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RESOLUTION NO. 15
Series of 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTING
COURTNEY HOLM AS THE TOWN'S MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND
APPROVING AN ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to appoint Courtney Holm to the office of
Municipal Judge; and
WHEREAS, Courtney Holm desires to accept such appointment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL:
Section 1. Pursuant to § 7.2 of the Vail Home Rule Charter and § 1-9-6 of the
Vail Town Code, the Town Council hereby appoints Courtney Holm to the office of
Municipal Judge for the Town.
Section 2. The appointment shall be for a two-year term, commencing on April
1, 2025 and continuing through March 31, 2027.
Section 3. The Municipal Judge Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is
hereby approved in substantially the form attached hereto, subject to final approval by the
Town Attorney. Upon such approval, the Town Manager is authorized to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the Town.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF April,
2025.
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Travis Coggin, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
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MUNICIPAL JUDGE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS MUNICIPAL JUDGE SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made
and entered into this 1st day of April, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the
Town of Vail, a Colorado home rule municipal corporation with an address of 75 South
Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657 (the "Town"), and Courtney Holm, an individual with an
address of P.O. Box 4460, Edwards, CO 81632 ("Judge Holm") (each a "Party" and
collectively the "Parties").
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council has determined to appoint Judge Holm as the
Town's Municipal Judge pursuant to § 7.2 of the Vail Home Rule Charter and § 1-9-6 of
the Vail Town Code; and
WHEREAS, Judge Holm desires to accept the appointment as Municipal Judge
and the salary contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties
agree as follows:
1. Term. Judge Holm is hereby appointed for a two-year term, commencing on April
1, 2025 and continuing through March 31, 2027.
2. Duties. Judge Holm shall preside as the Municipal Judge over regular and special
sessions of the Vail Municipal Court, pursuant to Chapter 9 of Title 1 of the Vail Town
Code and state law.
3. Compensation. Judge Holm shall be compensated at a rate of $3,000 per month,
and shall also receive a complementary golf pass for the Vail Golf Club, located at 1770
Suburst Drive, Vail, CO 81657.
4. Other Covenants. Judge Holm's performance and salary may be reviewed by the
Town Council at the Town Council’s discretion. Pursuant to § 7.2 of the Vail Home Rule
Charter and state law, Judge Holm may only be removed for cause.
5. Miscellaneous. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create any terms, conditions or
obligations in addition to those provided for in the Vail Home Rule Charter or state law,
nor is anything herein intended to change the nature of the Municipal Judge position as
an appointed position under the Vail Home Rule Charter and state law. This Agreement
is simply intended to memorialize the term and salary of the Municipal Judge.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
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TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO
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Russell Forrest, Town Manager
ATTEST:
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Stephanie Johnson, Acting Town Clerk
JUDGE
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Courtney Holm