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IN THIS ISSUE:
A Message from the Director HPD's Going Digital! Apply for the 2019 Historic Preservation Fund Grants for Certified Local Governments News and Announcements Upcoming Events
A Message from the Director
by: Dr. David Crass, david.crass@dnr.ga.gov Division Director & Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
The Role of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers ...The Congress finds and declares that-- the historical and cultural foundations of the Nation should be preserved as a living part of our community life and development in order to give a sense of orientation to the American
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From Section 1 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Pub. L. No. 89-665, as amended by Pub. L. No. 96-515

While the preamble to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 is well known to most of us as the foundational statement of the national historic preservation program, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) is less so. NCSHPO is a non-profit professional association representing the SHPOs in the 50 states, 8 territories, and the District of Columbia.
NCSHPO grew out of a loose association of what were initially known as "State Liaison Officers", and was intended to support the then-new national historic preservation program that had been established as a result of the NHPA. Formally constituted in 1969, it was incorporated in 1976 and is supported by a dues structure established in 1979. First and foremost the organization exists to facilitate the exchange of information between SHPOs. NCSHPO also has extensive interactions with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), the National Park Service (NPS), the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and other federal agencies. The 1980 amendments to the NHPA names NCSHPO as a required consulting party to the Department of the Interior in the promulgation of regulations, and the NCSHPO President (currently Mark Wolfe, TX SHPO) serves ex-officio on the ACHP.
NCSHPO is governed by a board of directors and four officers who form the Executive Committee--President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer (in which role I currently serve). The entire organization meets once a year in early spring in Washington, D.C., and we have monthly meetings of the Executive Committee to conduct routine business. We employ three permanent staff in Washington, D.C.--an Executive Director, a Legislative Liaison, and a Business Manager.
While NCSHPO is a relatively low-profile professional organization, it is critical to national preservation policy-making. You can read more about it here: http://ncshpo.org/, and subscribe to NCSHPO social media feeds to keep up with what is going on across the country and in our nation's capital.
HPD's Going Digital!
By: Bryan Tucker, Archaeology, Education and Outreach Section Chief bryan.tucker@dnr.ga.gov
The Historic Preservation Division (HPD) handles more than 2200 projects per year which requires a lot of paperwork and project tracking. To better serve our internal and external customers, HPD is preparing to move from a paper based workflow to a more streamlined, environmentally friendly, and secure electronic work flow. In 2014 a state-wide upgrade to Windows 7 necessitated a change to the project tracking database that had been in use at HPD since the early 1990s. Initially, HPD employed an off-the-shelf solution (Microsoft Sharepoint) to replicate the functionality of the old DOS based database. Since then, HPD
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has been working with a consultant to move beyond simple tracking of projects to computerize our workflow, remove inefficiencies, automate our responses and digitize our paper documents. This exciting change will eventually allow applicants to submit their projects and documentation electronically, which has several advantages. One of the most important advantages is that an electronic system will allow multiple subject matter experts to review a project at the same time, reducing review times for each project and allowing for quicker responses.
In addition to increased internal efficiency, the move to an electronic work flow will allow all submittals, applications, and supporting documentation to be stored in the cloud. This will make HPD's business processes more resilient in the case of natural disasters or other large scale disruption or damage to the Jewett Center. For example, in the case of a hurricane that disrupts traffic and makes it impossible to get into the office, workers will be able to function remotely to reduce any delays resulting from the event. Similarly, if local power outages affect the office, workers will still be able to complete reviews and keep the process going ensuring potential Federal permits or grants are not delayed.
The system itself is being custom built to HPD's specific needs using industry standard components in its technical stack including Red Hat Linux, Oracle, and Java. The Department of Natural Resources Office of Information and Technology has been working closely with HPD and our consultant so they are able to support and improve the system once it is implemented. The new system for our Environmental Review Section will be available for testing in or around May of 2019 and should be in use by June of 2019. The next steps are to adapt it for use in our tax, grants, and Certified Local Government (CLG) programs allowing them to enjoy similar efficiencies and workflow improvements.

