TC Council Packet 12-10-2002Town Council Meetings
Roll Call Check Sheet
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Michael Brown v v C!
Debbie Buckley
Peter Buckley p
Mac McDevitt
Buz Reynolds
Mayor
Brian Sipes
Ron Wolfe
Roll calls are called at start of meeting and for Ordinances. Do not call Mayor except for
meeting roll call or to break a tie vote.
Seating arrangements from west to east: Wolfe, P. Buckley, Sipes, Reynolds, McDevitt,
D. Buckley, Brown
Staff Present:
Jeff Layman
Larry Brooks Norm Wood
John Dunn Meryl Jacobs
Patty McKenny Bob Reed
Jacquie Halburnt Harry Taylor
Scott Wright
Ruth Borne
Other Staff
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STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SS
TOWN OF AVON 1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 10, 2002, AT
2:45 P.M. IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 400 BENCHMARK ROAD, AVON,
COLORADO FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AND CONSIDERING THE
FOLLOWING:
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM 1) Tour Village at Avon (Bus leaves Municipal
Building at 2:45 sharp)
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM 2) Town Attorney Update (Executive Session)
Review litigation and pending issues related
to the sales tax (John Dunn)
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM 3) Transit Discussion (Mac McDevitt)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4) Council Interviews with Planning and
Zoning Commission Candidates
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM 5) Staff Updates
Consent Agenda Questions
Council Committee Updates
AND SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
BY: 4a"
P tty cKenny
Town Clerk
POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE TOWN OF AVON ON
DECEMBER 6,2002:
AVON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MAIN LOBBY
ALPINE BANK, MAIN LOBBY
AVON RECREATION CENTER, MAIN LOBBY
CITY MARKET, MAIN LOBBY
TOWN OF AVON
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2002 - 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
2. Citizen Input
a. Update on Holiday in the Park (Julie Kessenich)
b. Holiday Lighting Contest Winners (Jacquie Halburnt)
3. Ordinances
a. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 02-22, Series of 2002 - An Ordinance Adopting
the Updated Zoning Map PUBLIC HEARING (Ruth Borne)
b. First Reading Ordinance No. 02-23, Series of 2002 - Amending Title 9 of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Avon relating to Bail Bond Condition Violations;
and Providing Penalties for the Violation Hereof. (Jeff Layman)
C. First Reading Ordinance No. 02-24, Series of 2002 - Amending Title 10 of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Avon Relating to Driver Licenses; and Providing
Penalties for the Violation Hereof. (Jeff Layman)
d. First Reading Ordinance No. 02-25, Series of 2002 - Amending Title 9 of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Avon Relating to Restraining Order Violations;
and Providing Penalties for the Violation Hereof. (Jeff Layman)
e. First Reading Ordinance No. 02-26, Series of 2002 - Amending Title 10 of the
Municipal Code of the Town of Avon Relating to Vehicle Registration; and
Providing for the Violation Hereof. (Jeff Layman)
4. Resolutions
a. Resolution No. 02-56, Series of 2002 - Appointing C.G. Allen, III Municipal
Judge
b. Resolution No. 02-58, Series of 2002 - Ratifying Existing Public Art Locations
(including Statuary) within the Town of Avon and Setting Forth Review and
Design Considerations for All Future Art Installations.
C. Resolution No. 02-59, Series of 2002 - Canceling a Regular Town Council
Meeting
6. New Business
a. Planning and Zoning Commission Member Appointment
7. Town Manager Report
8. Town Attorney Report
9. Mayor Report
10. Other Business
11. Unfinished Business
12. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of the November 26, 2002 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
b. Resolution No. 02-55, Series of 2002 - Appointing Larry Brooks Town Manager
C. Resolution No. 02-57, Series of 2002 - Approving the Donation of Computer and
Computer Equipment to the Avon Police Department
d. Audit Engagement Letter-Clifton Gunderson LLP
e. Service Agreement with Vail Associates, Inc. on Dial-a-Ride Vehicles
13. Adjournment
AVO N
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Tom of Awn
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971-748-9005
Office of the Town Manager
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Fr: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
Dt:: December, 6,2002
Re: Update
Attached please find a report from Norm regarding traffic counts and projections for
Nottingham Road. In the past, council has asked how the future projects being served by
Nottingham Road will affect traffic counts for this road section. We believe this report
captures the raw data well. Norm wanted you to have the information sooner, but we keep
running out of time to put this on the agenda. This seems like a good compromise! I'm sure
you'll let us know if you want it on a future agenda.
Don't forget the Christmas potluck dinner from noon to 2PM on the 13th . We will hand
out the longevity awards at 1 PM, and raffle some door prizes that have been generously
donated by some council members (you proud individuals know who you are).
I have been able to obtain Gary Severson with NWCOG, to facilitate part of the goal setting
meeting we are having the 17th. We are formulating a plan as we speak, and will provide
you with a further update at the council meeting.
The City of Aspen, the chamber, and the Aspen Institute recently completed the attached
report of their Economic Sustainability Committee. While some of the specifics of this
report do not apply to the Town of Avon, the thought process may have some merit for you.
My daughter is in Town on the 23rd and 24th. Unless I hear you scream at me, I plan on
spending some time with her. Jacquie will be here to "take care of the ranch" (guess where
was raised), and I will have my cell phone.
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Date:
Re:
Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Larry Brooks, Town Manager
Norm Wood, Town Engineer
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December 3, 2002
Nottingham Road- Traffic Projections
Summary: The following is a revised summary of historic traffic
counts on Nottingham Road at Metcalf Road. This summary includes data from the
extended counts made between July 25 and August 8, 2002. A copy of the Summer 2002
Traffic Count Summary is attached for additional information.
Nottingham Road Traffic Counts (ADT - Average Daily Traffic):
@ Metcalf Road @ Roundabout 1
Year Winter Summer Winter Summer
1995 5,175 9,275
1996 7,388 9,338
1998 7,725 12,388
1999 7,650 15,500
2000 5,312 11,300
2001 12,690
2002 5,602 5,700 11,266 12,000
Note: All count data is based on Fridays as representing weekday traffic that is typically
higher than weekend traffic. The Winter 2002 counts at Metcalf Road were adjusted to
reflect changes in location of counts and correction for apparent counter failure during
morning hours. Adjustment factors were based on turning movement counts and extended
hourly counts from summer 2002.
Per Development Summary dated February 11, 2002, prepared by Department of
Community Development
Wildridge Development 849 Units Per Replat No. 2
Wildridge Development 555 Units Developed (65%)
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Traffic Counts on Metcalf Road immediately below Wildwood Road
March 16, 2002 - 3050 ADT (5.5 Trips per Day per Residential Unit)
July 25 - August 8, 2002 - 3500 ADT (6.3 Trips per Day per Residential Unit)
Note: Trip Generation Manual - Typical Traffic per Residential Unit = 6 Trips per Day
per Residential Unit
Nottingham Road -Projected Traffic Volumes at Metcalf Road
Current 5,700 ADT
Wildridge - Future Development
(849 - 555) x 6.3 = 1,852 ADT
Barrancas Project
(44 Residential Units x 6.0) = 264 ADT
Car Wash - Lot 30, Block 1, BM @ BC
(Per Traffic Study with Application) 630 ADT
USFS Land Trade Parcel
(400 Residential Units x 6.0) = 2,400 ADT
Total Projected Traffic at Buildout 10,846 ADT
Avon Transportation Plan - December 1991
Projected Traffic Volumes - Nottingham Road at Metcalf Road - 14,000 ADT
Recommended Improvements - Ultimate - Three Lanes from Buck Creek Road to
Metcalf Road
Proposed Improvements - Three Lane Section from Buck Creek Road to
Sherwood Meadows Easterly Entrance
Nottingham Road -Projected Traffic Volumes at Roundabout 1
Current 1200 ADT
Wildridge - Future Development
(849 - 555) x 6.3 = 1,852 ADT
Barrancas Project
(44 Residential Units x 6.0) = 264 ADT
Car Wash - Lot 30, Block 1, BM @ BC
(Per Traffic Study with Application) 630 ADT
USFS Land Trade Parcel
(400 Residential Units x 6.0) = 2,400 ADT
Mountain Star - Future Development
(89 - 38) x 6.3 = 321 ADT
Buffalo Ridge Housing Project
(240 Residential Units x 6.0) = 1,440 ADT
Wildwood Resort (Cottonwood PUD)
(Estimated) 3,500 ADT
Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, BM@BC
(Estimated) 750 ADT
Total Projected Traffic at Buildout 23,157 ADT
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Avon Transportation Plan - December 1991
Projected Traffic Volumes - I-70 to Buck Creek Road - 25,000 ADT
Recommended Improvements - Phase I - Widen to 5-Lane Section from I-70 to
Buck Creek Road
Proposed Improvements - Widen to 4-Lane Section from I-70 to New Roundabout
at Buck Creek Road and Relocate Swift Gulch Road to
New Intersection with Buck Creek Road
If there are questions regarding the attached Summer 2002 Traffic Count Summary, the
above summary of previous traffic count data or the proposed improvements on
Nottingham Road, it may be desirable to schedule work session time with the council to
discuss the projections and issues.
Town Manager Comments:
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MEMORANDUM
To: Norm Wood, Town of Avon
From: Jeff Hebert, TDA Date: August 21, 2002
Subject: Summer 2002 Traffic Count Summary Time: 11:19 AM
# of Pages: 11 Job #: 4306
As agreed, we have compiled summer traffic count data for the Town of Avon. Traffic volumes were
recorded on Friday July 26`h and Saturday July 27"', 2002. In addition, the tube counters at locations I 1
and 12 were left out for a 2-week period from Thursday July 25t' through Thursday August 8`h. Traffic
volumes recorded on Friday July 26`h of this year were compared to the traffic volumes recorded on
Friday July 23`d, 1999. (The 24-hour count in 1999 did not include Saturday). Traffic counts were not
recorded at location 6 (Beaver Creek Place south of East Beaver Creek Blvd.) due to road construction.
The 2002 count was designed to provide an "annual traffic check-up", supplementing the Spring Break
winter volumes that we've compiled the past three years. 24-hour volumes were collected at 12 select
locations. No peak period turning movements were tabulated for the summer count. Four locations that
were counted in 1999 and also included this year are bolded below. Please note that the count tube at
location 11 was moved from Metcalf Road (north of Nottingham Road) to Nottingham Road (east of
Metcalf Road), as you requested.
The Summer 2002 24-hour daily count includes the following locations:
1) Avon Road north of US 6
2) Benchmark Road west of Avon Road
3) West Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Avon Road
4) Avon Road north of West Beaver Creek Blvd
5) East Beaver Creek Blvd. east of Avon Road.
6) Beaver Creek Place south of East Beaver Creek Blvd
7) East Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Beaver Creek Place
8) West Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Benchmark Road
9) Nottingham Road east of Coastal Gas Station
10) West Beaver Creek Blvd. north of US 6
11) Nottingham Road east of Metcalf Road
12) Metcalf Road south of Wildwood Drive
Summary of Findings
Friday Volumes
Figure 1 depicts daily volumes recorded on Friday July 26d'. Figures 2 & 3 illustrate the relative change
in traffic volume at the four locations counted in 1999. The volume on Avon Road north of US 6 has
increased by 1,300 vehicles per day from 1999 and West Beaver Creek Boulevard west of Avon Road
weekday volumes have increased by about 2,500 vehicles per day (23%) over the three year period. East
Beaver Creek Blvd. east of Avon Road shows a slight increase in 2002 with 600 vehicles (4%).
Nottingham Road north of I-70 (Coastal Gas station) is down 3,500 vehicles (-23%) from 1999.
Avon Summer 2002 Traffic Count Summary Page 1 TDA Colorado, Inc.
Norm Wood
08/21/02
Page 2
Avon Summer 2002 Traffic Count Summary
Two-Week Volumes
Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the traffic volumes at locations 11 & 12 over an intended two-week period. The
actual data collection period ranged from 8 to ten consecutive days'. Tube counters at location 11
(Nottingham Road east of Metcalf Road) recorded traffic volumes from Friday July 26"' through Sunday
August 4th. The other set of tube counters at location 12 (Metcalf Road south of Wildwood Drive)
recorded traffic volumes from Friday July 26th through Friday August 2°d. As evidenced in the graphs,
the traffic volumes remained fairly consistent throughout the week and dropped significantly on the
weekends.
During the week the vehicle count at location 11 remained close to 6,000 vehicles per day, while the
vehicle count at location 12 hovered around 3,500 vehicles per day. Upon closer inspection of the data,
the AM peak period of traffic on Nottingham Road was 8:00 to 9:00 AM and the PM peak period
occurred in the 4:00 to 5:00 hour. However, peak directional flow was eastbound in both the AM and PM
hours, averaging 316 vehicles in the AM and 258 vehicles in the PM. Along Metcalf Road, the AM peak
period was 8:00 to 9:00 AM, predominantly southbound. The Metcalf Road PM peak traffic period was
the 5:00 to 6:00 hour with flow predominantly in the northbound direction. The AM period averaged 203
vehicles in the southbound lane and the PM averaged 219 vehicles in the northbound lane.
Saturday vs. Friday Volumes
As noted in Table 1, summer traffic volume is consistently lower on Saturday as compared to Friday.
Benchmark Road west of Avon Road experienced the biggest weekend drop. Saturday volume was
almost half (55%) of the weekday volume. East Beaver Creek Blvd. and Metcalf Road (south of
Wildwood Drive) experienced Saturday traffic volumes fairly close (86%) to the weekday volume.
