Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER A HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT FOR CARSON CITY HALL PREPARED BY ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP OF LOS ANGELES AND FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION'S CONSERVING BLACK MODERNISM PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
In October 2022 the City of Carson was invited to apply for a $150,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's ("National Trust") Conserving Black Modernism program under the National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grant program. The scope of the $150,000 grant, which was awarded in June 2023, was focused on producing a Historic Structure Report ("HSR") and Structural Systems Report to prepare a historical context of Carson City Hall, assess the current physical condition, and develop a framework for the preservation of the building's architectural elements, including guidance for future capital projects. The Grant Agreement was approved by City Council on September 19, 2023.
In October 2023 Architectural Resources Group, Inc. ("ARG") of Los Angeles was awarded the contract to produce the report as the result of a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for qualified firms to produce the report.
The HSR provides the context of the development of the City of Carson and the construction of Carson City Hall in the 1970's, the building's architectural style, and the cultural and social significance of the structure, including other significant works designed by the architectural team. It also provides 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, and recommendations for mitigation and treatment.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. RECEIVE AND FILE a Historic Structure Report and Structural Systems Report for Carson City Hall prepared by Architectura...
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