HomeMy WebLinkAboutR23-028 Proclaiming May 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Month DocuSign Envelope ID:3CAB8C88-14D9-4CB9-A4CD-F869B488CF25
Commissioner McQueeney moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 028
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE TOWNS OF GYPSUM,
MINTURN,EAGLE,REDCLIFF,AVON AND VAIL,PROCLAIMING MAY 2023 AS
WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
WHEREAS,twenty of Colorado's largest wildfires have occurred within the last twenty
years. Four out of the five largest fires in state history have occurred within the last four years,
including the most destructive fire in state history just a year and a half ago; and
WHEREAS,warmer temperatures, drought, and continued development in the wildland-
urban interface have made wildfire mitigation a top priority for Eagle County and surrounding
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County(the "County") and the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle,
Redcliff, Avon and Vail (the"Towns"), and the Fire Districts of Gypsum, Eagle River, Greater
Eagle, and Vail (the "Fire Districts")have determined that they share the common goals of
wildfire risk reduction, wildfire preparedness and public education; and that collaboration in
these areas will lead to unified and fire-adapted communities throughout Eagle County and
surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Wildfire Preparedness Month is focused on encouraging residents to learn
about wildfire safety and take steps to reduce wildfire risk in and around their homes; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned desire to join in support of Wildfire Preparedness Month
and to designate May 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in Eagle County and in the
participating Towns.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO (the
"BOARD")AND THE TOWN OF GYPSUM,MINTURN,EAGLE,REDCLIFF,AVON
AND VAIL,by and through their governing bodies:
THAT, May 2023 is hereby designated as Wildfire Preparedness Month in Eagle County
and in the Towns of Gypsum,Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon and Vail, Colorado.
THAT, the Board and the Towns hereby find, determine and declare that this Resolution
is necessary for the safety, welfare, and resilience of the residents of the County of Eagle, State
of Colorado and the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon and Vail, Colorado.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the undersigned on the dates set forth hereunder.
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Commissioner scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney 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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