HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.031-84 Resolution # ~% , 1984
support of the Election of Water Conservancy
District Directors
WHEREAS, the waters of the State of Colorado are an essential
component of the physical and economic well-being of the people and
natural environment of the State of Colorado, and,
WHEREAS, prudent, conservative and cost-effective development
and use of the water resources of the State of Colorado is essential
to the preservation of that well-being; and,
WHEREAS, Colorado Water Conservancy Districts, constituted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, effectively con-
trol the design, location and impacts of water developments through-
out the state; and,
WHEREAS, Water Conservancy Districts are empowered to levy
taxes and to exercise powers of eminent domain within their borders
for the purpose of supporting and facilitating their activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Water Conservancy Districts
are appointed by the judiciary of the District Courts of the State
of Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, the appointment, rather than the election of Water
Conservancy District Directors limits accountability, discourages
public debate, and deprives the public of opportunities to partici-
pate in major environmental and economic decisions:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Aspen City Council does hereby proclaim its support
of any legislative initiative which would replace judicial appointment
of Water Conservancy District Directors with an electoral process
which would allow for regular elections of Water Conservancy District
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Directors by the qualified residents of that District;
AND FURTHER:
That the Aspen City Council does hereby call on its represen-
tatives in the State Legislature to introduce or support Aspen City
Council legislation which would accomplish this change during the
next regular legislative session;
AND FURTHER:
That the Aspen City Council does hereby call on the Colorado
Municipal League to support an initiative such as that described
above;
AND FURTHER:
That the Aspen City Council does call on its colleagues and
all water user and interest groups to support an initiative such as
that described above.
Signed thief/ day of ~~-~, 1984.
William L. Stirling, Mayor
City of Aspen, Colorado
Approved as to Form
Paul Taddune,
City Attorney
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Kathryn S~. Koch, City Clerk