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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-01-0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND
APPROVING THE FORMATION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE
DISTRICT
RECITALS:
A. The city of Ashland, chartered in 1874, has long taken pride in its heritage and worked to
conserve historic places as part of its comprehensive land use plan.
B. The historical attractions of this city and Jackson County, Oregon draw visitors who
contribute to the local economy, benefiting citizens of Ashland.
C. The citizens of this city and the region, since the days of the Southern Oregon Pioneer
Society, have preserved historic buildings, educated our children about the past and formed
several historical and genealogical societies offering quality educational programs, exhibits
and research materials that preserve important documents and artifacts, and
D. The county-wide continuing levy authorized by voters in 1948 to support these historical
activities was combined with other county-wide levies as a result of a 1996 ballot measure,
and that source of funding has ended, leaving these historical and genealogical societies with
responsibilities but limited funds to accomplish tasks, and
E. The 2007 Oregon Legislature authorized formation of Heritage Districts to operate and
maintain heritage sites and structures, acquire and preserve historical objects and materials,
and maintain programs for heritage societies within district boundaries, and
F. A group of citizens has proposed to form the Rogue Valley Heritage District and presented
for examination of the Council the prospective petition and accompanying economic
statement setting out in detail reasons for formation of the District.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Ashland approves the prospective petition for formation of the Rogue
Valley Heritage District.
This res tion was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this ~12__ day of2013,
and to s effect upon signing by the Mayor.
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Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
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SIGNED and APPROVED this day o , 2013.
*JoStromberg, Mayor
Reviewed as to form:
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David H. Lo man, City Attorney
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