§ 9.55.020. Purpose.

(a)

The City desires to foster the preservation of landmark and historic properties in the City. In furtherance of this policy, the purpose of this chapter is to implement the Mills Act which is set forth in Government Code § 50280 et seq., and Revenue and Taxation Code § 439 et seq., and as those sections may be amended from time to time (hereafter collectively the "Mills Act") in order to establish a uniform process to enter into contracts with the owners of property in the City that has previously been identified as a qualified historic property, as identified herein, for property tax relief and for the preservation of those historic properties.

(b)

The City Council finds that entering into a Mills Act contract is an effective means of encouraging the preservation, rehabilitation and maintenance of historic properties.

(c)

The City Council further finds that the Mills Act preservation incentive will support the goals and objectives in the General Plan by encouraging the maintenance of historic structures.

(Ord. No. 328, § 1(9.04.100.020), 5-21-2013)