The idea is to make it more difficult to raze the structures,all deemed to have historic and architectural significance. Thebill has widespread support from planners, politicians and mostlandowners, Kathleen Brooker, president of Historic Denver Inc.,told GlobeSt.com. Only one property owner has protested thebill.

Mayor Wellington Webb has lent his support to the bill thatkeeps city taxes at 1999 levels. As taxes increase, landowners willreceive a refund of the difference between the hike and the 1999rate. The rebate is expected to start at $24,000 annually andsteadily increase to $640,000 over a 20-year period.

Building with historic designations can't be demolished withoutfirst being reviewed by the city's Landmarks Commission. And, thebill allows other buildings to receive the historic designation.Buildings with the historic designation include the Brown PalaceHotel, D&F Tower, the Equitable, Masonic, Kittredge, Tramwaybuildings and the Trinity United Methodist Church.