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North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
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March 25, 1998
PROJECT NAME & TYPE: St. Mary's Road Corridor Preservation Planning Study
CONTACT PERSON /ADDRESS/PHONE:
STAFF SPECIALIST(S): Debra K. Bevin
Donald R. Belk, Preservation Planner
Orange County
306F Revere Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
GRANT FY: 1998 BEGINNING/ENDING DATES: 7/1/98 - 9/30/99
TOTAL COST: $12,000 FEDERAL SHARE: $4,000 MATCH: $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.
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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 7601 -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 express
authorization by Congress, be used directly or indirectly to pay for any personal
service, adverrisement, 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.
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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 activity 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: dbelke,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
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IV.
ABSTRACT OF PROPOSED PROJECT
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(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.
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:
Principal Consultant*
Project Coordinator
Film/Developing
Mapping/GIS Coordination
"Consultant's fee is all - inclusive of professional fee, travel, and per diem.
Estimated Cost:
$ 25,000
2,000
1,000
2,000
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).
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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
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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.
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.
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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
306F REVERE ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COM3USSION
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
2roverty. 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
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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,
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Donald R. Belk, AICP
Preservation Planner
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