TC Resolution 22-21 Supporting Town of Avon Ballot Issue 2G - Formation of Eagle Valley Transportation Authorityn
Avon
COLORADO
RESOLUTION 22-21
SUPPORTING TOWN OF AVON BALLOT ISSUE 2G —
FORMATION OF EAGLE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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;
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, the Town of Avon Ballot Issue 2G asks voters 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; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act expressly authorizes local
governments to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy and reporting the passage of,
and distributing, the resolution through established and customary means by C.R.S. §1-45-
117(1)(b)(III).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Avon Town Council hereby supports and
endorses Town of Avon Ballot Issue 2G 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 Avon and
the Eagle County region.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 11, 2022 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
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By: Attest:
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Sarah Smith Hymes, M yor Brenda Torres, Deputy To Clerk
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Resolution No. 22-21
October 11, 2022
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