HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 23-105RESOLUTION NO. 23-105
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT, the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to support an
application for a State Historical Designation, which will provide the history for the
George O'Brien Millard statue located at 500 Main Street, in Beaumont, Texas.
The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in
strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
551.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 18th day of
April, 2023.
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` - Mayor Robin Mouton -
Theresa Goodness
Chair
Jen Trenbeath
Con rdlnator/secretary
Demi,
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JE FERSON COUNTY
Historical Commission
Linda McMahen
Treasurer
Dr, Steven P, Lewis
Vt Vice -chaff
Don Smart
znd Vlce•Chalr
Millard family descendants are seeking to apply for a Texas Historical Marker to he installed
near the George O'Brien Millard statue currently located on the grounds of the Art Museum of
Southeast Texas, more specifically at the southeast corner of Pearl and Bowie Streets. it is our
understanding that the City of Beaumont is the owner of such property.
As part of the application process, the Texas Historical Commission (THC) requires authorization
from the property owner to place the historical marker along with a current tax statement of
deed. Please see attached form. This year's marker application period closes at 2:00 p.m. on
May 15, 2023.
Jen Trenbeath, our JCHC coordinator as well as a Millard family descendant, is also providing
YOU with a brief history of her ancestor and his importance to our community. It is our
understanding that you have kindly agreed to place this matter on next Monday's agenda (April
10, 2023) before the Historical Landmark Commission.
Thanks so much, Demi I
Kate Hambright
Jefferson County Historical Commission Chair
409.656,1408
EXHIBIT "A"
Jefferson County HisturlcaI Commission • 1149 Pearl Street, 3'4 Floor -Bea uniont, Texas 77701
Office (409) 835.8701, FAX (409) 784-582G • e-mall, hisleomm@co jefferson.N.us
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
NITACHMENT A
SUBJECT MARKERS:
PERMISSION OF PROPERTY OWNER FOR MARIMR PLACEMENT
Please fill out this attachment, print, and sign, Return -completed form alot:g wi& proof of
ownet:sltiil (hi f'olan of deed or tax appraiovl re=&) to our offices via email
arlc rs rr lec.te its. caw), fax, or mail postmarked by 2 pan. CDT, May 15, 2023,
Proposed marker topic:
County:
Will the tnarlwr be placed on tight -of -way maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxD O'T)?
[—]Yes [-]No
If the answer is yes, the THC will sectu:e the necessary permission from TxDOT, and no othef
information is required. If the answer is no, please provide the following information for the person
or group who owns the pxopexty.
Property owner:
Address:
Phone:
City, State, Zip:
Email address:
1, , certify that I am the legal owner or authorized representative of the property owner
rioted herein, and further certify that I have read the information regarding Official
Texas Historical Markers and that I voltuitardy seep the marker for the property described
herein, and proof of ownership is attached to this four. I farther certify that I will comply
with the policies and procedures of the Official Texas Historical Marker Program,
Signature:
NOTE: The property owner will not receive copies of correspondence from the'rHC. All
procedural correspondence (notice of receipt, requests for additional infortation, inscription,
shipping notice, -etc,) will be sent by etnail to the GHC representative, who is encouraged to spate
the infarmation with all interested parties as necessary.
Texas Historical Comn-ission
History l�rogratns Division
P.O. Box 12276,Austin, TX 78711-2276
Phone 512/463-5853 Ts XAS HISTORICAL CC)P•4MMSION
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