HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-021 Crown Mountain Park & Rec District Ballot Initiative Commissioner ti Wv .tea--,-, moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2018- Ov
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BALLOT INITIATIVE ON MAY 8,2018 TO
INCREASE THE OPERATING LEVY BY 1.95 MILLS FOR CROWN MOUNTAIN PARK&
RECREATION DISTRICT OPERATING& CAPITAL EXPENSES
WHEREAS,the Crown Mountain Park&Recreation District(the "District")is a political
subdivision of the State of Colorado,and is authorized to collect property taxes for district operations,
maintenance,infrastructure improvements,building financial reserves; and
WHEREAS,the District has a ballot initiative set for May 8,2018 to increase property taxes by
1.95 mills beginning in 2019 to operate and maintain Crown Mountain Park, in addition funding reserves
for repair and replacement of park infrastructure,and the ability to address community/user needs through
park improvements;and
WHEREAS,Crown Mountain Park is a tremendous asset to the community,providing safe
outdoor activities for our youth,adults,seniors and pets; and
WHEREAS,Crown Mountain Park offers an opportunity for all residents of the Mid Valley to
connect with nature close to home;and
WHEREAS, the asset of Crown Mountain Park needs to be maintained for future generations to
utilize and appreciate;and
WHEREAS,Eagle County supports the Crown Mountain Park& Recreation District through
ongoing contributions for park improvements,road alignments and favorable lease terms;and
WHEREAS,Eagle County and its Board of County Commissioners (the"Board")support the
Crown Mountain Park&Recreation District and its efforts to seek additional funding;and
WHEREAS,C.R.S. §1-45-117(1)(b)(111)of the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act allows
any political subdivision to pass a resolution in support and otherwise take a position of advocacy on this
issue and report the passage of the same through established,customary means.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,the Board strongly supports Crown Mountain Park&Recreation District's ballot
initiative to increase property taxes by 1.95 mills for general operations,maintenance,infrastructure
improvements& financial reserves.
THAT, the Board hereby demonstrates its support by approving this Resolution.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 5 ea)day of 440 L ,2018.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
c.i9•G'E% BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to the Board of Kathy Chandler-Henry
County Coissioners Chair
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(rat Jane McQueeney
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J lian H. Ryan
Commissioner
Commissioner VI--Y!^ , - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 1L%d Tvv f
Commissioner McQueeney 1
Commissioner Ryan 414 •
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This resolution passed by 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado