Historic Preservation Board April 22, 2026

The Temple Terrace Historic Preservation Board held a meeting on April 22, 2026, focusing primarily on leadership elections, updates on historic preservation efforts, and grant opportunities. The board elected Sher Donahghue as chair and Marggo Chavez as vice chair. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant program, which offers $50,000 in funding without a local match requirement. The board considered applying for a grant to update the 1988 historic resource surveys, particularly for Mediterranean Revival structures, and voted to support moving forward with this project. Additionally, the board discussed strategies to encourage public interest in historic preservation, including educational outreach, workshops, and social media campaigns. Updates were also provided on the archiving of historic materials, including efforts to catalog and preserve documents and photographs with the help of interns and potential partnerships with local university libraries. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting highlighted ongoing planning and budget considerations related to preservation projects and city infrastructure improvements.