The Commission shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise specified in this subchapter.
(A) The Commission shall conduct a continuing survey of all areas, places, buildings, structures or objects in the city which the Commission, on the basis of information available or presented to it, has reason to believe are significant to cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history of the city.
(B) Following designation of a heritage preservation site, the Commission shall act as a resource and in an advisory capacity to owners of properties regarding preservation, restoration and rehabilitation activities. Commission activity in this regard shall include participation in the planning and implementation of activities within the downtown historic district and designated adjacent properties and other local heritage preservation sites.
(C) The Commission shall work for the continuing education of the citizens of the city with respect to the civic and architectural heritage of the city. It shall keep current and public a register of all properties which have been designated heritage preservation sites, along with the plans and programs that pertain to them.
(D) With prior approval of the City Council, the Commission may have authority to accept gifts and contributions to be made to the city and to assist the city staff in the preparation of applications for grant funds to be made by the city for the purpose of heritage preservation. Any contributions or gifts will be expended in the manner provided through the fiscal policy of the city.
(E) The Commission shall on a continuing basis collect and review all records and studies, to be entered into the historical museum as a permanent record of city history and development.
(F) At the discretion of the Commission, public hearings may be initiated to solicit public input regarding proposed activities to a heritage preservation site.
(Prior Code, § 2-161) (Res. 1997-16, passed 6-17-1997)