Number
090276
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC, BAUMAN AND ZIELINSKI
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the historic preservation commission’s staffing.
Sections
308-81 rp
320-21 cr
Analysis
This ordinance makes the following changes concerning the city’s historic preservation provisions:
1. Administrative and professional support to the historic preservation commission will be provided by the city clerk’s office. Currently, staffing support is provided by the department of city development.
2. Certain technical non-substantive changes to update and reformat various provisions are made.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 308-81 of the code is repealed.
Part 2. Section 320-21 of the code is created to read.
320-21. Historic Preservation Commission.
1. PURPOSE AND INTENT. Pursuant to s. 62.23(7)(em), Wis. Stats., it is declared a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of improvements of special architectural character or special historical interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the interest of health, prosperity, safety, and welfare of the people. The purpose of this section is to:
a. Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of such improvements and of districts which represent or reflect elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history.
b. Safeguard the city's historic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in landmarks and historic districts.
c. Stabilize and improve property values.
d. Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past.
e. Protect and enhance the city attractions to residents, tourists and visitors, and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry.
f. Relate municipal programs in preserving housing and revitalizing commercial areas to the objectives of h...
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