HomeMy WebLinkAbout102 - 08/20/2002 - DESIGNATING THE 1924 AMERICAN-LAFRANCE PUMPING FIRE ENGINE AS A LOCAL LANDMARK ORDINANCE NO. 102, 2002
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DESIGNATING THE 1924 AMERICAN-LaFRANCE
PUMPING FIRE ENGINE AS A LOCAL LANDMARK
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-2 of the City Code, the City Council has established a
public policy encouraging the protection,enhancement and perpetuation of historic landmarks within
the City; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated June 26, 2002, the Landmark Preservation Commission
(the "Commission") has determined that the 1924 American-LaFrance Pumping Fire Engine has
historical importance to the City, as the city's first pumping fire engine, and for its association with
the development of the city's fire department; and
WHEREAS, the fire truck is also an important example of automotive and fire fighting
apparatus technology in the twentieth century, with excellent integrity; and
WHEREAS,the Commission has further determined that said property meets the criteria of
a landmark as set forth in Section 14-5 of the Code and is eligible for designation as a landmark,and
has recommended to the City Council that said property be designated by the City Council as a
landmark; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the property, the Poudre Fire Authority, has consented to such
landmark designation; and
WHEREAS, such landmark designation will preserve the property's significance to the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Commission and
desires to approve such recommendation and designate said property as a historic landmark.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the property consisting of the 1924 American-LaFrance Pumping Fire
Engine, owned by the Poudre Fire Authority and described as follows, to wit:
A triple combination fire engine, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3122,
consisting of a pumping fire engine, chemical engine and hose truck, with six-
cylinder, 51/2 inch diameter, 6 inch stroke American-LaFrance engine, and 750
gal/min rotary pump. The truck displays the number "T' on the left side cowling
above the running board. Also on the left side is a metal plate, inscribed, "F. R.
Montgomery, Mayor; Frank P. Goeder, Commissioner; E.A. Schlichter,
Commissioner; A.J. Rosenow, City Clerk; Frank J. Annis, City Attorney; E.A
Lawver, City Engineer; R.R. McGregor, Fire Chief'
be, and hereby is, designated as a local landmark pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the City of
Fort Collins.
Section 2. That the Secretary of the Interior's standards and guidelines for the treatment of
historic properties will serve as the standards by which alterations, additions and other changes to
the above described fire engine will be reviewed for compliance with Chapter 14, Article III, of the
Code of the City of Fort Collins.
Introduced,considered favorably on first reading,and ordered published this 16th day of July,
A.D. 2002, and to be presented for final passage on the 20th day of Aug , A.D. 2002.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 20th day of August, A.D. 2002.
Mayor ,
ATTEST:
City Clerk