HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgneda October 25, 2007
Regular Agenda
Historic Preservation Survey Contract
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the approval of a
resolution for a contract for consulting services (Contract #07-89) with Quimby McCoy
Preservation Architecture, LLP for the review of a historic preservation enabling ordinance,
preparation of an inventory and survey of historical structures and places within the older
neighborhoods to the south and east of the Texas A&M University campus, and identification
of potential landmarks and historic districts in these areas, in the amount of $49,700.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends the approval of the attached contract for
consulting services by Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLP for the review of a
historic preservation enabling ordinance, preparation of an inventory and resource survey,
and identification of potential landmarks and historic districts.
Summary: To begin protection of buildings, places and objects of architectural, historical
and cultural value in the City of College Station, staff is preparing a historic preservation
enabling ordinance. A consultant will be utilized to analyze the ordinance and make
suggestions for improvements. To initiate the process of preservation, the consultant will
also be surveying two of the oldest developed areas in the City and making
recommendations as to the significance of particular properties and potential historic
districts.
The services to be provided by the consultant include the evaluation of a draft ordinance,
archival research, interviews, surveys of properties, a survey report with district and
landmark recommendations, a public meeting, and a presentation.
Budget & Financial Summary: $50,000 was approved for the historic preservation project
as part of the FY07-08 budget.
Attachments:
1. Quimby McCoy Overview
2. Quimby McCoy Principals Resumes
3. Resolution
4. Consultant Contract (to be provided)
September 25, 2008
Regular Agenda
Historic Preservation Survey Contract
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the acceptance of
the final report from Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLP (Contract #07-89)
regarding an inventory and survey of historical structures and places within the older
neighborhoods to the south and east of the Texas A&M University campus, and identification
of potential landmarks and historic districts in these areas.
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends acceptance of the final report.
Summary: The City Council approved a contract with Quimby McCoy Preservation
Architecture, LLP in October 2007 to assist in the preparations for a historic preservation
program in College Station. The consultant analyzed and offered comments on the draft
historic preservation enabling ordinance prepared by staff, which was adopted at the
September 11, Council meeting. The second part of the contract was to initiate the process
of preservation by having a survey and inventory of historic resources. To accomplish this,
the consultant held interviews with citizens regarding Eastgate and South Side, performed
archival research and a windshield survey of these older areas, presented this information
to the public for input, and has provided a draft report that describes the historic context of
the neighborhoods' development and identifies properties and areas that may have potential
as historic districts.
Budget & Financial Summary: $50,000 was approved for the contract with Quimby
McCoy Preservation Architecture, LLC. as part of the FY07-08 budget.
Attachments:
1. Draft report (to be provided)