HomeMy WebLinkAboutR95-069 reconfirming resolution 80-39 for mining claims obtained by treasurer's deedcommissioner ~D~~.~ moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 95-~~
RECONFIRMING POLICY SET FORTH
IN
RESOLUTION NO. 80-39
CONCERNING
MINING CLAIMS OBTAINED BY
EAGLE COUNTY THROUGH TREASURER'S DEED
WHEREAS, on July 22, 1980 the Board of Commissioners of Eagle
County ("Board") adopted Resolution No. 80-39 which states in
part:
WHEREAS, the County of Eagle, Colorado, has obtained
certain mining claims and/or proportionate interests in
certain mining claims situate in the County of Eagle by
conveyance to the County through Treasurer's Deeds; and
WHEREAS, a majority of the lands within Eagle County are
within the boundaries of national forest service lands; and
WHEREAS, the economy of Eagle County in recent years has
developed primarily as a resort and recreational center with
heavy usage of the forest lands for such purposes including,
but not limited to, camping, hiking, skiing, horseback riding,
and similar uses; and
WHEREAS, most of these mining claims acquired by Eagle
County at tax sales are located within national forest service
lands; and
WHEREAS, any type of development and/or similar use of
such mining claims within national forest service lands would
interfere with the recreation and resort uses to which such
lands are now being applied and would substantially impair the
economy of the area and would be a financial burden upon the
County and other special districts situate therein to provide
essential and necessary services, i.e., sewer, water, access,
etc. , to any such type of development and/or any other similar
purpose to which such mining claims might be used; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it would be in the
best interests of the public health and welfare of the
citizens of Eagle county that such mining claims be retained
and used for public purposes including open space and general
recreation uses; and
WHEREAS, those mining claims belonging to the County by
Treasurer's Deed have demonstrated a clear public benefit in
the provisions of quality outdoor recreation and wilderness
experience.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County
Commisisoners, County of Eagle, Colorado:
THAT, the Board hereby determines that those mining
claims and/or those proportionate interests in mining claims
belonging to the County by Treasurer's Deeds, as amended, are
useful and necessary for present public open space and related
recreational uses and that such mining claims are suitable for
and intended for use in the promotion of the public health,
welfare and for the conservation of natural resources.
THAT, the Board, having made the determination in the
paragraph next above and having applied such lands for such
purposes, hereby withdraws from sale those mining claims
currently owned by the County of Eagle.
THAT, the Board may, by subsequent resolution, choose
from time to time to exempt certain mining claims from the
provisions of this Resolution and offer same for sale.
WHEREAS, the Board desires to preserve open space within the
Forest Service lands; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to reconfirm the polices as stated
in said Resolution No. 80-39.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Board hereby reconfirms the policies as stated in
Resolution No. 80-39.
THAT, this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and
welfare of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State Colorado, at its regular meeting
held the 5~_ day of , 1995.
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County Commissioners hairman
George A. Gates, Commissioner
ohnnette Phillips, Commis Toner
Commissioner ~ seconded adoption of the
foregoing resolution. T e roll having been called, the vote was as
follows:
Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr.
Commissioner George A. Gates
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
This Resolution passed by ~~ - (~ vote of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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