HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.079-09RESOLUTION #7~
(Series of 2009)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, IN
SUPPORT OF THE 2009 PITKIN COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE KNOWN AS
"REFERENDUM 1A", WHICH WILL CREATE THE ENERGY SMART LOAN
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution
submitting to the Electorate at the Election to be held on November 3, 2009, a financial
question for Pitkin County Clean Energy Local Improvement District arising under
Section 20 of Article X of the State Constitution, known locally as Referendum 1A; and
WHEREAS, Referendum 1A will create the Energy Smart Loan Program which
will offer low interest loans to families and businesses for energy efficiency and
renewable energy upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Smart Loan Program is not a tax and only property
owners who participate will bear loan principal and interest repayments through a
special assessment on their property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the loans remain with the property not the owner; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Smart Loan Program can stimulate the local economy by
putting people back to work including the construction, plumbing, carpentry and
renewable energy trades; and
WHEREAS, the Energy Smart Loan Program supports the Canary Action Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL supports
the ballot question known as "Pitkin County Referendum 1A" that creates the Energy
Smart Loan Program. The Aspen City Council urges the electors of the City of Aspen to
support said proposed referendum and to vote "Yes" on its passage.
Dated: ~~ (~~
Michael C. Ireland, Mayor ~~~
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is
true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of
Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held September 28, 2009.
Kathryn S. h, City Clerk ~~~