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R-2022-201 - 6/9/2022 RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-201 WHEREAS, on May 17, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission approved a written policy which outlines the nomination and selection process for one or more annual Local Legends; and WHEREAS, the policy is to ensure the local legend selection is reserved for the most relevant and informative nominations and one that recognizes substantial contributions to Round Rock's history; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to approve the City of Round Rock Policy for Selecting Local Legends,Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the City of Round Rock Policy for Selecting Local Legends, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and adopted. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 9th day of June, 2022. A A Z, CRAIGORG , Mayor City of 4ound Rock, Texas ATTEST: J/H 0 le, I MEAGAN S KS, Cit Clerk 0112 20222,4895-1536-1826 EXHIBIT «A» CITY OF ROUND ROCK POLICY FOR SELECTING LOCAL LEGENDS I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish a process for selecting one or more annual Local Legends for the City of Round Rock. This policy serves to provide direction to the Historic Preservation Commission (the "HPC") in the naming of Local Legends.The Local Legend process includes outreach to obtain complete nominations from the public, evaluation of nominations, selection of nominations by the HPC, and development of a presentation to City Council. II. INTENT OF PROGRAM:WHAT IS A LOCAL LEGEND? The Local Legend program was established in 1990 to recognize individuals,families, places, businesses, groups, institutions, publications, and/or organizations that have had a lasting impact on the culture,. development, and history of Round Rock. Round Rock Local Legend selections must have a direct connection to the founding of the City of Round Rock or help tell the complete story of the City of Round Rock, with an emphasis on historic preservation and education of the public. A policy is necessary to ensure that local legend selection is reserved for those most relevant and informative nominations, and to recognize substantial contributions to the history of the City. Further, the policy shall ensure that Local Legend program selections are not influenced by personal prejudice, favoritism, political pressure, unvetted contributions, and/or actions taken as part of an individual's employment responsibilities. III. OBJECTIVES The Local Legend program is intended to share informative stories with the public about Round Rock's culture so that the public understands how the past shaped what Round Rock is today. This program seeks public participation by those that know, love and understand the heritage of Round Rock to nominate individuals,families, places, businesses, groups, institutions, publications, and/or organizations that meet the intent of the program. Selection of annual local legends should ultimately increase understanding and public support for historic preservation. IV. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION For selection purposes, Local Legends shall be selected in one or more of the following categories with a preference of one per category and no more than 2 total selections per year. 1. A person or members of a family, living or deceased, whose contributions to the City of Round Rock were preferably at least 30 years ago.The Historic Preservation Commission is particularly interested in nominations that tell the story of the early history of Round Rock. A Local Legend is recognized for: • Importance to the City's founding or growth; • Association with an historic place or event; • Impact of service to the community's history, development or culture; • Achievements that have brought honor and distinction to the City of Round Rock. 2. A place, business, group, institution, publication, or organization. Places, businesses, groups, institutions, publications and organizations are recognized for their substantial contributions to the culture and history of the City. Local Legends in this category are typically historic landmarks, books about the city's history, iconic businesses, and/or community organizations or schools.These Local Legends are also recognized for: • Importance to the City's founding or growth; • Association with an historic place or event; • Impact of service to the community's history, development or culture; • Achievements that have brought honor and distinction to the City of Round Rock. V. Procedures 1. Public participation in the nomination process is vital to a successful selection process. The public shall identify those deserving recognition by completing a nomination form for consideration by the HPC and submitting the nomination to the Planning and Development Services Department by the annual deadline. A. Outreach will be conducted via the City's website, social media and other outlets to solicit Local Legend nominations. Staff will publicize the nomination period on the website and at National Preservation Month (May) activities. B. A deadline will be set each year which will be the end of the solicitation period in which nominations may be selected for that year and the next Council presentation.This date is typically May 31 to coincide with the end of National Historic Preservation Month. 