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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION OF RESPECT Blackhurst, Eric 2014-04-22Office of the Mayor,Estes Park,Colorado RESOLUTION OF RESPECT .VIIEREAS,Eric Blackhurst served the citizens of Estes Park as Town Trustee from 2006 to 2014;and as Mayor Pro Tern from 2012 to 2014;and WhEREAS,Eric has served the community of Estes Park in numerous capacities which include but are not limited to Chairman of the Estes Park Housing Authority Board of Directors;President of the Estes Park Board of Realtors,President of Sunrise Rotary,President of the Estes Park Swim Club,and Board member for the Estes Park Musical festival;and WHEREAS,during his tenure as Trustee,Eric facilitated the revision, approval,increase,establishment,improvement,andJor implementation of the following: •Comprehensive Plan Update •Support for the Performing Arts Center •Support for the goals and projects of EPURA until its dissolution in 2010 •Support for the goals of the Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) •Support for EPHA loan to purchase the Pines Apartment for affordable senior housing •Support for Sister Cities relationship with Monteverde,Costa Rica •Acquisition of Hermit Park by the Larimer County Open Lands Program •Conservation Easement for Lots 5,6,8 Stanley Historic District •Stanley Park Fairgrounds Master Plan Implementation •Support for the Transportation Plan •Collaboration with RMNP to establish Seasonal Shuttle Bus Service •Expansion of the Town Shuttle System •Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride Construction &Real Time Passenger Information System •Development of the Stanley Park Master Plan •Partnered with EPURA to build new Grandstands at Stanley Park Fairgrounds •Approval of IGA for Formation of the Local Marketing District •Creation of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District •Expansion of the Mary’s Lake Water Treatment Plant •Upgrades to Light and Power Circuit Substation and Distribution System •Bond Park Master Plan •Prospect Avenue Bypass Reconstruction •Trail System Expansion and Construction •Adoption of both the 2003 and 2009 International Building Codes •Adoption of Skills-Based Building Contractor Licensing •Bark Beetle Ordinance and Acquisition of an Air Curtain Burner •Approval of an Economic Development Initiative •Capital Asset Management Plan •Support for the Visitor Center Parking Structure Project •Museum /Senior Center Master Plan •Construction of Pavilion and Event Center at Stanley Park Fairground •FLAP Grant Project for Downtown roadway realignment •Moraine Avenue Pedestrian Improvements •Flood Recovery Efforts and Flood Plain Regulations •Support for Community Wellness Center •Support or Sales Tax Initiative WhEREAS,Eric served on the following groups/committees:Public Safety Committee,Utilities Committee,and the Public Works Committee;and served as Chairman of the Public Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,by this Resolution and Public Record,recognize the dedication and leadership of and express profound appreciation for his service to our community. h. ATTEST: .;i “i,2014 S.- p.