Resolution 5266 - Preserve America Communities Program 2008 Application AuthorizationRESOLUTION NO. 5266
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR THE "PRESERVE
AMERICA COMMUNITIES PROGRAM 2008" ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL.
WHEREAS, Preserve America is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior,
and the U.S. Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater- shared knowledge about our Nation's
past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation
in preserving the country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and
support for the economic vitality of communities; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to
historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, designation as a Preserve America Community will improve our community's
ability to protect and promote its historical resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City of Kalispell will apply for the designation of the City of
Kalispell as a Preserve America Community.
SECTION II. The City of Kalispell will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our
historic assets for economic development and community revitalization,
and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic
resources through education and heritage tourism programs.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 19TH DAY OF FE UARY, 2008.
Pamela B. Kenne
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk