ITEM TITLE:
Discuss preservation issues associated with places in the community of historic and cultural significance.
INITIATOR: Councilpersons Allan Hampton and Onreka Johnson
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: City Attorney John Ratliff
BACKGROUND: Historic landmarks in the community are in endanger of being destroyed if the city council does not take action to curb development in order to protect places of historic and/or cultural significance. Determining which areas have historic preservation value and getting those areas designated as such is critical preserving these places for future generations. Specifically discuss initiating a proposal of historic designation with respect to parks in Wards 5 and 7.
EXHIBIT: Lawton City Code Section 18-10-1-1010
KEY ISSUES: Preserving items of historic and cultural significance for future generations
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Provide direction to staff as appropriate.