HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-118-09/16/1980-MAKING A FINDING THAT PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION (THE POUNDSTONE ANNEXATI f
RESOLUTION 80-118
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
MAKING A FINDING THAT PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO 3
TO THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION (THE POUNDSTONE ANNEXATION
AMENDMENT), AN ISSUE IN THE NOVEMBER 1980 STATE ELECTION,
IS A MATTER OF OFFICIAL CONCERN AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
CITY CONTRIBUTIONS OR CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OPPOSING SAID AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, one of the issues in the November, 1980 state election is a
proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution known as Amendment No 3 -
The Poundstone Annexation Amendment, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that said proposed
amendment is an issue in which the City Council has an official concern,
and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to officially and publically make known
its opposition to the proposed amendment and to make contributions or
contributions in kind in support of that position, and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Campaign Reform Act requires that the governing
body of any political subdivision may make contributions or contributions
in kind in campaigns involving issues of official concern, provided that
specific approval of such contributions or contributions in kind has first
been given by the political subdivision
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS AS FOLLOWS _
Section 1 That the City Council hereby finds and determines that the
proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution which is on the ballot in
the November 1980 state election (known ay Amendment No 3 - The Poundstone
Annexation Amendment) , is an issue of official concern to the City Council
for the reason that it would severely limit the authorization of the City
to annex contiguous property with the following negative impacts on the
City
(a) Increased costs to municipal taxpayers to support urban-
izing fringe areas,
(b) Impairment of coordinated city planning for and control
of urban development,
(c) Increased urban sprawl ,
(d) Incompatible development which detracts from the quality
of life for municipal residents,
(e) Creation of additional municipalities or special districts
to serve urban areas
Section 2 That the City Council hereby specifically approves City
contributions or contributions in kind for the purpose of opposing said
amendment, including the use of public funds or supplies, employees or paid
officers working on a campaign during working hours, the use of any public
facility or equipment during working hours, transportation or advertising
involving public property or funds, and any employee or officer being
granted leave from his job or office with pay to work on a campaign
Passed and adopted at a regular meetin f the Council of the City
of Fort Collins this 16th day of Se t er
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