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RESOLUTION # ~ ~
(Series of 2006)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO, IN
SUPPORT OF THE 2006 PITKIN COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE KNOWN AS "CITY
PROPERTY TAX FOR STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM", WHICH
AUTHORIZES TO LEVY A NEW 0.65 MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE CITY'S
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Roaring Fork River is severely degraded through the City with
increasing levels of sediment discharge and other pollutants. Stormwater runoff has
been identified as the number one source of river pollution by the Roaring Fork
Conservancy; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to protect private property, public health
and safety, the City's infrastructure, the environment, and the ecology of the Roaring
Fork River from the effects of stormwater runoff; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aspen's Stormwater Management Plan has identified
ways to reduce the amount of storm water runoff going directly into the river from the
current 88% level to 37% preventing 1,426 tons of sediment from reaching the river
each year; and
WHEREAS, reducing sediment will improve water quality, fish habitat, and river
health throughout Aspen and for miles downstream; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the Stormwater Management plan is estimated to be $12
million over 15 year; and
WHEREAS, a new mill levy of 0.65 mill property tax will generate an estimated
$12 million over fifteen years for use in maintaining, improving, and extending the City's
existing drainage system; and
WHEREAS, the new property tax is not a huge financial burden to the citizens of
Aspen. A typical single family home in the West end will pay approximately $10 more
per month and an affordable housing unit will pay approximately $1 more per month in
property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the various projects identified in the Stormwater Management Plan
will mitigate the adverse water quality impacts from the City on the Roaring Fork River;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL supports
the ballot question known as "City Property Tax for Storm Water Management System"
that authorizes Council to levy a new 0.65 mill property tax to reduce the adverse water
quality impacts from the City on the Roaring Fork River and improve fish habitat and
river health. 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:
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I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do 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 September 25, 2006.