HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-127-10/19/1999-SUPPORTING INITIATED ISSUE 100 TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING HELP PRESERVE OPEN SPACES SALES AND USE TAX RESOLUTION 99-127
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING INITIATED ISSUE 100 TO CONTINUE
THE EXISTING HELP PRESERVE OPEN SPACES SALES AND USE TAX
AND TO AUTHORIZE REVENUE BONDS FOR
PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACES
WHEREAS,in November 1995,the citizens of Latimer County approved the Help Preserve
Open Spaces Sales and Use Tax (the "Tax") for the purposes of "acquisition, protection,
improvement and long-term maintenance of open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat, parks and
trails"; and
WHEREAS,the Tax provides funding for Latimer County and for each municipality in the
County for use in implementing open land protection. trails, parks, and other programs for the
benefit of the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Tax has made it possible to successfully protect significant natural areas,
open spaces, wildlife habitats and agricultural lands in the County; and
WHEREAS,the Tax has resulted in the construction and improvement of regional trails and
recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Tax has led to successful partnerships between Latimer County, the City
of Fort Collins,and other municipalities for the purposes of protecting significant natural areas and
other open lands, providing recreational facilities, and creating environmental education and
interpretation opportunities for the benefit of the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Latimer County continue to express strong support and a high
demand for open space and natural areas protection, trails, and recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS,the growth in population in Latimer County and the sharply rising cost of land
make natural area and open space protection more urgent; and
WHEREAS, certain citizens of Latimer County have proposed an initiated measure which
has been placed on the November 2, 1999 election ballot as Initiated Issue 100,which would extend
the existing Tax through the year 2018 and authorize Latimer County to issue revenue bonds to
accelerate land protection programs; and
WHEREAS, approval of Initiated Issue 100 would provide an ongoing source to partially
fund City of Fort Collins programs to protect and enhance important natural areas and open lands
and to provide trails and other facilities for public use and enjoyment; and
WHEREAS, approval of Initiated Issue 100 would enable the continuation of successful,
ongoing conservation partnerships between the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, and other
regional entities; and
WHEREAS, staff, the Natural Resources Advisory Board, and the Parks and Recreation
Board recommend that the Council endorse the passage of Initiated Issue 100.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Council of the City of Fort Collins endorses Initiated Issue 100 and encourages
the citizens of Fort Collins and Latimer County to vote"yes" on Initiated Issue 100 in the November
2, 1999 Latimer County Coordinated Election.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 19th day of October,
A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk