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a period of at least ninety (90) days to review those properties considered potentially historically significant. During the ninety (90) days, the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will be required to attempt to locate the owner, identify a feasible alternative use of the building or structure, and/or locate an alternative purchaser to rehabilitate and maintain the building or structure. Under the right circumstances, and with concurrence with a court of law, a receiver could also be appointed. During the ninety (90) days of intensive review by the Historical Landmark Preservation Committee, the building and standards commission must defer any action regarding any demolition of the building or structure. After review by the Historical Landmark Preservation Committee, and if the committee is unable during the ninety (90) day period to identify a feasible alternative use of the building or structure, locate an alternative purchaser to rehabilitate and maintain the building or structure, or cause the appointment of a receiver under the right circumstances, then the building or structure is again referred back to the building and standards commission for future enforcement orders. 6. Finally, during the ninety (90) day review period by the Historical Landmark Preservation Committee, the owner of a building or structure under review will not be liable for penalties which could be assessed under the ordinance. 7. To assist in the process of successfully designating the City of Paris as a Certified Local Government, Council will need to make new appointments to the City of Paris Historical Landmark Preservation Committee. At the May 30th meeting, City Council directed that private individuals would pursue the certification of the City on the City's behalf, with the decision as to whether or not all other necessary information has been made available by the City for such designation resting solely with the State of Texas. Because of the inclusion of the new Section 7-50, language included in Section 7-49 (c) (7) allowing the Building and Standards Commission to consider evidence related to historical preservation issues has been omitted as redundant. 9. Under Section 7-85, the City Council needs to set the fee for issuance of the Secured Building Permit. The City staff recommends a fee of $100.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approval of the ordinance. The proposed ordinance would have an effective date of August 1, 2002. STAFF CONTACT: Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney; and Stephanie H. Harris, Assistant City Attorney COUNCII, DATE: Consider for approval at City Council's regular Council meeting of Monday, June 10, 2002. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: See attached revised draft ordinance.