Chattahoochee Hills plans historic-property upkeep priorities, explores broader preservation role

The Chattahoochee Hills Historic Commission outlined plans to develop upkeep priorities for city-owned historic properties at its August 26 joint meeting with City Council, according to draft minutes. It will identify budget needs with city administration, prepare a priority list for Public Works and explore grants, revenue-generating uses and connections to city parks.

Public Works described a limited maintenance budget. Participants discussed separating maintenance priorities from long-term capital projects and defining a purpose for each structure before choosing appropriate treatments. The supplied minutes establish planning tasks, not a repair appropriation.

The commission also plans to explore Certified Local Government designation with Community Development staff. Ron Johnson said the designation would bring responsibilities to update the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance, including contemplating authority to designate private property as historic sites or districts. He suggested beginning with a historic-property survey and developing local guidelines. The supplied record does not establish an ordinance change or completed designation.

The September 14 commission agenda listed a follow-up discussion of budget items, designation and park opportunities. That agenda does not establish what occurred at the September meeting.