HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/19/2001 - RESOLUTION 2001-76 APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 24
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: June 19, 2001
FROM: John Fischbach
SUBJECT:
Resolution 2001-76 Appointing a Representative to the Larimer County Open Lands Advisory
Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In the November 1995 election, the voters of Larimer County approved the "Help Preserve Open
Spaces"initiative for a county-wide 1/4-cent sales and use tax specifically earmarked for open space,
natural areas,wildlife habitat,regional parks and trails. The initiative requires the Larimer County
Board of Commissioners to create an Open Lands Advisory Board to make recommendations
regarding the County's share of the sales and use tax. The initiative stipulates that the Advisory
Board"at a minimum shall consist of one (1) elected official or appointee from the municipalities
of Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins, and Loveland; one (1) member from the Larimer County
Planning Commission; and four(4)citizens appointed at large".
On March 5, 1996 Council adopted Resolution 96-36 appointing Tom Shoemaker as the City's
representative for a four-year term. Mr. Shoemaker was reappointed in 2000 through Council
adoption of Resolution 2000-104. Mr. Shoemaker has tendered his resignation from employment
with the City of Fort Collins effective July 13,2001. This Resolution appoints Councilmember Eric
Hamrick to replace Tom Shoemaker as the 6ty's representative on the Larimer County Opa:,a 1 ,�j ac
Advisory Board.
RESOLUTION 2001-76
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, in the November 1995 election, the voters of Larimer County approved an
initiative for a county-wide 1/4-cent sales and use tax specifically earmarked for open space,natural
areas, wildlife habitat, regional parks and trails; and;
WHEREAS, the initiative requires the Larimer County Board of Commissioners (the
"Commissioners") to create an Open Lands Advisory Board ("Advisory Board's to make
recommendations regarding the County's share of the sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS,the initiative stipulates that the Advisory Board"at a minimum shall consist of
one (1) elected official or appointee from the municipalities of Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins
and Loveland;one(1)member from the Larimer County Planning Commission;and four(4)citizens
appointed at large"; and
WHEREAS,on March 5, 1996,the Council of the City of Fort Collins adopted Resolution
96-36 appointing the City's Natural Resources Director,Tom Shoemaker,as the City of Fort Collins
representative to the Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS,on August 15,2000,the Council adopted Resolution 2000-104 reappointing Mr.
Shoemaker as the City's representative until June 30,2003,or until he is no longer employed by the
City of Fort Collins, whichever occurs first; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shoemaker has tendered his resignation from employment with the City
of Fort Collins effective July 13, 2001; and
WHEREAS,the Council wishes to appoint a representative to replace Mr.Shoemaker on the
Advisory Board.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That Councilmember Eric Hamrick is hereby appointed as the City of Fort
Collins representative to the Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board.
Section 2. That Eric Hamrick shall serve as the City's representative until June 30, 2003,
or until such earlier time as the Council may reconsider such appointment.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 19th day of June,A.D.
2001.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk