HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.131-24RESOLUTION IT 131
(Series of 2024)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, IN SUPPORT OF PITKIN COUNTY BALLOT MEASURE IC,
PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S REFERRED
HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT, REAFFIRMING PITKIN
COUNTY COMMISSIONER EXISTING AUTHORITY AT THE ASPEN
PITKIN COUNTY AIRPORT THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE NOVEMBER
2024 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
WHEREAS, Pitkin County ballot question 1C: BOCC Referred Home Rule Charter
Amendment, will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot submitting to the registered electors
of the County of Pitkin, State of Colorado as an amendment to Article II of the Pitkin
County Home Rule Charter to reaffirm the Pitkin County Board of County
Commissioner's existing authority to approve and implement a physical layout and
attendant regulatory plan for the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, including the location and
extent of runways, that meets local and federal regulations and requirements,
notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter;
and
WHEREAS, Pitkin County ballot measure 1 C language further reaffirms and
authorizes Pitkin County to improve safety, reduce air, noise and carbon pollution,
decrease vehicle traffic to and from the Aspen-Pitkin County airport, as well as update
infrastructure and manage growth consistent with community values; and
WHEREAS Pitkin County ballot measure IC will allow Pitkin County Board of
County Commissioners to take all necessary actions to secure and maintain federal funding
for such improvements in accordance with the provisions of Board of County
Commissioner Resolution No. 080-2024; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has stated the Aspen-Pitkin County
airport must standardize with similar airports and allow aircraft with wingspan up to 118 feet,
therefore the runway/taxiway separation should be widened by 80 feet from 320 feet to 400
feet; and
WHEREAS, City of Aspen support for Pitkin County ballot measure 1 C is important in
ensuring and maintaining the proper authority, Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners,
will secure federal funding for climate -oriented infrastructure, flexibility on gate design, and
prioritizing safety as well as runway reconstruction for our residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen joins the Pitkin County Commissioners and the Aspen
Chamber Resort Association in support with a "yes" on Pitkin County ballot measure 1 C to
reaffirm Pitkin County's authority at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport; and
WHEREAS, support for Pitkin County ballot measure 1 C is a necessary safeguard to
ensure local control over the future operations and management of the Aspen-Pitkin County
Airport and ensure national safety standards and future infrastructure needs are met; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aspen
declares its support for Pitkin County ballot question 1 C: BOCC Referred Home Rule Charter
Amendment and for the reasons set forth in this Resolution urges a YES vote on the election
to be held November 5, 2024.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen
on the 8th day of October 2024.
Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopte by the City Council of
Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held Oc ber 2024.
Nicole H
ing, City Clerk