CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

 Resolution No. 74-95

 DESIGNATING THE B.P.O.E. HOME 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 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 B.P.O.E. Home 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 July 10, 1995 meeting; and

   WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the B.P.O.E. Home 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 B.P.O.E. Home located at 249 South 4th Street is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of August, 1995.

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye        /s/ Ron Maupin

City Clerk            President of City Council