HomeMy WebLinkAboutR24-067 Support of the Passage of Eagle River Fire Protection Distirct Ballot Issue 6A Docusign Envelope ID:449CB21F-7858-46E1-BAEE-562CD5CED7A9
Commissioner McQueeney moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 067
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PASSAGE OF
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 6A
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Fire Protection District("Eagle River Fire") is a quasi-
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado and a duly organized
and existing special district pursuant to Title 32, Article 1 of the Colorado Revised Statutes
("C.R.S."); and
WHEREAS, Eagle River Fire provides critical emergency response services within
portions of Eagle County, Colorado, including responding to fire-related incidents; responding to
medical emergencies directed to 911; wildfire prevention and response; and furnishing fire
prevention and public education services to residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Eagle River Fire serves a population of approximately 25,000 residents,
which population increases exponentially during tourism seasons, across approximately 186
square miles; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 32-1-1107 authorizes Eagle River Fire to levy a uniform sales tax
and to collect, retain, and spend tax revenues received from such sales tax to carry out the
objectives and purposes of Eagle River Fire,provided such sales tax is submitted to and
approved by a majority of the eligible electors within the District; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors of Eagle River Fire has determined that it is in the
interest of Eagle River Fire, its residents, taxpayers, and the general public to levy a uniform
sales tax to maintain fire equipment, furnish protective gear to emergency responders, upgrade
wildland firefighting equipment, provide adequate staffing to respond to emergencies, and
improve emergency response times; and
WHEREAS, the November 2024 Ballot will contain Ballot Issue 6A, which, if approved
by the voters, will enable Eagle River Fire to continue to furnish critical emergency response
services within Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Fair Campaign Practices Act, C.R.S. § 1-45-
117(1)(b)(III)(A), Eagle County wishes to adopt a resolution in support of Ballot Issue 6A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
Docusign Envelope ID:449CB21F-7858-46E1-BAEE-562CD5CED7A9
THAT,the Board hereby resolves as follows for the purpose of supporting the Eagle River
Fire Ballot Issue 6A:
1. Passage of Ballot Issue 6A Benefits. The passage of Ballot Issue 6A will enhance Eagle
River Fire's ability to maintain and improve emergency services, including the following:
a. Responding to fire emergencies including wildfires,structure fires,and vehicle fires;
b. Responding to all medical emergencies within the Eagle River Fire jurisdiction
called into 911;
c. Responding to incidents involving hazardous materials;
d. Conducting technical rescues;
e. Assisting with backcountry rescues; and
f. Providing non-emergency services including public education, home safety
assessments, and wildfire threat assessments.
2. Expression of Support for Ballot Issue 6A. Eagle County hereby expresses its support
for the passage of Ballot Issue 6A by the voters in November 2024. Eagle County urges
citizens to vote "Yes" on Ballot Issue 6A.
3. Severability. If any part, section, subsection, sentence,clause,or phrase of this Resolution
is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions.
4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be enforced immediately upon its
approval by Eagle County.
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Docusign Envelope ID:449CB21F-7858-46E1-BAEE-562CD5CED7A9
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 22nd day of October, 2024.
Signed by:
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Jeanne McQueeney
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Kathy Chandler-Henry
Commissioner
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry _ Aye
This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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