Quincy Preservation Commission

The Quincy Preservation Commission shall consist of 13 voting members and one ex-officio non-voting member. Voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council, and shall include two Aldermen selected by the Mayor as in the case of committees of the City Council. Voting members of the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated expertise, experience or interest in the areas of architecture, art, history, building construction, engineering, finance, historical and architectural preservation, history, law, neighborhood organization, planning or real estate. The ex-officio non-voting member of the Quincy Preservation Commission shall be the Director of the Department of Planning and Development.

The Quincy Preservation Commission is authorized to:

•    Undertake and maintain any study, survey or research appropriate to the implementation of this subchapter;
•    Identify areas, places, building, structures, works of art and other similar objects within the jurisdiction of the city, which may be eligible for designation;
•    Recommend to the City Council landmarks and historic districts to be designated, amended or rescinded by ordinance;
•    Keep a register of all landmarks and historic districts designated, the register shall be maintained by the City Clerk;
•    Provide financial and technical assistance to the owners of property which has been designated as a landmark or is in a historic district;
•    Undertake educational programs and activities;
•    Retain, upon approval by the City Council, professionals, consultants and the staff as may be required;
•    Consult and cooperate with other city departments and commissions on matters affecting landmarks and historic districts;
•    Recommend to the City Council properties and districts for nomination to state or national registers;
•    Foster the recognition of designated landmarks and Historic Districts;
•    Recommend to the City Council the acquisition or disposition of properties through donation, transfer, purchase or sale for a fee or lesser interest or eminent domain;
•    Recommend to the City Council the creation of covenants or restrictions binding on landmarks of Historic Districts;
•    Receive funds from federal, state, local and private sources for the establishment of a preservation fund to be used for the implementation of its powers and duties;
•    Cooperate with and enter into agreements with persons, organizations, corporations, foundations and public agencies in matters involving the implementation of its powers and duties;
•    Recommend to the City Council the adoption of incentives designed to encourage historic preservation and restoration;
•    Prepare and submit to the Mayor and City Council for approval an annual Commission budget;
•    Implement any other powers and duties given to the Quincy Preservation Commission by the City Council;
•    Ensure and facilitate the preservation of sites, areas and structures of historical, architectural and aesthetic significance; and
•    Incur debts and obligations on behalf of the city only upon prior approval by the City Council.

The commission was created May 3, 1984.