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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR00-142 opposing adoption of amendment 24 in 2000 general electionC C Commissione moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 00 - Z!�1 2._ A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ADOPTION OF "AMENDMENT 24" IN THE YEAR 2000 GENERAL ELECTION WHEREAS, the voters of Colorado will be asked to adopt an amendment to the Colorado Constitution in the November, 2000, general election reducing certain taxes, identified as "Amendment 24 "providing for the "citizen management of growth "; and WHEREAS, Amendment 24 prohibits local governments from approving new developments except in already developed and developing areas during a period of time while the local governments conduct studies to identify potential "Growth Areas" for new development and then submit them to the voters for approval; and WHEREAS, Amendment 24 prohibits local governments from approving new developments thereafter, except by submitting new Growth Areas for voter approval; and WHEREAS, representative government is the bedrock concept of American-style government, and Amendment 24 has the effect of eliminating representative government with respect to land planning; and WHEREAS, smart growth management is a vital concern to Eagle County and Colorado as a whole to maintain the quality of life that attracted and holds its citizens and visitors; and WHEREAS, the adoption of Amendment 24 as constitutional amendments will require statewide voter approval to amend its provisions to adjust to changes in the economic and social climate in Eagle County, or in any one of its municipalities, alone, impairing Eagle County's ability to grow "smartly" and also transferring control over local land planning issues to the Front Range and other persons not living in Eagle County; and WHEREAS, Amendment 24 is estimated to significantly negatively impact rural areas such as Eagle County, decreasing the future value of ranch lands; and GABOMAResolutions\Amen 24 Oppositionmpd i WHEREAS, it is expected that there will be substantial expense imposed on local governments to comply with the procedures required by Amendment 24; and WHEREAS, it is expected that the meaning and application of the provisions of Amendment 24 will be the subject of much litigation, further delaying development and further burdening local government budgets; and WHEREAS, it is both the obligation and the desire of the Board of County Commissioners to communicate its strong opposition to Amendment 24 to the public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board of County Commissioners expresses its strong opposition to Amendment 24; and THAT, the Board of County Commissioners urges the adoption by the state legislature of reasonable standards for development which are sufficiently flexible to accommodate the different needs of Colorado's varied communities and changing conditions that come with time. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the �d6Uay of ()r ,,!t7 , 2000. ATTEST: to the Board of County Commissioners Michael Gallagher, Commissioner r t f I r Johnnette Phillips, Commissioner 2 GABOBWIP\Resolutions\Amen 24 Opposition.wpd C Commissioner �{ — seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vo was as follows: Commissioner Phillips Commissioner Gallagher Commissioner Stone This Resolution passed by ( vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. a 3 GABOBWIP\Resotutions\Amen 24 Opposition.wpd