RESOLUTION NO. 43-93

 AUTHORIZING A 50-YEAR LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO

 THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR

 THE INSTALLATION OF A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEXRAD RADAR SITE

 WHEREAS, the City of Grand Junction is the owner of a certain tract of land commonly known as the "Somerville Ranch" in the County of Mesa, State of Colorado, in an area known as the Grand Mesa; and

 WHEREAS, the United States of America is desirous of securing a 50-year ground lease for the premises described on the attached Exhibit No. 1 for the installation of a National Weather Service Radar Site, together with the right to ingress and egress as shown on the attached Exhibits No. 2 and No. 3, all within ground owned by the City and being a part of the Somerville Ranch Property; and

 WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Grand Junction has determined that such action would be beneficial to health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grand Junction and the County of Mesa.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO:

 That the City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City and as the act of the City, to execute and enter into the attached Lease Agreement with the United States of America allowing the use, operation, maintenance, improvement and repair of the real property therein described and for the purposes therein described.

 PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 1993.

Attest:

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             President of the Council

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   City Clerk