TABLE I
Summer 2002 24 Hour Traffic Volumes by Location
Friday July 26th and Saturday July 27th
Avon, Colorado
Count
Station
Location Friday Saturday Saturday
as a % of
Vehicles per day Friday
1 Avon Road north of US 6 24,000 19,000 79%
2 Benchmark Road west of Avon Road 4,900 2,700 55%
3 West Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Avon Road 13,300 10,300 77%
4 Avon Road north of West Beaver Creek Blvd. 26,400 20,800 79%
5 East Beaver Creek Blvd. east of Avon Road 13,700 11,800 86%
6* Beaver Creek Place south of East Beaver Creek Blvd. ---- ---- ----
7 East Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Beaver Creek Place 6,200 4,600 74%
8 West Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Benchmark Road 6,200 5,300 85%
9 Nottingham Road east of Coastal Gas Station 12,000 8,600 72%
10 West Beaver Creek Blvd. north of US 6 5,600 4,400 79%
11 Nottingham Road east of Metcalf Road 5,700 3,600 63%
12 Metcalf Road south of Wildwood Drive 3,500 3,000 86%
*Unable to record traffic counts due to road construction
1 Possibly, the counter tubes were torn up by street sweeping vehicles.
Norm Wood
08/21/02
Page 3
,Stammer VS, Winter 2002
Avon Summer 2002 Traffic Count Summary
Figures 6 & 7 illustrate the relative change in Friday and Saturday traffic volumes at 10 of the 12
common locations counted in winter (Spring Break) 2002. The locations are as follows:
1) Avon Road north of US 6
2) Benchmark Road west of Avon Road
3) West Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Avon Road
4) Avon Road north of West Beaver Creek Blvd
5) East Beaver Creek Blvd. east of Avon Road
7) East Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Beaver Creek Place
8) West Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Benchmark Road
9) Nottingham Road east of Coastal Gas Station
10) West Beaver Creek Blvd. north of US 6
12) Metcalf Road south of Wildwood Drive
For the most part, summer volumes are slightly higher than winter. E. Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Beaver
Creek Place Friday volume was more than twice the winter volumes. The volume on W. Beaver Creek
Blvd. north of US 6 was almost twice the winter volume. The only noted drop in the Friday traffic
volume occurred on Avon Road north of US 6. Avon Road in summer is about 4% lower than the winter
2002 count.
Saturday traffic volumes followed a similar pattern. E. Beaver Creek Blvd. west of Beaver Creek Place
was 51% more than winter, and W. Beaver Creek Blvd. north of US 6 was 33%higher than winter.
Saturday volumes decreased by 17% on Avon Road north of US 6, while the remainder of the
intersections showed virtually no change in summer and winter volume.
Conclusions
1. The most significant summer-to-summer change over the 1999-2002 three-year period is the 23%
reduction in traffic volume at Nottingham Road north of I-70. The 3,500-vehicle difference may
reflect the high level of construction activity in the area, particularly the Wildridge and Mountain Star
subdivisions, in summer 1999.
2. The sharp increase in West Beaver Creek Blvd. volume this year as opposed to 1999 could be
attributed to continuing development in the Town Center (Vistana, etc.).
3. There are modest increases in summer volume for Avon Road and East Beaver Creek Blvd. over the
three-year period.
4. During the AM peak hour Avon commuters from the Metcalf Road travelshed appear to be the
dominant portion of traffic on Nottingham Road. In the PM peak hour, commercial traffic heading
east (toward Roundabout #1) is the dominant Nottingham Road flow. This suggests that commercial
traffic heading east is greater than the volume of commuters returning home in the PM peak hour.
5. Both Friday and Saturday 2002 traffic volumes remained fairly consistent between the winter and
summer seasons with summer volume slightly more than winter volume. E. Beaver Creek Blvd.
volume west of Beaver Creek Place however, exhibits considerably higher summer volume. The
strong auto-oriented commercial center served by Beaver Creek Place may be the prevailing factor.
Norm Wood
08/21/02
Page 4
Avon Summer 2002 Traffic Count Summary
6. Only the Avon Road volume north of US 6 was higher in winter on both Friday and Saturday. This
could be attributed to day skier parking activity in winter associated with the East and West parking
lots along US 6.
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Report and Recommendations
of the
Economic Sustainability Committee
A joint project of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, the City of Aspen, and the
Aspen Institute Community Forum
September 2002
Background:
Toward the end of 2001, Aspen was faced with several years of lowered economic
activity attributable to a combination of several mediocre snow years, the Y2K business
consumer travel slowdown, the terrorist events of 9/11, and the general slowdown of the
U.S. and world economies following the sustained bull market of the 1990s. Since then,
forest fires affecting Colorado tourism and a deepening of the recession have further
hampered Aspen's business climate.
Concurrently, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, the City of Aspen, and the Aspen
Institute Community Forum Board were all interested in gaining a perspective on our
current situation. After individual efforts by each of these organizations were begun, it
was decided to collaborate on a joint task force to assess the situation and to make
recommendations.
Narrow Scope:
Economic Sustainability can be a fuzzy term and implies a system analysis in which both
short- and long-term factors of production are balanced in a manrier so as not to
permanently deplete resources. The size of the system can be small or large. For
purposes of our committee, we focused on the Aspen community, i.e., Aspen and the
upper portion of the Roaring Fork Valley. Some members of the committee were
familiar with a particularly environmental approach to the issue of sustainability.
Much discussion focused on issues of balance between the economy, the community, and
the environment. Other members urged a "whole valley" approach, which would extend
the geographic area of the committee's concerns. This committee has sought to
incorporate these concepts in their information gathering and deliberations. However, it
was determined that for purposes of the committee's primary area of concern, the focus
would be on sustaining the Aspen resort economy. Recognizing the immediacy of many
of the problems facing the Aspen business community, we also focused on those short-
and long-term items that would have, in our opinion, a positive payback for the
community.
Quality of Life:
Aspen's beauty, its rich cultural heritage, and the diversity of the community are its most
sustainable competitive advantages. Our committee operated within the framework that
these elements must not be compromised for short-term economic gain.
Report and Recommendations
of the Economic Sustainability Committee
Sources:
Our committee met approximately 18 times over the course of about 9 months. During
this period we invited a number of guest speakers to inform the committee on their
respective areas of expertise. Guest presenters included Ford Frick (BBC Research and
Consulting, Denver) and Chris LeTourneur (Thomas Consultants, Vancouver), both of
whom have expertise in the economics of resort area communities. Snowmass Village
Mayor, T. Michael Manchester, spoke about the Base Village project and other issues
facing Snowmass Village, including their own recent strategic planning efforts. In our
discussion of commercial real estate we spoke to a prominent landlord as well as a
commercial real estate broker. In looking at airport issues, we had discussions both with
Bill Tomcich (Stay Aspen Snowmass) and Jim Elwood (Pitkin County Aviation
Director). John Norton made a presentation on the marketing research conducted by the
Aspen Skiing Company, along with their current marketing strategies.
Don Roth (Aspen Music Festival & School) and Jim Baker (Anderson Ranch Arts
Center) helped inform us of the importance of the cultural non-profits to the community
and the various challenges they face. Bill Dinsmoor (Commercial Core and Lodging
Commission) and Barry Gordon (Aspen Retail Association) informed our committee on
certain lodging and retail issues. City of Aspen planner Chris Bendon participated not
only in presenting the proposed City of Aspen Infill Project, but also informing us on
general planning issues as they came up.
Commissioner Mick Ireland presented us with County demographic data confirming the
aging of our local population, as well as comments on the development of affordable
housing and affordable commercial space. Commissioner Shellie Roy presented us with
County budget and tax information revealing some of the fiscal challenges that the
County faces. We also reviewed some existing sources, such as the Aspen Area
Community Plan (2000) and the Downtown Enhancement and Pedestrian Plan (1998) for
factors relevant to the work of our committee.
Consensus Process and Disclaimer:
The committee worked to establish consensus observations and recommendations. While
the committee as a whole has determined that it supports the recommendations in this
report, individual committee members may disagree with some of the consensus
recommendations. The recommendations presented here do not necessarily represent
positions taken by any of the sponsoring organizations and are not intended to reflect
current policies of the City of Aspen, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, or the
Aspen Institute.
Trends:
While relatively simple and perhaps obvious to many, there are several major trends
affecting Aspen, its competitive position, and the business climate. We believe that these
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trends need to be acknowledged and factored into Aspen's positioning as a resort/tourist
community.
Maturation of Ski Industry (and its participants). With a tail wind boosting skier visits
through the 1980s, the 1990s showed a significant slowing in the number of overall
skiers. Concurrently, the economics of resort development brought keen competition
to ski area operators as capital was freely spent on new or expanded area development
and paid for by associated real estate sales. Aspen rode this trend to a degree, but in
comparison with newer resort areas, Aspen lacked sufficient land to develop and also
chose to restrict community growth. These factors had the effect of making
additional ski area infrastructure investments economically unattractive. As a result,
today's skier has many more developed areas from which to choose, and expects a
consistently high quality of accommodations and infrastructure irrespective of
location.
Shift from ski to real estate driven business community. Concurrent with the stock
market boom of the 80s and 90s, Aspen's real estate market exploded. Millionaires
bought out ordinary folk, followed in some areas by billionaires buying out the
millionaires. Ownership shifted from full time residents to part time. Property
management, construction, real estate sales, and associated legal and planning
businesses surged. The latest phase is the increase in interval ownership projects that
have compelling economics for many Aspen visitorsparticularly given the current
recession.
General shift to upper end consumer. As the more wealthy bought into Aspen, there
were fewer tourists, but the total dollars spent kept climbing. The Aspen Skiing
Company upgraded its "value proposition" by significantly improving its quality of
service-from lifts to snow grooming to restaurants and accommodations, all of
which supported a more affluent consumer. Over the course of a decade, lodging
facilities became bifurcated, either being on the upper end or through obsolescence,
slipping to middle and lower levels of quality.
Shift in retail climate. The types of stores supported by Aspen's shifting clientele
also changed. Out went t-shirt shops; in came high-end boutiques. More and more
service businesses and mom and pop stores shut down or moved down valley, leaving
less shopping selection for the locals. Further, faced with a certain type of store
willing to pay any price to be in Aspen, rents rose to the point of rendering the
economics of most retail businesses to be marginal at best.
General shift of residency for the "working class," and "Aspen locals" choosing to
shop down valley. Particularly with the relatively affordable developments of Elk
Run, Blue Lake, and other areas further down valley, many Aspen working families
chose home ownership down valley in lieu of condominium living in Aspen. There is
support for the theory that as the number of local purchasers has declined, the market
has adjusted and expanded its focus to the higher-end purchaser. Additionally, and
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particularly with the four-lane work on the highway near completion, an increasing
number of Aspen locals shop down valley-whether for snow tires, groceries,
lumber, or the typical Wal-Mart run.
Renewed vigor of the Aspen non-profit and cultural institutions. Supported largely
by Aspen's upper end clientele, Aspen's premier non-profit institutions (particularly
those with entertainment/cultural offerings) benefited from the generosity of both
locals and second homeowners. The strength of these organizations further attracted
more people to our community who value these institutions.
A new set of challenges for local governments. Service demands grew as more
workers required busing (RFTA), transportation and parking facilities, and employee-
housing capacity was strained and the demand for social services climbed.
Concurrently, in the attempt to control and steer growth, planning and zoning
activities mushroomed. These activities were adequately supported during a period of
growth for sales tax revenues, but shrinking tax revenues in the current period may
force difficult choices.
Ground and air transportation issues remain perplexing. While transportation to and
from Denver via car improved by raising the speed limit back to 75 mph and with the
near completion of the four-lane highway to Aspen, increased traffic along the I-70
corridor and placement of DIA further from Denver makes ground transportation
more difficult. At the same time, with only one airline flying the main Aspen/Denver
route, fares tend to be high and flight selections limited. What's more, transportation
in Aspen is hampered by the constricted nature of the current entrance to Aspen and
by a lack of adequate parking facilities downtown.
• Lack of coordination. In contrast to a "one-company town," such as Whistler Village,
in which product offerings, prices, and service levels are thought of as a package,
Aspen operates as a group of individuals subject to the competitive forces of the
marketplace to dictate which businesses and products are successful. This lack of
coordinated effort often manifests itself in a mix of products and services that do not
optimally reflect the needs of the resort population and local community.
Aspen is affected by the overall economy. Just as Aspen was affected by the silver
bust of the 1890s, today Aspen's economy is largely affected by the economic status
of its full- and part-time residents and visitors. With over 8 trillion of "wealth" (at
least in terms of pricing) knocked out of the stock market, Aspen's residents are also
feeling the crunch.
Committee Participants:
ACRA Committee Co-Chair Stan Clauson and Community Forum Co-Chair Wally
Obermeyer would like to thank the following individuals for their participation and
contribution to our committee work:
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ACRA Aspen Institute
Jim Baker Community Forum
Molly Campbell Jeanette Darnauer
David Fleisher Roy Davidson
Barry Gordon Tom Dunlop
Ken Hammerle Marc Friedberg
Rick Jones Michael Kinsley
Jackie Kasabach Howie Mallory
John Norton Charlie Tarver
Hanna Pevny
Bill Tomcich
City of Aspen
Helen Klanderud
Steve Barwick
Julie Ann Woods
Chris Bendon
Pitkin County
Shellie Roy
We are grateful for staff support provided by Nell Arthur of ACRA, Cristal Lee of the
Aspen Institute, and Crissy DiAmato of the City of Aspen.
Economic Sustainability Committee Recommendations:
About mid-way through its schedule of meetings, The Economic Sustainability
Committee undertook a group exercise to help define key issues with respect to the
economic sustainability of Aspen as a resort. The Committee identified a number of
"stumbling blocks" to sustainability and then ranked these issues in importance. Much of
the Committee's subsequent work has been to develop a better understanding of these
issues, prior to offering recommendations.
Following are the five most significant issues, ranked in order of importance as identified
by the Committee in an early planning exercise. Each of these issues is associated with
one or more recommendations for action.
