§ 146-23.1. Buildings having historic, architectural or cultural significance. - North Carolina Statutes

§146‑23.1.  Buildings having historic, architectural or culturalsignificance.

In order to promote the use ofbuildings having historic, architectural or cultural significance, theDepartment of Administration shall inform the North Carolina Historical Commissionof all geographical areas in the State within which the State is activelyseeking to lease space for the accommodation of State agencies. Within 60 daysof the receipt of such information, the North Carolina Historical Commissionshall identify for the Department of Administration all buildings within suchgeographical areas that (i) are known to be of historic, architectural orcultural significance (including but not limited to buildings listed oreligible to be listed on the National Register established pursuant to 16U.S.C. 470(a)), and (ii) which may be suitable, whether or not in need ofrepair, alteration or addition, for acquisition or lease to meet the publicbuilding and space needs of State agencies. In addition, the North Carolina HistoricalCommission shall furnish the Department of Administration such additionalinformation on the physical condition,  usable space, and the nature andapproximate costs of necessary historic rehabilitation as the department mayrequest in order for the department to determine whether the acquisition orlease of space in such buildings is feasible and prudent.

In acquiring lease spacepursuant to G.S. 146‑25.1, the Department  of Administration shall givepreference to lease proposals involving buildings identified by the NorthCarolina Historical Commission as having historic, architectural or culturalsignificance. Provided, however, that such preference shall be given only whenthe Department of Administration, after investigation as provided in this Article,determines that such proposal is feasible, prudent and in the best interest ofthe State, as compared with available alternatives, such determination toinclude the State's policy to preserve historic buildings. (1977,c. 998, s. 1.)