CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

 Resolution No. 37-97

 DESIGNATING THE RASO 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 owners of the Raso Building are aware of and consent to the designation of this property as a local historic resource; and

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has reviewed the Raso 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; enhances the sense of identity of the City; and is an established and familiar visual feature of the City; and, therefore, is a significant local historic resource that merits recognition and preservation; and

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the designation at its April 30, 1997 meeting.

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

 That the Raso Building located at 461 Main Street is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of May, 1997.

ATTEST:

/s/ Christine English            /s/ Janet L. Terry      

Acting City Clerk    President of the Council