TC Res. No. 2016-03 Referring a Police Station Ballot Question to a Special ElectionRESOLUTION NO. 16 -03
REFERRING A POLICE STATION BALLOT QUESTION TO A SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Section 3.2 of the Avon Home Rule Charter states that the Council may call a
special municipal election by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that the construction of an Avon Police Station
through the use of certificates of participation will provide the best financing terms and lowest
cost for the Avon Community; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that the referral of a ballot question to the Avon
voters will promote community involvement and input on significant capital expenditures for
essential public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council has the right to refer any question on its own motion to a
special election; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council has the right to determine the title and ballot question; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute § 1 -7.5 -104 authorizes the governing board of a political
subdivision other than a county to determine to conduct an election as a mail ballot election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO the following:
Section 1. Special Election, Title and Ballot Question. A special election is hereby called
to be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 for consideration of the following ballot question:
Police Station Financing
Without raising any taxes, shall Ordinance No. 16 -02 be approved and shall
the Avon Town Council thereby be authorized to use certificate of
participation financing, with a principal amount not to exceed $6.5 million,
to construct a new police station facility in accordance with the terms of
Ordinance No. 16 -02?
YES
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Section 2. Mail Ballot Election. Special election on May 3, 2016 shall be conducted as a
mail ballot election.
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Section 3. Town Clerk. The Town Clerk is authorized and directed to take all actions as
necessary and appropriate to conduct a mail ballot election on May 3, 2016, in accordance with
the law.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY
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By: Attest: �
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Jennie Fancher, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, Town Jerk
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