TC Res. No. 2007-37 AMENDING RESOLUTION 05-13, A RESOLUTIONTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 07-37
SERIES OF 2007
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 05-13, A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION FOR THE TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY COLORADO
WHEREAS, the town of Avon would like to appoint a Historic Preservation Advisory
Committee (the "Committee") to help promote public health, safety and welfare through the
protection and preservation of the Town's historic and cultural heritage, as represented by
designated landmarks; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Committee is to protect and enhance the Town's welfare and
economy through'the preservation of historical attractions for local residents, tourists and visitors
to the Town, expand public awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the Town's unique local
history, and foster widespread appreciation of and respect for Avon's historic and cultural
heritage; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the Town to maintain its unique character by recognizing,
preserving and renewing Avon's legacy for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, a landmark is defined as a property or structure that is worthy of rehabilitation,
restoration, or preservation because of its historic and architectural significance; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council (the "Council") established a Heritage Fund in the Capital
Improvement Projects Budget to appropriate funds used for matching grants from the private
sector in order to preserve historic landmarks; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of landmark designation include the waiver of building permit fees,
relocation assistance if necessary through the grant program or any other benefits recommended
by the committee and approved by the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council will appoint a Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
for the purpose of recommending landmarks to the Council for historic preservation and possible
matching fund grants and such other purposes as the Council shall determine; and
WHEREAS, the Committee will consist of five (5) people to serve in 2-year terms; and
WHEREAS, the Committee. will create criteria for landmark designation based upon how old
the property or structure is, a demonstration of strong public benefit and community support and
other characteristics to be defined by the committee; and
WHEREAS, the Committee will recommend nominations for designation to the Council and
make other such recommendations as requested by the Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council may by resolution designate historical landmarks within
the boundaries of the town of Avon or outside of Avon if Council deems it significantly
important to Avon's history and a collaborative effort is established with the governing entity
where the landmark is located; and.
WHEREAS, once a landmark designation is made, in order to retain the designation, it shall be
maintained to receive reasonable care, maintenance and upkeep appropriate for the preservation,
protection, enhancement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, perpetuation or use;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON COLORADO, that historic .preservation is an important component of the overall
vitality and enhancement of Avon as it moves into the future and we therefore establish the Avon
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. Avon, is proud of its history and will preserve its
heritage.
ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2007.
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Resolution No. 07-37 Amending 05-13 Historic Preservation Committee
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