HomeMy WebLinkAboutR22-026 Waiver of Transit Fares on April 22, 2022 - Earth Day DocuSign Envelope ID:79460EB5-1921-4355-95DD-5E9FE4267DEB
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 026
RESOLUTION FOR THE WAIVER OF TRANSIT FARES ON APRIL 22,2022 IN
RECOGNITION OF EARTH DAY
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 96-22 (the "Resolution") created the Eagle County
Regional Transportation Authority (the "Authority") for the purpose of development and
oversight of the policies related to the operation and maintenance of a mass transportation system
in Eagle County (the "Mass Transit System"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution, the County considers the implementation of all
reasonable recommendations it receives from the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended the waiver of transit fares for the Mass
Transit System on April 22, 2022 in recognition of Earth Day, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Authority's recommendation is made in partnership with the Walking
Mountains Science Center and Climate Action Collaborative to encourage new customers to try
the Mass Transit System and support their Earth Day events; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 30-11-101(1)(f) provides that the County may "fix,maintain, and
revises passenger fees, rates, and charges" for the Mass Transit System; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to waive fares for the Mass Transit System in order to
encourage individuals to utilize the Mass Transit System, encourage individuals to consider how
their individual actions affect the environment, and promote environmental awareness and
education through community outreach.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, all fares applicable to the Mass Transit System shall be waived on April 22,
2022;
THAT, all other applicable fares shall remain in place with the exception of April 22,
2022; and
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary
for the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
DocuSign Envelope ID:79460EB5-1921-4355-95DD-5E9FE4267DEB
MOVED, READ, AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 5th day of April
2022.
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Matt Scherr
Commissioner
Commissioner Scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr 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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