Issue #1
Aspen has a deteriorating lodging and tourist facilities inventory. This includes
small lodges and condominiums that are placed in the rental pool. Not only has the
number of available rooms decreased greatly, but also remaining facilities are not
perceived by the visitor as offering appropriate value for their pricing. Lodging
owners and potential developers do not perceive a sufficient return on investment to
improve existing facilities and develop new ones.
Recommendation 41
Support redevelopment of existing lodging facilities and the development of new
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Discussion
Because new investment is needed in existing lodging facilities and some new
development is needed to replace lodging units lost to conversion, Aspen should embark
on a multi-faceted program to support lodging redevelopment/renovation in the current
economic marketplace. One aspect of this should include supporting interval ownership
programs, but only when combined with physical facilities making it possible and
required to rent unused periods as short-term tourist accommodations.
All boards and commissions involved in the review process should understand the
importance of these development efforts and, consistent with their review responsibilities,
not burden potential development with excessive requirements or protracted procedures.
Community Development staff should be supportive of this redevelopment effort by
reviewing current zoning regulations, including growth management restrictions, and
recommending zoning changes that facilitate an appropriate amount of lodging
development. A short study should be undertaken to determine the actual amount of
lodging lost during recent years and an appropriate number of needed replacement
lodging units. Community Development staff should also assist potential redevelopers of
lodging and rental condominiums by mapping appropriate sites for lodging development
and reinvestment, and by supporting a collaborative effort in the permitting process to
improve the existing lodging base.
Issue #2
The availability of air access is too limited to support an appropriate level of
tourism. There is a lack of competition, caused in part by the inability of the airport
to serve the current types of regional aircraft used by other potential carriers.
Recommendation 92
Continue to upgrade the safety and expand the capability of Sardy Field.
Discussion:
Sardy Field should be improved to accommodate additional types of aircraft, which is a
prerequisite to attracting additional air carriers to Aspen. These improvements include
runway lengthening and improved guidance facilities. Rather than continue the debate on
bringing in the Boeing 737 aircraft, current market studies show that improvements could
be targeted to address a wider variety of smaller regional jets operated by other carriers.
Moreover, the principal aircraft servicing Sardy Field, the BAE 146, is no longer in
production and a program to provide a replacement aircraft has been cancelled by the
manufacturer.
It is therefore necessary to provide the runway length and other facility improvements
that would safely support a wider variety of regional aircraft under a broad range of
weather and temperature conditions. Bonding, as a financing mechanism, should be
considered in order to accelerate these improvements by providing the local match to the
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90% FAA funding. At the same time, it is in Aspen's interest to explore an improved
relationship with the Eagle County Airport, and possibly Rifle and Grand Junction
airports as well, including transportation and welcome services.
Issue #3
The Aspen (and Pitkin County) economy has a low multiplier effect, with income
flowing out quickly because we lack a broad-based and complete range of economic
sectors.
Recommendation #3
Develop a broader-based economy by supporting commercial and affordable
housing in-fill opportunities in the Commercial Core and Service/Commercial/
Industrial (S/C/I) zones of Aspen, as well as at the Aspen Business Center (ABC),
and by supporting housing opportunities for a greater number of Aspen employees.
Study measures to encourage locally owned and operated businesses. Explore ways
to develop locally owned and local serving retail space.
Discussion:
There are several factors that cause leakage of sales out of our local market area and
diminish the re-circulation of dollars spent in the community. These include the
downvalley location of construction companies/contractors and consumer shopping
opportunities, the fact that a significant number of employees do not live and spend
money in Aspen, and the presence of corporate owned retail facilities whose profits are
extracted from the local economy.
A threefold approach to this problem includes ensuring that S/C/I facilities are retained
and expanded through infill wherever possible, additional business facilities and housing
should be provided in the Commercial Core through infill, and additional affordable
housing opportunities should be developed generally within and adjacent to the Urban
Growth Boundary.
The Committee reviewed trends showing the transition of housing occupancy from local
residents to second homeowners, along with the general aging of the population and
influx of older residents. These trends have exacerbated the problem of housing
availability and affordability for local working residents. The absence of sufficient
affordable housing in the metro area has been seen as impacting community-building and
transportation, but it should also be seen for its impact on markets for affordable
consumer opportunities.
The Aspen Business Center should also be studied as a significant in-fill area that could
support additional S/C/I and Neighborhood Commercial, as well as providing additional
housing opportunities. ABC development could include a grocery store and other local-
serving retail.
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Issue # 4
Land appreciation and unrealistic rents paid by certain tenants have created a
situation of diminished retail possibilities and vacancies in the Commercial Core.
Recommendation #4
Develop new regulations for the Commercial Core based on vertical zoning that
generally requires retail at the ground floor level, while reserving professional office
and housing opportunities for upper stories. Develop program recommendations
for affordable retail and commercial start-up opportunities as part of the infill
planning activity. Inventory and study measures from other communities that
might further contribute to a vibrant retail environment as well as supporting local
serving businesses. Review the Downtown Enhancement and Pedestrian Plan
(DEPP) study for implementation, particularly with respect to mall improvements
and wayfinding.
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The current retail environment has often been characterized as one dominated by elite
international chains and other uses that are capable of paying significantly higher rents
than would be economically feasible for a broad range of retail activities. This
displacement is in part a function of economic forces, but might be ameliorated by
limiting the encroachment on the retail environment of non-retail uses, providing some
additional affordable retail through infill, and reviewing measures taken in other
communities to enhance the diversity of retail shopping opportunities.
At the same time, it is recognized that there has been a lack of cooperative activities
among retailers. Efforts to form a retail organization should be supported for the
coordination of store hours, promotion of the retail environment, and the launch of a "buy
Aspen" program. On a broader level of cooperation, initiate a "commercial core task
force" made up of landlords, shop owners, and marketing experts to develop strategies to
invigorate the shopping/entertainment experience on the malls and commercial core
areas. Such a group, known as the Downtown Improvement Group, has recently been
organized by the City, with a mandate to provide recommendation for the malls and
commercial core within six months.
The Committee did review the current restrictions on store size and determined that store
size alone does not seem to have an influence on whether a business is locally owned or
local serving. The Committee has not recommended more stringent store size limitations
as a means to achieving these goals. However, there may be other potentially useful code
changes or creative measures that can be culled from various resort communities. The
Downtown Improvement Group, with City staff support, should survey these measures as
soon as possible. The Downtown Improvement Group should then recommend key
measures for adoption.
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Issue #5
There is a diminished sense that Aspen is different.
Recommendation #5
We need to take action to reinforce and enhance Aspen's uniqueness. We need to
promote its virtues, which include many "firsts" for a resort community. At the
same time, we need to act out our support for and belief in our community. Aspen's
activities and the marketing of the resort should be a coordinated effort among the
Chamber, the Aspen Skiing Company, and the cultural nonprofits. New parks and
recreation facilities should be included in marketing and media relations. A vision
of Aspen should be supported by the redevelopment of Aspen's infrastructure
facilities and development of new facilities, including a performing arts/convention
center.
Discussion:
We should re-affirm that, while other resort venues bring together an historic downtown,
outdoor activities, and cultural elements in some measure, Aspen's history of blending
these activities-Walter Paepcke's dream of nurturing the mind, body, and spirit
presents a very real marketing advantage. The community has moved forward to
significant status in all of these areas, but cannot rest on its laurels. The new music tent
and construction at the Anderson Ranch could be complemented by additional
performance and arts venues. The community should study the need for a
conference/convention/performing arts center capable of accommodating audiences
larger than supported by current facilities and equipped for multi-purpose functions.
The uniqueness and quality of existing cultural events and outdoor activities taking place
in Aspen can and should be a marketing focus, but additional opportunities should be
developed to meet the interests found among people at every age. Young people
particularly are often excluded from popular performances because they occur in alcohol-
restricted venues. More opportunities for youth recreation should be developed and
promoted.
With respect to marketing, additional tax sources should be studied to provide money for
a coordinated Aspen marketing campaign. Particularly with the lack of state investment
in tourism promotion, additional dollars spent on advertising and public relations could
have a significant impact. Other efforts should include lobbying for a reinstatement of
Colorado tourism promotion.
Both the public and private sectors should be encouraged to continue to reinvest in
Aspen's infrastructure. Over time the community has spent significant dollars in
restoring the Wheeler Opera House, purchasing open space, creating affordable housing,
developing bike trails, making additions to the hospital, and currently building a
recreation center, a new golf club house and the major school improvements.
Currently lacking are downtown parking facilities, an effective entrance to Aspen and an
inter-mountain interconnect.
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We encourage moving forward on the Entrance to Aspen as approved in the CDOT
Record of Decision. Much public participation and research was undertaken resulting in
the decision to provide a new entrance to the community. The plan as approved provides
a very high level of open space amenity, supports current and future forms of public
transportation, and will help to eliminate congestion that negatively affects all members
of the community.
Opportunities for public/private partnerships should be explored to create additional and
more convenient parking, as well as a gondola interconnect for the mountains. The
present interconnection of the mountains by busses and cars is inadequate, both from a
functional and marketing perspective. Infrastructure development and renewal should be
encouraged to continue at all of the four ski areas.
Other long-term recommendations:
• Do not over-react to exogenous economic variables. Just as the market boomed in the
1990s, there may be a slowdown, but things will surely rebound given time and
patience. No "quick-fix" should denigrate from safeguarding Aspen's competitive
advantages of beauty and cultural richness, whereas traditions of debate and
thoughtful governance will payoff in the long term.
Develop track and monitor key community economic variables as well as certain
"intrinsic value" indicators that are more quality of life and aesthetically orientated.
Trends in these indicators can then be used as feedback for both positive and negative
impacts. The City and ACRA should jointly provide this data on a timely and regular
basis to complement Healthy Mountain Communities' "County Profiles" and
Regional Indicators."
• Continue to have a business/government/non-profit forum as a means of
collaboratively assessing and addressing community/business challenges and
opportunities. This forum could meet quarterly.
Action Item Summary
1. Support lodging renovation and redevelopment in the current marketplace,
including interval ownership, if combined with physical facilities that make it possible
and required to rent unused occupancy periods as short-term accommodations.
2. Review current zoning regulations, particularly growth management restrictions,
to recommend changes that facilitate lodging development up to a revised level of
replacement units.
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3. Study and establish a new target level for replacement lodging units. This should
supplant the current annual allocation and total build-out numbers in the current growth
management portion of the land use code.
4. Identify and map potential redevelopment sites for lodging.
5. Provide runway lengthening and improved guidance facilities at Sardy Field to
support a wider variety of regional aircraft and encourage new carriers to come into
Aspen.
6. Explore improved transportation connections and welcome services at Eagle and
Grand Junction airports, while maintaining and enhancing Aspen Airport visitor services.
7. Retain and expand through infill S/C/I facilities wherever possible to help counter
downvalley economic leakage, and provide needed goods and services to Aspen residents
and visitors.
8. Continue efforts to develop affordable housing within and adjacent to the Urban
Growth Boundary and, through infill, in the Commercial Core.
9. Study in-fill expansion possibilities within the Aspen Business Center (ABC) for
S/C/I and Neighborhood Commercial, as well as additional housing opportunities.
10. Study code changes designed to limit the encroachment on the ground floor retail
environment by non-retail uses.
11. Study mechanisms for affordable retail development.
12. Support the development of a retailers association for the coordination of store
hours, promotion of the retail environment, and as a vehicle to give the retailers voice on
political and regulatory issues.
13. Support the activity of the newly-formed Downtown Improvement Group-a
commercial core task force made up of landlords, shop owners, and marketing experts
to study ways to invigorate the shopping/entertainment experience on the malls and in the
commercial core.
14. Empower the Downtown Improvement Group and provide staff support to
communicate with other communities, and research and recommend code change and/or
other creative measures that encourage a desirable downtown retail mix.
15. Study the possibility of developing a conference/performing arts center of
sufficient size able to accommodate community cultural activities and provide
conference-marketing opportunities.
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16. Marketing efforts should provide a stronger relationship to the cultural activities
available in Aspen.
17. Provide additional opportunities for evening recreation for young people to
complement the extensive outdoor recreation available.
18. Consider additional tax sources for marketing funds, including the possibility of a
one-percent sales tax for marketing purposes, not only to promote winter skiing but also
to highlight the summer season with its increased cultural and recreational activities.
19. Join with other communities in lobbying efforts for a reinstatement of state-level
tourism promotion.
20. Continue to reinvest in Aspen's infrastructure through collaboratively exploring
public/private and interagency partnerships for certain projects and moving forward on
others that have already approved. These include:
• The Entrance to Aspen as approved in the CDOT Record of Decision,
• Possible additional and more convenient parking, and
• A gondola interconnect for the four ski areas.
Who is Responsible for Carrying Out these Recommendations?
At first glance, it may seem that responsibility for carrying out these recommendations
falls to government, both City and County. However, the concerted efforts of many
organizations will be needed to brainstorm and determine the specifics of many of these
recommendations, provide support for the recommendations in the political and review
process, and organize non-governmental activities the complement the recommendations.
The Aspen Chamber Resort Association Board should review and adopt
recommendations that it believes will be effective in providing for resort sustainability.
Then the Chamber should provide active support for its positions.
Other associations, including the Aspen Lodging Association, the Aspen Retailers
Association, SkiAspenSnowmass, and the Downtown Improvement Group, can have an
important role in developing cooperative activities and influencing public policy
development.
The Aspen Skiing Company is an important private sector partner and should be
represented as these recommendations are discussed. Their corporate planning for ski
area development and transportation programs remains a key factor in implementing
these recommendations.
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Governmental review boards, such as the Historic Preservation Commission and the City
Planning & Zoning Commission, have a significant impact in their reviews of potential
projects and code changes. It is important that they be made aware of the research and
conclusions of this Committee.
