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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09 Adopting the Restore the Gore Stratigic Plantb RESOLUTION NO. 9 Series of 2016 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RESTORE THE GORE STRATEGIC PLAN TO RESTORE GORE CREEK WATER QUALITY RESULTING IN THE REMOVAL OF GORE CREEK FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION 303(d) LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws and of the State of Colorado and the Town Charter; WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the Vail Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan under Resolution No. 1, Series of 2009 establishing the goal of ecosystem health; ensuring that the natural environment, specifically air and water quality, water quantity, land use and habitat are maintained to current or improved levels of biological health; WHEREAS, Gore Creek has been listed as impaired by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on the 303(d) List under the Clean Water Act due to a lack of aquatic macroinvertebrates; WHEREAS, the cause of decline has been scientifically determined to be due to a lack of riparian habitat, impacts and pollutants from land use activities, and stormwater runoff and impervious cover; WHEREAS, the Vail Town of Vail intends to implement the actions within the Restore the Gore Strategic Plan to restore the aquatic insect population to exceed the minimum standard set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment according to the Multi -Metrix Index within the allotted 10 year time frame, ensure Gore Creek water chemistry meets or exceeds regulatory standards, and ensure sediment loads meet or exceed regulatory standards; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that this Resolution furthers the environmental sustainability goals of the town and is in the best interest of the community as it promotes the overall enhancement of the environment, environmental values, sustainable practices and a healthy community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: 1. Purpose The Vail Town Council hereby adopts the "Restore the Gore Strategic Plan", dated February 8, 2016 2. Findings The Vail Town Council hereby finds that: Resolution No. 9, Series of 2016 Page 1 of 2 16, 2016. The Restore the Gore Strategic Plan is consistent with the community vision, mission and adopted goals, and the objectives and actions within the plan reflect the intention of the Town of Vail to become a leader in environmental preservation, stewardship, and sustainability. 3. Effective Date of the Resolution This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, -d1r)rZ- David Ch pin, Mkr, Vwn of Vail Resolution No. 9, Series of 2016 Page 2 of 2