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r • • ORDINANCE NO. /rS55 O 7 An Ordinance establishing the City of Everett Historical Commission and repealing Ordinance No. 333-74 WHEREAS, at the present time, there exists within the City of Everett many homes, buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects which are representative of the city's development and provide a uniquely accurate record of life in Everett, from its origin to the present; and WHEREAS, those homes, buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects are visible reminders of the community's past and, establishing an identity which is a valuable first step in planning for the future; and WHEREAS, those cultural and historic assets are a significant part of the heritage, education, economic and aesthetic base of the city, and as such, in the name of civic pride are in need of protection from unnecessary destruction and/or defacement; and WHEREAS, the state legislature has declared the designation, protection, enhancement and perpetuation of those structures, sites, districts, buildings and objects which reflect outstanding elements of the state's historic, archaeological, architectural or cultural heritage to be public policy and in the public interest (RCW 43.51A.010) ; and WHEREAS, local preservation, (as articulated in the Policies Section of the Everett Comprehensive Plan, Sections 7 and 9, February 11 , 1986) is needed to insure present and future generations of Everett residents and visitors an opportunity to interpret, appreciate and enjoy our historic and cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, Chapter 84.26 RCW declares that it is in the public interest to encourage maintenance, improvement, and preservation of privately owned historic landmarks, and to achieve this, it provides for a local review board with duties which include determining which properties are eligible historic properties and entering into a maintenance agreement with the owner for the duration of the special valuation; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city in the following areas and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this ordinance: