Elm Street Resolution to Mayor
April 3, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The Elm Street neighborhood is an important historic district within the City of
Northampton.
WHEREAS, Revisions to the Elm Street Historic District design standards and historic inventory
meet a broad public purpose in protecting the historical character of Elm Street.
WHEREAS, Protection of this district is in keeping with the goals of the Sustainable
Northampton Plan and the goals of the Community Preservation Committee.
WHEREAS, The revised Elm Street Historic District design standards and historic inventory can
be used as an educational tool and the model may be applied elsewhere in the City.
WHEREAS, On March 19, 2008, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted to
recommend $35,681.25 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $35,681.25 is appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Elm Street
Historic District Commission for revisions to the Elm Street Historic District design standards
and historic inventory. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by
the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $35,681.25 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930).