TC Packet 06-30-2020 Special_______________________________________________________________________________
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
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AVON TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
1.Call to order and roll call
2.Approval of agenda
3.Disclosure of any conflicts of interest related to agenda items
4.Public comment – comments are welcome on items not listed on the following agenda
Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The speaker may request an additional one (1) minute, which
may be approved by a majority of Council.
5.Business items
5.1. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-08 Adopting a New
Chapter 8.44 of Title 8 of the Avon Municipal Code Regarding Indoor Face Covering
Requirements
6.Executive Session
6.1. For the purpose of receiving legal advice pursuant CRS §24-6-402(4)(b) and for the purpose of
negotiations pursuant to CRS §24-6-402(4)(e) Buffalo Ridge Sale Agreement (Town Attorney
Paul Wisor)
7.Adjourn to Convene as the Avon Housing Authority
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action item or work session item and may permit public comment for any other agenda item, and may limit such public comment to three minutes per
individual, which limitation may be waived or increased by a majority of the quorum present. Article VI. Public Comments, Avon Town Council
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AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
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1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.PUBLIC COMMENT
4.BUSINESS ITEMS
4.1. RESOLUTION 20-01 ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION POLICY FOR TOWN MEETINGS DURING A LOCAL
DISASTER EMERGENCY (TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL WISOR)
4.2. RESOLUTION 20-02 DESIGNATING LOCATIONS FOR POSTING THE NOTICES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS (TOWN
ATTORNEY PAUL WISOR)
4.3. RESOLUTION 20-03 POTENTIAL APPROVAL OF BUFFALO RIDGE SALE AGREEMENT (TOWN ATTORNEY PAUL
WISOR)
4.4. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 2004 AHA MEETING MINUTES
5.ADJOURN
*Public Comments: Council agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public Comment” near the beginning of all Council meetings.
Members of the public who wish to provide comments to Council greater than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in advance on the
agenda and to provide written comments and other appropriate materials to the Council in advance of the Council meeting. The Mayor shall
permit public comments for any action item or work session item, and may permit public comment for any other agenda i tem, and may limit such
public comment to three minutes per individual, which limitation may be waived or increased by a majority of the quorum prese nt. Article VI.
Public Comments, Avon Town Council Simplified Rules of Order, Adopted by Resolution No. 17-05.
970.748.4004 eric@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager
RE: Face Covering Update
DATE: June 26, 2020
SUMMARY: This report provides an update on face covering guidance in Eagle County and recent
discussions of a potential regulation requiring face coverings. This report also presents an emergency
ordinance that would establish an indoor face covering requirement for Town of Avon for Council
discussion and consideration.
EAGLE COUNTY UPDATE: The Eagle County Public Health Order was amended on June 26, 2020, but
did not change the guidance on face coverings, which is stated as follows:
Guidance on face coverings will remain consistent with the current Green Phase, which
strongly recommends the use of face coverings in indoor public spaces and requires their
use for employees in certain professions where 6 feet of social distancing cannot be
maintained.
The topic of face covering requirements was discussed in the last Mayors and Managers on Friday, June
19 and on our weekly managers meeting this Wednesday, June 24. There has been general recognition
that neighboring communities, including Pitkin County, Summit County and the Town of Basalt have
adopted face covering requirements. Eagle County intends to proceed with a campaign of strong
messaging to encourage wearing face coverings in public settings but has not indicated that they intend to
consider or adopt a face covering requirement at this time. The sample public message from Eagle County
attached to this report.
IMPACT ON FACE COVERING USAGE: General conclusions reached from reports provided by others as
well as personal observation is that the level of usage of face coverings is much higher, consistent and
uniform in those jurisdictions where a face covering requirement has been adopted. An expected benefit of
adopting a face covering is to achieve a much higher rate of indoor face covering usage.
EFFICACY OF FACE COVERINGS: There has been considerable confusion and debate over the efficacy
of face coverings in slowing the rate of infections.
Medical Masks versus Cloth Face Coverings: Medical Masks, such as N95 masks, have the ability to
protect the person wearing the mask from infection. There is ample evidence that such masks are effective
for this purpose which I will not rehash in this report. The Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) provided
initial guidance that the public should not wear masks due to a concern that the usage of N95 masks by the
general public would diminish an already inadequate national supply of N95 masks that were prioritized for
health works and essential workers. The subsequent guidance by the CDC to recommend that the general
public wear cloth face coverings has generated both confusion, skepticism and a lack of confidence in the
CDC.
