TC Res. No. 1983-23RESOLUTION NO. #83-23
SERIES OF 1983
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING HOUSE BILL 1538
LIMITATION ON MUNICIPAL CONDEMNATION POWERS
WHEREAS the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado
has heretofore been empowered to condemn property inside and
outside of its town limits for recreational purposes, and
WHEREAS H.D. 1538 places severe limitations on
municipalities desiring to acquire property for parks, recreational
and ope space insofar as the power of condemnation exercised for
these purposes would be severely curtailed, and
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the
Town of Avon, Colorado, hereby urges the members of the Colorado
State Senate to oppose H.B. 1538 as legislation which would unduly
burden the residents of all Colorado municipalities in their
legitimate attempt to provide ample recreational'Park, and open space land
for their people.
DATED:
APPROVED:
April 26, 19RI
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Sheila R. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST: