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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR00-014 supporting the 2000 census( C Commissioner moved adoption of the following Resolutio . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 1W_- A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE 2000 CENSUS WHEREAS, the next census, known as Census 2000, will be conducted in the year 2000 for the purpose of enumerating the population as of April 1, 2000, and WHEREAS, the results of the Census will determine the representation to the United States House of Representatives, the Colorado State Legislature, and may be used to determine the representation on local boards and councils, and WHEREAS, the results of the Census will determine the allocation of federal, state and local funds that are utilized for education, medical, emergency services, transportation, social and other programs that are important to the residents of Eagle County, and WHEREAS, personal information gathered during the Census is confidential and federal law prohibits any public or private agency access to the confidential Census information, and WHEREAS, non - personal demographic information gathered during the Census is used in Iocal planning, in economic analyses, and related matters, and WHEREAS, Eagle County recognizes the value and need of obtaining a full and accurate count of the entire population. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, The Board of County Commissioners recognizes and proclaims that Census 2000 is a top priority for all appointed officials and departments; and, C C THAT, The staff of Eagle County is directed to participate in and assist with the committee known as the Valley -wide Complete Count Committee, representing governmental entities, the business sector, education, community service organizations, religious institutions, the media, and others that will assist and support the Census Bureau: a. In identifying and resolving local issues in conducting Census 2000, b. With the recruitment and training of local residents to conduct the various Census operations, In developing and conducting informational campaigns on a local level to increase the awareness and importance of the Census to the residents of Eagle County and to achieve an accurate and complete count in Census 2000. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the may o , . f-LOLp© 9-41�7 By: Clerk to the Boarff of ohnnette P ips County Commissioners i UQmrrr , cry- ocor?U.'-' J es E. Johnso r. Commissioner e- ' - T&,-D L Tom'C. Stone 2 C CI Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing Resolution. The roll having been called, the votJ was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips _ Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Commissioner Tom C. Stone _ This Resolution passed by — C3 -(Z vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.