Certified Local Government Program Grants

The CLG program offers financial and technical assistance to help communities safeguard properties significant in local history. Ten percent of the annual federal Historic Preservation Fund grant made to SHPOs is distributed to CLG communities. Over the past several years, New York has awarded numerous grants to CLGs, totaling over $600,000. Projects include historic resources surveys, nominations of properties to the State and National Registers, activities that support community planning efforts, and local outreach and education programs. Below are projects funded over the last two years, listed by project category.

CLG GrantsAwarded FY2007-2008

Design Guidelines

Village of Roslyn (Nassau) - FY2007     $2,500
The publication of design review guidelines and to assist with the costs of posting the guidelines on the Village's website.

Village of Cobleskill (Schoharie County) - FY2008     $8,400
Design Guidelines for the Village of Cobleskill Historic District
The Village of Cobleskill, established as a CLG in 2006, will develop design guidelines for use by its preservation commission. The final product will be published as well as web-based and will assist property owners in making appropriate design choices, potentially streamlining local reviews and providing for a more efficient and applicant friendly process.

Village of Pittsford (Monroe County) - FY2008     $3,095
Historic District Handbook and Guidelines
The historic Erie Canal-side Village of Pittsford will develop a comprehensive historic district guidebook and design guidelines in order to provide educational materials for property owners and commissioners to assist in the local review process. The goal is to provide more wide-spread historic preservation guidance for local property owners.

City of Niagara Falls (Niagara County) - FY2008     $2,800
Park Place Historic District Promotion and Education
The City of Niagara Falls will draft and publish a brochure on owner's responsibilities within the district and will place identifying signage at the perimeter of the Park Place Historic District. The Park Place Historic District is the first local historic district in the City and the project will promote its presence, location and what the designation means to property owners. This heightened awareness of the City's historic preservation program will hopefully lead to more local involvement in the City's efforts.

Historic Resources Survey / National Register Nominations

Village of Pittsford ( Monroe) - FY2007     $13,000
This project is to update the Village of Pittsford's 1975 Comprehensive Survey & Inventory of historic properties.

City of Newburgh (Orange) - FY2007     $15,000
Historic District inventory update to include review of the existing building list, creation of database based on existing digital property records and a power point presentation for continuing education.

Town of Yorktown (Westchester) - FY2007     $9,500
This project is for the completion of an Intensive Level Survey for properties located along Hunterbrook Road, and Baptist Church Road area.

Town of Greenburgh (Westchester) - FY2007     $4,000
National Register Nomination for Parkway Gardens Historic District. This nomination will be the beginning of implementing the many recommendations made by the Reconnaissance-Level Survey completed in 2006

Town of Malta (Saratoga County) - FY2008     $20,200
Historic Resources Survey (Level I)
The Town of Malta, a CLG since 2006, will undertake a Reconnaissance level survey of historic resources to cover the entire township and set the stage for an intensive level survey based on the Level I results. The Town is using this effort to proactively planning for the retention of its historic resources in anticipation of future community development projects.

Village of Southampton (Suffolk County) - FY2008     $6,000
Historic District Survey Update
The Village of Southampton will update its existing historic district survey data for use by the local preservation community. The current survey was completed in 1979 and, due to its age, does not reflect all the historic resources in the Village that have become 50 years old since that date. Identifying these properties is the first step in protecting them as part of the historic character of Southampton. The updated survey will add an estimated 150 properties to this historic district.

City of Syracuse (Onondaga County) - FY2008     $10,000
National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Downtown
The City will prepare a Multiple Properties National Register nomination for downtown Syracuse. This will be done in an effort to achieve National Register listing for all eligible properties and districts in the downtown area. Having these properties listed on the National Register will enable property owners to take advantage of Tax Credit programs and grants that are only available for listed properties. It is hoped that this will provide more incentive for investment in the downtown's historic resources.

City of Newburgh (Orange County) - FY2008     $11,000
West End Cultural Survey
The City of Newburgh will prepare a survey of historic resources in the "west end" immediately west of the National Register listed "East End" historic district. Historic resources in this section of the City are not well understood or protected. This project will enable preparation of a database of architectural classifications, tables and maps depicting the geographic distribution of resources in the area by historic periods, themes and architectural types. A series of presentations will be made and the report will include recommendations for future actions by the City and the Architectural Review Commission.

Commission Training

Village of Cold Springs (Putnam) - FY2007     $7,000
Cold Spring Harbor District Review Board Training, to be conducted in two sessions. The training is intended to improve the Review Board's knowledge and expertise in performing their duties.

Town of Malta (Saratoga) - FY2007     $4,000
Town of Malta Historic Preservation Review Commission Training.

Public Workshops / Conferences

City of Saratoga Springs (Saratoga) - FY2007     $19,000
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation's 360 Degrees Conference Training and Enhancement. Grant funding will provide a distinct focus to CLG communities, training to their members, staff and supporters and ensure training workshops address assisting CLG's in their specific area of need.

Town of New Paltz (Ulster) - FY2007     $6,000
Create a two-phase public forum, available to a multitude of New York State Historic Preservation Commissions and other preservation groups to design a template for events that will increase public knowledge and acceptance of historic preservation issues.

Village of Brockport (Monroe County) - FY2008     $8,980
Historic Home Improvement Program The Village of Brockport will undertake a historic home improvement program that combines a series of workshops and advice from volunteers and architects to assist homeowners of landmarked homes in assessing necessary work at their houses. Homeowners wishing to participate in the program will be eligible for local property tax abatement on improvements made under the program. The goal is to provide awareness of the local historic resources, assist property owners in understanding their home's materials, condition and needs, and provide for an improved appearance Village-wide.

Publications / Website

Village of Great Neck Plaza (Nassau) - FY2007     $5,000
Funding for a Historic Preservation Commission website as part of the Village's website to provide information about the village's historic and architectural development.

Village of East Hampton (Suffolk) - FY2007     $6,700
Design and distribute 3500 copies of the "Village of East Hampton Historic Preservation Program, 2007 Report to Residents".

City of New Rochelle (Westchester) - FY2007     $2,000
Design and distribution of 1,000 copies of (3) issues of the New Rochelle Historic Preservation Newsletter.

Town of Poughkeepsie (Dutchess County) - FY2008     $16,000
Historic Resources Survey Update
The Town of Poughkeepsie Master Plan calls for an update to the 1986 level survey of the Town to better identify and protect historic resources. This grand-assisted project will be completed in two stages: the first stage will identify historic resources constructed prior to 1851 (a second, future stage will do the same for resources constructed after 1850 continuing to 1960. As part of the first stage, the Town will create a database identifying historic properties. The goal is to move toward potential designation and protection of the Town's significant historic resources.

City of New Rochelle (Westchester County) - FY2008     $4,000
Newsletter
The City of New Rochelle will continue publication of the popular "The Preserver" newsletter. The newsletter has been published since 1996 and is credited with increasing awareness of historic preservation in the City, highlighting preservation success stories, local historical sites, and advice for owners of historic properties.

City of Schenectady (Schenectady County) - FY2008     $8,873
Historic Commission Public Education Project
The City will update materials about its preservation program to inform residents in historic districts about their responsibilities and to publicize historic resources. Materials planned for the project include an update of the Commission's Historic Zoning Brochure; a revision of Schenectady's historic district map; and the development of a walking tour brochure for the City's districts, all to provide expanded awareness for the City's historic resources and the programs in place for their protection and preservation.

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