HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-093-06/07/1994-NCWCD ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WATER RIGHTS WILDERNESS DESIGNATION RESOLUTION 94-93
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
STATING THE CITY'S POSITION ON THE
PROPOSED WILDERNESS DESIGNATION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
WHEREAS, Congressman Skaggs has introduced a bill which would enact the
"Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1994" ("the Act") ; and
WHEREAS, this Act would designate as wilderness a total of 240,650 acres
in four separate areas of Rocky Mountain National Park ("the Park") ; and
WHEREAS, designating the Park a wilderness area is consistent with current
park management practices; and
WHEREAS, it is important to protect the special resources the Park offers;
and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that surrounding communities depend on water
and water facilities in the Park to ensure continued prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the City receives water from the Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District, which owns water rights originating in the Park and water
facilities in the Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
as follows:
Section 1 . That the Council supports designating the Park as a wilderness
area, provided this designation does not impair the water rights or facilities
of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, the City of Fort Collins or
other communities.
Section 2. That the Council urges sponsors of the Act to continue to work
with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District and affected communities
to resolve any concerns with regard to water rights or facilities which may arise
from the proposed wilderness designation.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of thp. -Council held 's 7th
day of June, A.D. 1994.
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-'-Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk