TC Resolution 18-19 Supporting Ballot Issue 1A Regarding Mill Levy ExtensionTOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION 18-19
SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF EAGLE COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE 1A REGARDING
VOTER AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE MILL LEVY FOR THE EAGLE
COUNTY OPEN SPACE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Issue IA was referred unanimously by the Eagle County Commissioners to allow
the County to extend for another 15 years the voter -approved Open Space tax of 1.5 mills beyond
its termination in 2025.
WHEREAS, Issue I will continue the Eagle County Open Space program for an additional 15
years to ensure the protection of the County's diverse wildlife and preservation of the County's
natural wonders and river corridors, without raising taxes.
WHEREAS, Issue I will allow Eagle County to plan for the future by ensuring that the County
has the resources needed to maintain existing properties while also moving ahead on future
projects.
WHEREAS, passage of Issue IA will allow the Open Space Advisory Committee and its
community partners to continue their work to add several more properties to the already diverse
Open Space portfolio.
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Open Space program preserves critical lands for wildlife by
acquiring and conserving river and stream corridors to maintain riparian habitat as well as
providing migration corridors for several species.
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Open Space program works to acquire properties to preserve
ranching heritage through conservation easements and to provide access to adjacent federal lands.
WHEREAS, the Eagle County Open Space mill levy helps to enhance a broad range of outdoor
recreational opportunities — including a network of trails, boat ramps, and many other amenities
as well as supporting important conservation initiatives and wildlife preservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, for the preservation of Eagle County's natural wonders, protection of our
wildlife and enhancement of our quality of life now and for future generations, the Avon Town
Council has resolved to support the Yes for Open Space campaign for Issue I on the November
6, 2018 ballot.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Avon Town Council this 23rd day of October 2018.
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Jennie Fancher, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, Town I
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