Res 40-94 RESOLUTION NO. 40-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC VALUE OF
THE 1916 OLD PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND THE
COMMITMENT AS CUSTODIANS OF OUR HISTORIC STRUCTURES FOR
FUTURE GENERATIONS.
WHEREAS, historic public buildings are a rare and valuable
asset which contribute greatly to the character of our area and our
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse has continuously
served the citizens of Palm Beach County for the last 78 years; and
WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
understands we are the custodians of our historic structures for future
generations and is committed to historic preservation as demonstrated in
the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance No. 13-87; and
WHEREAS, the history represented by the 1916 Palm Beach County
Courthouse belongs to all the citizens of our County; and
WHEREAS, the restored 1916 Courthouse will serve the community
by creating space for public use; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse is under the
threat of complete destruction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, hereby supports the efforts to secure state grant money
to save the Old 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse for the enjoyment and
use of the citizens of Palm Beach County and future generations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 17th day of May,
1994. ~~
YOR
ATTEST:
- City{Clerk !
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. 40-94
DATE: MAY 13, 1994
This is a resolution in support of efforts of "Save The Old
Courthouse, Inc." to secure state grant money to save the 1916
Palm Beach County Courthouse.
The restoration of the old courthouse was recently selected from
59 competing projects to receive a State Historical Preservation
matching grant of $43,822. This money will pay for Phase I of
engineering, architectural and historic surveys and ~ocumenta-
tion.
A second grant application will be for the large special category
grants to conduct actual brick and mortar restoration work.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 40-94 in support of "Save
The Old Courthouse, Inc."
RESOLUTION NO. 40-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC VALUE OF
THE 1916 OLD PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND THE
COMMITMENT AS CUSTODIANS OF OUR HISTORIC STRUCTURES FOR
FUTURE GENERATIONS.
WHEREAS, historic public buildings are a rare and valuable
asset which contribute greatly to the character of our area and our
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse has continuously
served the citizens of Palm Beach County for the last 78 years; and
WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
understands we are the custodians of our historic structures for future
generations and is committed to historic preservation as demonstrated in
the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance No. 13-87; and
WHEREAS, the history represented by the 1916 Palm Beach County
Courthouse belongs to all the citizens of our County; and
WHEREAS, the restored 1916 Courthouse will serve the community
by creating space for public use; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse is under the
threat of complete destruction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, hereby supports the efforts to secure state grant money
to save the Old 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse for the enjoyment and
use of the citizens of Palm Beach County and future generations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 17th day of May,
1994.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
April 26, 1994
Honorable Thomas E. L~ch, Mayor
City of De~ay Beach
100 N.W. First Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Ma~or L~nch:
Attached please find a draft resolution reg~ding the restoration
of the Old 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse. I ~ requesting that
the City Commission consider this resolution supporting SA~ HE
OLD COURTHOUSE, Inc.'s efforts to secure state want money and
restore the building.
The restoration of the Old 1916 Courthouse was recently selected
from 59 competing projects from around the state to receive a State
Historical Prese~ation matching grant of $43,822. ~is money will
pay for the first phase of engineering/architectural and historic
surveys and documentation. ~e next grant application SAVE THE OLD
COURTHOUSE, Inc. will submit is for the large Special Category
Grants to conduct actual brick and mortar restoration work. I
would like to include your resolution with this application which
is due June 15, 1994. Your support is vital to the success of
this project and will help bring historic grant money into Palm
Beach County.
If I can answer any ~estions, please contact me at 844-1399. Your
~sistance is ~eatl¥ appreciated.
Sincerely,
SAVE THE OLD COURTHOUSE, Inc.
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WHEREAS~historic public buildings are a rare and valuable asset
which Contribute greatly to the character of our area and our
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse has continuously
served the citizens of Palm Beach County for the last 78 years;
and
WHEREAS~ the (commission) understands we are the custodians of our
historic structures for future generations; (insert before semicolon
if applicable - and is committed to historic preservation as demonstrated in City
Historic Preservation Ordinance ~ ); and
WHEREAS/ the history represented by the 1916 Palm Beach County
Courthouse belongs to all the citizens of cur Countyl and
WHEREAS~ the restored 1916 Courthouse will serve the community by
creating space for public use; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse is under the threat
of complete destruction;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE (commission) SITTING IN REGULAR
SESSION THIS DAY THAT
the Old 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse should be saved from
demolition and restored for the enjoyment and use of the citizens
of Palm Beach County and future generations.