Finally, while a number of these recommendations are already being undertaken by study
groups, such as the Airport Master Plan Process, that in itself does not ensure successful
implementation of their recommendations. Concerned citizens and organizations need to
monitor and participate in the political process relating to these recommendations in order
to expand the dialogue about our efforts and improve chances for success.
Adoption
Notwithstanding the disclaimer regarding individual opinions and those of the
organizations represented, this report and its recommendations were unanimously
adopted by the Committee at its meeting of 25 September 2002.
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Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Scott Wright, Finance Director
Date: December 5, 2002
Re: Sales Tax Worksheet - Actual vs. Budget
Summary: The attached sales tax worksheet is a variation on the worksheet normally
included in the packets in the financial matters section. The attached worksheet compares the
2002 actual monthly collections to a budgeted monthly amount in order to get a year-to-date
variance. The budgeted monthly amounts are determined by a formula based upon the prior
year actual monthly collections as a percent of the total.
Discussion: Staff will be happy to answer any questions regarding this worksheet.
Financial Implications: The worksheet indicates as of the end of October the
Town is $61,661.33 behind in terms of meeting its year-end sales tax projections.
Town Ma ger Comments:
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To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Scott Wright, Finance Director
John Dunn, Town Attorney
Date: December 5, 2002
Re: Sales Tax on Village at (Avon) Project Fee
Summary: The following discussion from John Dunn and Scott Wright is pursuant to
an issue that has arisen regarding the possible taxation by the Town of Avon of the 4% retail
sales fee that will be collected by the Village at (Avon) merchants.
Discussion: Froin John Dunn: The revenue sharing aspects of the Village
Annexation Agreement, dated December 13, 1998, between the developer, EMD Limited
Liability Company, and the Town are complex, unusual and perhaps unique in Colorado. The
Town agreed to waive collection of all sales, real estate transfer and accommodation taxes
otherwise applicable in the Town so long as the Public Improvement Company ("PIC")
collects a correlating "Project Fee." The agreement was driven by the election requirement of
TABOR for incurring multiple year fiscal obligations. Neither the Town nor EMD wished to
have an election. The alternative of making the agreement subject to annual appropriation was
not acceptable to EMD. Therefore, the waiver principle was conceived of as a means to bind
the Town to a multiple year term. In other words, TABOR is not violated by a tax waiver; it
would be violated by agreeing to share tax revenues over a multiple year term without an
annual appropriation.
At the same time, on recommendation of the Town's bond attorney, the Town
was granted the option under the agreement to amend its tax ordinances so that each taxpayer
liable for the tax generated by a transaction within the Village is given a credit for the amount
of the Town's tax (instead paying the Village fee). The Town's ordinances were so amended.
Therefore, the taxes are not waived; instead, a credit is granted. The main reason behind
doing that was to avoid any challenge at the time of the commencement of the collection of
the tax after the end of the waiver period. Arguably, a new tax would thereupon be collected,
requiring an election pursuant to TABOR.
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The First Amendment to the Village Annexation Agreement was entered into
on November 13, 2001. The waiver language was changed so that the Town now waives
"imposition of the corresponding retail sales taxes," etc. Of course, at the same time the
Town's ordinances continued to contain credit instead of waiver language. One can conclude
that as a matter of contract between the Town and the developer (now Traer Creek LLC), the
tax is waived whereas by ordinance a credit is granted as between the Town and any taxpayer.
The Project Fees to be collected by the Village PIC are similar to fees
collected in Beaver Creek, Arrowhead and a variety of other places such as Park Meadows.
Typically they are not collected within a municipality, which is one aspect of the Village
agreements which may be unique. In any event, it has come to Scott Wright's attention that
the Colorado Department of Revenue regards Project Fees on retail sales as part of the sales
price for purpose of the state sales tax. In other words, a $100 retail sale in the Village will
have a PIC sales fee of $4 added to it, for a total of $104. The state (and county) sales tax will
be levied against the $104, not against the $100. In other words, the state treats the PIC fee as
part of the purchase price.
That has raised the question whether the Town may do the same and levy the
Town sales tax on the PIC fee. In effect, the Town would collect a tax of 4% of 4% or. 16%.
It is my opinion that the Town may treat the PIC fee as part of the purchase
price and impose a sales tax on the fee. Under the ordinance, the Town gives only a credit
"equal to the amount of any retail sales fee paid." The credit does not extend to and include
the fee itself. Under the Annexation Agreement, as amended, the Town agrees only to waive
the "corresponding" retail sales tax and not any tax on the fee. I have reviewed this
conclusion with Richard Scheurer, who was special counsel to the Town in connection with
the negotiation of the Annexation Agreement and the amendment to it, and he concurs with
my conclusion.
From Scott Wright: It is my understanding that the State of Colorado will
treat the sales fee as taxable. There is apparently an opinion from the State Attorney General
regarding fees of this nature. The public improvement company is already planning to work
with the big boxes in programming their point-of-sales cash registers to deal with this issue.
Also, in my review of the sales tax code and the various definitions including
"Price and purchase price" and "Purchase or sale" there are no exclusions for fees charged by
a non-governmental entity, or for any other fees for that matter. Currently the Town treats
other fees collected by merchants as a part of the purchase price paid. The Town's sales tax
code specifically states that the tax is on "gross receipts of tangible personal property and
services". I concur with both John Dunn and Richard Scheurer that the retail sales fee should
be subject to the Town's 4% retail sales tax.
Financial Implications: Based on staff's best guess of an estimated annual
$70,000,000 in gross sales for the two big box stores, the Town's 4% retail sales tax on the
sales fee collected would be $112,000. As additional merchants are located in the Village, this
figure would increase by. 16% of each marginal $1.00 in sales.
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Confidential Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Ruth Borne, Director of Community Development
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Date: December 5, 2002
Re: Appointment of Planning & Zoning Member
Summary: The Town Clerk received several applications and upon review
determined that only six (6) applicants were qualified to apply.
In response to Council's request, the Planning & Zoning Commission ("Commission")
reviewed the applications in executive session at the regularly scheduled meeting
held on Tuesday, December 3. The Commission unanimously recommended Ron
Neville and `Buz' Didier received three votes.
Town Manager Comments:
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Attachments: /
• Planning and Zoning Applications:
Raymond "Buz" Didier
Guy R. Erikson
Jennifer (JJ) Mott
Ron Neville
Amy Phillips
Tiffany Truitt
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7Af velke-4-41,?
Hello,
My name is Raymond (Buz) Didier and I am a resident of Eaglebend Dr. in Avon. I
would like to be considered for the open position on the Avon design and review board. I
have a great concern for Avon, and it's future, and a great deal of life experience
applicable to design review.
I have in my background the following experience:
1) My college education was in engineering and design.
2) Our family business was golf course design and construction.
3) 10 years high rise construction in Chicago , Ill.
4) 18 years residential construction in this valley.
5) Real estate experience in Chicago and I am currently having my license here
renewed.
I am also involved in the issues our neighborhood has facing it including:
1) The Eaglebend cul-de-sac.
2) Our disagreement with the Eagle-Vail Metro District involving dual taxation.
3) A neighborhood landscape project.
Thank you for your consideration and I'd be happy to provide more information or
interview at any time.
Buz Didier
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11/9/2002
Patty McKenny
Town of Avon
P.O. Box 975
Avon, Co 81620
(970) 748-4000
Dear Ms. McKenny,
I would like to be considered for the position of Planning & Zoning Commission
Member. Over the last year I have spent a great deal of time reviewing and becoming
familiar with the Town codes and processes. I have developed a new interest through my
work for Edinburgh Corporation on Lot 6 `McGrady Acres" Annexation and Rezoning. I
feel that my positive attitude and deep interest in the Town of Avon would allow me to
add immediate contributions and results. I look forward to discussing this opportunity
further with you.
Sincerely,
Guy R. Erickson
(970) 376-5966
Patty McKenny
From: Jacquie Halburnt
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 11:27 AM
To: Patty McKenny
Subject: FW: Planning and Zoning Commission Member position
-----Original Message----
From: Jennifer Mott [mailto:Bmott@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 10:57 AM
To: Info
Subject: Planning and Zoning Commission Member position
Patty McKenny:
I am writing to introduce myself and to let you know
that I am interested in the Planning and Zoning
position advertised in the Tuesday, November 12th
edition of the Vail Daily.
My name is Jennifer (JJ) Mott and I moved to the Vail
Valley 2 years ago. I've had experience in the Quad
City area with planning and zoning. I am a licenced
realtor in Iowa, Illinois and Colorado and have 20+
years experience.
I would like to discuss this position with you. I can
be reached at 970-748-9855.
Best Regards,
JJ Mott
November 26, 2002
Patty McKenny
Town of Avon
Dear Mrs. McKenny,
Attached please find my resume for the position currently available on the
Planning and Zoning Commission for the Town of Avon. I would welcome the
opportunity to learn more about this position and how my skills and talents might
be of value to the Town of Avon.
Over the last 9 years with Vail Resorts, Inc., I have been responsible for several
growth areas of Vail/Beaver Creek Resort Properties. I have managed the
transfer from construction to completion and operation of 12 high-end luxury
home projects. During my four years in Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch I have
supervised an increase from 159 residences to 689 residences.
Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at the following
numbers:
Home 970-949-7940
Work 970-845-6709
Thank you in advance for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ron Neville
Ronald A. Neville
PO Box 1583 Avon, CO 81620 (970) 949-7940
Experience Vail Resorts, Inc. Aug. 1993-Present
Vail, Colorado
General Manager - Arrowhead Property Management (APM) March 1998-Present
Bachelor Gulch Property Management (BGPM)
Oversee all divisions of Property Management for Arrowhead Village and Bachelor Gulch
Village (two of the three villages of Beaver Creek Resort) including:
Development - Develop long term plan for BGPM from inception. Worked in
conjunction with developers on 12 major construction projects.
Financial - Prepare and direct budgets for APM and BGPM with gross revenues in
excess of $3.2 million.
Associations - Manage 29 Homeowner Associations (689 residences) to include:
developing and preparing annual budgets and reserve schedules, oversee accounting
functions including collection of dues, payments of bills, and monthly
reconciliation of financial information, managing subcontractors for maintenance
and capital improvements, correspond with Board Members, schedule and attend all
meetings as directed by the Board.
Residences Management - Manage over 120 Luxury homes on short-term rental
basis ($2.2 Million in gross rentals) and homecare management.
Sales and Marketing - Develop marketing plan and packet for APM and BGPM.
Actively involved in sales and marketing for rental units including Yield
Management.
Property Manager - Vail/Beaver Creek Resort Properties Sept. 1996-March 1998
Manager of 39 Premier Luxury Condos on a short-term rental basis. Prepared and directed
budgets of 3 financial centers with gross revenue over $1.4 million. Drove revenues to
exceed budget while holding expenses below budget. Managed Front Desk, Housekeeping,
Reservations, Accounting, Engineering & Guest Service Staff.
Convention Coordinator - The Inn at Beaver Creek Aug. 1993-Sept. 1996
Initiate contact with high-end clientele, including Heads of State, and book all convention
needs. Supervise bellcrew, breakfast servers, and bartenders. Oversee convention
facilities, setup and in house group activities. Training, guest relations, and inventory
control.
Education University of Denver - Denver, Colorado
Masters of Business Administration, August 1996
High Performance Management, Accounting, Finance, Statistics and Marketing
Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah
Bachelor of Science, August 1993
Emphasis: Economics
Personal Completed Colorado Outward Bound Leadership Program
Completed Situational Leadership II course
Skilled at Win 95/98/NT, Office 2000, Excel, Word, ACT, RDP and LMS
Certified, Advanced First Aid, CPR
Married, excellent health. Enjoy reading, snow skiing, camping and kayaking
References available upon request
Thursday, November 21, 2002
Ms. Patty McKenny
P.O. Box 975
Avon, CO 81620
Dear Ms. McKenny,
This letter is to express my interest in filling the vacancy for the resident members of the Planning
and Zoning Commission for the Town of Avon that was created when Ron Wolfe was elected to the
Town Council.
I have been an Eagle County Resident since 1986, renting in East Vail, Wildridge, Eagle-Vail and
Vail prior to purchasing my home in Avon on Eaglebend Drive in 1992. 1 have paid close attention
to the projects planned for the Town Center and I have attended and commented at several town
meetings about this project.
I am interested in representing the community at large with regards to further growth and
development in Avon. I believe that my career in the special event and hospitality industry has
given me a perspective on the importance of growth and development in Avon that represents
many of the town's residents. I believe that my opinion would be perceived as that of most citizens
as neither I nor my husband professionally benefit from most of the decisions this commission
would comment on.
I have not professionally utilized my education from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the field of
engineering. While at RPI I studied a wide range of engineering courses, they included standard
courses in Structural Design, Strengths & Materials, and optional courses and projects on Building
Design, Community Development and Architectural History.
As a special event planner I have strong project management skills that include project time line
development and implementation, studies of traffic flow and pedestrian right of way as well as
visual design elements.
Attached is my professional resume, which highlights my experiences, predominantly in Eagle
County, were I have resided continuously since September of 1986.
I appreciate your time and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss the next step.
Regards,
Amy C. Phillips
970-904-6070
970-949-0581
Amy C. Phillips
P.O. Box 3868 - 4831 Eaglebend Dr. -r Avon, CO 81620
Home Phone 970-949-0581
Cell Phone 970-904-6070
SUMMARY
I have been working in the Hospitality Industry for 20 years. I have a great sales and guest services background with very strong
technical and training skills. My creative problem solving experience and self-motivation will be very valuable to potential clients
employees and employers.
WORK HISTORY
2001 - Present Director of Client Services, Destination Services of Colorado, Avon 970-476-6565
1999-2001 Account Manager, Destination Services of Colorado, Avon
I am currently working in the Destination Management Field. My responsibilities include leading the Mountain Region & Denver
Team to Plan, Develop & Oversee the implementation of incentive and sales programs for our corporate clients throughout the
Rocky Mountain Region. I am the key company liaison with our local vendors and host hotels throughout the area.
