Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT FOR CARSON CITY HALL (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
In October 2022 the City of Carson was invited to apply for a $150,000 grant under the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Conserving Black Modernism program under its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grant program. The scope of the $150,000 grant, which was announced in June 2023, will focus on producing a Historic Structure Report which will assess the current physical condition of Carson City Hall and prepare a historical context and framework for the preservation of the building's architectural elements, including guidance for future projects. The Grant Agreement is included as Exhibit 1. The Report will provide the context of the development of Carson City Hall in 1970's Los Angeles County and the works of civic modernism built during that time, the architectural style, and the cultural and social significance of the structure, including other significant works designed by the architectural team. It will also provide a detailed description of the building, highlighting its unique architectural features and materials, as well as the current condition of the structure, including any damage or deterioration.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified firms to produce the report was released by the City in July. The RFP is included as Exhibit 2. Six firms responded to the RFP, three were interviewed, and Architectural Resources Group (ARG) of Pasadena was selected as the strongest proposer. The contract with ARG will be presented to the City Council for approval at the October 17 meeting.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. APPROVE a Grant Agreement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation under its Conserving Black Modernism Pro...
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