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10/2/2020
RESOLUTION NO. 45
SERIES 2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL APPROVING FUNDING FOR
OUTDOOR TENTING AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Colorado recognized the
COVID-19 pandemic and declared a state of emergency;
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Town Manager declared a disaster emergency in and
for the Town of Vail, Colorado, pursuant to the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, C.R.S. § 24-
33.5-701, et seq. (the "Act"), and Section 13.5 of the Town's Home Rule Charter;
WHEREAS, the emergency conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as defined by
C.R.S. § 24-33.5-702 and the Charter, persist and require additional and sustained action by the
Town; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Governor Jared Polis extends his support and encourages local
officials to continue their partnerships with the restaurants in supporting programs that expand
outdoor winter operations to help address challenges of the public health crisis;
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that the establishment of funding, not
to exceed $500,000, to assist eating and drinking establishments with creating additional covered
and heated areas (is in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the Funding and authorizes the Town
Manager to take such actions necessary for the implementation of a tenting program with the
Funding, including but limited to executing agreements on behalf of the Town with Event Rents
Denver LLC, and other private business owners, in a form approved by the Town Attorney.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 2020.
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Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk