HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.042-98 RESOLUTION NO~ 42
(Series of 1998)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN CERTAIN QUESTIONS AT THE JUNE 30, 1998, SPECIAL
ELECTION SEEKING (a) AUTHORIZATION TO SELL APPROXIMATELY
3.0 ACRES OF THE BURLINGAME RANCH TO THE MUSIC ASSOCIATES
OF ASPEN,. AND (b) APPROVAL TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO HOLY
CROSS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering a proposal to sell
approximately 3.0 acres of the Burlingame Ranch to the Music Associates of
Aspen for the construction of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, Section 13.4 of the Aspen Home Rule Charter requires the
approval of a majority of the electors voting thereon to sell real property; and
WHEREAS, the City franchise agreement with Holy Cross Electric
Association, Inc. for the provision of electric service to a substantial portion of
the City's electric utility consumers expired on April 18, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated a franchise agreement with Holy
Cross Electric Association to maintain and operate within a portion of the City of
Aspen all necessary and convenient facilities for the distribution of electric
services; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.4 of the Aspen Home Rule Charter requires all
franchises to be approved by a majority of the electors of the City of Aspen
voting thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1.
The following question, authorizing the City of Aspen to sell
approximately 3 acres of the City owned Burlingame Ranch to the Music
Associates of Aspen for the construction of an affordable housing project, shall
be placed on the ballot at the June 30, 1998 election:
QUESTION NO. 1 - SHALL THE cITY OF ASPEN BE AUTHORIZED TO
SELL APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES OF THE APPROXIMATELY 222 ACRE
BURLINGAME RANCH TO MUSIC ASSOCIATES OF ASPEN, INC. OR
OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
PUBLIC/PRIVATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, MUSIC STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER AND
SEASONAL EMLOYEES IN THE WINTER?
Section 2.
The following question, authorizing the City of Aspen to enter into a
franchise agreement with Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc., shall be placed
on the ballot at the June 30, 1998 election:
QUESTION NO. 2 - SHALL THE CITY OF ASPEN BE AUTHORIZED TO
GRANT A FRANCHISE TO HOLY CROSS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
FOR UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL
ENERGY WITHIN THE CITY OF ASPEN UPON THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 11, SERIES OF 19987
Section 3.
The City Clerk of the City of Aspen, shall take all steps necessary to
conduct the election in accordance with the Municipal Election Code and Home
Rule Charter of the City of Aspen.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City
of Aspen on the 26th day of May, 1998.
John S. Bennett, Mayor
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that
the foregoing is a tree and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held on the day
hereimtbov~e stated.
· " ' Kathryn S. '~0ch, City Clerk