HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.014-84RESOLUTION NO. ~
ISeries of 1984)
WHEREAS, the proposed Aspen Base Mountain Lodge Improvement
District is currently defined as that area South of the center
line of Durant Street. East of the center line of Garmisch Street,
West of a line composed of the center line original (South of
Durant Street) to Ute to the entry road to the Aspen Alps Condo-
minimums then along said entry road to it's intersection with
the 8,060' elevation, and finally follow the 8,060' elevation
contour West to it's intersection with the center line of Garmisch
Street; in Aspen, Colorado ; and
WHEREAS, lodge owners, merchants, property owners, and
residents have long recognized the need to take positive action
in order to improve various physical aspects of the public rights
of way and streetscape within the vicinity of the "Aspen Base
Mountain Lodge Improvement District"; and
WHEREAS, Aspen's Commercial Core and Lodging Commission (CCLC)
recognized this need and elected in 1981 to make the "Aspen Base
Mountain Lodge Improvement District" it's highest priority project;
and
WHEREAS, a conceptual plan for the improvements was prepared
by CCLC, reviewed in two advertized public workshops, and unofficially
approved in concept by City Council; and
WHEREAS, public attendance at the workshops and a review of
the County Tax Accessor's records indicated that there does not
appear to be sufficient owner/electors in the proposed area, to
legally form an improvement district by citizen petition; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Statute 31-25-503 provides for creation of
special improvement districts by initiative through statuatory
notice and public review processes; and
WHEREAS, the organization of the district, assessment of the
levies, and construction of the capitol improvements will serve
a public use and will promote the health, safety, prosperity,
security, and general welfare of the property owners and inhabitants
of the district:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Aspen,
Colorado, that the administrative staff of the City is hereby
authorized and directed to:
1. Prepare a first "preliminary order" outlining full details,
specifications, and cost estimates for the improvements pursuant to
Colorado Statutes 21-25-503(3); and
2. Initiate the statutory notification and public review
process required for creation of a special improvement district,
geographically defined above as the "Aspen Base Mountain Lodge
Improvement District" pursuant to Colorado Statutes 31-25-500.
Stirling, Mayor
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk of
the City of Aspen, Colorado, hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held on ~
day of ~ , 1984.
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