1. Perform administrative acts required by the Historic Preservation Ordinance, including giving notice, researching background material, preparing reports and recommendations, receiving and processing appeals, attending meetings of the HP Commission, and rendering such assistance to the HP Commission as is required.

2. Work with and assist departments of the City in matters affecting historic preservation.

3. In conjunction with policy as established by the Historic Preservation Commission, shall establish and maintain a program of incentives. The incentives shall be used to encourage owners of historic properties to obtain HP designation and to assist owners of designated property in recognition, restoration and maintenance of their historic, architectural or archaeological resources.

4. Issue certificates of determination of potential eligibility for Historic Preservation District designation. Upon receipt of an application for a certificate, the Historic Preservation Officer shall evaluate the property based on the criteria set forth in Sections 807.D., E. and 808 to determine whether the property could qualify for designation as a HP District or could qualify for inclusion in a HP District. A determination made by the Historic Preservation Officer pursuant to this section shall be advisory only and shall not limit future consideration of HP designation in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Certificates shall be issued within thirty days of receipt of applications.

5. Perform such other acts as are required by this ordinance or by the HP Commission.