HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-60 Support of Eagle County School District Special ElectionN0. 60
Series of 1989
A RESOLUTION TN SUPPORT OF EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the Eagle County School District Re50J has experienced
enrollment increases of an average of five percent annually far the past
five years; and
WHEREAS, the current school building capacity is exceeded by current
and future enrollment projections; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens' Future Facilities Task Force has recommended
the building of two new elementary schools; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens' Future Facilities Task Force has recommended
the expansion and renovation of two high schools; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that a Bond Election
in the amount of $21,045,000 will be required to defray the costs of such
new construction and improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that property taxes
will not be required to increase because of such Bond Election; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that it will be
necessary to have an election to generate increased funds to staff,
operate, and maintain existing and proposed schools and improvements; and
WHEREAS, property taxes for $100,000 Residential Market Values will
increase by $17.38 per year as a result of the question to increase
operating funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL expresses
support for both Election Questions and urges its residents and all
citizens in Eagle County to vote "YES" on both ballot questions on
November 7, 1989.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3~' day of OGI~~-~,tJ ,
1989.
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Kent ~. Rose, Mayor `
ATTEST:
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Pamela A. Brandmeyer, To n Clerk