PSA 24.05.14 Agreement Proclaiming May 2024 Wildlife Preparedness Month DocuSign Envelope ID:7271 EA90-C8ED-4612-AC4E-28946AEDAC5E BoardDocs®Plus
EAGLE COUNTY
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Subject 4. Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado and the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Red Cliff, Avon and Vail,
Proclaiming May 2024 as Wildfire Preparedness Month
Access Public
Type Action
Preferred Date May 14, 2024
Absolute Date May 21, 2024
Fiscal Impact No
Budgeted No
Recommended Approve
Action
Public Content
Prepared By: Katie Jenkins
Department: Emergency Management
Executive Summary: Warmer temperatures, drought, and continued development in the wildland-urban
interface have made wildfire mitigation a top priority for Eagle County and the surrounding jurisdictions. By
signing a joint resolution between he County, the Towns, and the Fire Districts to collectively recognize May
as Wildfire Preparedness Month, we are acknowledging that we must all work together to protect our
communities from the threat of wildfire. During the month of May, a Wildfire Preparedness Month campaign
will be showcased and shared amongst the County, the Towns, and Fire Districts so that they all carry a
unified message. All Fire Districts will be signing onto the resolution as well as Towns of Gypsum, Minturn,
Red Cliff, Vail, Eagle, and Avon following approval from their town councils.
Reviewing Attorney: Matt Peterson Approved as ,-DocuSigned by:
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Commissioner chandler-Henry moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 031
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 2024 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 five years,
including the most destructive fire in state history just two and a half years 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"), the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle,
Redcliff, Avon, and Vail (the "Towns"), and the Fire Districts of Gypsum, Eagle River, Greater
Eagle, Rock Creek, 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 2024 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in Eagle County, the participating
Towns, and the participating Fire Districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO AND
THE TOWN OF GYPSUM, MINTURN,EAGLE, REDCLIFF,AVON AND VAIL, by and
through their governing bodies:
THAT, May 2024 is hereby designated as Wildfire Preparedness Month in the County
and in the Towns.
THAT, the County and the Towns hereby find, determine, and declare that this
Resolution is necessary for the safety, welfare, and resilience for their respective residents.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the undersigned on the dates set forth hereunder.
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Commissioner
Commissioner McQueeney seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Scherr Aye
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 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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ATTEST: TOWN OF GYPSUM, COLORADO
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ATTEST: TOWN OF MINTURN, COLORADO
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Jay runvanu, Town Clerk Earle Biaez, Vlayor
ATTEST: TOWN OF EAGLE, COLORADO
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Jenny Rakow, Town Clerk Scott Turnipseed, Mayor
ATTEST: TOWN OF REDCLIFF, COLORADO
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Melissa NMathews, Town Clerk Duke Gerber,Mayor
ATTEST: TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
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Miguel Jauiegui Casanueva, Town Cleik Amy Phillips, Mayor
Brenda Torres, Deputy Town Clerk
ATTEST: TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO
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Eagle River Fire Protection District
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Name: Karl Baue
Greater Eagle Fire Protection District
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Name: Doug Cupp
Rock Creek Volunteer Fire District
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Gypsum Fire Protection District
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Vail Fire and Emergency Services
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