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RESOLUTION NO. 9
Series of 2016
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RESTORE THE GORE STRATEGIC PLAN TO
RESTORE GORE CREEK WATER QUALITY RESULTING IN THE REMOVAL OF
GORE CREEK FROM THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION 303(d) LIST OF IMPAIRED
WATERS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a
home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws and of the
State of Colorado and the Town Charter;
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted the Vail Environmental Sustainability
Strategic Plan under Resolution No. 1, Series of 2009 establishing the goal of
ecosystem health; ensuring that the natural environment, specifically air and water
quality, water quantity, land use and habitat are maintained to current or improved levels
of biological health;
WHEREAS, Gore Creek has been listed as impaired by the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment on the 303(d) List under the Clean Water
Act due to a lack of aquatic macroinvertebrates;
WHEREAS, the cause of decline has been scientifically determined to be due to
a lack of riparian habitat, impacts and pollutants from land use activities, and stormwater
runoff and impervious cover;
WHEREAS, the Vail Town of Vail intends to implement the actions within the
Restore the Gore Strategic Plan to restore the aquatic insect population to exceed the
minimum standard set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
according to the Multi -Metrix Index within the allotted 10 year time frame, ensure Gore
Creek water chemistry meets or exceeds regulatory standards, and ensure sediment
loads meet or exceed regulatory standards; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that this Resolution furthers the
environmental sustainability goals of the town and is in the best interest of the
community as it promotes the overall enhancement of the environment, environmental
values, sustainable practices and a healthy community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
1. Purpose
The Vail Town Council hereby adopts the "Restore the Gore Strategic
Plan", dated February 8, 2016
2. Findings
The Vail Town Council hereby finds that:
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The Restore the Gore Strategic Plan is consistent with the community
vision, mission and adopted goals, and the objectives and actions within
the plan reflect the intention of the Town of Vail to become a leader in
environmental preservation, stewardship, and sustainability.
3. Effective Date of the Resolution
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March,
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David Ch pin, Mkr, Vwn of Vail
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