19871117 r-87-44RESOLUTION NO. R-87-44
WHEREAS, Historic Fairfax City, Inc. was created to promote and preserve the
rich historical heritage ot the City of Fairfax; and
WHEREAS, Historic Fairfax City, Inc. has been extremely successful in
preserving and renovating the Old Town Hall and Earps Ordinary; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Historic Fairfax City, Inc. desires to establish a more
specific statement of purpose in order to better address its future challenges of
preserving the City's historical heritage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Fairfax,
Virginia, does hereby endorse the attached Historic Fairfax City, Inc.'s Board's
proposed Statement of Purpose; and
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council endorse the Board's proposal to
expand the Board to 15 members.
Adopted this 17th day of November 1987.
ATTEST:
" R-87-44
It shall be the purpose of HISTORIC FAIRFAX CITY, INC.:
1. To cultivate public support for the preservation and restora-
tion of old amd historic buildings in the City of Fairfax both
publicly and privately owned.
2. To offer advice and counsel to the City of Fairfa× regarding
the historic aspects of the City and serve as an advocacy group on
historic matters.
3. To further public interest through education and participation
in the heritage of 'the City by promoting events pertaining to
historic interest.
4. To develop a collection of artifacts, photographs, books, etc.
that will be available for display and form the nucleus of a City
Museum. ..
5- To make available financial assistance from time to time to
complement projects undertaken by the City or other projects which
have historic significance.
6. To recommend a policy for the use and operation of publicly
owned historic buildings.
7. To make recommendations regarding the improvement to publicly
owned old City buildings as from time to time these projects are
suggested.
It shall further be our purpose to offer membership to any
citizen, group or business and encourage their participation in all
activities of the HFC and form associations with other organiza-
tions with interest such as ours.