HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 941108-S - Fund Renovate Farmers BankKESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO OBTAIN
1-�LJNDING TO RENOVATE AND ADAPT THE FARMERS STATE BANK BUILDING
TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT OFFICE FOR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HISTORICAL COMAUSSION
WHEREAS, the Georgetown square is an excellent example of a renovated 19th Century
Texas County seat, and
WHEREAS, theFarmers State Bank building, owned and operated by Williamson Countl
is a significant architectural contribution to the Georgetown square; and I
WHEREAS, Williamson County has applied for enhancement grant funding from the
Texas Department of Transportation to rehabilitate the Farmers State Bank building to provide
permanent office space for the Williamson County Historical Com mission; and
WHEREAS, exterior modifications to the building shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City of Georgetown Historic Preservation Commission, and interior remodeling
shall require the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official of the City
of Georgetown-,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements Governmental Affairs Policy I of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element,
which states: "The City cooperates with all other entities which provide services in the
community"; and Historic Preservation and Urban Design Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy
Plan, which states: "Prehistoric, historic, and cultural resources are preserved, protected, and
promoted; and farther finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict
with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter
of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby supports Williamson County's efforts to obtain
Texas Department of Transportation enhancement grant funding for the Farmers State Bank
building.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
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RESOLVED this 8th day of November, 1994.
ATTEST - THE CITY OF GEORGET7:
Sandra D. Lee By: LEO WOOD
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
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