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Cultural Heritage Board TO: CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2017 FROM: HISTORIC PRESERVATION ITEM NO: 7 OFFICER SUBJECT: BUDGET ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS BACKGROUND: The City Council appointed the Budget Engagement Commission Members on February 14, 2017. The Commission is tasked to advise the City Council on spending and policy priorities based on information received through quarterly financial and performance reports, including Measure Z. The Budget Engagement Commission will present their recommendations to the City Council on May 9, 2017. At the first Budget Engagement Commission meeting on February 23, 2017, the Budget Engagement Commission requested that other City Boards and Commissions present their top three to five priorities for Measure Z consideration at the April 6, 2017 Budget Engagement Commission meeting. If possible, the Budget Engagement Commission also asks that an authorized representative of the Board and Commission be available to give a one to two minute verbal overview of their requests on April 6th. The April 6th Budget Engagement Commission Meeting is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s Ceremonial Room. ANALYSIS: The Cultural Heritage Board is tasked with oversight of the Cultural Resources Program and safeguarding Cultural Resources throughout the City.Specific Cultural Heritage Board responsibilities are outlined in the attached excerpt from the Riverside Municipal Code, Title 20. Generally, the Board is tasked with recommending designation of resources, surveying available resources, looking for funding for resources and assisting in conducting outreach to the community on the importance of Cultural Resources. On this basis, Staff recommends that funding is sought to accomplish these objectives as follows: 1) The Historic Preservation Fund has been committed and no additional funding sources have been identified. Providing funding to the Historic Preservation Fund will help fill the existing gap to make Riverside’s Historic resources more resilient with ADA and seismic upgrades that are needed. Providing seed money to help with funding for the Historic Preservation Fund would support 20.10.020.A.10 of the Cultural Resources Ordinance Powers and Duties of the Board which states the Cultural Heritage Board shall: Seek means and resources to protect, retain and preserve cultural resources, such as suggesting legislation and seeking financial support from individuals and local, state and federal governments.