Item 7 - Draft Recommendation — original pdf

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RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its October 1, 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the African American Resource Advisory Commission, particularly recommendations related to equity-based preservation community engagement and planning initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that City Council adopt the Equity- Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation.