HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 12,255RESOLUTION NO. 12,255
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY, CALIFORNIA COMMENDING GEORGE M. MATHESON AND
JAMES R. MATHESON FOR THEIR DONATING FOR A PUBLIC
PURPOSE THE ELIZUR STEEL-CRANDALL-ENNIS HOUSE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
National City has authorized and directed the Community
Development Commission to plan and carry out the City's
Community Development Block Grant Program pursuant to
the U. S. Housing & Community Development Act of 1974;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
National City approved, by Ordinance No. 1505 on April
13, 1976, a Redevelopment Plan for the Center City Project
which Plan is being carried out by the Community Develop-
ment Commission pursuant to the U. S. Housing & Community
Development Act of 1974 and the California Community
Redevelopment Law; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Commission,
at its meeting held February 1, 1977 authorized the
acquisition of the Elizur Steel -Crandall -Ennis House and
the re-establishment of said House within Kimball Square,
an historical and architectural preservation area provided
for in the adopted Redevelopment Plan for the Center City
Project; and
WHEREAS, George M. Matheson and James R.
Matheson, the owners of the Elizur Steel -Crandall -Ennis
House located at 904 East 8th Street have agreed to donate
said House as a charitable contribution and for a public
purpose, namely its relocation and re-establishment as a
part of Kimball Square;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by. the City
Council of the City of National City, California that Mr.
George M. Matheson and Mr. James R. Matheson'are hereby
commended for their public spirit and their interest in
the welfare of all of the people of the City of National
City which is reflected in their giving as a donation and
for a public purpose the Elizur Steel -Crandall -Ennis House.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of February, 1977.
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