HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-31 Support Ballot Issue 1B_ Open Space, Rivers, Wildlife, and TrailsRESOLUTION NO. 31
Series of 2016
A RESOLUTION IN IN SUPPORT OF OPEN SPACE, RIVERS, WILDLIFE, & TRAILS
BALLOT ISSUE 1B
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, during the last 14 years, since the passage of the Open Space
program in 2002, the Eagle County Open Space program has protected our natural
beauty and scenic vistas;
WHEREAS, the Open Space program has retained Eagle County's rich history,
culture, and agricultural uses; preserved critical wildlife habitat; curbed sprawl in the
face of extreme development pressure; and has provided access to our public lands,
improving opportunities for high-quality dispersed outdoor recreation;
WHEREAS, on August 30th, by unanimous vote, the Eagle County Board of
Commissioners referred an extension and augmentation of the Eagle County Open
Space program to the ballot, known as Issue 1 B;
WHEREAS, passage of Ballot Issue 1B will continue the Open Space program
as described above.
WHEREAS, Issue 1B will enable bonding authority to complete the Eagle Valley
Trail in approximately seven years instead of the 40 plus years under the current
funding mechanism and will dedicate a portion of the mill levy for debt service to pay
bond interest without increasing taxes;
WHEREAS, open lands, rivers, and wetlands are critical pieces of the
environment in Eagle County. The use of open space funds to protect and enhance our
water quality, protect wildlife habitat, conserve our open and beautiful views, and
enhance recreation opportunities are vital to our quality of life, and keep our recreation
and tourism economies strong; and
WHEREAS, with hundreds of miles of soft trails in Eagle County, on county and
federal lands, effective trail stewardship is vital. Issue 1B will dedicate funds toward the
sustainable maintenance of our current soft trails and may, in time, be used for the
creation of new, environmentally responsible trails, all of which enables residents and
visitors alike to partake in all the exceptional outdoor experiences that Eagle County has
to offer.
Resolution No. 31, 2016
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
1. Hereby states its support for Ballot Issue 1 B.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tow council of
the Town of Vail held this 18th day of October, 2016.
ATTE
TownPoy M
Clerler
Resolution No. 31, 2016
ave Chapin
Town Mayor