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Section 4. Procedures for Designation. Properties which meet the criteria set forth in Section 5 herein below may be designated as archaeological or historical sites in accordance with the following procedures. (1) Proposals. Proposals for designation may be made by the owner, the board, and City Commission and shall include but not limited to the legal description of the site, photographs of the site, a statement of significance and other information supporting the proposal. (2) Designation report. For every proposed site, the City Manager or his designee shall prepare a designation report containing the following information: a. Statement of significance. A statement outlining the significance of the proposed site, the criteria upon which the designation is based and a physical description of the property. b. Boundaries. A map or maps indicating proposed boundaries. Archaeological site boundaries shall generally conform to natural physiographic features which were the focal points for prehistoric and historic activities or may be drawn along property lines, streets, or geographic features to facilitate efficient management. C. Recommendation. The designation report shall also contain a recommendation on whether the Board should designate the property as an archaeological site. (3) Consideration by Board. The Board shall conduct a public meeting to determine whether the proposed archaeological site meets the criteria outlined herein for the purpose of considering all proposed designations and shall approve, approve with conditions, amend or deny the proposed designation. (4) Appeals. Appeals from deeisions of the Board may be made to the City Ge s'sienThe dee-irion of the City Commission shall be a nixccr (a Any aggrieved party may appeal any decision of the Board to the City Commission by filing, within fourteen (14) days after the date of the decision, a written notice of appeal and an appeal fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) with the Citv Clerk. The notice shall set forth conciselv the decision annealed from and the reasons or grounds for the appeal. b) The anneal shall be heard by the Citv Commission which shall hear and consider all facts material to the appeal and render a decision promptly. The City Commission may affirm, modify, or reverse the Board's decision. The decision of the City Commission shall constitute final administrative review, and no petition for rehearing or reconsideration shall be considered by the City. Appeals from Historic Preservation Amendment Ordinance 7 Legislation/Ordinances HO/jb