1998-1999 Food & Beverage Director, Embassy Suites, Beaver Creek Lodge 970-845-9800
1997-1998 Catering & Conference Manager, Embassy Suites, Beaver Creek Lodge
As Catering Manager I was responsible for all servicing aspects of our groups. As Food and Beverage Director I personally
designed and oversaw the renovation of our restaurant as well as the transformation to a Steak & Seafood House.
1992-1996 Director of Conference Services, Westin Resort, Vail 970476-7111
1989-1992 Conference Services Manager, Westin Resort, Vail
1987-1989 Banquet Captain, Westin Resort, Vail
The Westin Resort went through many changes during my period of tenure including a large expansion in 1989, a bankruptcy and
subsequent sale during the early 1990's and a major renovation and increase in business and service levels in my last 3 years. As
Conference Services Director I was responsible for hiring, training and managing a staff of 5, for determining group profitability and
overseeing those aspects of our sales effort. I personally implemented the computerization of our sales and marketing department
in addition to my many day-to-day responsibilities. I was responsible for capturing the maximum revenue in food and beverage
sales and increasing the average group sleeping room rate through up selling and creative inventory management. I oversaw the
management of all revenue for the banquet department with an annual budget of 2 million dollars.
1986-1987 Food & Beverage Director, Vail Athletic Club 970-476-0700
My responsibilities included hiring & training of all wait staff and front of the house management, overseeing and maximizing
restaurant reservations and beverage inventory for this high volume 92 seat restaurant. I also managed the banquet service of this
small luxury hotel.
1982-1985 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 612-370-1234
1982-1985 Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
I held a variety of positions including Accounting Clerk, Room Service Manager & Assistant Banquet Manager. I created the Hyatt
Corporate Room Service Training Manual and the Hospitality Suite Food & Beverage Sales Program for the Hyatt Regency
Minneapolis & I was on the opening management staff of the Hyatt Denver Tech Center.
EDUCATION
Southwest High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1978
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Mechanical Engineering 1978 -1982
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Act!, Delphi, etc....... I have been working with computers throughout their development and have a
strong knowledge of programming, application and hardware.
Nov 20 02 06:32p
Tiffany Truitt
Tiffany Truitt
Post Office Box 1741
2436 B Draw Spur
Avon, CO 81620
tltvail@aol.com
970-748-1178
Patty McKenney
PO Box 975
Avon, CO 81620
November 20, 2002
Dear Patty,
9707489777
This letter will serve as application, or indication of interest, for a position on the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
I served on the Snake River Water and Sewer Planning Commission in Summit County
as well as Snake River Planning and Zoning Group. Both of these positions were about 7
years ago while I lived there.
If there is other information required, please let me know.
Thank you,
??ZwTiffany Truitt
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Hard copy snail mailed
Memo
Date: December 5, 2002
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Acting Town Manager
From: Ruth Borne, Director of Community Development
Tambi Katieb, Planner II, Community Development
Re: Second Reading of Ordinance 02-22
Adopting the updated Official Zone District Map
VVBLIC HEARING
Summary:
Staff has prepared an updated Zoning Map for adoption by Town Council. Sections
17.16.030 and 17.28.100 of the Zoning Code require that if changes are made to the
zoning of property, such changes shall be entered on the Zoning Map.
This map update reflects all ordinances, resolutions, rezonings, and annexations
that changed the zoning of property in the Town since 2001 as well as technical
corrections that were identified since the last update.
On November 19, 2002 the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously
approved Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 02-13 recommending
approval of the Official Zone District Map. On November 26, 2002, Town Council
passed this ordinance on first reading.
The draft map is displayed in the Council Chambers and in the Community
Development Department. If you would like a copy please contact staff.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Town Council approve Ordinance 02-22 on second reading,
approving the updated Zoning Map on first reading.
Town Manager Comments: l)
Atta - .
A. Ordinance 02-22
B. Planning and Zoning Resolution 02-14
TOWN OF AVON, COLORAD
ORDINANCE NO. 02-22
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UPDATED ZONING MAP
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON,
COLORADO:
Council hereby adopts the updated Zoning Map, as required by Sections 17.16.030
and 17.28. 100 of the Avon Municipal Code, attached hereto as Exhibit A of this ordinance.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED ON FIRST REARING, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED IN FULL AND POSTED, this alnt'-` day of kjcla.. 0f- , 2002, and a
public hearing on this ordinance shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of
the Town of Avon, Colorado on the 1Dt day ofCj?QuMq*jL , 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the
Municipal Building of the Town of Avon, Colorado.
ATTEST:
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
1 1.
Mayor
INTRODUCED, APPROVED ON SECOND READING, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED AND POSTED this _ day of , 2002.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
ATTEST:
Mayor
Town Clerk
TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 02-14
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2002 UPDATED ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, Section 17.16.030 and 17.28. 100 require that any changes to the zoning of
property by ordinance within the Town of Avon be entered on the Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, notice was properly posted for the zoning map update and the Planning and
Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed map update at a regular Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting,
OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
N herebY adopts the year 2002 updated Zoning Map for the Town of Avon as set forth in
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and further
recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon adopt the updated Zoning Map
as the official Zoning Map for the Town of Avon as set forth in 17.16.030 of the
Municipal Code.
ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2002
Signe& /
Date:
Chris Evans, Chair
Attest.•
'4d,
Michael McClinton, Secretary
Date: ?-0 AtIv "I
FAPIanning & Zoning Commission\Reso1utions\2002\Res 02-14 Zoning Map update.doc
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SS
TOWN OF AVON )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AT 5:30 P.M. ON THE 10TH DAY OF
DECEMBER 2002, AT THE TOWN OF AVON MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 02-22, SERIES OF
2002:
Ordinance No. 02-22, Series of 2002 - An Ordinance Adopting the Updated Zoning Map
A copy of said Ordinance is attached hereto, and is also on file at the office of the Town Clerk, and
may be inspected during regular business hours.
Following this hearing, the Council may consider final passage of this Ordinance.
This notice is given and posted by order of the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado
Dated this 6th day of December 2002.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
BY: "Town?le?rk
POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THE TOWN OF AVON ON
DECEMBER 6,2002:
AVON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MAIN LOBBY
ALPINE BANK, MAIN LOBBY
AVON RECREATION CENTER, MAIN LOBBY
CITY MARKET, MAIN LOBBY
TOWN OF AVON, COLORAD
ORDINANCE NO. 02-22
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UPDATED ZONING MAP
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON,
COLORADO:
Council hereby adopts the updated Zoning Map, as required by Sections 17.16.030
and 17.28.100 of the Avon Municipal Code, attached hereto-as-Exhibit A of this ordinance.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED/,ON FIRST REA ING, ORDERED
PUBLISHED IN FULL AND POST?D, this -- v-day of afa,Nlg 2002, and a
public hearing on this ordinance shall a held at the regular meeting of the Town Council of
the Town of Avon, Colorado on the 1D day of t aCen,,tj , 2002, at 5:3 p.m. in the
Municipal Building of the Town of Avon, Colorado.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
SEA1.
Mayor
ATTEST: '•.
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INTRODUCED, APPROVED ON SECOND READING, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED AND POSTED this _ day of , 2002.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
ATTEST:
Mayor
Town Clerk
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Jeff Layman, Chief of Police
Date: December 4, 2002
Re: Bail Bond Condition Violations
Summary: In some criminal cases, judges will order police officers releasing the
alleged offenders to attach bail bond conditions. Typically, these conditions restrain
certain conduct by the suspect immediately upon release, rather than waiting for the
initial court appearance. This ordinance replaces the current municipal ordinance with
the language of the state statute. The old ordinance will be repealed.
These cases are rare. We have not written this charge within the last year.
Discussion: While researching revenue-producing ideas within the police department,
Judge Buck Allen suggested that we replace the old bond conditions ordinance with a
clearer, more precise ordinance. The new ordinance criminalizes the pre-restraining
order condition. With its companion "Restraining Order Violation" ordinance, this one
allows us to capture every angle of restraining order violations. The previous language
was not clear as to the criminal nature of the violation.
These cases would currently be written into Eagle County Court. As municipal ordinance
violations, penalties range from 0-180 days in jail and 0-$999 in fines.
After conferring with Town Attorney John Dunn and Judge Allen, prosecutor Inga
Causey wrote this ordinance.
Financial Implications: It is anticipated that the court would spend approximately 20
minutes processing and adjudicating each charge and the town would collect $50 in fines
and fees on each case.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the council approve this ordinance. It will
make it possible for violations to be written into municipal court.
Alternatives: Like its companion "Restraining Order Violation", this ordinance is not
required for the police to continue fulfilling its mission. An alternative is for us to use
Eagle County Court.
Proposed motion: "I move to approve Ordinance Number 02-23."
Town Manager Comments:
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 02- 23
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON RELATING
TO BAIL BOND CONDITION VIOLATIONS; AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 9.04.140 of Chapter 4, Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the
Town of Avon is repealed and reenacted as follows:
"9.04.140 Crime of Violation of Bail Bond Conditions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any
person released on bail bond of whatever kind to knowingly fail to appear for trial or other
proceedings in the case in which the bond was filed or to knowingly violate any condition of the
bail bond.
(b) Penalty: Any violation of this section shall be deemed a violation of this Code,
punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both in accordance with the general penalty provisions
of this Code."
Section 2. It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this
Ordinance. Every person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not
exceeding one year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 10th day of December, 2002, and a public hearing on this ordinance
shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the 14th day of January, 2003, at 5:30
P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, PASSED ON SECOND READING
AND ORDERED POSTED the 14th day of January, 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Jeff Layman, Chief of Police
Date: December 4, 2002
Re: Drivers License Violations
Summary: All driver's license violations are currently written into Eagle County
Court. This ordinance provides the opportunity for officers to write them into municipal
court. Revenue collected in these cases would then be deposited into the Town of Avon's
General Fund rather than collected by the county. We anticipate the revenue for one year
to be approximately $1500 and the time spent by the court at approximately seven hours.
Discussion: While researching revenue-producing ideas within the police department,
it was suggested that we create a new town ordinance allowing officers to write driver's
license violations into municipal court. This would allow the town to collect any revenue
generated by fines and fees, with a negligible amount of effort expended. Judge Buck
Allen, prosecutor Inga Causey and Town Attorney John Dunn have all provided counsel
in the development of this ordinance. Mr. Dunn wrote the ordinance.
Over the last year, the police department has written 35 citations for this violation. All of
them have been charged in Eagle County Court. We estimate the fines and fees for each
violation to average $30 to $60.
Financial Implications: The time police officers spend on these cases would not be
impacted. It is anticipated that the court would spend approximately 10 minutes
processing each charge. Although extremely unlikely, a court challenge would add a
considerable amount of time to this figure. The town would collect fines and fees of
approximately $30 to $60 on each charge.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the council approve this ordinance. It will
make it possible for driver's license violations to be written into municipal court and will
provide a positive, albeit small, revenue stream.
Alternatives: Like the other ordinances in this series, this one is not imperative. The
alternative is to continue as we are doing now, with all driver's license violations written
into county court.
Proposed motion: "I move to approve Ordinance Number 02-24."
Town Manager Comments:
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 02- 24
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON RELATING
TO DRIVER LICENSES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON,COLORADO:
Section 1. Title 10 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Avon is amended by
the addition of a Chapter 10.32 providing as follows:
"_Chapter 10.32
DRIVER LICENSES
10.32.010. Driving without valid license No person shall drive any motor vehicle
unless such person has been issued a currently valid driver, minor driver or provisional driver
license, or an instruction permit, unless such person is classified as being exempt from obtaining
a license pursuant to Section 42-2-102, C.R.S.
10.32.020 Resident more than 30 days. No person shall drive any motor vehicle
without a valid Colorado driver license or instruction permit after 30 days of becoming a resident
of the State.
10.32.030. License expire one year or less. No person shall drive any motor vehicle
if such person's driver license has been expired for one year or less and such person has not been
issued another such license by the State or another state or country subsequent to such expiration.
10.32.040. Proper class driver license required. No person who has been issued a
currently valid driver license or instruction permit shall drive a type or general class of motor
vehicle for which such person has not been issued the correct type or general class of license or
permit.
10.32.050. Valid license on person required. No person who has been issued a
currently valid driver license or instruction permit shall operate a motor vehicle without having
such license or permit in such person's immediate possession.
10.32.060 Motorized bicycles. An operator of a motorized bicycle shall possess a
valid driver's license. Motorized bicycles may be operated in bicycle lanes included within
roadways. No motorized bicycles may be operated on any sidewalk, pathway or upn any public
lands unless such operation is specifically designated.
10.32.070. Special restrictions. (a) No person under the age of eighteen years shall
drive any motor vehicle used to transport explosives or inflammable material or as a school bus
for the transportation of pupils to or from school; nor shall any person under the age of eighteen
years drive a motor vehicle used as a commercial, private or common carrier of persons or
property unless such person has experience in operating motor vehicles and has been examined
on such person's qualifications in operating such vehicles. The examination shall include safety
regulations of commodity hauling and the driver shall be licensed as a driver or provisional
driver.
(b) Notwithstanding the provsions of subsection (a) above, no person under the age
of 21 years shall drive a commercial motor vehicle as defined in Section 42-2-402(4), C.R.S.,
except as provided in Section 42-2-404(4), C.R.S.
10.32.080. Refusal to give license on demand. No person who operates a motor
vehicle and has been issued a driver license or instruction permit or State identification card and
who has the same in his immediate possession shall refuse to remove it from any billfold, purse,
cover or other container and to hand it to any peace officer who has requested the person to do so
if such peace officer reasonably suspects that such person is committing, has committed or was
about to commit an offense.
