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RESOLUTION NO. 13
SERIES 2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE
VAIL RELIEF FUND AND DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PROPER
ADMINISTRATION OF THE VAIL RELIEF FUND
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, the Town Council finds and determines that the establishment of a
relief fund (the "Vail Relief Fund") 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 establishes the Vail Relief Fund, which
shall initially be funded with $500,000 from the Town's general fund, which funding shall
be evidenced by a budget amendment to be considered by the Town Council on April 7,
2020. Monies in the Vail Relief Fund shall be distributed to nonprofit organizations that
are providing assistance to those individuals and businesses in the Town who have
experienced hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Section 2. The Town Manager is hereby directed to draft and implement policies
and procedures for the proper administration of the Vail Relief Fund, to ensure that all
monies in the Vail Relief Fund are used for the purposes set forth herein and distributed
in an equitable manner.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 31ST DAY OF MARCH
2020.
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Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk