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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 2, 2017
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-m
SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Month Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Department of Environment,
Agriculture, Parks and
Recreation (DEAPR)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Designating May as Historic Peter Sandbeck, 245-2517
Preservation Month
PURPOSE: To proclaim May as Historic Preservation Month in Orange County
BACKGROUND: Each May, the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) asks
the Board of County Commissioners to adopt a resolution declaring May to be Historic
Preservation Month in Orange County. This is the month to remind all residents of the
importance and value of the many historic buildings, neighborhoods, farmsteads, archaeological
resources and historic attractions that make Orange County a special place to live. Non-profit
preservation groups and local governments across the country observe May as Historic
Preservation Month
Historic Preservation Month offers an opportunity for the County and its local partners in
Hillsborough and Chapel Hill to reach out to residents, tourists, students and preservationists by
promoting greater awareness of historic places in the community and sharing information about
local preservation projects and programs.
All of Orange County can take pride in the many activities now underway or recently
accomplished by Orange County, the HPC and its local partners to protect special historic
places representing the diverse cultural experience.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal associated with
this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the proclamation designating the month of May as Historic Preservation Month in
Orange County and further recommends that the Board extend an invitation to the public to
support the preservation of the County's irreplaceable historic and archaeological resources.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH IN ORANGE COUNTY
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Orange County can be proud of its long history of recognizing and protecting its rich
historic and archaeological resources through the dedicated efforts of individuals, non-profit groups,
municipal governments, and county government; and
WHEREAS, Orange County partners with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, Preservation Chapel
Hill, and other non-profit groups and local governments to preserve these important, and often
irreplaceable, resources; and
WHEREAS, Orange County has demonstrated its commitment to historic preservation by using the
restored Alexander Dickson House in Hillsborough as a visitor center, repairing and restoring historic
farmsteads at county park sites, preserving the historic Old County Courthouse, and designating important
properties with historic and architectural significance as local landmarks; and
WHEREAS, Orange County has demonstrated historic preservation leadership by renovating and reusing
historic buildings for new uses, including, the Whitted Center auditorium, the newly renovated Cedar
Grove Community Center; and the Magistrate's Office in the former jail building, thereby ensuring the
preservation of these historic buildings for enjoyment and use by all residents; and
WHEREAS, Orange County government works actively to protect its own archaeological and cultural
resources during County-funded construction projects through a "Cultural and Archaeological Policy"
that serves as a model for other local governments in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for fostering local pride and maintaining
community and rural character while enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for all residents of Orange County, both urban and rural, of
all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic and cultural backgrounds; and
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May 2017
as Historic Preservation Month and call upon the people of Orange County to join their fellow residents in
recognizing and participating in this special observance.
This the 2nd day of May, 2017.
Mark Dorosin, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board