HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.hpc.001-1997RESOLUTION NO. / , 1997
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION,
ASPEN, COLORADO, RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A NEW FEDERAL
INCOME TAX CREDIT TO ENCOURAGE THE REHABILITATION OF
OLDER BUILDINGS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP IN THE STATE OF
COLORADO AND THE NATION, AND URGING AN ENACTMENT BY THE
CONGRESS OF THE "HISTORIC HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE ACT,
(HOUSE BILL 1134/SENATE BILL 496)
WHEREAS, there has been introduced in the Congress the "Historic Homeownership
Assistance Act," (House Bill 1134/ Senate Bill 496) which would provide
homeownership incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings in historic districts
through a Federal Historic Rehabilitation tax credit for homeowners; and
WHEREAS, the Act will expand homeownership oppommities for low and middle
income individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the Act will stimulate the revival of declining neighborhoods and
communities; and
WHEREAS, the Act will enlarge and stabilize the tax base of cities and small towns; and
WHEREAS, the Act will preserve and protect historic homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Aspen Historic Preservation
Commission supports and endorses and encourages the prompt enactment of the "Historic
Homeownership Assistance Act;" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the entire
Congressional Delegation of Colorado.
,1997.
(Jake V_i_q~ery., Chairman /
~lstoric Preservatio~ Commission
I, Kathleen Stricldand, Assistant City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a tree and
accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission of the
City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held ~'~ j ~/~ ,1997.
Kathleen~Sfi~kland, Assistant City Clerk