HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-0054CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 54-2008
TITLE: A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE SUPPORTING BALLOT
MEASURES 2A, 2B AND 2C
WHEREAS, the Mayor commissioned a citizen task force, D.I.R.T (Drainage,
Infrastructure, Roads and Trails), to evaluate and prioritize over $143 million of
unfunded City public infrastructure projects in January 2007; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2007, after a four month evaluation process, the
D.I.R.T. Task Force made a top ten priority projects recommendation to the Mayor and
City Council at an estimated cost of $76.0 million; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2008, City Council approved ordinances to submit
ballot measures to the voters of the City concerning the authorization of:
1. Revenue bonds in the amount of $33,435,000 for the reconstruction of 38th
Avenue from Kipling Street to Youngfield Street and the streetscaping of 38th
Avenue from Harlan Street to Wadsworth Boulevard;
2. General Obligation bonds in the amount of $9,255,000 for neighborhood flood
control and storm drainage improvements; and
3. An amendment to the City's Charter to provide for limitations upon building
height and residential density to be as set forth by ordinance in the Wheat
Ridge Zoning and Development Code.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council support ballot measures 2A, 2B and 2C
as an economic stimulus package for the City of Wheat Ridge; and
WHEREAS, a YES vote on 2A matters because it will address critical safety
issues along 38th Avenue for kids, pedestrians and motorists; because it is about investing
in the City's future, because it will improve the appeal of the central portion of 38th
Avenue which will attract business investment; and because it will improve property
values; and
WHEREAS, a YES vote on 2B matters because it will help to protect homes
from flooding; because it will protect property values; because it will create a safer
environment overall for Wheat Ridge residents; and because it will cost the average
household only $30 per year; and
WHEREAS, a YES vote on 2C matters because the current Charter restrictions
on building height and density severely limit the individual owner's property rights;
because it will allow more business development at key locations in the City meaning a
greater tax base, more jobs and shorter commutes; and because it will strengthen the local
economy and support smart growth;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, that:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and City Council do hereby urge Wheat Ridge voters to
vote YES on 2A, 213, 2C to attract more businesses and good paying jobs, to strengthen
property values and to position Wheat Ridge for the future.
DONE AND RESOLVED THIS DAY SEPTEMBER 22, 208q08..
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Jer iTullio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael Snow, City Clerk