A. The Historical Commission shall be responsible for evaluating, compiling, maintaining, and publishing the Historic Resource Inventory and of distinguishing on the Inventory between Class I and Class II properties. The Historical Commission shall periodically review the historic resources on the inventory and recommend additions, deletions or reclassifications to the Board of Commissioners.
B. The Historical Commission shall advise the Board of Commissioners with respect to the demolition of historic resources in the Township.
C. The Historical Commission shall be responsible for monitoring projects in Upper Dublin Township that may have an impact on historic resources.
D. The Historical Commission shall maintain regular communication with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the National Park Service to obtain lists of historic resources in the Township that are National Historic Landmarks, or listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and for advice on matters of historic preservation in Upper Dublin Township.
E. The Historical Commission shall aid, assist, promote, and perform the nomination of resources in Upper Dublin Township to the National Register of Historic Places.
F. The Historical Commission shall have the general responsibility to promote historic preservation within Upper Dublin Township by performing any or all of the following:
(1) Publishing printed material related to historic preservation.
(2) Adding historic preservation related material to the Township’s web site.
(3) Holding events to foster historic preservation in the Township. These events may include but are not limited to presentations, tours, and the publication of brochures.
(4) Educating historic resource owners about the potential benefits of having a resource listed on the Historic Resource Inventory including honorary designation, improved development opportunities, and protection. These benefits may include grants, tax incentives, and the benefits of protection provided by state and federal government historic preservation programs and laws.
(5) Meeting with owners of historic resources wishing to demolish their structure in order to discuss viable alternatives.
(6) Engaging in activities that would help owners retain and maintain their historic resource. These activities could include but are not limited to: creating a list of trades people skilled in the maintenance of historic structures, working with financial institutions to attain low-cost loans for owners of historic properties, working with preservation organizations to assist owners (National Trust, Preservation Pennsylva nia, etc.) with their properties, contacting state and national elected officials in the pursuit of tax relief for owners of historic resources.
(7) Documenting all historic resources, particularly those scheduled for demolition.
(8) Working with owners of historic structures seeking information regarding the appropriateness of alterations or additions to their structures.
(9) Coordinating with Township staff in the implementation of the provisions of the Upper Dublin Township Code relating to historic assets.