Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is expected there will be two phases of this project with the ultimate goal to establish a local landmark program. Phase 1 – Using the 2019 NCOD Policy Direction Report as a baseline, the consultant will help implement and develop ways to rebrand and revise the current historic preservation program with emphasis on creating a local landmark program and policies. Prior to creating ordinance language, manuals, or other supporting documents, the consultant will outline these mechanisms to bring forth to the City Commission which may include, but are not limited to the following items: Identifying policy goals and a process to strengthen the current preservation program and create a local landmark program, which includes articulating a long term vision, achievable strategies, educational opportunities, and community engagement; Detecting the discrepancies between the zoning districts and how it impacts NCOD, as well as other impediments of the current historic preservation program and existing code sections. This includes coordinating with the on-going update to the City's zoning districts and standards for zone edge transitions within the NCOD; Outlining strategies and policy recommendations that could be adopted to evolve or alter the City's current historic preservation program (examples: rebalancing the emphasis of the historic preservation program between historic architecture and the historic events or context of the people that shaped Bozeman's history; determining incentives for historic preservation or maintenance of historic sites and resources; recommending changes to the role and duties of the HPAB); Reviewing existing historic property inventory data and make recommendations regarding future planning and development efforts within the NCOD and identifying other areas that could be considered for inclusion in the City's historic preservation program; and Providing policy suggestions to support how preservation can contribute to solutions for larger societal issues such as climate change, social justice, affordable housing, economic development, community development, and finance, with an emphasis on innovative and creative tools and techniques that help embrace a multi-disciplinary approach. Conducting public engagement with community members, landowners, business owners, the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB), elected officials, city staff, design professionals, and other stakeholders to gather feedback on the City's current historic preservation program and ways to strengthen it; and Collaborating with the consultants (Code Studio) currently working on revising and restructuring the UDC. Phase 2 – If the Bozeman City Commission directs staff to proceed with implementing policy recommendations of Phase 1, the consultant will: Draft an ordinance to amend or repeal and replace the preservation section of the code to implement policy direction provided by the Bozeman City Commission; and Draft an administrative manual and associated administrative documents or forms to implement the local landmark program ordinance. The ordinance and administrative manual may include, but are not limited to the following items: Outline the process and procedures to implement the local landmark program with emphasis on required application materials, selection criteria, nomination process, standards, and methods; Protection, demolition, and maintenance requirements or standards; Incentive measures for preservation or maintenance of historic resources; Outline the process and procedures to remove an historic structure or resource from the local landmark program, including required application materials and criteria for removal; The role and duties the Historic Preservation Advisory Board; Methods and procedures for data management and documentation of historic resources; and Use and presentation of data and documentation for educational and outreach programs.
