HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-30 Support Ballot Issue 1A_ Affordable Workforce HousingRESOLUTION NO. 30
Series of 2016
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT ISSUE 1A: AFFORDABLE WORKFORCE
HOUSING
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado
is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter")
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been
duly elected and qualified;
WHEREAS, 69% of the business community in the Vail Valley Partnership's annual
Workforce Study has recognized affordable workforce housing as a significant and major
problem;
WHEREAS, the Town recognizes the need for a regional approach to addressing
affordable workforce housing;
WHEREAS, the Town has determined that it is in the best interest of the community to
address affordable workforce housing; and
WHEREAS, issue 1A addresses affordable workforce housing in Eagle County through
an 'all of the above' approach including:
• PROVIDING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY, AND
AFFORDABILITY OF HOUSING IN EAGLE COUNTY
• PROVIDING DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP
• ACQUIRING LAND FOR FUTURE HOUSING UNITS AFFORDABLE TO THE
WORKFORCE
• INVESTING IN PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE PROVISION OF
WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
• RELATED HOUSING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
1. Hereby states its support for Ballot Issue 1A.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town council of
the Town of Vail held this 18th day of October, 2016.
ATTE
Dave Chain
Town Mayor
Patty Mc
Town Cle
Resolution No. 30, 2016