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Agenda Item # 12.b.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
02/02/2015
Re
Resolution 15-R04 - Renaming of the Avenue D Historic District as the Lincoln Park Historic District
Submitted For:
Rebecca Grohall

SUBJECT:

Resolution 15-R04 renaming the Avenue D Historic District as the Lincoln Park Historic District based upon historic accuracy and appropriateness.

SUMMARY:

  • The City of Fort Pierce, in 2002, adopted the Avenue D Historic District by Resolution 02-40, seeking to embrace the rich heritage and architectural integrity found along the corridor.
  • This Historic District has been the center of economic, commercial and social activity for the African American community since the settlement of Fort Pierce.
  • The contributing properties within the district represent a broad range of architectural styles, including wood frame vernacular, shingle style, classic Florida cracker, masonry vernacular, and some fine examples of the shotgun house, as well as buildings that are culturally important to the community such as the Lincoln Park theater.
  • The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board, at their November 25, 2013, approved sending a letter of support for the City Commission to rename the “Avenue D Historic District” as the “Lincoln Park Historic District” based upon its historic accuracy and appropriateness.

RECOMMENDATION:

  • Approval

ALTERNATIVES:

  • Amendment of the Resolution
  • Denial

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Kori Benton, Historic Preservation Officer

COORDINATED WITH:

Nicholas Mimms, PE, Deputy City Manager
Karen Emerson, Esq., Assistant City Attorney

Fiscal Impact

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OTHER INFORMATION:

No fiscal impact.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager rbradshaw 01/28/2015 03:51 PM
Form Started By:
kbenton
Started On:
01/23/2015 11:20 AM
Final Approval Date:
01/28/2015