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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS2-09 Ordinance No. S2-09 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE KEMLER HOUSE AT 703 RAYMOND STREET AS A HISTORICAL LANDMARK WHEREAS,the Elgin Heritage Commission has conducted a public hearing and determined that the Kemler House at 703 Raymond Street meets the criteria of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, for designation of an historical landmark; and WHEREAS,the Elgin Heritage Commission has submitted its report and findings in support of its determination and recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Kemler House at 703 Raymond Street has been identified by the Elgin Heritage Commission,as a significant historical and architectural structure within the City of Elgin due to its connection to prominent Elgin citizens and its significant architectural and structural design; and WHEREAS,it is appropriate to promote civic pride through an awareness of Elgin's unique development and history;and encourage the conservation and preservation of an important segment of the man-made environment of the City of Elgin; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Elgin Heritage Commission and concurs in the recommendation to designate the Kemler House at 703 Raymond Street as a historical landmark. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that the Kemler House at 703 Raymond Street,located upon the property legally described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 in Block 2 of South Park Addition to Elgin, Kane County, Illinois be and is hereby designated as an historical landmark as provided in Chapter 20.06 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to provide notice, send copies of the ordinance,and record a certified copy of the ordinance in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois. Ed Schock, Mayor r Presented: January 14, 2009 1, 'l,O Fc Passed: January 14, 2009 , L3.,�� '2` Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 5 Na y s: 0 .y i Recorded: January 15, 2009 Published: tio II" .� j - Attest: ' Diane Robertson, City Cl k r r