Consider for adoption a resolution which renews the Township's Certification Agreement with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. 

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the history and heritage of the Township of Lower Merion are important to our community's identity, culture, and uniqueness; and

WHEREAS, historic buildings, sites, landscapes, and neighborhoods contribute to economic vitality, sense of place, and quality of life in the Township of Lower Merion; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Lower Merion has adopted ordinances, policies, and programs designed to preserve and enhance these important historic assets; and

WHEREAS, to serve our residents, property owners, and visitors to our community, the Township of Lower Merion strives to implement these programs according to best practices and wishes to take advantage of the technical and financial resources available to do so; and

WHEREAS, the Certified Local Government program administered by the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office in partnership with the National Park Service, will provide the Township of Lower Merion with these tools and resources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Lower Merion hereby authorizes the President of the Board of Commissioners, Daniel S. Bernheim, to execute all necessary agreements between the Township and the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office as may be required for participation in the Certified Local Government program.