HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 1355RESOLUTION NO. �S`J
A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL POINT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE COLLECTION OF SIGNATURES FOR THE FORMATION OF THE ROGUE
VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point, Chartered in 1889, has long taken pride in its heritage
and worked to conserve historic places as part of its comprehensive land use plan, and
WHEREAS, the historical attractions of this city and Jackson County, Oregon draw visitors
who contribute to the local economy, benefitting citizens of Central Point, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this city and the region, since the days of the Southern Oregon
Pioneer Society, have preserved historic buildings, educated our children about the past, and
formed several historical and genealogical societies offering quality educational programs,
exhibits and research materials that preserve important documents and artifacts, and
WHEREAS, the county -wide continuing levy authorized by voters in 1948 to support these
historical activities was combined with other county -wide levies as a result of a 1996 ballot
measure and that source of funding has ended, leaving these historical and genealogical
societies with responsibilities but limited funds to accomplish tasks, and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Oregon Legislature authorized formation of Heritage Districts to
operate and maintain heritage sites and structures, acquire and preserve historical objects and
materials, and maintain programs for heritage societies within district boundaries, and
WHEREAS, a group of citizens has proposed to form the Rogue Valley Heritage District and
presented for examination of the Council the prospective petition and accompanying
economic statement setting out in detail reasons for formation of the District.
THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT RESOLVES that the Central Point City Council
approves the prospective petition for formation of the Rogue Valley Heritage District.
AND, that by approving the prospective petition the City neither endorses nor opposes the
formation of the District, but desires the voters of the City of Central Point be able to express
their desire regarding the District formation.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this ) day of
April, 2013.
Hank Williams, Mayor
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Deanna Casey, City