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2. Designated Heritage Areas. The Board of County Commissioners shall authorize expenditure of funds for Designated Arapahoe County Heritage Areas ("Designated Heritage Areas") located in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

a. A Designated Heritage Area is defined as lands or structures which have a cultural or historical significance to Arapahoe County, such as a historic property or a future fairgrounds. 

b. The Board of County Commissioners shall consider designating land or a structure as a Designated Heritage Area after OSTAB and County staff have reviewed and made recommendations on a proposal for such an area. 

c. Before it designates a Designated Heritage Area, the Board of County Commissioners shall conduct a public hearing on the proposal. 

d. Funds allocated to Designated Heritage Areas may be used for maintenance of structures and grounds, as well as for future improvements and operations. Funds may not be used for construction of new buildings. 

e. If the County uses less than the allocated funds for Designated Heritage Areas, the remaining portion shall be retained by the County as set forth in Section VIII (D) (5) below.