2. Nominations must be submitted to the Planning and Development Services Department at the City Round Rock using the nomination form provided. Nominations must be completely researched with source information and include the following: A. Nominator name and contact information B. Name of person or entity being nominated as a. Local Legend and category of nomination. C. Name and contact information of person or persons who will attend the City Council meeting when Local Legends are presented, including identification of person(s)to attend behalf of a nominee that is deceased or not a person. D. Summary identifying what makes the nominee a Local Legend in 300-500 words. Nomination summary should include importance to the City's founding or growth;association with an historic place or event; impact of service to the community's history, development or culture;achievements that have brought honor and distinction to the City of Round Rock. A simple list of achievements or qualifications is not adequate.The nomination should explain how the city changed as a result of these contributions. This summary will become text for the Local Legend presentation to the City Council. Additional materials may be included with the selection; however,the nominator shall be responsible for the summary text. Because the public will understand this submission as the official account of history related to this nomination, it must be accurate and source information provided. 3. Staff shall compile all nomination materials submitted and forward them to the HPC for consideration. Selection consideration should occur at the HPC's Annual Work Session when possible or the first available meeting after the nominations have been compiled and provided to the HPC. 4. Once the HPC has selected the annual Local Legends,staff shall assist the Historic Preservation Commission in inviting recipients identified on the nomination to a City Council meeting and preparing the presentation to City Council, including collecting relevant photographs. For a living individual,the recipient will be given the opportunity to review and edit the content of the summary text prior to the City Council presentation. For deceased individuals, Round Rock Public Library genealogy has assisted in finding family members to participate in the City Council presentation on behalf on their behalf. For other entities selected (places, etc.), staff will contact names submitted on form to invite them to the City Council presentation. 5. Complete nominations not selected will be considered for 5 years after nomination. For carry-overs for the first 5 years of this policy, additional information may be required for the nomination to be considered. 6. Local Legend presentation to City Council will be given by the current Chair and or Vice- Chair of the HPC or their designees. Staff will coordinate a presentation date with the City Clerk. Recipients will receive a Local Legend certificate at the City Council meeting when the presentation occurs. Additionally,the perpetual plaque listing all Local Legends since the program's inception shall be updated to reflect the names of those selected. -�RbUND ROCK..TEXAS Nomination PURPOSE MWON.PROSPERITY 2022 Local Legend The Local Legend program relies on nominations from those who know,love and understand the heritage of Round Rock.Thank you for your nomination. About the Local Legend program: • The Local Legend program is intended to share informative stories with the public about Round Rock's culture so that the public understands how the past shaped what Round Rock is today. ■ Round Rock Local Legend selections must have a direct connection to the founding of the City of Round Rock or help tell the complete story of the City of Round Rock,with an emphasis on historic preservation and education of the public. ■ Selection of annual local legends should ultimately increase understanding and public support for historic preservation. • The Historic Preservation Commission is particularly interested in nominations that tell the story of the early history of Round Rock. Nominee: Nominees may be individuals (living or deceased),families, businesses, groups, publications, or organizations. Name(s): Click here to enter text. Nominee category: ❑ A person or members of a family, living or deceased, whose contributions to the City of Round Rock were preferably at least 30 years ago. ❑ A place,business,group,institution,publication,or organization In what year(s)/over what time period did the nominee make their contribution? Click here to enter text. If selected, who will represent the nominee at the City Council meeting? The number of participants is not limited;however,all names and contact information should be submitted with the nomination. Name: Click here to enter text. Relationship to nominee: Glick here to enter text. Email: Click here to enter text. Phone: Click liere to ertter text. Name: Click liere to enter text. Relationship to nominee: Click here to enter test. Email: Click here to enter text. Phone: Click here to enter text. Name: Click here to enter text. Relationship to nominee: Click here to enter text. Email: Click here to enter text. Phone: Click here to enter text. Nomination statement: Explain in 300-500 words why the nominee should be considered a Local Legend. This statement will become text for the Local Legend presentation to the City Council. The statement should explain how the city changed as a result of these contributions;a simple list of achievements or qualifications is not sufficient. Because the public will understand this statement as the official account of history related to this nomination, it must be accurate and source information provided. Additional materials may be submitted; however they are not a substitute for the nomination statement. The nomination statement should include: ■ importance to the City's founding or growth; ■ association with an historic place or event; ■ impact of service to the community's history,development or culture; and/or ■ achievements that have brought honor and distinction to the City of Round Rock. Click Isere to enter text. Nominator's contact information: Name: :re to cnC r text. Email: Click here to enter text. Address: Click here to enter text. Phone: Click litre to cntcr texl. Where to submit nomination: Please complete this form and either email to locallegend@roundrocktexas.gov or mail to: Local Legend Nominations, Planning&Development Services Department,301 W. Bagdad Avenue, Suite 210, Round Rock, TX 78664. Nominations for 202X are due by May 31 {August 1 for 2022}.