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TO: ALL REGISTERED VOTERS
NOTICE OF ELECTION ON REFERRED MEASURES
Election Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Local Election Office Address and Telephone Number:
BEAVER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, Kathy Lewensten, Designated Election Official
28 Second St, Suite 213, P.O. BOX 2560, Edwards, CO 81632; Ph: (970) 926-6060, ext. 3
Ballot Title and Text:
BEAVER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE A:
WITHOUT RAISING ADDITIONAL TAXES, SHALL BEAVER CREEK
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT’S EXISTING PROPERTY TAX LEVY AUTHORIZATION
OF $250,000 ANNUALLY OR 0.85 MILLS (WHICHEVER IS LESS) FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT VILAR CENTER BE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 31, 2031?
Summary of Written Comments For Ballot Issue A:
This statement is offered in support of extending the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s Operating
Mill Levy.
This shall not result in any additional taxes. It extends a funding program that has been in
place since 2006.
Beaver Creek is fortunate to have a performing arts center as beautiful and vibrant as the
Vilar Center. It is a vital asset for our community that enhances our quality of life, the value of
our properties and helps make Beaver Creek a destination resort for visitors from around the
world.
The Vilar Center not only presents world class artists and events, but also works with local
performing arts organizations to provide a space for local youth to perform. These events
benefit full and part time residents, resort visitors and all citizens of the Vail Valley and nearby
communities.
By voting “YES” property owners will continue the funding of capital improvement projects
necessary to keep the Vilar Center fresh and modern.
By voting “YES”, the Vilar Center will be able to upgrade equipment to keep pace with
emerging technology necessary for maintaining high quality musical and theatrical
performances, and attracting top tier shows.
By voting “YES”, property owners will help keep the Vilar center one of the best performing
arts centers in the country.
By voting “YES”, property owners will help preserve and protect the Vilar Center as the vital
asset it is for our resort and our community.
Summary of Written Comments Against Ballot Issue A:
No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline.
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BEAVER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE B:
WITHOUT INCREASING ANY EXISTING TAX OR IMPOSING ANY NEW TAX,
SHALL BEAVER CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER
INTO LONG-TERM AGREEMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES FOR UP TO 20 YEARS FOR AN ANNUAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED $1,830,671
IN 2020 ADJUSTED ANNUALLY FOR INFLATION; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH IN THE FORM OF THE INITIAL AGREEMENT APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT
BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2020?
Summary of Written Comments For Ballot Issue B:
This statement is offered in support of renewing and extending a long term agreement with
the Eagle River Fire Protection District to provide fire protection and emergency services to
Beaver Creek.
This shall not result in any additional taxes nor creates any new tax.
Beaver Creek Metro District has long had a contract with the Eagle River Fire Protection
District to support our fire house and fire fighting equipment with staffing, training,
supervision, administration, additional equipment support, reserve equipment and equipment
maintenance.
This new long-term agreement will extend the period for providing these fire protection and
emergency services by the Eagle River Fire Protection District for up to 20 years.
This new agreement will provide additional staffing of highly trained fire fighting professionals.
By voting “YES”, property owners will help provide for the expertise in fire fighting and
emergency services so desperately needed by our community.
By voting “YES”, property owners will help provide the equipment, facilities and trained
personnel necessary for the safety of our community.
By voting “YES”, property owners will help continue the long standing, successful relationship
between the Eagle River Fire Protection District and Beaver Creek community.
Summary of Written Comments Against Ballot Issue B:
No comments were filed by the constitutional deadline.
