HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-20 Supporting Save the Old PBC Courthouse1
RESOLUTION NO. 20-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING
THE EFFORTS OF SAVE THE OLD
COURTHOUSE, INC. TO SECURE MATCHING
STATE GRANT MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RESTORING THE 1916 PALM BEACH
COUNTY COURTHOUSE; AND, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, historic public buildings are a rare and valuable
asset which contribute greatly to the character of Palm Beach
County and our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse has been in
continuous service until the present time and belongs to all the
citizens of our County; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Courthouse is under the threat
of complete destruction and should be saved from demolition and
restored for the enjoyment and use of the citizens of Palm Beach
County and future generations; and
WHEREAS, The 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse was recently
selected to receive a State Historical Preservation matching grant
of $43,882.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida, hereby endorses and supports the efforts of Save
The Old Courthouse, Inc. to secure matching state grant money for
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the purpose of restoring the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to furnish certified copies of this Resolution to Save The
Old Courthouse, Inc. and applicable State agencies as may be
directed by the Mayor.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th day of May
1994.
(Village Seal)
ATT
VILLAGE CLERK