Cloth face coverings do not protect the person wearing the cloth face covering. Rather, a cloth face
covering reduces the range that expelled breath droplets that may contain the coronavirus can travel. There
have been recent scientific studies to support this effect, but it is also common sense that your sneeze or
cough does not travel as far when there is a cloth in front of your mouth. The primary reason for wearing
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cloth face coverings is to protect others in close proximity from infection from the wearer, not to
protect the wearer of the cloth face covering.
PRESENT NEED AND PROJECTED NEED: Currently, hospital capacity is substantial, new case rates are
still low (although they jumped significantly in the last week to 29 cases in the previous 5 days), and the
percentage rate of positive tests is low (10%). Based on indicators at the time of writing this report and in
looking back over the last 4-6 weeks, there is not a compelling need to change regulations. On the other
hand, recent amendments to state and county public health orders now allow 100% lodging occupancy and
we are likely to see at or near 100% lodging occupancy in Avon and the surrounding area beginning next
Friday, July 3rd. Avon and the surrounding area traditional enjoys strong lodging occupancy and visitor
traffic through the entire months of July and August. Proactively adopting regulations to promote uniform
and consistent usage of face coverings indoors may be timely before high visitor occupancy occurs in
Avon.
BUSINESS IMPACT: There are a variety of business perspectives. Some businesses feel that adoption of
a face covering requirement by the local government would facilitate their ability to impose and enforce the
usage of face coverings uniformly and consistently while other businesses believe that both businesses
and customers should be able to determine the level of risk that is acceptable.
FREEDOMS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: The debate concerning face coverings has often raised
concerns about abridgement of freedoms and violating constitutional rights. There is no constitutional right
or freedom that entitles persons to harm other persons. A common law and requirement throughout the
nation and through Eagle County right now is that a person who is sick and experiencing coronavirus
systems (i.e. obviously infectious) does not have a right to enter a public place, whether a public facility or
private business. I am aware of no arguments that prohibiting sick and infectious persons from indoor
places is a violation of freedoms or constitutional rights. Theoretical constitutional arguments aside, 31-15-
401(1)(b), C.R.S., empowers the Town “to do all acts and make all regulations which may be necessary or
expedient for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease.” Thus, under state statute, the Town
is clearly authorized to taken action it deems necessary to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19.The
dilemma and particular challenge with coronavirus is that asymptomatic persons can infect others but they
are often not aware that they are infectious in the days before symptoms materialize. The benefit of
widespread usage of cloth face coverings in public settings is to minimize the potential for those who are
infectious, but unknowing that they are infectious, from infecting others. Thus, the basis for cloth face
covering requirements is that the public health concern and benefit is legitimate, the obligation and
inconvenience to the wearer is minimal, and the requirement is narrowly tailored to meeting a legitimate
public health concern.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: The Emergency Ordinance presented to Council would establish a face
covering requirement in Avon that only applies to indoor businesses and facilities open to the public. It is
narrowly tailored to the areas where the greatest concerns arise, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and
other indoor businesses open to the public. It does not apply to any portion of a business which is outdoor
or to any outdoor setting in general. The requirements closely follow the requirements imposed by the State
of Colorado on governmental facilities, but include a series of exceptions. Enforcement of the ordinance
does not place an undue burden on the Avon Police Department. Rather, business will be primarily
responsible for ensuring customers comply with the requirements of the ordinance. The Town Manager will
be responsible for issuing warnings to businesses that permit employees or customers to ignore the
ordinance, and the Town Manager can potentially suspend a business that consistently fails to ensure its
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employees and customers wear face coverings as required. The ordinance will terminate upon a
declaration by Council that the Local Emergency Disaster has ended in Avon.
OPTIONS: The following options are presented to Council.
1.No Action to Adopt Face Covering Requirement: Under this option Staff will cooperate with Eagle
County to participate and distribute as a partner the Eagle County messaging to encourage the use of
face coverings.
2.Take an Official Position to Endorse a Face Covering Requirement: Under this option, Council
would submit a letter to the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners urging the Eagle County
Commissioners to adopt a county wide face covering requirement.
3.Adopt an Emergency Ordinance for Face Coverings: Under this option, Council would adopt the
emergency ordinance as presented or as amended by Council and would engage in messaging making
clear face coverings are required in Avon under certain circumstances.
Council may consider a combination of options.
RECOMMENDATION: My recommendation is to adopt the emergency ordinance for these reasons: (1) I
have observed a much higher level of face covering usage in jurisdictions that have adopted requirements
with no observations of enforcement difficulties; (2) I believe there is ample evidence to support widespread
face covering use does reduce the rate of infection; (3) the impending influx of visitors will be a changed
circumstance that will increase the potential for infections in the Avon community and (4) I believe there are
many visitors who prefer to visit an area that is taking all reasonable precautions, including adoption of
indoor face covering requirements.
