HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-047 Support of GOCO Formula Colorado Lottery Proceeds Commissioner ____i_moved adoption
of the ollowing R lution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- `1
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CURRENT GOCO FORMULA
FOR DISTRIBUTION OF COLORADO LOTTERY PROCEEDS
WHEREAS, Colorado has a longstanding commitment to the conservation and
enhancement of wildlife, parks, rivers, trails, working farms and ranches and open space;
and
WHEREAS, by wish of Colorado voters, Colorado Lottery ( "Lottery ") proceeds
have been one of the few sources of funding for parks, recreation, open space, and
wildlife projects providing $2.3 billion in the past 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Lottery funds support a thriving outdoor recreation industry which
contributes over $10 billion annually to Colorado's economy, supports 107,000 jobs
across Colorado, generates nearly $500 million in annual state tax revenue, and produces
$7.6 billion annually in retail sales and services across Colorado; and
WHEREAS, profits from the sale of Lottery products are allocated according to
this formula: up to 50 percent to the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Trust Fund, 40
percent to the Conservation Trust Fund, and 10 percent to The Colorado Division of
Parks and Wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Lottery is GOCO's single source of funding, capped at $35 million
a year adjusted for inflation; if GOCO's share exceeds that amount, the remainder goes
into the State Public School Fund; and
WHEREAS, GOCO gives money to projects across the state to help improve
communities. Funds help trails, improve parks, open outdoor recreation facilities,
preserve ranchlands and view corridors, improve and expand river quality and access, and
conserve wildlife habitat; and
WHEREAS, since 1994, GOCO has invested more than $757 million in Lottery
funds back to the state; grants to more than 3,400 projects in all 64 counties; permanent
conservation of more than 800,000 acres of open space; the creation and restoration of
more than 765 miles of trails; the development or enhancement of more than 1,050
community parks and outdoor recreation centers; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Trust Fund helps local parks and recreation
providers — towns, cities, counties and special districts use funds for open space and park
land acquisition, recreation equipment purchases, recreational facility development, park
maintenance, and for the renovation and restoration of these local facilities; and
WHEREAS, statewide, school -based and education related projects have
garnered nearly $20 million in GOCO Lottery funds over the years, ranging from
resources and facilities like playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, ball fields and tennis
courts, to educational programming offered through Colorado State Parks and the
Division of Wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Colorado's 42 state parks use lottery money for trail construction
and maintenance, land acquisition, equipment and facility purchases and maintenance of
state parks facilities; and
WHEREAS, current budget shortfalls have led the Legislature in many instances
to raid trust funds and other dedicated revenue sources; and
WHEREAS, a change to the current lottery distribution funding would be
detrimental to Colorado's educational, recreational and outdoor grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, we, Eagle County Board of County Commissioners, support the
preservation of the current Lottery distribution formula, and urge Colorado lawmakers to
protect the historic distribution formula that allocates Lottery's outdoor dollars in
collaboration with local governments and other local partners.
THAT, this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Com issioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the — f _ day of
2012.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY OMM ! ERS
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ATTEST: —
By: ■ImA:oet_tik
Clerk to the Board of NP * Peter F. Runyon p
County Commissioners Chai , an
By:
J. St." ney
om issioner
B
Sara J. Fisher
Commissioner
Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution.
The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Runyon
Commissioner Stavney I i
Commissioner Fisher /'
This resolution passed by � vote of the Board of County
Commissioners.
