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SECTION 106 COMPLIANCE The staff reviewed ninety-nine (99) environmental review inquiries from the Department of Economic Development during this period. The HPC has maintained its Programmatic Memorandum of Agreement with the SHPO and National Advisory Council to ensure protection of cultural properties which are listed on or qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. SPECIAL PROJECTS During this period the Historic Preservation Commission was awarded DHPA grant money to complete the design and printing of the new County Re -Survey. The commission has hired graphic designer, Paula Headley to create the new book and Commercial Graphics to print the estimated 1,000 copies. The design process of the survey is complete and under review with the estimated date for printing to commence the end of January 2001. HPC researched the Kessler Place Proposed Local Historic District, creating a preservation plan, complete with maps, histories, photos and district boundary options. The Commission reviewed proposed alterations to the draft form of the guidelines for Taylor's Field Local Historic District. The guideline books were designed, printed and mailed during the early portion of 2000. During this period HPC welcomed intern, Tisha Greenslade, a Notre Dame American Studies student, this summer. Ms. Greenslade researched, designed and wrote a new, comprehensive, introductory style pamphlet on the Studebaker Corporation and family in South Bend. The pamphlet will be printed in time for the Studebaker National Conference which is to be held in South Bend in the year 2001. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS During this period the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County has remained involved and engaged with a broad range of historic preservation issues and concerns throughout St. Joseph County and in the city of South bend. The day -today administration of Local Historic Districts and Local Historic Landmarks continues to be a primary part of the HPC and staff's participation in the preservation of significant local cultural resources. In addition, the HPC has worked toward the designation of additional structures and neighborhoods and has responded to grass-roots requests from the community to be a part of the ongoing dialogue of preservation in the area. The HPC maintains its responsibilities as a Certified Local Government and continues its interaction with local government agencies and officials in the long-term task of preservation education and advocacy. The preservation cause had also been promoted in the larger____ - community.