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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. NOFA ;,SEAL: ATTEST: u69RF~,. Pte. 3~~ To Jerk TOWN COUNCIL J, COLO O Resolution No. 07-37 Amending 05-13 Historic Preservation Committee Page 2 of 2