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