Apply for the 2019 Historic Preservation Fund Grants for Certified Local Governments
Is your community a Certified Local Government (CLG)? If so, now is the time to apply for our Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grants! Check here to see if your community is a CLG.
This grant program is structured to support local preservation efforts and to strengthen the CLG program statewide by passing federal funds to local communities. In order to apply for these grants, the applicant must be the Certified Local Government and be in good standing with the Historic Preservation Division. This grant is a 60/40 matching grant with 40% of the project cost funded by the applicant. The local match portion can be either a cash match or an in-kind donation of labor or supplies.
HPD has three separate applications for this grant, depending on the type of project the community would like to fund. The grant application packages are now available on HPD's website here. These packages includes the application forms, instructions, and criteria used to evaluate grant applications for survey and planning projects or for building or site-specific predevelopment and development projects. Grant applications are due February 1, 2019.
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Take a look at some projects funded through this grant program!

McIntosh County- Historic Resources Survey
McIntosh County is one of many communities that is completing a comprehensive, intensive historic
resources survey. A historic resources survey is often the first step a community takes in a series of
preservation activities. A survey is an inventory of historic resources that includes buildings, structures, sites, and objects that are 40 years of age or older. As with McIntosh County, a comprehensive survey can be
phased over several years.
If your community has not completed or updated a historic resources survey since 2004, this is the only grant for which you are eligible to apply. See here for
you community's last survey.

Avondale Estates- Interpretive Panel
Avondale Estates recently completed a grant to create and install an interpretive sign which focuses on the City of
Avondale Estates and Carl's Corner. Carl's Corner is the brick gateway that marks the original entrance to the city.
It was lovingly named after a local gardener.
Restoration of this gateway was also funded through this grant program.

Dublin- Conditions Assessment Report
The City of Dublin funded this predevelopment project to assess the existing conditions of the Northview Cemetery Mausoleum. This project included the full documentation of the
building, laser scans of all facades, architectural drawings, a detailed history
of the structure, and treatment recommendations.
Augusta- Historic Window Repair
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The City of Augusta partnered with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to complete the window
restoration for Meadow Garden. Twenty-eight windows were restored as a result of this grant. For development
projects, all work completed must be done in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
In order to qualify for a development grant, planning or predevelopment documents must exist for the project.
Planning/predevelopment documents could be architectural drawings, preservation plans, feasibility
studies, condition assessment reports, or historic structures reports.

We look forward to seeing your application! For questions regarding the grant program, contact allison.asbrock@dnr.ga.gov. For questions regarding the Certified Local Government program, contact sarah.rogers@dnr.ga.gov
News and Announcements
National Trust Preservation Funds Grant Program This annual program supports local preservation organizations' efforts to preserve and protect important places in their communities. Funding ranges from $2,500 to $10,000 and supports preservation planning and educational projects. The next deadline is February 1. Grant projects have included engineering and architectural consulting services; tours that are accessible via smart devices; and market studies to assist in prioritizing preservation objectives.For more information, visit http://forum.savingplaces.org/funding or contact Grants@savingplaces.org.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards: Nominations Now Open! The call for nominations for the 2019 National Preservation Awards is now open. Honor the people, places, and organizations making a difference and submit your nominations by February 1. https://forum.savingplaces.org/act/preservation-awards? utm_source=update&utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=update&utm_c ampaign=awards
Battlefield Preservation Planning Grants: Application Period Opening Soon! The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) is a program of the National Park Service. The grants fund a wide range of activities, including historical research, archaeological surveys, site documentation, education, interpretation, heritage tourism and
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economic impact studies, strategic and preservation planning, public outreach, and consensus building. Planning activities that may enhance a battlefield in or adjacent to a municipality may be eligible for funding. Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and federal, state, tribal, and local governments can apply. No matching funds are required. The ABPP anticipates this year's application period opening early in 2019. All grant materials will be available at the website grants.gov. For general information about the American Battlefield Protection Program, please see the website https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/index.htm.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Watch select programming from last year's PastForward conference in San Francisco on the #PastForward18 YouTube Playlist. The playlist includes the TrustLive presentations, which kicked off conversations around the main PastForward 2018 themes: the culturenature connection, intangible heritage, and resilience. Videos of the awards presentations, as well as the Opening and Closing remarks are available on the playlist.
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Preservation Posts is published to inform the public about historic preservation issues and developments from the perspective of the SHPO. In keeping with that purpose, HPD occasionally solicits guest articles that are directly related to our statutorily mandated programs. Please note that we do not publish opinion pieces. We also retain editorial control as well as the right to reject any submission.
To pitch or submit a piece, or ask questions concerning an idea, email HPD's Outreach Program Manager, Allison Asbrock, at allison.asbrock@dnr.ga.gov.

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