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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 eek, all located in 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 p these hydro facilities would have draimpactonexistinghikingtrailsintheirproposedareas• matic and WHEREAS, damming these streams would undoubtedly affect r 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 c- 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. I 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 I Y r'p~r,,,Town Manager may deem appropriate. r=^ S: hk:y~.s j.:,'tr ~i.,INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF VAIL, COLORADO HELD ON JUNE 4, 1985. c i r=~ Paul R. Johnston, Mayor Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Tows Clerk fir. ° ~!!//l/,1:11J}' 11+'CTO T^fi~~