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TC Res. No. 2009-02 APPROVING THE TOA RECREATIONAL MASTER PLANTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 09-02 SERIES OF 2009 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN OF AVON RECREATIONAL TRAILS MASTER PLAN, DATED JANUARY, 2009, TOWN OF AVON, COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, and SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARDS THERETO WHERAS, the Town of Avon recognizes and affirms the value of protecting both the natural environment and the abundant recreational experiences that the White River National Forest and Town of Avon open space properties present; and WHEREAS, the Town of Avon's vision is to provide a high quality of life, today and in the future, for a diversity of people and interests; and to promote their ability to live, work, visit, and recreate in the community; and WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan provides a clear foundation and framework for actions and implementation policies that will encourage the types of growth envisioned in the Plan; including but not limited to expanded recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan incorporates the following Goals and Policies pertinent to the Town of Avon Trails Recreation Master Plan: Policy 1.1.3: Integrate the Town's recreational trail system with the regional trail systems (ECO Trails, U.S. Forest Service, and BLM). Goal 1.2: Coordinate and collaborate with surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to develop seamless recreational opportunities. Policy 1.2.1: Participate in travel management planning by the U.S. Forest Service to ensure that the adequate development and long -term maintenance of trails and trailheads are meeting the Town's needs. Goal 1.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational programs to serve the year -round leisure needs of area residents and visitors. Resolution No. 09 -02 Trails Master Plan Pagel of 2 Policy I.1.5: Coordinate with Eagle County and other government and non- profit agencies in planning, protecting, and managing public open space, and in providing access and linkage opportunities. WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at their February 3, 2009 meeting to review the draft plan entitled "Town of Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan (January, 2009) "; at which time the public and the Planning and Zoning Commission were given a choice to comment; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed the attached Town of Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan ( "Exhibit A ") as prepared by Anasazi Trails, Inc; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the Town of Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan helps to promote the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Avon residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Avon Town Council hereby approves and adopts the Town of Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan (dated January, 2009). ADOPTED THIS a y - DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009. ATTEST: 2', 3 To C erk Mayor Resolution No. 09 -02 Trails Master Plan Page 2 of 2