TC Resolution 17-10 Rebate of Real Estate Transfer Tax to Walking Mountain Science CenterRESOLUTION 17-10
TOWN OF AVON
REBATE OF REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO
WALKING MOUNTAINS SCIENCE CENTER
WHEREAS, the Walking Mountains Science Center recently acquired Lot 2, Buck Creek Subdivision,
Avon, CO for the purposes of undeveloped open space, future educational buildings and affordable
housing for staff, and,
WHEREAS, Walking Mountains Science Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists for
educational and science learning purposes; and,
WHEREAS, Walking Mountains Science Center serves the Avon community with a wide variety of
valued educational programs, including many youth programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that 3.5 acres of the 5.8 acres is subject to a permanent
conservation easement to preserve the property as open space, for which required capital investments for
public improvements are unlikely; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that Walking Mountains Science Center has assumed
maintenance responsibilities for Walking Mountains Lane; and,
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that the development of additional education facilities and
affordable housing for staff of Walking Mountains Science Center will promote and support the provision
of educational programs that benefit and enhance the Avon community; and,
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that the promotion and support of the Walking Mountains
Science Center through the rebate of the real estate transfer tax to acquire Lot 2, Buck Creek Subdivision,
Avon, CO, will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON that the Avon Town Council hereby
approves the rebate of the real estate transfer taxes paid for the Lot 2, Buck Creek Subdivision, Avon, CO
in the amount of $38,000.00.
ADOP ED MAY 23, 2017 by the AVON TOWN COUNCIL
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By: Attest: , of
Jennie Fancher, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, Town C e
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