Resolution 11769S0LV2I09V'9V_0. 1176
A ftsolution Of The Edmonds City Councif Egressing Intent to
('reserve the Bettinger/ICretzferNistoric Nome
Whereas, the BettingerlKretzrer lfi�toric Nome, currently located at 555 Main
Street, has been designated by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation as one of
the 2008 Most Endangered Historic Properties in the State and is currently in the
application process to be designated a historic property by the City of Edmonds; and
Whereas, the Bettingerl7(retzferN,storic Nome, is currently located on property
that is being considered for new construction and those plans require the removal or
demolition of the home; and
Whereas, the Bettinger17(retzferNistoric Nome, is owned by an owner who has
expressed a desire to work with new owners to relocate the home; and
Whereas, the Edmonds Museum, a private non-profit, is negotiating with the
current owners to move and maintain, at the Museum's expense, the historic home; and
Whereas, the Edmonds Community Development Code Chapter 25 has been
adopted to preserve historic buildings and through the creation of the Edmonds Historic
Preservation Commission has entrusted work with one of its purposes to serve as the
city's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.
Now, Therefore, Be It q?§solved-
Section 1. The City recognizes the historic significance of the Bettinger/Kretzler
Historic Home and will work with the parties (Edmonds Museum, Edmonds School
District and the current owners) to preserve the home. Such work will involve no direct
outlay of City funds to move, relocate, or maintain the home. In the event the home is
not able to be moved by the Museum the City understands the current owner may at his
discretion sell the home to another party or demolish the home if no other option is
available.
Section 2. This resolution is strictly to demonstrate the City's intent to work in
good faith with the above -mentioned parties and does not commit the City to enter into
any contract or to amend any existing contract without further resolution from the City
Council. Once a draft of any contract or amendment is prepared it will be reviewed by
City Staff and City legal counsel and then approved by City Council.
(Passed, approved, and adopted this 24th day of tune, 2008.
APPROVE
MAY ,G AAKE SON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CrrY CLERK, SANDRA S. 'CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 06/20/2008
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 06/24/2008
RESOLUTIION NO. 1176