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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-26 SB152 Opt Out 0 Ballot QuestionRESOLUTION NO. 26 SERIES 2017 A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN A BALLOT QUESTION AT THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 REGULAR TOWN ELECTION TO RESTORE LOCAL AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICES WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-27-201(1), an election is required before a local government may engage or offer to engage in providing cable television services, telecommunications services or high-speed internet services to customers; and WHEREAS, at the regular Town election on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Town Council wishes to submit to the registered electors of the Town the question of whether the Town may engage or offer to engage in providing cable television services, telecommunications services or high-speed internet services to customers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL: Section 1. At the November 7, 2017 regular Town election, the following ballot question shall be submitted to the registered electors of the Town: Ballot Title: Authorizing Municipal High -Speed Internet Services (Advanced Services), Telecommunication Services and Cable Television Services Ballot Text: Without increasing taxes, shall the Town of Vail have the legal right to provide high-speed internet services (advanced services), telecommunications services and cable television services to residents, businesses, schools, libraries, nonprofit entities and other users of such services, either directly or indirectly with public or private sector partners, as expressly permitted by Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 29-27-101 through 304, entitled "Competition in Utility and Entertainment Services"? Yes No Resolution No. 26, Series of 2017 INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND DOPT this 5th d ;y of September, 2017. ATTEST: Patty ny, T•wn Resolution No. 26, Series of 2017