AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-243R, supporting the efforts of Dr. Mario Garza, on behalf of the Indigenous Cultures Institute and Miakan-Garza Band of Coahuiltecan People to repatriate and rebury the remains of three indigenous persons from this region presently in the possession of the University of Texas; approving a letter from the City Council expressing such support; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: November 4, 2020
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development
? Environment & Resource Protection
? Land Use
? Neighborhoods & Housing
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Background Information:
On August 20, 2020, Commissioner Perkins requested that this item be placed on the September agenda of the Historic Preservation Commission. At the September 3, 2020 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, Dr. Mario Garza, Elder Chair of The Indigenous Cultures Institute, spoke to the Commission regarding the Miakan-Garza tribe's repatriation efforts. At this meeting, the Commission directed staff to bring a Recommendation Resolution, as outlined by their bylaws, for consideration at the October meeting regarding
supporting Dr. Garza and the Miakan-Garza tribe in their efforts for the reburial of the Coahuiltecan people in Hays County.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
On October 1, 2020 the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved Recommendation Resolution 2020-02RR (attached).
On October 20, 2020, the City Council gave direction to staff to bring forward a resolution in support of the Miakan-Garza Band of the Coahuiltecan people. A draft letter of support is...
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