TC Res. No. 2012-13 ERFPD Support for 5ATOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -13, SERIES OF 2012
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION SA
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Fire Protection District ( "Fire District ") is, as a result of an
unprecedented property value decrease, suffering a shortfall of revenue and shortfall in ability to
provide critical services in 2013 and thereafter if voters do not authorize maintaining property taxes at
their current level of receipts; and
WHEREAS, the Fire District has determined that the effects of Article X, Section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution ( "TABOR ") regarding the operating mill levy will in the future become even more
detrimental to the Fire District's ability to supply the requested level of fire protection and emergency
response; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Fire District has determined to request the Electors to
authorize maintaining the current level of revenue and service, without any increase, except for inflation
and growth; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon recognizes that fire protection services to its citizens are provided
by Fire District, and that the level of fire protection provided to its citizens will greatly diminish unless
corrective action is taken to allow the stabilization of revenue levels; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act authorizes local governments to adopt and
distribute in normal fashion a Resolution regarding any ballot issue of import to that local government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Avon that the Council
does express its strongest possible support for Eagle River Fire Protection District Ballot Issue 5A; and
expresses its collective belief that it is vitally important to maintain the current level of fire protection
services and facilities for the health, safety and welfare of Fire District residents and property.
APPROVED AND ADOP DIE'AL Council on this 23rd day of October 2012.
N COUNCIL
N OF AVON COLORADO
Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST:
Catherine Mythen, Deputy Town Clerk
MEMO
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: PATTY MCKENNY, ACTING TOWN MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2012
RE: RESOLUTION No. 12 -13 IN SUPPORT OF EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 5 A
SUMMARY:
Please find attached a resolution supporting the Eagle River Fire Protection District's ballot question. Board
members at the last council meeting asked that the Town Council consider publicly supporting this ballot
question through the adoption of the resolution.
Please note this type of request has been made in the past during election season. The following ballot topics
were considered by former council members. Various actions have been taken on these matters.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-15
A Resolution in opposition of Statewide Ballot Measures Proposition 101, Amendment 60, and Amendment
61 (considered with unanimous approval)
RESOLUTION NO. 09-27
A Resolution in support of Eagle County Referred Measure 1A (the Energy Smart Local Improvement
District) (considered with unanimous approval)
RESOLUTION NO. 06-39
A Resolution in Support of Referendum I: the Colorado Domestic Partnership Act (considered but not passed)
RESOLUTION NO. 05-29
A Resolution Supporting Referenda C And D The Colorado Economic Recovery Plan (considered with split
positions on the measure, item tabled and never considered again)
RESOLUTION NO. 05-44
A Resolution supporting Referendum 1A (Establishing a Home Rule Charter Commission for the purpose of
developing a Home Rule Charter) (removed from the October 112005 agenda and never considered)
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -13, SERIES OF 2012
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 5A
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Fire Protection District ( "Fire District ") is, as a result of an
unprecedented property value decrease, suffering a shortfall of revenue and shortfall in ability to
provide critical services in 2013 and thereafter if voters do not authorize maintaining property taxes at
their current level of receipts; and
WHEREAS, the Fire District has determined that the effects of Article X, Section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution ( "TABOR ") regarding the operating mill levy will in the future become even more
detrimental to the Fire District's ability to supply the requested level of fire protection and emergency
response; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Fire District has determined to request the Electors to
authorize maintaining the current level of revenue and service, without any increase, except for inflation
and growth; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon recognizes that fire protection services to its citizens are provided
by Fire District, and that the level of fire protection provided to its citizens will greatly diminish unless
corrective action is taken to allow the stabilization of revenue levels; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act authorizes local governments to adopt and
distribute in normal fashion a Resolution regarding any ballot issue of import to that local government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Avon that the Council
does express its strongest possible support for Eagle River Fire Protection District Ballot Issue 5A; and
expresses its collective belief that it is vitally important to maintain the current level of fire protection
services and facilities for the health, safety and welfare of Fire District residents and property.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Avon Town Council on this 23rd day of October 2012.
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF AVON COLORADO
Rich Carroll, Mayor
ATTEST:
Catherine Mythen, Deputy Town Clerk