774-01 Create Historical Preservation Board – Regulate Preservation/grants

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tt .4 Id SECTION IV Creation of a Historic Preservation Board A. Creation of the Board. There is hereby created a Board whose title shall be the "Zephyrhills Preservation Board" (hereinafter "Board"). The Board is hereby vested with the power, authority and jurisdiction to designate, regulate and administer historical, archaeological and architectural resources in Zephyrhills, as herein prescribed under the direct jurisdiction and legislative control of the City Council. B. Board Position within the City of Zephyrhills. The Board shall be part of the planning functions of the City of Zephyrhills. C. Board Membership. The Board shall consist of five (5) members. Each City Council Member shall have the authority to appoint one (1) member of his choosing to the Board. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses. D. Qualifications. Members of the Board shall be residents of the City and shall have knowledge of historical or architectural development within the City, or have a deep concern for preservation, development and enhancement of the historical resources of the City. To the extent available in the community, the City Council shall appoint professional members from the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, art history, archaeology, real estate, building construction, or other historic preservation related disciplines. Lay person who have demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, architecture or related disciplines shall make up the balance of the Board. E. Terms of Office. Members shall serve (3) three-year terms. In order to achieve staggered terms, initial appointments shall be: two (2) members for two (2) years; and three (3) members for three(3)years. Members may be re-appointed on the expiration of their term. Members shall continue in office until the appointment of a successor. Members appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term. F. Officers. Members of the Board shall elect officers from among the members to serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman for a period of one year, with election of officers being held at the first regular meeting of the year. G. Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board caused by the expiration of a term, resignation, removal, death, or permanent absence from the City, or by incapacity of a member, shall be filled by appointment within 60 days. An extension of up to an additional 60