RESOLUTION NO.  05-02

AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE

WITH THE WESTERN COLORADO BOTANICAL SOCIETY

 WHEREAS, the City and the Western Colorado Botanical Society have cooperated for years to create a viable and attractive Botanical Gardens along the banks of the Colorado River; and

 WHEREAS, with the prior consent of the City, the Botanical Society has constructed an office and Children’s Library which are situated partially on City property and partially on property owned by the Botanical Society; and

 WHEREAS, the Botanical Society has requested the exchange of an equal amount of real estate to place the office and children’s library on property which will be owned entirely by the Botanical Society; and

 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the exchange of real estate as requested by the Botanical Society will help further the goals and objectives of both entities.

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

 That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take all actions and execute all documents necessary or appropriate to effectuate the exchange of real estate with the Western Colorado Botanical Society.

 PASSED and ADOPTED this 2^nd day of January , 2002.

             /s/: Cindy Enos-Martinez

Attest:              President of the Council

/s/: Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk