RESOLUTION NO. 9-01

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN TWO SEPARATE $300,000 GRANT CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO’S DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR THE RENOVATION OF TWO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Junction has been awarded two, $300,000 grants from the State of Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs.

WHEREAS, these funds will be utilized for the preparation of plans, specifications, design, construction, and renovation of the Two Rivers Convention Center.

WHEREAS, Two Rivers is owned and operated by the City of Grand Junction with over 85% of the Two Rivers renovation and expansion project being locally funded.

WHEREAS, Two Rivers Convention Center is more than a convention center attracting over 800 annual events and visitors from all over the region.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT,

The City Council, sitting in public session this 7^th day of February, 2001, hereby authorizes Gene Kinsey, Mayor of Grand Junction, Colorado to enter into two separate $300,000 contracts between the State of Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the City of Grand Junction to assist with costs for the preparation of plans, specifications, design, construction, and renovation of the Two Rivers Convention Center.

   PASSED and ADOPTED this 7^th day of February, 2001

                     /s/ Gene Kinsey      

                     President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye      

City Clerk