10.32.090. License restrictions. No person shall operate a motor vehicle in any
manner which violates restrictions, limitations or conditions imposed in a driver license or
instruction permit issued to the person by the State or another state or country.
10.32.010. Notification of change of name or address. It is a violation of this
Chapter to fail to notify the Colorado Department of Revenue of any change in name or address
within ten days of such change.
10.32.011. Altered or fictitious license. (a) No person shall have in his possession
a lawfully issued driver license, instruction permit or identification card that has been altered by
means of erasure, obliteration, deletion, insertion of new matter, transposition of matter or any
other means so that the same as altered falsely appears or purports to be an authentic and
lawfully issued license, permit or identification card.
(b) No person shall have in his possession a paper, document or other instrument
which falsely appears or purports to be a lawfully issued and authentic driver license, instruction
permit or identification card, knowing that the same was falsely made and was not lawfully
issued.
(c) No person shall knowingly display or represent as being such person's own any
driver license, instruction permit or identification card which was issued to another person.
(d) No person shall knowingly permit any unlawful use of a driver license,
instruction permit or identification card.
10.32.012. Permitting unlicensed person to drive. (a) No person shall knowingly
permit any child under the age of eighteen to drive a motor vehicle when such child has not been
issued a currently valid driver license or instruction permit or knowingly permit a child under the
age of eighteen to drive a motor vehicle in a manner violating any conditions, limitations or
restrictions contained in a license or permit issued to such child.
(b) No person shall knowingly authorize or permit a motor vehicle owned by such
person or under such person's control to be driven by any person who has not been issued a
currently valid driver license or instruction permit or knowingly permit such person to drive a
motor vehicle in a manner violating any conditions, limitations or restrictions contained in the
same."
Section 2. It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this
Ordinance. Every person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not
exceeding one year or by both such fine and imprisonment. The municipal court is authorized to
establish a schedule of fines to be imposed for violations of this Ordinance.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 10th day of December, 2002, and a public hearing on this ordinance
shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the 14th day of January, 2003, at
5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, PASSED ON SECOND READING
AND ORDERED POSTED the 14th day of January, 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Jeff Layman, Chief of Police
Date: November 29, 2002
Re: Violation of Restraining Order
Summary: In cases of domestic violence and assault, judges typically issue a "Temporary
Restraining Order" upon the suspect's first appearance in court. This order restrains certain
conduct by the suspect. This ordinance makes it more likely that these violations will be written
into Avon Municipal Court instead of Eagle County Court. Revenue collected in these cases
would then be deposited into the Town of Avon's General Fund rather than collected by the
county. We anticipate the revenue for one year to be approximately $2000 and the time spent by
the court at approximately eight hours.
Discussion: While researching revenue-producing ideas within the police department, we
discovered the current, seldom (if ever) used 9.16.120, Violation of Restraining Orders
Prohibited. The new ordinance would enhance the old one by better defining terms, providing for
penalties and making it easier to write and prove in municipal court. These cases are currently
written into Eagle County Court. Given the high turnover of Deputy District Attorneys and the
heavy workload, these cases are among the first to reach lightweight plea agreements. We feel as
though the municipal court will treat these cases with the respect they deserve.
During the first 10 '/Z months of 2002, the police department has made 13 arrests for this
violation. All of them have been charged in Eagle County Court.
Judge Buck Allen, prosecutor Inga Causey and Town Attorney John Dunn have all provided
counsel on this ordinance. Ms. Causey wrote the new ordinance.
Financial Implications: The time police officers spend on these cases would not be impacted.
When these suspects are arrested, they are transported to the county jail. This would not change.
Court personnel would spend time in the administrative processing of these charges. It is
anticipated that the court would spend approximately 30 minutes processing and adjudicating
each charge and the town would collect $160 in fines and fees on each case.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the council approve this ordinance. It will make it
possible for violations to be written into municipal court and will provide a positive, albeit small,
revenue stream. It is likely that we will accomplish a more effective prosecution, as well.
Alternatives: This ordinance is clearly not of earth-shaking importance. Justice will continue
to be served in the Eagle County Court should the council choose not to pass this ordinance.
Proposed motion: "I move to approve Ordinance Number 02-25."
Town Manager Comments:
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 02- 25
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON RELATING
TO RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATIONS; AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON,COLORADO:
Section 1. Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Avon is amended by the
addition of a Chapter 9.31 providing as follows:
"Chapter 9.31
VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER
9.31. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires;
(1) Protected person means the person or persons identified in the restraining
order as the person or persons for whose benefit the restraining order was issued.
(2) Restrained person means the person identified in the order as the person
prohibited from doing the specified act or acts.
(3) Restraining order means any order which prohibits the restrained person from
contacting, harassing, injuring, intimidating, molesting, threatening or touching any person, or
from entering or remaining on premises or from coming within a specified distance of a
protected person or premises which is issued by a court of this State or the Municipal Court, and
which is issued pursuant to C.R.S., Sections 14-4-101 to 14-4-105 C.R.S., Section 14-10-107
C.R.S., Section 14-10-108, C.R.S., Section 18-1-1001, Section 19-3-316, C.R.S., Section 19-4-
111, C.R.S. or Rule 365 of the Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure, and orders
issued as part of the proceedings concerning criminal municipal ordinance violation or any other
order of a court which prohibits a person from contacting, harassing, injuring, intimidating,
molesting, threatening or touching any person or from entering or remaining on premises or from
coming within a specified distance of a protected person or premises.
(4) Subsequent order means an order which amends, modifies, supplements or
supersedes a restraining order.
9.31. Crime of violation of a restraining order; penalty; peace officers' duties
(a) A person commits the crime of violation of a restraining order if such person com-
mits an act which is prohibited by any court pursuant to a valid order issued pursuant to Sections
14-4-101 to 14-4-104, C.R.S., Section 18-1-1001, Rule 365 of the Colorado Rules of County
Court Civil Procedure or an order issued by any district court, as provided for in Section 14-10-
108, C.R.S. which restrains and enjoins any person from threatening, beating, striking or
assaulting any other person or requires a person to leave certain premises and refrain from
entering or remaining on such premises, or a municipal ordinance which provides for an order to
issue which restrains any person from threatening, molesting or injuring any person or entering
or remaining on the premises, or any protective order issue pursuant to Title 19, C.R.S., or if
such person fails to perform any act mandated by any such order, after such person has been
personally served with any such order or otherwise has acquired from the court actual knowledge
of the contents of any such order.
(b) A peace officer shall arrest, or,
circumstances, seek a warrant for the arrest of,
information amounting to probable cause that:
if an arrest would be impractical under the
a restrained person when the peace officer has
(1) The restrained person has violated or attempted to violate any provision of a
restraining order; and
(2) The restrained person has been properly served with a copy of the restraining
order or the restrained person had received actual notice of the existence and substance of such
order.
(c) Any sentence imposed for violation of this Section shall run consecutively and not
concurrently with any sentence imposed for any crime which gave rise to the issuing of the
restraining order.
(d) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to alter or diminish the inherent authority
of the Court to enforce its orders through civil or criminal contempt proceedings.
(e) No person charged with violation of a restraining order pursuant to this section shall
be permitted, in the criminal action resulting from such charge, to collaterally attack the validity
of the order which such person is accused of violating.
(f) A peace officer arresting a person for violating a restraining order or otherwise
enforcing a restraining order shall not he held criminally or civilly liable for such arrest or
enforcement unless the peace officer acts in bad faith and with malice or does not act in compli-
ance with rules adopted by the Colorado Supreme Court.
Section 2. Section 9.16.120 of Chapter 16, Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the
Town of Avon is repealed.
Section 3. It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this
Ordinance. Every person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not
exceeding one year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 10th day of December, 2002, and a public hearing on this ordinance
shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the 14th day of January, 2003, at
5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, PASSED ON SECOND READING
AND ORDERED POSTED the 14th day of January, 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Jeff Layman, Chief of Police
Date: December 4, 2002
Re: Vehicle Registration Violations
Summary: Vehicle registration violations are currently written into Eagle County
Court. This ordinance provides for them to be handled in municipal court. Revenue
collected in these cases would then be deposited into the Town of Avon's General Fund
rather than collected by the county. We anticipate the revenue for one year to be less
than $1000 and the time spent by the court at approximately two hours.
These violations include failure to have the registration card in the vehicle, failure to have
number plates attached to the vehicle, expiration of the number plates and other related
offenses.
Discussion: While researching revenue-producing ideas within the police department,
it was suggested that we create a new town ordinance allowing officers to write vehicle
registration driver's license violations into municipal court. The town would collect
revenue generated by fines and fees, with little effort expended. Judge Buck Allen,
prosecutor Inga Causey and Town Attorney John Dunn have all provided counsel in the
development of this ordinance. Mr. Dunn wrote the ordinance.
Over the last year, the police department has written 15 citations for this violation. All of
them have been charged in Eagle County Court. We estimate the fines and fees for each
violation to average $30 to $60.
Financial Implications: The time police officers spend on these cases would not be
impacted. It is anticipated that the court would spend approximately 10 minutes
processing each charge. Although extremely unlikely, a court challenge would add a
considerable amount of time to this figure. The town would collect fines and fees of
approximately $30 to $60 on each charge.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the council approve this ordinance. It will
make it possible for vehicle registration violations to be written into municipal court and,
like its companion ordinances on driver's license violations, will provide a small revenue
stream.
Alternatives: The alternative is to continue as we are doing now, with all of these
violations written into county court.
Proposed motion: "I move to approve ordinance Number 02-26."
Town Manager Comments:
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 02-26
SERIES OF 2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF AVON RELATING
TO VEHICLE REGISTRATION; AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Title 10 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Avon is amended by
the addition of a Chapter 10.28 providing as follows:
"Chapter 10.28
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
10.28.010. Registration required. (a) It is an offense for any person who owns a
motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or vehicle which is primarily designed to be operated or drawn
upon any highway, or who owns a trailer coach or mobile machinery whether or not it is
operated on a highway within forty-five (45) days after the purchase of such vehicle to fail to
apply and obtain registration therefor, except when an owner is permitted to operate a vehicle
tinder the special provisions of Section 42-3-103 C.R.S.
(b) It is an offense for any owner, operator or occupant of a vehicle which is or has been duly
registered for the current year in another state or country of which such owner, operator or
occupant has been a resident, to become a resident of this State and to fail to immediately apply
for and obtain registration for such vehicle this State.
10.28.020 Registration card in vehicle. It is an offense for any person driving a
motor vehicle to fail to have in his possession or carry in the vehicle a current registration card
issued for the vehicle, available for inspection by any peace officer.
10.28.030. No number plates attached. (a) It is an offense for any person in control
of a self-propelled motor vehicle to fail to attach to such motor vehicle number plates during the
current registration year, one in the front and the other in the rear. The number plate assigned to a
motorcycle, trailer or semitrailer or any other vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle or any item of
mobile machinery or self propelled construction equipment shall be attached to the rear thereof.
(b) It is an offense for any person in control of any vehicle described in this Subsection to
fail to securely fasten each number plate to the vehicle to which it is assigned so as to prevent the
plate from swinging and so that it is horizontal at a height not less than twelve (12) inches from
the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible,
free from foreign materials and in a clearly legible condition.
(c) It is an offense for any person in control of any vehicle described in this Subsection to
knowingly display or affix to such vehicle any number plates or temporary registration permit
that is not issued by the State for the specific vehicle to which the number plate or temporary
registration permit is attached, except as provided for in Section 42-3-103 C.R.S.
(d) It is an offense for any person:
1) To knowingly display, cause or permit to be displayed or to have in his possession
any certificate of title registration number plate, knowing the same to be fictitious or to have
been cancelled, revoked, suspended or altered;
(2) To lend to or knowingly permit the use by one not entitled thereto any certificate of
title registration card or registration number plate issued to the person so lending or
permitting the use thereof;
3) To use a false or fictitious name or address in any application for the registration of
any vehicle or for any renewal or duplicate thereof or knowingly to make a false statement or
knowingly to conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in any such application;
(4) To use or permit the use of any noncommercial or recreational vehicle to transport
cargo or passengers for profit or hire or in any business or commercial enterprise.
10.28.040. Expired number plates/ temporary permit. It is an offense for any person
who owns, operates or is in control of any motor vehicle to fail to display license plates or a
temporary registration permit other than those of the registration period to which they pertain."
Section 2. It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this
Ordinance. Every person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment not
exceeding one year or by both such fine and imprisonment. The municipal court is authorized to
establish a schedule of fines to be imposed for violations of this Ordinance.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 10th day of December, 2002, and a public hearing on this ordinance
shall be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the 14th day of January, 2003, at
5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, PASSED ON SECOND READING
AND ORDERED POSTED the day of 52003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION 02-56
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING C.G. ALLEN, III
MUNICIPAL JUDGE
WHEREAS, C.G. ("Buck") Allen, III was heretofore appointed Municipal Judge of
the Town of Avon; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid C.G. Allen, III has served as judge to the satisfaction of
the Town Council and it is the desire of the Council that he be reappointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that C.G. ("Buck") Allen, III is hereby
reappointed to serve as Municipal Judge of the Town of Avon for a term expiring on the date of the
organizational meeting of the Town Council after the general election to be held in 2004.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Avon the 10"'
day of December, 2002.
Albert D. Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
/l
From: Ruth Borne, Director of Community Development
Date: December 5, 2002
Re: Resolution 02-58 Ratifying Art in Public Places
Summary:
The recent installation of statues (busts) on the northwest corner of Roundabout
3 has caused the Town to reconsider the approval process concerning art in
public places. At their December 3, 2002 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved Resolution 02-15 ratifying existing public art locations on
Town property and setting forth a process for future public art approval.
