TC Resolution 24-25 Supporting Eagle County Conservation District Ballot Issue 7AA
Avon
COLORADO
RESOLUTION 24-25
SUPPORTING EAGLE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BALLOT ISSUE 7A
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Conservation District ("the District") is a Colorado special
purpose district and a body corporate with those powers of a public corporation which are
specifically authorized by, and in compliance with Title 35, Article 70 of the Colorado Revised
Statutes created under the "Colorado Soil Conservation Act"; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that Ballot Issue 7A will promote the sustainability
and long-term preservation of the District by asking registered voters to approve a property tax
of 0.15 mills to fund the below purposes as part of the General Election on November 5th, 2024
• Ensuring adequate water supplies and maintaining drinking water quality and the health of
rivers and streams such as the Eagle and Colorado rivers by working with local residents
and ranchers to improve water conservation;
• Restoring and protecting forest and grassland health to reduce the risk of wildfires to
communities;
• Conserving populations of native birds, fish and wildlife such as bald eagles, elk, moose,
and trout;
WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act expressly authorizes local governments
to adopt and distribute in normal fashion a Resolution regarding any ballot issue of import to that
local government.
WHEREAS, Town of Avon works cooperatively with private landowners and various local
Colorado governments including the District toward the accomplishment of its mission; and
WHEREAS, the District provides many programs that align with and support Town of Avon's
values towards water conservation, wildfire mitigation and wildlife conservation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Avon Town Council hereby supports and
endorses Eagle County Conservation District Ballot Issue 7A for a small mill levy in the
upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election, as a measure that will improve sustainability and
long-term preservation of the District.
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
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Resolution No. 24-25
September 24, 2024
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