Item 5 - Equity Based Preservation Plan Resolution — original pdf

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RESOLUTION NO. 20240912-038 WHEREAS, the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (Imagine Austin) provides a roadmap for Austin to navigate the challenges of the 21 st century; and WHEREAS, Imagine Austin includes recommendations for historic preservation to identify, protect, and promote the culture and history ofAustin's iconic sites, structures, and districts; and WHEREAS, Austin's existing historic preservation plan, which was approved in 1981, provides detailed guidance for historic preservation policies, programs, and activities; 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 and revised based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan is being reviewed by City boards and commissions and will be presented to Council for review and possible adoption in the fall of 2024; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and supports the historic preservation goals and recommendations in Imagine Austin; and WHEREAS, amending Imagine Austin to incorporate the preservation plan upon adoption by Council will further a coordinated, strategic approach to planning for the City; NOW, THEREFORE, Page 1 0 f 2 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council initiates amendments to Imagine Austin to make the Equity-Based Preservation Plan an element of the City's comprehensive plan. ADOPTED: September 12 , 2024 ATTEST: -?--- 1My???5;' City Clerk Page 2 of 2