Thank you, Eric
Ord 20-08 – Adding Chapter 8.44 – Regarding Indoor Face Coverings – June 30, 2020
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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-08
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 8.44 OF TITLE 8 OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus that has spread throughout the
United States, including the Town of Avon, Colorado (the “Town”); and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 may cause serious illness and death, especially with respect to
elderly persons or those with underlying health conditions; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 a public health emergency of international concern; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services declared COVID-19 a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, Eagle County declared a local disaster; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19, Governor
Polis declared a state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Avon Town Manager declared a local disaster
emergency, and Town Council extended such declaration on March 24, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council reaffirms that protecting public health is the Council’s
top priority; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is empowered by Section 31-15-401(1)(b), C.R.S., to do
all acts and make all regulations which may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of
health or the suppression of disease; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment have acknowledged that the wearing of face coverings in public
settings is beneficial and helps to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted to attempt to limit the health impacts of COVID-
19 within the Town by establishing requirements for the public to utilize face coverings when
inside places of business within the Town that are open to the public, or when members of the
public are unable to maintain safe social distancing (six or more feet separation) from others not
of their own household, and to thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 within the Town; and
ATTACHMENT A
Ord 20-08 – Adding Chapter 8.44 – Regarding Indoor Face Coverings – June 30, 2020
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WHEREAS, Section 6.6 of the Charter permits the adoption of ordinances on one
reading with the concurring vote of five (5) Council members after posting notice of a public
hearing and conducting a public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, Avon Town Council finds that amendments to the Avon Municipal Code
will more effectively implement the sales tax on tobacco products and the excise tax on
cigarettes and will thereby promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon
community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of the Avon Town Council.
Section 2. Addition of Chapter 8.44 to Title 8 of the Avon Municipal Code. Chapter 8.44,
“Indoor Face Covering Requirements” is added to Title 8, “Health and Safety,” of the Avon
Municipal Code to read as set forth in Exhibit A: Addition of Chapter 8.44 to Title 8 of the
Avon Municipal Code, attached hereto.
Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without
the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared
to be severable. The Avon Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this
Ordinance and each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared
unconstitutional or invalid. As used in this Section, the term “provision” means and includes any
part, division, subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term “application”
means and includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether considered or
construed alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof, of the Town.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption in
accordance with Section 6.6 of the Charter.
Section 6. Repeal. This ordinance shall be automatically repealed at such time as the Town
Council declares that the COVID-19 public health emergency within the Town has passed.
Section 7. Codification of Amendments. The codifier of the Town’s Municipal Code,
Colorado Code Publishing, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes
as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Avon Municipal
Code. The Town Clerk is authorized to correct, or approve the correction by the codifier, of any
typographical error in the enacted regulations, provided that such correction shall not
substantively change any provision of the regulations adopted in this Ordinance. Such
corrections may include spelling, reference, citation, enumeration, and grammatical errors.
ATTACHMENT A
Ord 20-08 – Adding Chapter 8.44 – Regarding Indoor Face Coverings – June 30, 2020
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Section 8. Publication by Posting. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in
accordance with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
Section 9. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance
with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING on June 30, 2020.
BY: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
Sarah Smith Hymes, Mayor Brenda Torres, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Paul Wisor, Town Attorney
ATTACHMENT A
Ord 20-08 – Adding Chapter 8.44 – Regarding Indoor Face Coverings – June 30, 2020
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EXHIBIT A: CHAPTER 8.44
CHAPTER 8.44 – Indoor Face Covering Requirements
8.44.010 – Purpose and Intent.
It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to adopt requirements for the use of face coverings while indoors
in the Town of Avon during the coronavirus pandemic to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the Avon
community, including residents and visitors. This Chapter 8.44 shall not supersede or replace any
requirement adopted by Eagle County or the State of Colorado which is more strict.
8.44.020 – Definitions
Face Covering means a medical or non-medical cloth face covering that covers the nose and mouth and
remains affixed in place without the use of one’s hands.
8.44.030 – Indoor Face Covering Requirements
All persons shall wear face coverings when entering and at all times while inside the areas of a business
which is open to the public, subject to the following exceptions when a face covering shall not be required:
A. When wearing a face covering would inhibit an individual’s health due to an existing health
condition;
B. Persons under two years of age;
C. When seated for dining or consumption within a restaurant or bar;
D. When receiving personal or health services that require access to the mouth or nose, including
but not limited to dentistry or dermatology;
E. When exercising in a gym or fitness center when wearing a face covering is not physically
possible;
F. During an indoor office meeting that is not open to the general public when persons can maintain
at all times a minimum social distance of six feet; and,
G. During a special event under a special event activity permit issued by the Town that identifies
persons who may be exempt and includes such conditions as may be imposed by the Town.
