RESO 2012-28 - support for Austin College nomination - 9-4-12RESOLUTION NO. 2012-28
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION (THC)
FORMALLY NOMINATING AUSTIN COLLEGE TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF
HISTORIC PLACES.
WHEREAS on August 20, 2012, the Texas Historical Commission notified the City of Huntsville of
the nomination of Austin College to the National Register of Historic Places, an official
list maintained by the National Park Service of culturally significant locations and
landmarks worthy of preservation; and
WHEREAS Austin College is the oldest university or college building in Texas (and is reported to
have the same designation for all area west of the Mississippi), was the site of the first
law school in Texas, and has the distinction of having had Anson Jones and General
Sam Houston at its dedication in 1851.
WHEREAS in 1879, Austin Hall became the location of Sam Houston Normal Institute, now Sam
Houston State University.
WHEREAS the City Council deems it to be appropriate and in the best interests of the City to
support the nomination and the placement of Austin College on the Register,
acknowledging the historic importance of this structure, its contribution to education,
and its place in the history of Huntsville.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
That, for the benefit of the City of Huntsville and Sam Houston State University, the City Council
hereby expresses its great pleasure in supporting the nomination from the Texas Historical
Commission for the purpose of including Austin College on the National Register of Historic Places.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of September 2012.
ATTEST:
oodward City Secretary
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
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Mac Woodward, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
and Schneider, City Attorney
Agenda Item �00.
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
real places telling real stories
August 20, 2012
The Honorable Mac Woodward
Mayor, City of Huntsville
1212 Avenue M
Huntsville, Texas 77340
Re: Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas
Austin College, 1741 University Avenue
Dear Mayor Woodward:
We are pleased to inform you that the above-mentioned property will be considered by the State
Board of Review for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places at their meeting on
September 22, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. in the Kokernot Lodge, 1104 Loop Road, Alpine, Texas.
The National Register is the federal government's official list of historic properties worthy of
preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition, assists in preserving our nation's
heritage and results in the following for historic properties:
1. Consideration in planning for federal, federally licensed, and federally assisted projects. Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires that federal agencies allow the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation to have an opportunity to comment on all federally related projects
affecting historic properties listed in the National Register. For further information on this federal
regulation, please refer to 36 CFR 800 promulgated under the authority of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended). Copies are available through the Texas Historical
Commission, the National Park Service, or online at www.cr.nps.gov/linklaws.htm.
2. Eligibility for federal tax provisions. If a property is listed in the National Register, certain federal
tax provisions may apply. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 revises the historic preservation tax incentives
authorized by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1976, the Revenue Act of 1978, the Tax Treatment
Extension Act of 1980, the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, and the Tax Reform Act of 1984. As of
January 1, 1987, the Tax Reform Act provides for a 20% investment tax credit for rehabilitating historic
commercial, industrial, and rental residential buildings. The former 15 % and 20 % Investment Tax
Credits (ITCs) for rehabilitations of older commercial buildings are combined into a single 10 % ITC
for commercial or industrial buildings built before 1936. The Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980
provides federal tax deductions for charitable contributions for conservation purposes of partial
interests in historically important land areas or structures. Whether these provisions are
advantageous to a property owner is dependent upon the particular circumstances of the property and
the owner. Because tax aspects as outlined above are complex, individuals should consult legal
counsel of the appropriate local Internal Revenue Service office for assistance in determining the tax
consequences of the above provisions. For further information on this federal regulation, please refer
to 36 CFR 67, which implements the federal tax incentives. Copies are available through the Texas
Historical Commission, the National Park Service, or online at www.cr.nps.gov/linklaws.htm
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RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR • SHERI S. KRAUSE, CHAIRMAN • MARK WOLFE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 12276 • AUSTIN, TEXAS • 78711-2276 • P 512.463.6100 • F 512.475.4872 • TDD 1.800.735.2989 • www.thc.state.tx.us
August 20, 2012
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3. Consideration in issuing a surface coal mining permit: In accordance with the Surface Mining
Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, there must be consideration of historic values in the decision to
issue a surface coal mining permit where coal is located. For further information on this federal
regulation, please refer to 30 CFR 700 et seq promulgated under the authority of the Surface Mining
and Reclamation Act of 1977. Copies are available through the Texas Historical Commission, the
National Park Service, or online at www.cr.nps.gov/linldaws.htm
4. Qualification for federal grants for historic preservation when funds are available.
National Register listing does not:
1. require the owner to provide public access,
2. obligate the owner to maintain the property,
3. require notification of changes in ownership, or
4. impose restrictive covenants (unless grant assistance
is received or tax credits are taken.)
Owners of private properties nominated to the National Register of Historic Places have an
opportunity to concur in or object to listing in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act
and 36 CFR 60. Any owner or partial owner of private property who chooses to object to listing may
submit to the State Historic Preservation Officer a notarized statement certifying that the party is the
sole or partial owner of the private property and objects to the listing. If a majority of the owners
object to the listing, the property will not be listed. Each owner or partial owner of private property
has one vote regardless of how many properties or what part of the property that party owns. If the
property cannot be listed because a majority of owners object prior to the submission of a nomination
by the State, the State Historic Preservation Officer shall submit the nomination to the Keeper of the
National Register for a determination of eligibility of the property for listing in the National Register.
If the property is then determined eligible for listing, although not formally listed, federal agencies
will be required to allow the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation an opportunity to comment
before the agency may fund, license, or assist a project which will affect the property. If you choose to
object to the listing of your property, the notarized objection must be submitted to Mark Wolfe, State
Historic Preservation Officer, Texas Historical Commission, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, TX, 78711, by
September 21, 2012.
If you wish to comment on the nomination of the property to the National Register, please send your
comments to the State Historic Preservation Officer before the State Board of Review considers this
nomination on September 22, 2012. A copy of the nomination and information on the National
Register and federal tax provisions are available upon request. If you have any questions, please
contact Gregory W. Smith, National Register Coordinator, at (512) 463-6013.
Sincerely,
Bratten Thomason
Director, History Programs Division
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