Council hears proposal for National Historic District nomination; $15,000 RFP suggested
Summary
Councilman Scott Bomboy reported completing an inventory of 1,067 properties tied to a 2021 state determination of eligibility and recommended issuing an RFP for a preservationist—estimated cost $15,000—to finalize a National Historic District nomination; Council took no action.
Councilman Scott Bomboy updated Perkasie Borough Council April 7 on work toward a proposed National Historic District nomination. He said the state issued a determination of eligibility in 2021 and that he completed an inventory of an estimated 1,067 properties the state listed as potentially within a district. Bomboy recommended issuing a request for proposals for a historic preservationist to work with the Historical Committee to finalize the nomination at an approximate cost of $15,000.
Bomboy outlined the benefits of historic designation and noted that 30 of Bucks County's 53 municipalities have historic districts. Council President Jim Ryder said the preservation request would be reviewed alongside other funding needs, including the Pennridge Little League lighting request; no formal motion or appropriation was recorded and Council took no action at this meeting.
If Council proceeds, the Historical Committee anticipates selecting a consultant through an RFP process and preparing nomination materials for state review.
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