8.44.040 – Enforcement
The Town Manager, including the Town Manager’s designee, is authorized to enforce this Chapter 8.44 by
promulgating and publishing guidance and information to private businesses, receiving complaints, issuing
warnings to businesses, and suspending a business license for up to a maximum of ten (10) days.
Guidance for enforcement includes strong reliance on communication, education and warnings for
businesses and any suspension business license suspension shall only be appropriate in circumstances
where non-compliance occurs after two or more warnings or when knowing and flagrant non-compliance
occurs.
ATTACHMENT A
Background
In addition to being home to a thriving, health-conscious community, Eagle County is also a
world-famous tourism and recreation destination. Second homeowners, vacationers, and day-
trip visitors will continue to enter the county to enjoy our mountain lifestyle, dining, and
entertainment opportunities.
While we will continue to warmly welcome visitors, there is a valid concern among our residents
that those travelling into the area from the outside may not be as committed to or aware of our
public health standards and behaviors. Travelers may be originating from areas with different
guidelines, or they may feel that being on vacation in a perceived safe haven from COVID-19
allows them to drop their guard and adopt a more relaxed attitude.
Our constituents, who have made significant sacrifices and continue to commit to Eagle County
Public Health and Environment’s recommendations and requirements, seek full confidence that
visitors will respect past and ongoing efforts and adapt to our containment standards. And
naturally, it is in the best interests of our medical infrastructure and visitors themselves to enjoy
a healthy stay and return home well.
The following are a collection of strategies designed to reinforce county messaging directed at
visitors, who may or may not be familiar with our standards. There are likely gradients of efforts
we can commit to these project proposals. Some may come at no or low cost, while others may
come with a price tag of varying magnitude. Most if not all campaigns would be presented in
both English and Spanish. The Communications Department is appealing to the guidance of the
Board of County Commissioners for which projects to pursue, and to what extent.
Though the specifics of messaging would change with the medium, the goal will be to remind
visitors in an approachable, friendly, understandable manner to:
●Socially distance from those not in the group you came with
●Wear face coverings when in public
●Understand and adhere to the five commitments of containment
●Visit local websites for the latest information (www.eaglecounty.us, ECEmergency.org,
discovervail.com, minturn.org, visitvailvalley.com, basaltchamber.org
Project Proposals
Window clings for business storefronts
●Design and produce graphic-heavy “window clings” or decals that local businesses can
display as customers enter the establishment. Eagle County has versions of these in the
Business Toolkit, but those require the business to print them and are somewhat text
heavy and official-looking. These would be high-quality, friendly, eye catching visuals
reminding visitors to wear face coverings, socially distance, and otherwise comply with
the establishment’s preferences while they are there. Possible partner firms would be
970 Design or O M O design in Summit County.
ATTACHMENT B
●Cost: $1/cling
Letter to businesses
Door hangers in hotels and online rentals
●Design and produce “Got mask?” door hangers for hotel rooms and other rental
properties.
●Cost: $300-$500 (about 1,164 units in Eagle County)
Heath Harmon’s letter to visitors
●Print and distribute copies of Public Health and Environment Director Heath Harmon’s
letter to county visitors. The letter could be placed in hotel rooms, displayed at check-in
counters, or at local businesses. We could also run the letter as an ad in the paper.
Airport messaging
●As travelers arrive in the Eagle County Regional Airport, they will be greeted by public
health messaging.
●We can place ads on their screens by purchasing them through All-Star Media. Cost tbd.
●We could utilize the audible public address system at no cost.
●We could use the large wall spaces and set up tables with brochures or welcome
packets for no cost other than the materials. Welcome packets could resemble those
created by Pitkin County.
●We could also create a video similar to one produced by Pitkin County.
Vail Daily advertising
●Purchase ongoing advertising throughout the summer, both digital and in print. Leverage
native advertising on the homepage. Print ads would likely run on weekends or during
holidays to maximize cost effectiveness.
●Cost: See Appendix
Facebook advertising
●Create and boost posts designed for visitors using Eagle County channels (One Valley
Voice, Eagle County Government, Eagle County Public Health, Eagle County PIO).
●Cost: $100-200
Bus wraps
●Design and place bus wraps on ECO Transit busses.
●Cost: The prices for the internal cards are $300 per 4-week period each for the ECO
buses and Avon buses, plus production cost ($200 and $80 respectively). The price for
an external ad can range from $300 to $1050 depending on the size. Update: Turns out
you can do interior cards and one external ad on ECO Transit for three periods (12
weeks) for just the price of production. Any ads beyond that would be space cost plus
production. That includes any cards in Avon Transit.
