HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 12-24RESOLUTION 12-24
ARESOLUTION SUPPORTING COLOFADOHOUSE BILL 24-1237PROGRAMS FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDCARE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, Estes Park constituents voted in favor of addressing workforce
housing and childcare issues with the approval of Ballot Issue 6E in November 2022; and
WHEREAS, Estes Park has been identified as a childcare deoert, especially for
children under the age of3years old; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park has prioritized the development of childcare
facilities in the approval of the Annual Funding plan for Workforce Housing and Childcare
Lodging Tax 8Efunds; and
VVHEREAS, the proposed legislation seeks to create a more favorable
environment for the development, creative reuse, and community integration of facilities
for childcare in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation would create incentives and support for local
governments through the development of three new programs including funding for
capital funds for childcare centers; and
WHEREAS, SEfunda must be leveraged to the maximum ability to address the
childcare needs in the Estes Valley; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 24'1237 would provide programs to maximize the
leveraging of 6E Lodging Tax Extension funds to address childcare issues in Estes Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE|TRESOLVED BYTHE BOARD OFTRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OFESTESPARK, COLORADO:
The Town of Estes Park supports Colorado House Bill 24'1237 and urges the
General Assembly toadopt it.
DATED this 27THday ofFEBRUARY.2024.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney