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HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.041-95 (Series of 1995) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADOt G~ANTING A HISTORIC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LOAN. WHEREAS, Section 7-606(C) provides city Council with the ability to grant a one-time, no interest loan, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, to the owner of a historic property to assist in maintenance costs; and WHEREAS, Ben and Casey Clark, owners of the historic landmark property at 500 W. Bleeker have requested a loan in order to repair and repaint the existing siding and roof; and WHEREAS, the repair work is to be undertaken by the lowest bidder on the project; and WHEREAS, the project cost is $8,100; and WHEREAS, the applicant has demonstrated economic hardship which has prevented the necessary maintenance work from being completed in the past; and WHEREAS, city Council supports the loan award in an effort to assist owners of historic properties with the associated maintenance costs and in order to avoid the occurance of "demolition by neglect." NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1 That a one-time, no interest loan in the amount of $8,100!be awarded to Ben and Casey Clark, owners of 500 W. Bleeker Street. Section 2 That the applicant shall provide the Community Development Director for receipts from all work completed as part of this loan. Section 3 That the loan is to be repaid in full within ten years or when the title is transferred, whichever is sooner. An appropriate lien will be recorded on the property to ensure repayment. RESOLVED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ~ day of~_~ , 1995, by the city Council for the city of Aspen, Col~ado. John S. Bennett, Mayor I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the Cit~ Counc~f the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held~ , 1995.