CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

 Resolution No. 100-95

 DESIGNATING THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 IN THE CITY REGISTER OF HISTORIC SITES, STRUCTURES, AND DISTRICTS

 WHEREAS, the City Council has established by Ordinance 2765 a City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts in order to officially recognize historic resources of local significance; and

 WHEREAS, the property owner of the First Presbyterian Church is aware of and consents to the designation of this property as a local historic resource; and

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has reviewed the First Presbyterian Church for conformance to the adopted criteria for designating historic resources and finds that the building meets the following criteria: structure is at least 50 years old; exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period; exemplifies cultural, political, economic or ethnic heritage of the City; enhances the sense of identity of the City; and is an established and familiar visual feature of the City; and

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the designation at its November 6, 1995 meeting; and

 WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the First Presbyterian Church meets the criteria set forth by the Historic Preservation ordinance and, therefore, is a significant local historic resource that merits recognition and preservation.

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

 That the First Presbyterian Church located at 600 White Avenue is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of November, 1995.

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye          /s/ Ron Maupin

City Clerk              President of Council