TC Res. No. 2009-02 APPROVING THE TOA RECREATIONAL MASTER PLANTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 09-02
SERIES OF 2009
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN OF AVON
RECREATIONAL TRAILS MASTER PLAN, DATED JANUARY,
2009, TOWN OF AVON, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, and SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARDS
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WHERAS, the Town of Avon recognizes and affirms the value of protecting both the
natural environment and the abundant recreational experiences that the White River
National Forest and Town of Avon open space properties present; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon's vision is to provide a high quality of life, today and
in the future, for a diversity of people and interests; and to promote their ability to live,
work, visit, and recreate in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan provides a clear foundation and
framework for actions and implementation policies that will encourage the types of
growth envisioned in the Plan; including but not limited to expanded recreational
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan incorporates the following Goals
and Policies pertinent to the Town of Avon Trails Recreation Master Plan:
Policy 1.1.3: Integrate the Town's recreational trail system with the regional trail
systems (ECO Trails, U.S. Forest Service, and BLM).
Goal 1.2: Coordinate and collaborate with surrounding jurisdictions and
agencies to develop seamless recreational opportunities.
Policy 1.2.1: Participate in travel management planning by the U.S. Forest
Service to ensure that the adequate development and long -term
maintenance of trails and trailheads are meeting the Town's
needs.
Goal 1.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational
programs to serve the year -round leisure needs of area residents
and visitors.
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Policy I.1.5: Coordinate with Eagle County and other government and non-
profit agencies in planning, protecting, and managing public open
space, and in providing access and linkage opportunities.
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing at their February 3, 2009 meeting to review the draft plan entitled "Town of
Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan (January, 2009) "; at which time the public and the
Planning and Zoning Commission were given a choice to comment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the attached Town of Avon Recreational
Trails Master Plan ( "Exhibit A ") as prepared by Anasazi Trails, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the Town of Avon Recreational Trails
Master Plan helps to promote the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Avon
residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Avon Town Council hereby
approves and adopts the Town of Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan (dated January,
2009).
ADOPTED THIS a y - DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
ATTEST:
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To C erk
Mayor
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