The attached map (Exhibit A) identifies all existing public art locations as
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission added a
statement to the original resolution that does not specifically endorse the type of
art installation recently placed on the northwest corner of Roundabout 3, so as to
avoid another similar installation in the future.
Additionally, Commission members sent a strong statement of appreciation
forward to the Avon Arts Council for their continued involvement with public art in
the Town.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Town Council approve Resolution 02-58, ratifying existing public
art locations, as well as outlining future design review procedures concerning all new
installations.
Town Manager Co ments:
A men s:
• Planning and Zoning Resolution 02-15
• Council Resolution 02-58
TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 02-15
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXISTING PUBLIC ART LOCATIONS (INCLUDING STATUARY)
WITHIN THE TOWN OF AVON AND SETTING FORTH REVIEW AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
FOR ALL FUTURE ART INSTALLATIONS
WHEREAS, there is consensus between Town Council and the Planning and Zoning
Commission that public art (including statuary) in Avon is desired and beneficial to the
Town and requires review and collaboration between the Town and the Avon Arts
Council; and
WHEREAS, existing public art locations should be formally acknowledged by the Town as
appropriate locations; and
WHEREAS, potential future public art locations shall be formally acknowledged by the
Town as appropriate locations; and
WHEREAS, approval of the existing busts placed on the northwest corner of Roundabout 3
does not endorse the future addition of this type of art installation in a public place; and
WHEREAS, the Town should authorize the Avon Arts Council to rotate artwork as it deems
appropriate and notify the Town of its intent to do so prior to installation, while allowing
the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and approve how the public art
(including statuary) is installed, which includes the appearance of pedestals, landscaping
and lighting;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends to the Town Council that the areas noted on photos labeled "Exhibit
A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, are recognized and ratified
as Areas of Public Art (including statuary) that shall be so permitted to continue to
maintain and rotate public art as complies with the terms outlined in this resolution.
ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2002
Signe
Date: (2 3 /b -
z-Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
1 w Date: D3
Michael McClinton, Secretary
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TOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION NO. 02-58
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXISTING PUBLIC ART LOCATIONS (INCLUDING
STATUARY) WITHIN THE TOWN OF AVON AND SETTING FORTH REVIEW AND
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR ALL FUTURE ART INSTALLATIONS
WHEREAS, there is consensus between Town Council and the Planning and Zoning
Commission that public art (including statuary) in Avon is desired and beneficial to the Town
and requires review and collaboration between the Town and the Avon Arts Council; and
WHEREAS, existing public art locations should be formally acknowledged by the Town
as appropriate locations and designated as noted on the map labeled "Exhibit A"; and
WHEREAS, potential future public art locations shall be formally reviewed and
designated by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town should authorize the Avon Arts Council to rotate artwork as it
deems appropriate and notify the Town of its intent to do so prior to installation, while allowing
the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and approve how the public art (including
statuary) is installed, which includes the appearance of pedestals, landscaping and lighting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO that locations noted on the map labeled "Exhibit A", attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference, are recognized and ratified as Areas of Public Art
(including statuary) that shall be so permitted to continue to maintain and rotate public art as
complies with the terms outlined in this resolution.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2002.
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
Mayor
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 02-59
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION CANCELING A REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
WHEREAS, the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month are set aside for the
regular meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Avon; and
WHEREAS, the fourth Tuesday in December, 2002, is within the Holiday week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of
Avon, Colorado, that:
The regular meeting of the Town Council scheduled for Tuesday, December 24,
2002 is hereby vacated and canceled.
ADTOPTED this 10th day of December, 2002.
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
Albert D. Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION 02-55
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING LARRY BROOKS TOWN MANAGER
WHEREAS, the Town Council reposes special trust and confidence in Larry
Brooks:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Larry Brooks is appointed as Town Manager of the Town of Avon for an
indefinite term, pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Town Charter of the Town of Avon.
2. The aforesaid Larry Brooks is charged with the powers and duties contained in
Section 8.3 of the Town Charter of the Town of Avon
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Avon the l Ot"
day of December, 2002.
Albert D. Reynolds, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Scott Wright, Finance Directorgt"'
Date: December 5, 2002
Re: Acceptance of Donation of Computer
Summary: The attached resolution formally accepts a donation from the National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children for computer hardware, software, and support
services to be used in the LOCATER (Lost Child Alert Technology Resource) project for
investigating incidents of missing or abducted children.
Discussion: Bob Gallen from the Police Department applied for and was approved
for this grant. If accepted, the computer equipment will be received within 60 to 90 days.
Financial Implications: There are no direct financial implications other than
the recording of the fair value of the equipment received for financial reporting purposes.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the acceptance of this donation.
Alternatives: Council may decide to not accept the donation with no consequences.
Proposed Motion: This resolution is included in the consent agenda and may be
adopted along with any other consent items at that time.
Town Manager Comments: if If
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Attachments:
A -Resolution No. 02-57
B - LOCATER Application Form and Award
Page 1
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 02-57
SERIES OF 2002
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DONATION OF COMPUTER AND COMPUTER
EQUIPMENT TO THE AVON POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Avon Police Department has submitted an application to the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children for the LOCATER System - A desktop computer,
color scanner, color printer, and desk for the purpose of enabling the department to make color
posters of missing children; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice, through a grant given to the
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has made the LOCATER System free to
police departments; and
WHEREAS, a resolution by the Town of Avon formally accepting this free computer
system and accessories with a fair market value of $1,800.00 for the Avon Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. That the Town of Avon hereby approves the application for the free LOCATER
system and accepts the computer and related equipment on behalf of the Avon Police
Department.
ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2002.
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
Albert J. Reynolds, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny
Town Clerk
LOCATE mApplication Form
Funds from a Congressional grant enable The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(NCMEC) to offer computer hardware, software, and support at no cost to Law-Enforcement Agencies
(LEAs) whose responsibilities include investigating incidents of missing or abducted children. This
project is called LOCA TER, Lost Child Alert Technology Resource. To apply for a LOCA TER system,
please provide NCMEC with all of the information below. If you have any questions, please call the
LOCATER information line at 1-877-446-2632 ext. 6389.
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Agency Name Avon Police Department
Type of agenc unici al PD State Police, Federal, Sheriff's Office, Other)
Mailing Address POB 975
Avon, CO 81620
Agency Head (COP/Sheriff/CEO)
Title/Name Chief Jeff Layman
TelephoneNumber(970) 748-4040
E-mail Address ilayman@avon.org : ,•t:{ ::;,;,;; :,{,.:;r;,, .,.-nsi:i,ci
Fax number (970) 845-7098
Who in your agency should NCMEC contact for this project?
Title/Name Sgt. Robert J. Gallen
Telephone Number (970 748-4040
E-mail Address bgallen@avon.org t .. e. 1 311 C.. ! L {tip (71SIE li )
Who in your agency would you like NCMEC to coordinate Technical issues with?
Title/Name Sgt. Robert J. Gallen
Telephone Number (970) 748-4040
E-mail Address bgallen@avon.org UTIV:t,i.3i ;,t.,li • is c„<_, { !? .,.1
Please provide us with information about Your ageney
Which agency has primary responsibility for investigating cases of missing or abducted children within
your jurisdiction? Avon Police Department
For the protection of the System, NCMEC will provide a computer desk to those agencies with adequate
space but lacking proper furniture. Would you like to receive a desk? yes
Please use the space below to provide any additional information to NCMEC regarding your LOCA TER
application.
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LOCATERTMApplication Form
NCMEC agrees to the following:
1. Provide your agency with computer hardware, software, and support services listed in attachment
A, free of charge. NCMEC will transfer title to your agency upon acceptance and installation.
2. Provide written documentation to setup and operate the LOCATER system. On-site training is not
available.
3. Provide ongoing technical assistance on the use of the system. NCMEC may make use of an
outside vendor to provide such technical assistance.
4. Provide software upgrades free of charge.
Your agency agrees to the following:
1. Comply with all reasonable requests from other law-enforcement agencies, as well as NCMEC, to
aid in the search and recovery of missing children. (i.e. assisting non-participating agencies create
or distribute missing child posters)
2. Your agency is responsible for supplying all expendable items (office supplies) such as diskettes,
printer paper and ink cartridges.
3. LOCATER requires an Internet connection to send or receive posters to other agencies. This can
be via a dial-up connection, or through an existing network. If your agency chooses a dial-up
connection, your agency must provide a dedicated analog telephone line at your expense.
4. If your agency elects to use LOCA TER to send posters to facsimile machines through the optional
broadcast fax service arranged by NCMEC (Xpedite Corporation), your agency will be responsible
for the cost of sending facsimiles, currently 25 cents per poster.
5. NCMEC cannot support self-installed hardware or software.
I agree to the above terms and wish to order a free LOCA TER system to aid in the recovery of missing
and abducted children.
Gsc_? Date /a/ZS! 6z
Signature of Akkl'?'cy Head (Chief, Sheriff, CEO)
AVL, kY Pb c I L< 0 V_VAA:Tl-5. +Yt-
Agency
Pease note
Please mail or fax your completed Application to: new fax number
703 549-2250
Charlie Apps Fax 703-274- 2151
NCMEC For additional information,
699 Prince Street Please call 1-877-446-2632 ext. 6389
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Attachment A
January, 2002
Below is a list of the computer hardware, software, and support services currently
being offered with the LOCATER Program. NCMEC may substitute equivalent items
where necessary.
Hardware Specifications
Base Unit
Processor
Memory
Monitor
Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Mouse
NIC
Modem
CD-ROM
Sound Card
Speakers
Scanner
Printer
Surge Suppressor
Computer Desk
Dell OptiPlex GX240 Small Frame Business Computer
Intel Pentium 4, 1.5GHz
256 MB, 13311z SDRAM
Dell 17" monitor (16.0 "viewable size)
20 GB EIDE
3.5, 1.44 MB
Microsoft PS/2 Intellimouse
Integrated 10/100
V.90/56K PCI Faxmodem,
24X
Integrated Sound Blaster, compatible with AC97 Audio
2 external
HP SJ 53000xi flatbed
HP DJ 940C
APC
(If needed)
Software Specifications
Operating System
E-mail application
Business Software
Anti-Virus
Restoration CD
Support Services
Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Microsofto Outlook Express
MS Officeo Small Business edition
Norton® 2000
Maintenance 3-year parts and labor warranty with next business-day, on-site support
3 years around-the-clock telephone support on all Dell brand
equipment.
Software 3-year manufacturer's support
Internet Service 3-year unlimited monthly service (If needed)
On-site installation and setup
Page 3 of 3
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Scott Wright, Finance Director
Date: December 5, 2002
Re: Auditors' Engagement Letter
Summary: Attached is a three-year engagement letter from Clifton Gunderson LLP for
the audit of the Town's financial statements. An engagement letter is a requirement of
generally accepted auditing standards for an independent auditor. The Town's existing
engagement letter expired with the 2001 audit.
Discussion: The engagement letter sets out the scope and timing of the audit services,
indicates that the audit will be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, identifies the normal responsibilities of the auditor and of Town management, and
sets out the standard fees for the engagement.
Financial Implications: The not-to-exceed audit fee of $21,500 for the 2002
audit is within the Town's budget. Subsequent years' audit fees have been adjusted slightly
for the implementation of GASB 34 and the additional audit work required. In addition, the
Town may be required to have a Single Audit performed depending upon the level of federal
grants the Town receives.
Town Manager Comments:
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Attachments:
Engagement Letter from Clifton Gunderson LLP, Certified Public Accountants
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Gunderson LLP
Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
December 4, 2002
Avon Town Council Members
Town of Avon
Attn: Scott Wright, Finance Director
P.O. Box 975
Avon, Colorado 81620
Dear Council Members:
We are pleased to serve you as your independent accountants. The purpose of this letter is to
confirm the terms of our agreement. This letter also clarifies the nature and extent of the
auditing and accounting services to be provided.
Our services will include:
Auditing services. We will audit the general purpose financial statements as of and for the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Our audit will be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America. The audit will include tests of your accounting records and other
procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express our opinion on these financial
statements.
Accounting services. We also will provide you with the following nonaudit services:
• Assist you with preparation of your financial statements.
We are not responsible for the preparation of any report to any governmental agency, or any
other form, return, or report, or for providing advice not specifically recited in this letter.
This letter constitutes the entire agreement regarding services to be provided to you and
supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions between us,
whether oral or written. This agreement may be supplemented by other written agreements.
The purpose and objective of our audit is to lead to the expression of an unqualified opinion with
respect to the financial statements. You understand that circumstances may exist or may arise
that would preclude submitting such an opinion. We will inform you if we discover
circumstances that will have an effect on our opinion. If our opinion will be other than
unqualified, the reasons will be fully disclosed. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the
audit or are unable to form an opinion, we may decline to issue a report and terminate our
engagement.
6399 South Fiddler's Green Circle, Suite 100
Gree4A/00d Village, Colorado 80111
tel: 303.779.5710
fax: 303.779.0348
www.cliftonCpa.com '',Aces in 13 states and Washington, DC
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International
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Town of Avon
December 4, 2002
Our audit is designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance of detecting
misstatements, whether caused by error or fraud, that, in our judgment, could have a material
effect on the financial statements as a whole. It is not designed to detect error or fraud that is
immaterial to the financial statements. Our audit will be based upon tests and samples, since
detailed auditing of all transactions is not practicable. The concept of selective testing of data is
generally accepted as a valid and sufficient basis for an auditor to express an opinion on financial
statements. Selective testing involves judgement both as to the number of transactions we
examine and the areas to be tested.
Because we will not perform a detailed examination of all transactions, there is an inherent risk
that we will not detect material errors, fraud, or other illegal acts, if they exist. There is also an
inherent risk that violations of compliance requirements and other responsibilities imposed by
state and federal statutes and regulations or assumed by contracts, if they exist, will not be
detected. Management has the responsibility for identifying and ensuring that the entity
complies with the laws and regulations applicable to its activities. Management also has the
responsibility for establishing and maintaining a sound system of internal control, which is the
best means of preventing or detecting errors, fraudulent financial reporting, misappropriation of
assets and other violations.
