HomeMy WebLinkAboutR22-082 Resolution Supporting Ballot Issue 1B - Formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority DocuSign Envelope ID:DBA34E76-E6BF-44DE-BFA7-23BA70AF4CAC
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2022- 082
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BALLOT ISSUE 1B -FORMATION OF THE EAGLE VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County("Board")is authorized by
section 1-45-117(1)(b)(III)(A)to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy on any local ballot issue;
and
WHEREAS, Eagle County and the towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn,Red Cliff, and
Vail, and Beaver Creek Metro District(collectively referred to as the"Parties")recognize the need and
demand for improved transportation service in the Eagle Valley to serve residents,local businesses, and
visitors; and
WHEREAS,the Parties,along with local employers,nonprofits, and community partners, have
conducted numerous meetings to formulate a proposal to improve regional transportation through the
creation of an Eagle Valley Transportation Authority("EVTA")which involves voter approval in each of
the respective jurisdictions of the Parties; and
WHEREAS,Ballot Issue 1B asks voters in unincorporated Eagle County to approve the
formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority and approve a 0.5% sales tax dedicated to the
EVTA to enhance,expand, and improve regional transportation in accordance with the EVTA
Intergovernmental Agreement, including but not limited to(1)expanding transit service express routes,
and transportation options across the Eagle Valley, (2)enhancing connections between Gypsum and
Eagle and other communities, (3) enhancing air service and improving access at Eagle County Airport,
(4)providing a fare-free transit zone from Edwards to Vail, including Avon, Beaver Creek, Minturn, and
Eagle-Vail, and(5)reducing environmental impacts from transportation
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FOR EAGLE COUNTY:
THAT,the Board would like to join the towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn,Red Cliff, and
Vail, and Beaver Creek Metro District and our other community partners in supporting the passage of
those ballot issues forming and approving the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority.
THAT,the Board hereby supports and encourages voters to approve Ballot Issues 1B,2A, 2B,
2C, 2F, 2G, 2H, and 6A for the formation of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority in the upcoming
November 8, 2022 General Election, as a measure that will improve and enhance regional transportation
services offered to the workforce, residents, and guests and which will also promote increased livability,
sustainability, and economic vitality for the Eagle County region.
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DocuSign Envelope ID:DBA34E76-E6BF-44DE-BFA7-23BA70AF4CAC
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 25th day of October,2022.
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Commissioner sche r r seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Ave
Commissioner Scherr Aye
This Resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.