CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

 Resolution No. 111-99

 DESIGNATING THE MESA COUNTY COURTHOUSE

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

 WHEREAS, the City Council has established by Ordinance No. 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 Mesa County Courthouse 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 Mesa County Courthouse 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; is an established and familiar visual feature of the community; and enhances the sense of identity of the City.

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the designation of the Mesa County Courthouse at it’s September 8, 1999 meeting.

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

 That the Mesa County Courthouse located at 544 Rood Avenue is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of September, 1999.

ATTEST:

_/s/ Stephanie Nye__________        _/s/ Gene Kinsey_________________

City Clerk    President of Council