19991123 r-99-36 RESOLUTION NO. R-qq-.36
FUNDING AND RESTORATION OF BLENHEIM
WHEREAS, over the last decade, city historic facilities have been expanded and
rehabilitated; and
WHEREAS, the city expressed gratitude to Historic Fairfax City, Inc. and the
Blenheim Coalition for their efforts at encouraging and supporting historic preservation and
related activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reaffirmed its intention of preserving the entire 12-
acre Blenheim Estate of historic and public uses; and
WHEREAS, the immediate need is for a broadly-supported strategic plan for the use
and restoration of Blenheim and broad-based funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Blenheim Restoration Task Force is
hereby established, with the mission of (1) drafting a strategic/business plan for the
restoration of Blenheim and (2) mounting an aggressive fund raising campaign at the local
level to support all Historic Fairfax City, Inc. properties and at the national level primarily to
support the Blenheim restoration project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force will submit to the City Council its
finding and recommendations no later than February 1, 2000;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the make-up of the task force will be made up of
the following: Councilman Rob Lederer, Councilman Jeff Greenfield and Councilman Scott
Silverthorne; (2) members of Historic Fairfax Inc.; and (2) members of the Blenheim
Coalition. The Co-Chairs of the committee will be appointed by the Council representatives
on the task force;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the city point of contact will be, in the short term,
the City Manager, and upon appointment, the Director of Historic Resources.
Adopted this 23rd day of November, 1999.
ATTEST:
Mayor