study Dear Ms. Edmisten: The Orange County Historic Preservation Commission was delighted to learn that the State Historic Preservation Office selected our proposal for funding. We are forwarding Mr. Jeffrey J. Crow's April 6 grant notification letter and supporting materials to the Orange County Board of Commissioners for action on May 6, 1998. The May 6 meeting will be the earliest opportunity for consideration of the grant award by our County Commissioners; therefore, we request an extension of the deadline to return the signed Grant Agreement and Certification of Matching Share Form. Pending approval by the Board, we will forward these documents to SHPO on May 7, 1998. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (919) 732 -8181, extension 2594. Sincerely, am4,AI12 Zz& Donald R. Belk, AICP Preservation Planner /db