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Administration Component
Goal: The City of Brookings will maintain a functional, integrat-
ed preservation program.
Policy 1: Monitor the performance of the preservation program
on an on-going basis.
• Action A: Document and highlight successes of the program for
the general public, such as those that are noted in the annual
Certified Local Government (CLG) report that is submitted to the
state. Include this information on the City’s website.

Policy 2: Ensure that administrative resources are adequate for
efficient operation of the program.
• Action A: Assure sufficient staff time is assigned to the historic
preservation program.
• Action B: Develop a funding strategy that provides sufficient
resources for implementation of the preservation program.

• Action C: Host an annual BHPC meeting that focuses on each
designated historic district to provide an opportunity to focus on
each individual district - identifying opportunities and address-
ing any issues.

Policy 3: Maintain the Certified Local Government (CLG) preser-
vation program and maximize its benefits.
• Action A: Maintain the annual review of the preservation pro-
gram.

• Action B: Continue to seek assistance for program operations,
including surveys and design guidelines.
Policy 4: Promote collaboration among City Departments to sup-
port preservation objectives.
• Action A: Conduct an annual interdepartmental work session
related to historic resources.

• Action B: Include preservation objectives in capital improvement
planning. For example, address mature trees, alleys and the pres-
ervation of city-owned historic resources.

• Action C: Include preservation objectives in planning for city
recreation facilities. For example, incorporate historic sites and
structures with recreation sites.

• Action D: Include preservation objectives for housing. For exam-
ple, identify sites for new housing that can also preserve historic
resources and conserve established neighborhoods.

Policy 5: Promote historic preservation among city boards and
commissions.
• Action A: Facilitate engagement between the BHPC and other
boards and committees, such as the Board of Adjustments and
the Traffic Safety Committee, to ensure decisions of other groups
weigh impacts on historic resources, where appropriate.

• Action B: Support nomination of preservation advocates to
boards and commissions citywide.

• Action C: Consider appointing a BHPC member to be a liaison to
other city boards and commissions to ensure that a preservation
voice is part of these groups.

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