HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-019 Matter Supporting the 2020 Census Commissioner)6.11-4...41._4 moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 1 °I
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF SUPPORTING THE 2020 CENSUS
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle, State of Colorado(hereinafter the
"Board"), is authorized,pursuant to state enabling legislation including, but not limited to,C.R.S. 30-28-
101,et seq.,to plan for and regulate the use and development of land in the unincorporated territory of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, for the purpose of promoting the health,safety,convenience,order,
prosperity, and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the County of Eagle; and
WHEREAS an accurate census count is vital to our community and residents' well-being by
helping planners determine where to locate schools, day care centers,roads and public transportation,
hospitals and other facilities, and achieving an accurate and complete count of the nation's growing and
changing population;
WHEREAS more than$675 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and
communities based, in part,on census data;
WHEREAS census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House
of Representatives and often is used for the redistricting of state legiglatures, county and city councils and
voting districts;
WHEREAS the 2020 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase
employment;
WHEREAS the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law;
WHEREAS,the Board finds and determines that the support of the Census 2020 is necessary and
designed for the purpose of promoting the health,safety,convenience,order, prosperity and welfare of
the present and future inhabitants of Eagle County and are consistent with the County's goals,policies
and plans, including the Eagle County Strategic Plan and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan;and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence,testimony, exhibits, and study of the unincorporated areas of
Eagle County, comments of the Eagle County Department of Community Development, comments of
public officials and agencies,and comments from all interested parties and stakeholders,the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, finds as follows:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, we will support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and disseminate 2020 Census
information to encourage those in our community to participate;
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THAT,we will encourage people in our community to place an emphasis on the 2020 Census
and participate irf events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness and ensure a full and accurate
census;
THAT,we will support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count;
THAT,we will create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our
community by participating in Complete Count Committees and/or utilizing high-profile,trusted voices to
advocate on behalf of the 2020 Census;
THAT,this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety,and welfare of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 11‘1 day of ist f it{t.-. ,2019.
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Clerk to the Board of Tan • McQue;
County Commissioners
Kathy C ndler-Henry
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Matt Sch;
Commissioner
Commissioner c,► x,01/44. . {1i s1,L,''-seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney 01144,
Commissioner Chandler-Henry EL". .
Commissioner Scherr •
This resolution passed by / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
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