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Harlingen hears Texas Historical Commission on steps, rules and grants for Certified Local Government status
Summary
The Harlingen City Commission heard a detailed presentation from Kelly Little of the Texas Historical Commission on requirements to become a Certified Local Government, including ordinance and board requirements, a 60‑day demolition stay, training, and grant opportunities typically ranging $5,000–$50,000 with a required 1:1 match.
Kelly Little, Certified Local Government coordinator at the Texas Historical Commission, told the Harlingen City Commission that becoming a Certified Local Government (CLG) requires a local historic‑preservation ordinance, a landmarks commission of at least five members, appointment of a historic preservation officer and procedures that meet state and federal preservation standards.
The commission heard Little outline both the baseline legal requirements and the practical benefits: CLG communities must use the Secretary of the Interior standards for rehabilitation, provide public meetings under the Texas Open Meetings Act, maintain a local survey of historic…
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