TC Res. No. 1983-07RESOLUTION NO.#83-7
SERIES OF 1983
A RESOLUTION.requesting Colorado Congressional delegates to,
continue funding of the Pine Beetle Control for Upper Eagle County.
WHEREAS, Pest Control funds have been provided by the
Federal Government to control the Pine Beetle,last year for
Upper Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, the control of the Pine Beetle is necessary to
preserve the natural beauty of the Upper Eagle'County area,.and
WHEREAS, if Pine Beetle infestations are not controlled
local resorts and surrounding areas would be impacted both by the
esthetic appeal to-the area and loss of revenue, and
WHEREAS, it is the Town's understanding that additional
funding has.been provided for Pest Control on a national basis
and that funds previously designated for Upper Eagle County has
been reallocated to other areas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL'of
the Town of Avon, County of Eagle, Colorado, as follows:
The Town strongly urges the Colorado Congressional delegates
to discover the reasons for diverting funds from Upper Eagle
County for Pine Beetle Control and to actively support the
reinstatement of these funds.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 1983
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF - AVON
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TO: Richard Blodgett, Town Manager
FROM: William James, Finance Directo
DATE: February 16, 1983
SUBJECT: Pine Beetle Control
On February 3, 1983, I attended a meeting regarding Pine Beetle
Control for,Upper Eagle Valley. Basically, the meeting outlined
the following facts:
1) Federal Government has cut approximately $1.4 million
from this area for Pine Beetle Control.
2) However, Federal Funds has been increased for Pest Control.
3) The funds are being diverted-to areas of the United
States for Pest Control.
4) Infestations have occurred in and around Minturn as well
..as Cross Creek, Fall Creek, Elk Creek and is headed
toward the Holy Cross Wilderness area.
5) The control of Pine Beetle is an.expensive process, since
the trees have to be cut down, sprayed and then covered for
a period of time with plastic to kill the beetle.
6) One tree infested can infest 3-20 more trees.
Therefore, without federal funding to control the Dine Beetle,
other areas could be infested causing loss of numerous trees in the
valley area. Attached is ,a resolution for the town to support,
continued federal funding for Pest Control as well as a form letter
to be signed by the Town Manager and Chairperson for the Chamber
of Commerce.
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February 17, 1983
Honorable Ray Kogovsek
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Honorable Mr. Kogovsek:
As you may or may not know, the Summit/Upper Eagle Counties
have lost funding for pest control for fiscal year 1983.
The Town of Avon is concerned with the loss of these funds
for controlling Pine Beetle infestations in Upper Eagle
County.
It is our understanding that the Federal Government has
increased funding for pest control, but that funds previously
designated for Upper Eagle County are being diverted to
other areas of the United States for pest control. The loss
of Pine trees in Upper Eagle County can result in loss of
natural beauty as well as loss of revenues for resort areas.
Therefore, we are asking for your support to renew the
funding of pest control funds for Upper Eagle County.
Sincerely,
Richard Blodgett
Town Manager
RB/jb