While an audit includes obtaining an understanding of internal control sufficient to plan the audit
and to determine the nature, timing and extent of audit procedures to be performed, it is not
designed to provide assurance on internal control or to identify reportable conditions. However,
we will inform you of any reportable conditions that come to our attention.
Your personnel will provide us with the necessary detailed trial balances and supporting
schedules, a list of which will be provided. We expect that your office personnel will help us by
locating and submitting to us invoices, vouchers, canceled checks and other documents and
records that we request.
We wish to emphasize that management has the responsibility for the proper recording of
transactions, for the safeguarding of assets, for compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations and for the substantial accuracy of the financial statements. Management is
responsible for adjusting the financial statements to correct material misstatements and for
affirming to us in the representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements
aggregated by us during the current engagement and pertaining to the latest period presented are
immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate, to the financial statements taken as a whole.
Management's responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control and
retaining, supervising and training qualified personnel in areas affecting financial matters.
Management is also responsible for making all financial records and related information
available to us. Although our firm may prepare or help in preparing your financial statements,
the statements are the representations of management.
As part of this responsibility, you agree to provide us, before the delivery date of the financial
statements, with written confirmation of the representations made to us by you and your staff
during the course of our engagement.
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Town of Avon
December 4, 2002
We must approve the masters or printer's proofs of the financial statements we have audited
before they are reproduced or published for distribution if our firm's name is to be connected
with the statements or report in any way. With regard to electronic filings, such as in connection
with the SEC Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) system or the World
Wide Web area of the Internet, you understand that electronic sites are a means of distributing
information and, therefore, we are not required to read the information contained in these sites or
to consider the consistency of other information in the electronic site with the original document.
The charges for our work are to be based upon the time involved, degree of responsibility
assumed and skills required, plus direct expenses. Bills for services are due when submitted.
Interim bills may be submitted at periodic dates to cover charges and expenses incurred. If a bill
for services is not paid when due, we reserve the right to cease work and withdraw from the
engagement. In the event that any collection action is required to collect unpaid balances due us,
reasonable attorney fees and expenses shall be recoverable.
It is hereby agreed that our fees will not exceed the following:
Year Ending December 31,
Financial Audit Fee
2002 $ 21,500
2003 $ 23,000
2004 $ 24,500
It is our understanding that your accounting records will be substantially completed through
December 31 of each year. We do not anticipate that we will encounter any substantial amount
of accounting work to be completed or adjusted by us, or any defalcation or other significant
problem or contingency. We will, of course, advise you before undertaking any work that would
require an increase in the fee arrangement.
In the event we are required to perform a Single Audit, the fee for this additional work will be
based on our standard hourly rates and should range between $2,000 and $3,000 per year.
Requested consultation and required calculations regarding the implementation of Governmental
Standards Board Statement 34 Basic Financial Statements - and Management's Discussion and
Analysis - for State and Local Governments and the constitutional amendment known as
TABOR will be performed at our standard hourly rates.
We will do our uppermost to provide quality service to you. We do not anticipate any
difficulties in meeting the expectations recited in this letter. However, in the unlikely event that
there are any disagreements regarding our services, any claims against Clifton Gunderson LLP as
a result of this engagement must be brought within one year from the date our report is delivered
or our work is completed.
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Town of Avon
December 4, 2002
You hereby agree that Town of Avon will indemnify Clifton Gunderson LLP and its partners,
principals and employees and hold them harmless from any claims, liabilities, losses and costs
arising in circumstances where there has been a knowing misrepresentation by a member of the
management of Town of Avon, regardless of whether such person was acting in the best interests
of Town of Avon.
For your reference, our December 19, 2001 peer review report accompanies this letter.
If the above terms are in accordance with your understanding and acceptable to you, please sign,
date, and return the duplicate copy of this letter to us.
We very much appreciate the opportunity to serve you and will be pleased to discuss any
questions you may have.
Very truly yours,
ALA
The services described in the foregoing letter are in accordance with our requirements and we
understand the terms and conditions recited above.
Town of Avon
By
Title
SPOKANE PULLMAN
SPL)KANE VALLEY QUINCY
COLrAX TRI-CITIES
GRANI)VIEW YAKIMA
MOSSES LAKE NORTH IDAHO
OMAK WALLA WALLA
OTHELLO WENATC:HEE
LE MASTER &
DANIELS P LLc
AOCOUMIN( To the Partners of
Clifton Gunderson LLP
AND and the SEC Practice Section Peer Review Committee
(Y)NsULTIN(; We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice
of Clifton Gunderson LLP (the firm) in effect for the year ended July 31, 2001. A system
SERVICUS of quality control encompasses the firm's organizational structure and the policies
adopted and procedures established to provide it with reasonable assurance of complying
with professional standards. The elements of quality control are described in the
Statements on Quality Control Standards issued by the American Institute of Certified
MEMBER OF Public Accountants (the AICPA). The design of the system, and compliance with it, are
the responsibilities of the firm. In addition, the firm has agreed to comply with the
McCLADREY membership requirements of the SEC Practice Section of the AICPA Division for CPA
Firms (the Section). Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the
NETWORK system, and the firm's compliance with that system and the Section's membership
requirements based on our review.
Our review was conducted in accordance with standards established by the Peer Review
Committee of the Section and included procedures to plan and perform the review that
are summarized in the attached description of the peer review process. Our review would
not necessarily disclose all weaknesses in the system of quality control or all instances of
lack of compliance with it or with the membership requirements of the Section since it
was based on selective tests. Because there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness
of any system of quality control, departures from the system may occur and not be
detected. Also, projection of any evaluation of a system of quality control to future
periods is subject to the risk that the system of quality control may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or
procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of
Clifton Gunderson LLP in effect for the year ended July 31, 2001, has been designed to
meet the requirements of the quality control standards for an accounting and auditing
practice established by the AICPA, and was complied with during the year then ended to
provide the firm with reasonable assurance of complying with professional standards.
Also, in our opinion, the firm complied during that year with the membership
requirements of the Section in all material respects.
Spokane, Washington
December 19, 2001
Memo
To: The Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Harry N. Taylor, Director of Transportation
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
Date: December 4, 2002
Re: Service Agreement with VAI on Dail-A-Ride Vehicles
Summary:
Vail Associates, Inc. (VAI) has requested the Town of Avon to continue performing
"Repair and Maintenance" services on the Beaver Creek Resort Company Dial-A-Ride
vehicles which are owned by VAI. The Town of Avon Fleet Maintenance Division
located at the Swift Gulch Maintenance Facility will perform this work. The repair "shop
rate" is $80.00 per hour for the term of the Service Agreement.
Discussion:
This agreement is a continuation of the repair and maintenance services provided to the
Beaver Creek Resort Company since the eighties. This agreement became necessary
when the Town of Avon discontinued operating the Dial-A-Ride transportation function
and turned it over to the Beaver Creek Resort Company.
Recommendation:
The recommendation is to approve the request by the Vail Associates, Inc. to provide
"Repair and Maintenance" services under a Service Agreement for a one-year period.
Town Manager Comments:
Encl.
SERVICE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into this day of , 2002 by and between
Vail Associates, Inc., a Colorado corporation whose address is P.O. Box 7, Vail, Colorado, 81658.
(hereafter know as "VAI") and the Town of Avon whose address is P.O. Box 1726, 500 Swift
Gulch Road, Avon, Colorado, 81620 (hereafter designated as "Contractor").
RECITAL
In consideration of the obligation of VAI to pay the Contractor as herein provided and in
consideration of the other terms and conditions hereof, the parties agree as follows:
1. • Contractor Services: Contractor will, during the term of this Agreement, provide:
(a) Routine maintenance and preventive maintenance ("Routine Maintenance") of
the Beaver Creek Resort Company buses which are operated by VAI. Service
will be performed on approximately 31 buses or other vehicles, although the
number of buses serviced may be increased or decreased in VAT's sole
discretion. Routine Maintenance will be performed at least every 3,000 miles or
250 hours of use. Routine Maintenance shall consist of those services outlined
in Exhibit A attached hereto.
(b) Repair and replacement work as requested by VAI. No payment for any repair or
replacement work shall be due unless VAI ahs approved of such charges.
Services may be commenced with verbal approval by VAI of a written estimate
submitted by Contractor. Repair and Replacement work consists of the following
types of work, including without limitation, transmissions repairs, engine repairs,
rear end repairs and any work or repairs exceeding $2,000.00. VAI
acknowledges that subcontractors will perform certain repair work. Contractor
shall be responsible for assuring that all such subcontracted work will be
performed promptly and in accordance with the terms and condition of this
Agreement.
(collectively the "Services")
2. Facilities: Contractor represents that it's facilities are in good repair and
adequately equipped and that it has a sufficient staff to perform all work in a
timely manner. All Routine Maintenance shall be completed within 24 hours of
any vehicle being brought to Contractor's facility.
3. Compensation: In consideration of Contractor's services during the term of this
Agreement, VAI will pay Contractor $80.00 per hour for repair and replacement
work. Materials and sublet work shall be charged at cost plus ten percent.
Invoice shall be issued by the 10th of each month for services performed the
previous month. Payment shall be remitted within ten (10) days of receipt of
invoice.
4. Terms and Termination: This Agreement will be effective as of October 1, 2002
and will terminate on September 30, 2003 unless Contractor fails to substantially
perform the duties and obligations in accordance herewith. In such an event, VAI
may terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to the
Contractor, unless Contractor cures the breach within the Seven (7) day remedy
period. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon 30 Days
written notice.
5. Relationships and Taxes: The relationship between the parties is that of
independent contracting parties, and nothing herein shall be deemed or
construed by the parties hereto or by any third party as creating a relationship of
principal and agent or partnership, or of a joint venture between the parties.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for any tax, withholding or contribution
levied by the Federal Social Security Act or any Colorado State independent
contractor, Contractor is not entitled to unemployment compensation or other
employment related benefits, which are otherwise made available by VAI to its
employees. Contractor shall provide VAI an original of its Form W-9 (Request for
Taxpayer Identification Number of Certification).
6. Warranty: Contractor shall perform all Services in a prompt, efficient end
workmanlike manner. Contractor shall promptly correct any defective work and
shall pay all claims, costs, losses and damages resulting from such defective
work.
7. Indemnity: Because VAT's operation and maintenance of the Beaver Creek
Resort Company Buses furthers a public purpose, Contractor has determined
that it is reasonable to indemnify VAI under this Agreement to the extent
permitted by law. In connection with claims and / or lawsuits against VAI for
property damage and / or personal injury or death occurring in connection with
Contractor's performance of the Services, Contractor will indemnify and hold VAI
harmless from and against all losses, damages and costs incurred by VAI and
expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney fees and legal fees
incurred by VAI in its defense), up to the amount of VAI's self-insured retention or
deductible as may exist. This indemnification shall not be construed or
interpreted as a waiver of any protections, defenses, or limitations of liability
afforded Contractor under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CRS 24-10-
101, et seq.). This indemnification further shall be limited in amount to proceeds
of any insurance coverage maintained by the Town of Avon. Contractor agrees
to maintain in effect liability insurance in the amounts of the limitations of the
Colorado Governmental Immunity Act..
8. Assignment: Contractor's duties hereunder requires particular expertise and
skills, and may not be assigned to any third party without the expressed written
consent of VAI, and any attempt to do so shall render this Agreement null and
void and no effect as respects the assignee (s) and shall constitute an event of
default by Contractor.
9. Waiver: Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any terms, covenants, and/
or conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such term, covenant, or
condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power hereunder
at any time or more times be deemed a waiver relinquishment of such right of
power at any other time or times.
10. Benefit: The terms, provisions, and covenants contained in this Agreement shall
apply to, inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, successors in interest, and legal representatives except as
otherwise herein expressly provided.
11. Situs and Severability: The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the
interpretation, validity, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be
held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
12. Modification: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties, and no agreement shall be effective to change, modify, or terminate in
whole or in part unless such agreement is in writing and duly signed by the party
against whom enforcement of such change, modification, or termination is
sought.
EXECUTED this ,3_day of DfG . , 2002.
VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC.
A Colorado Cor oration
By:
EXECUTED this day of , 2002.
TOWN OF AVON
By:
EXHIBIT A
°A° PM 3,000 miles or $80.00 hr.
Preventive Maintenance 250 hours Plus parts &
Inspection sublet
"Annual" every 12months $80.00 hr.
Preventive Maintenance Plus parts &
Inspection sublet
NOTE: Included as a part of Exhibit A is the vehicle listing applicable to this agreement as of
October 1, 2002.
AVON BEAVER CREEK EQUIPMENT LIST BY DEPARTMENT
Program FMG210 DEPARTMENT. 09 - DIAL-A-RIDE
Release S.z
--DATE-- LICENSE-
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Date 11/25/02
Time 12:01
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L4U 1FMPUISL5WLB91442
1FMPU1BL7WLB91443 10/19/98 SMG1513
10/19/98 ENG1516 33000.00
33000.00 0.00
0.00 4179.40
5727.42 48
16420 8952
57243 9000 M
73663 M
995
996 99 FORD
99 FORD EXPODE CNG
EXPODE CNG L4U
L4U 1FMPUIBL9WLB91444
IFMPU18LONLB91445 10/19/98 EMG1518
10/19/98 ENG1515 33000.00
33000.00 0.00
0.00 4516.52
6435.82 1
0 41373
48000 41374 M
48000 M
998 99 CHEV SUB L4U 3GNFK16R3XG173279 10/19/98 ENGIS36 33000.00 0.00 16469.70 5954 63200 69154 M