ATTACHMENT B
Roadside signs
●Utilize electronic displays to convey brief, effective messaging and where to find web
resources. The county’s Road and Bridge Department has two immediately available,
and the Town of Vail as well as other municipalities might as well
Sandwich boards
●Purchase and implement designs for 25 sandwich boards for distribution in well-
trafficked locations, including parking garage entrances/exits, events venues, open air
markets, malls, main streets, etc.
●Cost: 2’x3’ are $45.00 each, 25 would be $1,125
Appendix
Vail Daily advertising cost options
Here is a summary of products I recommend (Both for Aspen and Vail)
vaildaily/aspentimes.com - Display ads to run on both sites. Each of our audience is
comprised of 50% out of market readers. Second homeowners and frequent visitors to our
valley’s visit our sites to keep up on happenings. We can run ads on the site to get the info to
them before they arrive – Stay Safe while visiting – then can link to page with all the regulations
or appropriate landing page. See attached for online snapshot.
Cost - $12 for 1,000 impressions – recommend 15,000 impressions per week/per site
Native Advertising – This would be an article listed in top news stories each day (see screen
shot below). We would work with you to create an article that educates the visitors on COVID
safety in the valley with a headline that would be on the news listing - as example –
Heading to the Valley? 5 things to know before you come
A link to other sites/resources can be included in the article
Cost - $499 for article to be written and created, $199 per day to run on site, the Vail Daily is
offering $200/for 5 days a week in effort to sponsor and get the word out, Aspen Times has not
yet committed to what they can offer, I will advise.
Print - Run ads in paper Friday-Monday to capture the visitor when in town and beginning their
stay. Ad size and frequency can be dependent on message and traffic.
Cost – Dependent on size, but both papers are offering Buy 2 Get 1 Free for this campaign.
Proposed schedule –
Here are 2 suggested schedules
ATTACHMENT B
Proposed Plan 1- Best frequency to get message out.
Digital – Run 15K impressions in each market per week – July and August – 9 weeks
$180 per week/per market, 9 weeks - $3,240
Native – Vail Daily (Aspen – TBD) 9 weeks at $200/week - $1,800
Print - 3 – 1/3 page ads per week/market (buy 2 get 1 free)- $278 per ad x 4 ads – $1,114 per
week
This would be average, there may be slower weeks that we can run fewer ads – do we want as
much coverage in Aspen?
Option 2 –
Run 10,000 impressions per week/per market – this is lowest I would recommend - $120/per
week – per market - $240 x 9 - $2,160 total
Native – Run July and August week 1 only – 5 weeks/$200 per week - $1,000 total
Print – Run ¼ page 3 times per week - $209 per ad x 4 ads - $836 per week – customize
weeks
ATTACHMENT B
CS 316651-A 05/04/2020
Important Information About Your Cloth Face Coverings
As COVID-19 continues to spread within the United States, CDC has recommended additional measures to prevent the spread
of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the context of community transmission, CDC recommends that you:
Stay at home as
much as possible
Practice social distancing
(remaining at least 6 feet
away from others)
6 ft Clean your
hands often
In addition, CDC also recommends that everyone wear cloth face coverings when leaving their homes,
regardless of whether they have fever or symptoms of COVID-19. This is because of evidence that
people with COVID-19 can spread the disease, even when they don’t have any symptoms. Cloth face
coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is
unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
How cloth face coverings work
Cloth face coverings prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading respiratory droplets when
talking, sneezing, or coughing. If everyone wears a cloth face covering when out in public, such as going
to the grocery store, the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 can be reduced for the community. Since people
can spread the virus before symptoms start, or even if people never have symptoms, wearing a cloth face
covering can protect others around you. Face coverings worn by others protect you from getting the virus
from people carrying the virus.
How cloth face coverings are different from other types of masks
Cloth face coverings are NOT the same as the medical facemasks, surgical masks, or
respirators (such as N95 respirators) worn by healthcare personnel, first responders,
and workers in other industries. These masks and respirators are personal protective
equipment (PPE). Medical PPE should be used by healthcare personnel and first
responders for their protection. Healthcare personnel and first responders should not
wear cloth face coverings instead of PPE when respirators or facemasks are indicated. N95 respirator Cloth covering
General considerations for the use of cloth face coverings
When using a cloth face covering, make sure:
•The mouth and nose are fully covered
•The covering fits snugly against the
sides of the face so there are no gaps
•You do not have any difficulty
breathing while wearing the cloth
face covering
•The cloth face covering can be tied or
otherwise secured to prevent slipping
Avoid touching your face as much as possible. Keep the covering
clean. Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand
sanitizer immediately, before putting on, after touching or
adjusting, and after removing the cloth face covering. Don’t
share it with anyone else unless it’s washed and dried first.
