Butler Heritage Foundation Inc

15.904 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AID HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AID ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES BY SUCH MEANS AS EDUCATION, SURVEY, PLANNING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PRESERVATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES LIKE GRANTS AND TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES. OPPORTUNITY P24AS00541 AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS (AACR) IS A COMPETITIVE PHYSICAL PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM TO DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE THE SITES AND STORIES OF THE HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN STRUGGLE TO GAIN EQUAL RIGHTS AS CITIZENS FROM THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE FORWARD. PROJECTS ARE FOR HISTORIC SITES LISTED IN, OR ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER, AND INCLUDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORTS, PRESERVATION PLANS, AND PHYSICAL PRESERVATION TO STRUCTURES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE STATES, TRIBES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROJECT IS AWARDED TO THE BUTLER HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC., TO REPLACE THE ROOF AND INSTALL NEW HEATING AND COOLING OF THE FIFTH STREET CORRIDOR BUILDING 6.

THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING TO BUTLER HERITAGE FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,000. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BUTLER HERITAGE FOUNDATION IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT CLEANUP ACTIVITY AT THE FORMER BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN HARTSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED FOR THIS CLEANUP PROJECT WILL INCLUDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CLEANUP ACTIVITY INCLUDING REMOVAL AND/OR ABATEMENT, CONFIRMATORY SAMPLING, AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES WILL INCLUDE TECHNICAL REPORTS AND DISPOSAL RECORDS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ACRES MADE READY FOR REUSE, AND A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT AT THE FORMER BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING(S). ONCE THE SITE DOES NOT POSE A THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS WILL ENCOURAGE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE, WHICH WILL CREATE JOBS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE PROPERTY OWNER (THE BUTLER HERITAGE FOUNDATION), ALUMNI OF THE SCHOOL, AND RESIDENTS OF