TC Resolution 25-03 Designating the Eagle River Fire Protection District as the Designated Emergency Response Authority for Hazardous Substance Incidents in AvonA
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RESOLUTION 25-03
DESIGNATING THE EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AS THE
DESIGNATED EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITY FOR HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE INCIDENTS OCCURRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE TOWN OF AVON.
WHEREAS, § 29-22-102 C.R.S. states "1. The governing body of every town, city, and city and
county shall designate by ordinance or resolution an emergency response authority or authorities
for hazardous substance incidents occurring within the corporate limits of such town, city, and city
and county. The governing body shall annually report the designation to the hazardous materials
section of the Colorado state patrol. Unless otherwise designated by ordinance or resolution, the
fire authority responsible for the area within the corporate limits of such town, city, or city and
county is the designated emergency response authority (emphasis added)".
WHEREAS, In 1987, Ordinance 87-7 designated the Avon Police Department as the Town of
Avon's designated emergency response authority.
WHEREAS, The Town of Avon Fire Department merged into the Eagle River Fire Protection
District in 2001. The Eagle River Fire Protection District is the fire service for the town of Avon. The
Eagle River Fire Protection District provides DERA to all other entities within the district.
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Fire Protection District has since its inception effectively responded
to all hazard materials incidents in the Town of Avon.
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Fire Protection District is better equipped, trained and resourced to
provide hazmat related response services than the Avon Police Department.
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Fire Protection District via Chief Karl Bauer brought this situation to
the attention of Chief Greg Daly with the Avon Police department at the end of 2024 and suggested
that the Eagle River Fire Protection District become the DERA for the Town of Avon.
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution
will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON, COLORADO the following:
Section 1. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by reference and adopted
as findings and determinations of the Town Council.
Section 2. The Avon Town Council hereby appoints the Eagle River Fire Protection District as
the Town of Avon's Designated Emergency Response Authority. OF q
ADOPT Don Janua 28, 2025
By: Attest:
Tamra N. Underwood, Mayor Miguel Jaureg sanueva, Tow Jerk
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Res. 25-03 — Designation of DERA
January 28, 2025
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