You should be the only person handling your covering.
Laundry instructions will depend on the cloth used to make
the face covering. In general, cloth face coverings should
be washed regularly (e.g., daily and whenever soiled) using
water and a mild detergent, dried completely in a hot dryer, and
stored in a clean container or bag.
For more information, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-faq.html
cdc.gov/coronavirus
ATTACHMENT C
Resolution 20-01 Electronic Participation Policy During a Local Disaster Emergency
June 30, 2020
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AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION 20-01
ADOPTING AND ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION POLICY FOR
AUTHORITY MEETINGS DURING A LOCAL DISASTER
EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Avon Housing Authority (the “Authority”) is a public body corporate and
politic, and has been duly created, organized, established and authorized by the Town of Avon,
Colorado (the “Town”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority is a “local public body” as defined under Colorado Open Meetings
Law, and therefore the Authority’s meetings must be open to the public and its meetings may not
be conducted in secret; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon issued and Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency on
March 19, 2020 in response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, the spread of the COVID-19 virus requires individuals to practice self-distancing
and otherwise limiting social interaction such that in-person attendance at Authority meetings by
Authority members, staff and members of the public is rendered impracticable; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue to conduct Authority business during the current local
disaster emergency requires attendance be accomplished through electronic participation; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to adopt and Electronic Participation Policy for Authority
Meetings During a Local Disaster Emergency (the “Policy”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority finds that adoption of the policy will promote meeting efficiency
as well as promote the understanding and transparency of Council meeting procedures for the
general public and protect the health, safety and wellness of the Avon community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY,
that the Electronic Participation Policy for Authority Meetings During a Local Disaster Emergency
attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted.
Resolution 20-01 Electronic Participation Policy During a Local Disaster Emergency
June 30, 2020
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ADOPTED JUNE 30, 2020 by the AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:_______________________________ Attest:___________________________
Sarah Smith-Hymes, Chairman Brenda Torres, Authority Clerk
EXHIBIT A
ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION POLICY
AT AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETINGS DURING A LOCAL DISASTER
EMERGENCY
Purpose.
The purpose of this Electronic Participation Policy (“Policy”) is to specify the
circumstances and means under which the Avon Housing Authority (“Authority”) shall conduct
regular and special meetings by telephone or other electronic means of participation, such as video-
conferencing that is clear, uninterrupted and allows two way communication for the participating
members ("Electronic Participation"). Electronic Participation has inherent limitations because
Electronic Participation effectively precludes a member of the Authority from contemporaneously
observing documentary information presented during meetings; from fully evaluating a speaker's
non-verbal language in assessing veracity or credibility; and from observing non-verbal
explanations during a speaker's presentation or testimony. The Authority finds that these
limitations, inherent in Electronic Participation, may produce inefficiencies in meetings, increase
the expense of meetings, and alter the decision-making process. As such, the Authority shall only
utilize the policies contained herein upon the adoption by the Town of Avon of a resolution
declaring, or the Avon Town Manager declaring, a local disaster emergency pursuant to §24-33.5-
709, C.R.S.
Statement of General Policy.
The Authority may conduct a regular or special meeting of the Authority by electronic
means only in accordance with this Policy.
Emergency Situations.
In the event a quorum is unable to meet at the day, hour, and place fixed by the
rules and procedures of the Authority because meeting in-person is not practical or prudent
due to an local disaster emergency affecting the Town, meetings may be conducted by
telephone, electronically, or by other means of communication so as to provide maximum
practical notice. Meetings may be held by telephone, electronically, or by other means of
communication if all of the following conditions are met:
A local disaster emergency has been declared pursuant to §24-33.5-709,
C.R.S.; and
The Avon Town Manager or the Avon Town Council determines that
meeting in person is not practical or prudent, because of matters related to the
declaration of local disaster emergency affecting the Town; and
All members of the Authority, and at least one Town staff member can hear
one another or otherwise communicate with one another and can hear or read all
discussion and testimony in a manner designed to provide maximum notice and
participation; and
Members of the public can hear the Authority’s proceedings and are
afforded opportunities to participate in public comment; and
All votes are conducted by roll call; and
Minutes of the meeting are taken and promptly recorded, and such records
are open to public inspection; and
To the extent possible, full and timely notice is given to the public setting
forth the time of the meeting, the fact that some members of the Authority may
participate by telephone, and the right of the public to monitor the meeting from
another location.
Arranging for Electronic Participation.
