CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
Resolution No. 41-00
DESIGNATING THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST 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 United Methodist 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 United Methodist Church for conformance to the adopted criteria for designating historic resources and finds that the building meets the following criteria: 1) Structure is at least 50 years old; 2) exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period; 3) enhances the sense of identity of the City; and 4) is an established and familiar visual feature of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has recommended approval to the City Council of the historic designation of the First United Methodist Church at its May 1, 2000 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION:
That the First United Methodist Church building located at 522 White Avenue is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2000.
ATTEST:
/s/ Theresa F. Martinez /s/ Gene Kinsey
Deputy City Clerk President of Council