CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

 Resolution No. 52-96

 DESIGNATING THE FAIR BUILDING

 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 Fair Building 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 Fair Building 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 May 6, 1996 meeting; and

 WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Fair Building 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 Fair Building located at 501 Main Street is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of May, 1996.

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye          /s/ Linda Afman

City Clerk            President of Council