The Town Manager shall contact Council members at least twenty-four hours in advance
of a regular or schedule meeting to provide notice of a meeting conducted under this policy.
The Town shall initiate the Electronic Participation not more than ten (10) minutes prior to
the scheduled time of the meeting. Upon disconnection during a meeting, the Town Clerk shall
make at least three attempts to re-initiate the connection.
Executive Sessions.
In the event that the Authority holds an executive session pursuant to §24-6-402, C.R.S.,
participants shall be authorized to attend via Electronic Participation. Any executive session
conducted under this policy shall be recorded electronically as provided for by statute.
Applicability of Policy.
This Policy shall apply to all regular and special meetings (including work sessions) of the
Authority.
Reasonable Accommodations.
The Authority shall provide reasonable accommodation and shall waive or modify
provisions of this Policy to provide handicapped members of the Avon community full and equal
access to applicable meetings.
Res 20-02 Posting of Notice
June 30, 2020
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AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION 20-02
DESIGNATING A PUBLIC PLACE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE AUTHORITY WHERE NOTICES OF MEETINGS OF THE AUTHORITY’S
BOARD SHALL BE POSTED
WHEREAS, the Avon Housing Authority (the “Authority”) is a duly organized
body corporate and politic under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado;
WHEREAS, the Authority is required by Section 24-6-402(2)(c), C.R.S., to designate
the public place or places for posting notice of its meetings annually at the Board’s first regular
meeting of each calendar year; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE AVON HOUSING
AUTHORITY, TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Notice of meetings of the Board required pursuant to Section 24-6-401, et
seq., C.R.S. shall be posted within the boundaries of the Authority at least 24 hours prior to each
meeting at the following locations:
Avon Town Hall, 100 Mikaela Way
Avon Recreation Center, 90 Lake Street
Avon Public Library, 200 Benchmark Road
Avon Elementary School, 850 W Beaver Creek Boulevard
Town of Avon Website - www.avon.org
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ADOPTED this 30th day of June 2020.
AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
__________________________________
Sarah Smith-Hymes, Chairperson
Attest:
________________________________
Brenda Torres, Authority Clerk
Res 20-03 Sale of Interest in Buffalo Ridge LLLP
June 30, 2020
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AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION 20-03
APPROVING SALE OF AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY INTEREST IN
BUFFALO RIDGE LLLP
WHEREAS, Corum Real Estate Group, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“Corum”),
developed that certain multi-family residential low income housing project known as the Buffalo
Ridge Apartments located on certain real property located in the Town of Avon, Eagle County,
Colorado, and consisting of a portion of the subdivision known as The Village (at Avon) Filing
No. 2 (the “Project);
WHEREAS, Corum formed Buffalo Ridge II LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited
partnership (the “LLLP”) for the purposes of owning, developing, constructing and operating the
Project; and
WHEREAS, for purposes of financing the Project, SunAmerica Housing Fund 1048
(“SunAmerica”) became an investment partner in the LLLP for purposes of providing capital
contributions to the LLLP and the Project; and
WHEREAS, Traer Creek-RP LLC (“Traer Creek”) became special limited partner in the
LLLP for purposes of providing the real property on which the Project is located, which land
dedication was made in partial satisfaction of Traer Creek’s affordable housing obligations under
The Village (at Avon) PUD; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon (the “Town”), acting by and through the Avon Housing
Authority (the “Authority”), became a special limited partner in the LLLP for the purpose of
exempting the Project from real property taxation pursuant to §§ 29-4-226 and 227, C.R.S; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the LLLP’s Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited
Partnership (the “LLLP Partnership Agreement”), the Authority has a 0.0025% interest in the
LLLP; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the LLLP Partnership Agreement, the Authority is entitled to
3.00% of any net proceeds realized from the sale of the LLLP; and
WHEREAS, SunAmerica now desires to sell, and Corum desires to purchase, its
interests in the LLLP, and for tax and other legal reasons Corum must acquire Traer Creek’s and
the Authority’s respective interests in the LLLP to complete the transaction; and
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WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the acquisition of the property, Corum has formed
Buffalo Ridge, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buffalo Ridge”) for purposes of
owning and operating the Project; and
WHEREAS, Corum has formed OI-CREG Cherry Creek, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“OI-CREG”), which shall serve as the initial voting member and Manager of
Buffal Ridge; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the acquisition of the Project, OI-CREG desires to purchase the
Authority’s interest in the LLLP for $650,000.00, which is equal to the 3% of overall purchase
price of the LLLP, less repayment of outstanding debt of the LLLP and closing costs; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the affordability of the Project, OI-CREG, as the
voting member and Manager of Buffalo Ridge, desires to admit the Authority as a Class “A”
Member of Buffalo Ridge for the purpose of exempting the Project from real property taxation
pursuant to §§ 29-4-226 and 227, C.R.S; and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires to sell its interest in the LLLP to OI-CREG; and
WHEREAS, the Authority believes that it is in the best interests of the Project, the
Town, and the Authority that the Authority act and serve as a Class “A” Member in Buffalo
Ridge as such membership will assist in providing safe, decent and affordable housing to the
residents of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares this
Resolution will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Authority hereby ratifies, confirms and approves the sale of its special
limited partner interest in the LLLP, and agrees to be admitted to, and serve as, a Class “A”
Member of Buffalo Ridge in order to exempt the Project from real property taxation pursuant to
and in accordance with the provisions of C.R.S. §§ 29-4-226 and 227.
