HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02 Designating the President's Holiday Weekend, February 15, 16, 17, 1992 as the 12th Annual Smokeless WeekendJ~
RESOLUTION NO. 2
Series of 1992
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL DESIGNATING THE PRESIDENT'S
HOLIDAY WEEKEND, FEBRUARY 15, 16, 17, 1992, AS THE 12TH ANNUAL SMOKELESS
WEEKEND, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the air pollution in the Gore Valley has not been improving with each
winter season; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has been taking necessary measures to encourage a
reduction in the number of woodburning units in the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town is encouraging the use of natural gas and EPA Phase II certified
units to protect the fragile air shed in the Valley; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Town Council that it would be in the public interest
to encourage limited use of fireplaces and woodstoves during the President's Holiday
Weekend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO, that:
1. The Town Council hereby designates the President's Holiday Weekend,
February 15, 16, 17, 1992 as the i2th Annual Fireplace Smokeless Weekend; and
2. All residents and visitors of the Town of Vail shall be encouraged to refrain from
using their fireplaces or waodstoves during that weekend unless they are a primary heat
source, or an EPA Phase II certified unit in order to protect and improve the air quality in the
Gore Valley.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February
1992.
Ma aret A. Osterfoss, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Town Clerk