TC Res. No. 1999-59RESOLUTION NO-59
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE 2000 CENSUS
WHEREAS, the next census, known as Census 2000, will be conducted in the year
2000 for the purpose of enumerating the population as of April 1, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the results of the Census will determine the representation to the United
States House of Representatives, the Colorado State Legislature, and may be used to
determine the representation on local boards and councils, and
WHEREAS, the results of the Census will determine the allocation of federal, state,
and local funds that are utilized for education, medical, emergency services, transportation,
social, and other programs that are important to the residents of the Town of Avon, and
WHEREAS, personal information gathered during the Census is confidential and
federal law prohibits any public or private agency access to the confidential Census
information, and
WHEREAS, non-personal demographic information gathered during the Census is
used in local planning, economic analysis, and related matters, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon recognizes the value and need of obtaining a full and
accurate count of the entire population,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Town of Avon recognizes and proclaims that Census 2000 is a top
priority for all appointed officials and departments; and
Section 2. The staff of the Town of Avon is directed to participate in and assist with
the committee known as the Valley-wide Complete Count Committee, representing
governmental entities, the business sector, education, community service organizations,
religious institutions, the media, and others that will assist and support the Census Bureau:
A. in identifying and resolving local issues in conducting Census 2000.
B. with the recruitment and training of local residents to conduct the various
Census operations.
C. in developing and conducting informational campaigns on a local level
to increase the awareness and importance of the Census to the residents of
the Town of Avon, and to achieve an accurate and complete count in
Census 2000.
ADOPTED this 23 day of November , 1999.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
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