Section 2. The Chairman or appropriate designee of the Authority, is hereby
authorized and empowered to execute and deliver any and all documents and instruments on
behalf of the Authority to cause its admission to Buffalo Ridge as a Class “A” Member thereof at
such times and on such terms and conditions as such officer may deem acceptable in his or her
sole discretion, such acceptance to be evidenced by such officer’s execution and delivery of such
documents and instruments.
Section 3. The foregoing officers are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and
deliver any other documents or instruments on behalf of the Authority that such officers may
deem necessary or desirable in connection with its Class “A” Membership in Buffalo Ridge, on
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such terms and conditions as such officers deem acceptable, such acceptance to be evidenced by
such officers’ execution and delivery of any such documents or instruments.
Section 4. The Authority hereby ratifies, confirms and approves all actions previously taken
by Corum, OI-CREG and Buffalo Ridge in connection with the formation of Buffalo Ridge and
the acquisition, ownership, construction, development, financing, operation and management of
the Project
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ADOPTED this 30th day of June 2020.
AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
__________________________________
Sarah Smith-Hymes, Chairperson
Attest:
________________________________
Brenda Torres, Authority Clerk
TOWN OF AVON
AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
DECEMBER 14, 2004 – 4:50 PM
MEETING TO BE HELD AT AVON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 400 BENCHMARK ROAD, AVON, CO
1.Call to Order / Roll Call
2.Resolution Authorizing Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership of Buffalo Ridge II, LLP (John Dunn) – Resolution related to the Avon
Housing Authority agreeing to serve as a limited partner of Buffalo Ridge II, LLLP in order to
exempt the Buffalo Ridge Apartments from real property taxation.
3.Other Business
4.Consent Agenda
5.Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE AVON HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORAOD HELD DECEMBER 14, 2004
A meeting of the Avon Housing Authority of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 400 Benchmark
Road, Avon, Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Chairman Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:20 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Debbie Buckley, Kristi Ferraro, Mac McDevitt, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes and
Tamra Nottingham Underwood. Also present were Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town Attorney John
Dunn, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Finance Director Scott Wright, Town Engineer Norm Wood, and
Community Development Director Tambi Katieb as well as members of the public and press.
Town Attorney John Dunn presented the Resolution No. 04-01, Series of 2004, Authorizing Second
Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Buffalo Ridge II, LLP. He
noted that the Resolution was related to the Avon Housing Authority agreeing to serve as a limited
partner of Buffalo Ridge II, LLLP in order to exempt the Buffalo Ridge Apartments from real property
taxation. Some discussion ensued about the why the Town would agree to not participating in this role.
Town Manager Larry Brooks presented further information about the structure of the deal, noting that
Buffalo Ridge Apartments has both tax credit units has well as market units, which that meant that the
debt structures on both differ.
Information presented in the council packet addressed the history of the formation of the special limited
partner as well as why the resolution was before the Authority for consideration. Some of the memo
information is included as follows:
In order to secure exemption from the ad valorem tax otherwi se assessed against the project, the
Authority was admitted as a special limited partner of Buffalo Ridge II (under the Housing Authority Law, a
housing project may be exempted from taxation if the Housing Authority has an “ownership interest”).
Neither the Town nor the Authority has any rights or obligations as a special limited partner, with the
exception that the Authority’s consent to any amendment to the limited partnership agreement is required.
The Town has now been requested to agree to an amendment to the limited partnership agreement
which will permit its amendment without the consent of the Authority so long as the amendment does not
affect its rights or obligations under the Agreement, in the judgment of the General Partner and
Investment Partner.
Councilor Sipes moved to approve Resolution No. 04-01, Series of 2004, Authorizing Second
Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Buffalo Ridge II, LLP.
Councilor Buckley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with a roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Housing Authority, the meeting adjourned at
5:25 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_________________________________
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk