HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08 Support for H.B. 1716 Authorizing Boards of County Commisioners to Adopt Dog Control Measures and Urging Its Passage by the Generall AssemblyRESOLUTION NO.
Series of 1977
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL EXPRESSING
ITS SUPPORT FOR H.B. 1716 AUTHORIZING
BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT
DOG CONTROL MEASURES AND URGING ITS PASSAGE
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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WHEREAS, the existing authority of Boards of County
Commissioners to regulate dogs and animals running at large
is ambiguous and ineffective;
WHEREAS, the control of dogs running at large in
unincorporated areas of the State has become an increasing
problem punctuated by the tragic death of a child in Summit
County; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that
Boards of County Commissioners should be enabled to adopt
more stringent dog control measures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF VATL, COLORADO, THAT:
1) The Town Council hereby expresses its support
for H.B. 1716 and urges the House and Senate of the General
Assembly of the State of Colorado to adopt the same.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this ~'~'~
day of May, 1977.
ATTEST:
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Tawn Clerk /
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