HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 027-22RESOLUTION 27-22
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TOWN OF ESTES PARK BALLOT ISSUE 3A TO
ALLOW THE COLLECTION,RETENTION AND EXPENDITURE OF ALL REVENUES
WITHOUT INCREASING ANY TAX RATE OR IMPOSING ANY NEW TAX
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees has unanimously referred Ballot Issue 3A to
the voters of Estes Park at the April 5,2022 Town Election;and
WHEREAS,Ballot Issue 3A would,without increasing any tax rate or imposing
any tax,enable the Town to collect,retain,and spend or reserve all revenues it receives
from all lawful sources on services and amenities including,without limitation,police
operations,911 communications,emergency management,and other government
services;and
WHEREAS,the Town’s ability to fund high-priority community services,including
maintaining current staffing levels,will be significantly limited if Ballot Issue 3A does not
pass;and
WHEREAS,at-risk community services are identified in the biennial National
Community Survey as high-priority services for the community and include police
operations,911 communication operations,Fire District support funding,workforce
housing initiatives,public communications,childcare initiatives,land-use regulation,and
funding for community organizations;and
WHEREAS,a “Yes”vote on Ballot Issue 3A will allow the Town Board to prioritize
allocation of Town revenues to respond to changing demands for service delivery instead
of being limited to spending a portion of retained revenue on acquiring new capital assets,
maintaining capital assets,and/or replacing capital assets.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO:
The Board of Trustees hereby supports the passage of Town of Estes Park Ballot
Issue 3A and urges the voters of the Town of Estes Park to vote yes on Town of Estes
Park Ballot Issue 3A.
DATED this
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day of
ATTEST:
2022.
wn Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Town Attorney