HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-16 Opposition to Applications made by Streamline Hydro Inc for Preliminary PermitRESOLUTION N0. ifi
Series of 1985
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO APPLICATIONS MADEBYSTREAMLINE' HYDRO, INC. FOR A PRELIMINARY PERMITFROMTHEFEDERALENERGYREGULATORYCOMMISSIONFORHYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER PROJECTS LOCATED ON GORECREEK, BIGHORN CREEK, BOOTH CREEK, BUFFEHR CREEKANDPiTKINCREEKANDSETTINGFORTHDETAILSINREGARDTHERETO.
WHEREAS, applications have been made to the Federal Enerforpr~iiminar gY Regulatory Com+nissionYpermitsforfivehydro-electric facilities on Gore CreekBighornCreek, Booth Creek, 8uffehr Creek and Pitkin CrtheWhiteRiverNationalForest; and
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WHEREAS, the preliminary permits are the first step in tforthesefacilitiesandcouldleadtoadditional
he approval process
to construct and operate the hydro-electric fa
apPl~cations for licenses
c~l~t~es; and
WHEREAS, all five streams proposed in these applications flow through theTownofVailprovidingtheTownwithitsdomesticwatersaestheticandrecreationalamenities; and
upplY as well as
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is a resort community strop 1beautyofitsnaturalenvironmentforsustainini
g Y dependent on the
of its g is 1ive7ihood and the pleasureguestsandresidents; and
WHEREAS, the otential construction of
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these hydro facilities would have draimpactonexistinghikingtrailsintheirproposedareas•
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and
WHEREAS, damming these streams would undoubtedly affect
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stream flows impactingbathfishingandtheaestheticappealofmovingOvaterand
WHEREAS, these proposed facilities are located within ortotheexistingEagle's Nest Wilderness area and will
7n close proximity
appeal and en 'o negatively impact the1Ymentofthesewildernessareas; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed facilities are located within areas identified as
geologically sensitive areas, creating potential safety problems far the
Town of Vail and its residents; and
WHEREAS, these proposed facilities will impact existing Town of Vail water
supplies; and
WHEREAS, these facilities would generate a relatively minimal amount of
power that is not required to serve the area and would provide no direct
benefit to the Town of Vail;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ,TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLRRADO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1
The Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado hereby declares its strong
opposition to the applications made by Streamline Hydro, Inc. to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission far preliminary permits far hydro-electric
facilities on Gore Creek, Bighorn Creek, Booth Creek, Buffehr Creek, and
Pitkin Creek, and authorizes the Town Manager and Town Attorney to take
all necessary steps to file a motion to intervene in these proceedings.
Section 2.
The Town Council hereby recommends to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
that the Town of Vail become a party to these proceedings and in addition
that the applications made by Streamline Hydro, Inc. be denied.
Section 3.
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The Town Clerk shall certify a copy of this resolution to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, the Holy Cross Ranger District, and Streamline
Hydro, Inc. and other such local , state, and Federal officials as the
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j.:,'tr ~i.,INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF VAIL, COLORADO HELD ON JUNE 4, 1985.
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Paul R. Johnston, Mayor
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Tows Clerk
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