G40-84 I
Ordinance No. G40-84
AN ORDINANCE
CREATING THE ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is one of the earliest settlements in Northern Illinois
and contains many structures in neighborhoods of both historical and architectural
significance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is
necessary and desirable to preserve the historical and architectural significance of these
structures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN:
Section 1. That there is hereby created the Elgin Heritage Commission of the City
of Elgin which commission shall be composed of nine residents or property owners of the
City of Elgin. The commission members shall include one licensed architect, one local
historian, one licensed real estate agent, one licensed attorney, one representative of the
Elgin Area Historical Society and four other members interested in the preservation of
the heritage of the City of Elgin. In addition to the foregoing the Planning Director of
the City of Elgin, or his designee, shall serve as ex-officio non-voting member of the
Elgin Heritage Commission and shall act as secretary for the commission. Members of
the commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council..
The terms for all members of the Elgin Heritage Commission shall be for a period of one
year.
Section 2. The Elgin Heritage Commission shall meet not less than once a month
and may adopt rules and by-laws governing the procedure of their meetings. No business
shall be conducted by the commission without the presence of a quorum of five or more
voting members. All meetings of the Elgin Heritage Commission shall be subject to the
provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Section 3. The duties and responsibilities of the Elgin Heritage Commission shall
include the following:
(I) To draft a preservation ordinance in compliance with the Illinois
Department of Conservation Guidelines for review by the City Council. Such
preservation ordinance shall include provisions for the continuation of the Elgin Heritage
Commission to administer the provisions of the preservation ordinance.
(2) To promote the education of property owners, local governmental
agencies and the public at large regarding the protection, maintenance and preservation
of architectural, historic and cultural resources.
(3) To explore funding, grant sources and tax incentives related to the
preservation of Elgin's urban environment.
(4) To stabilize and improve property values and enhance the investment
climate in older areas of the City.
(5) To cooperate with agencies of local, regional, state and federal 4--
governments in terms of pianning policy and governmental action.
(6) To review and recommend structures or areas for the National Register
of Historic Places.
(7) To have regular meetings and call special meetings as required.
(8) To perform such other duties as may from time to time be designated by
the City Council of the City of Elgin.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: July 9, 1984
Passed: July 9, 1981+
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ - Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk