HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11 Supporting the Efforts of the Vail Valley Foundation to Proceed with a Bid for the 2013 FIS World Alpine Ski ChampionshipsRESOLUTION NO. 11
Series of 2007
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION TO
PROCEED WITH A BID FOR THE 2013 FIS WORLD ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado
is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been
duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, in 2004 the Vail Valley Foundation the Foundation"} executed a
challenging, yet unsuccessful bid to bring the Alpine World Ski Championships to Vail. The
Foundation now believes it is time to "put our foot back in the pool" and submit a bid for the 2013
World Alpine Ski Championships; and
WHEREAS, the Alpine Ski Championships gather the greatest skiers from over forty
countries to compete over a two week period of time in every alpine discipline. The Alpine Ski
Championships are expected to attract more than 800 athletes, 1800 members of the media,
2000 volunteers and several large international sponsors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
1. The Town of Vail supports the Foundation's attempt to secure the 2013 FIS
World Alpine Ski Championships.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of
the Town of Vail held this 17~' day of April, 2007.
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Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor of the Town of Vail, Colorado
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Lor~i Donaldson, Town Clerk 7~A~
Resolurion No. 11, Series 2007 A(~Q