Historical Resources Advisory Board - June 01, 2026

The Historical Resources Advisory Board of Citrus County convened on June 1, 2026, primarily to discuss updates on small matching grants and historic site surveys. The board received an update that the federal small matching grant application cycle had opened and would remain so until July 10th, though the county currently lacks a grant writer to initiate the process. They discussed the benefits and non-mandatory nature of conducting historic surveys for maintaining Certified Local Government (CLG) status. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and updating the county's list of recognized historic sites, with board members agreeing to conduct a windshield survey to verify the current status of approximately 92 historic properties. A motion was passed unanimously to begin this survey work and report back by October. The meeting also covered training opportunities related to historic preservation and compliance with federal Section 106 regulations, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of federally funded projects on historic properties. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussion on grant applications and survey activities could lead to future procurement actions related to historic preservation services.