HomeMy WebLinkAbout09702RESOLUTION NO. 9702
A RESOLUTION STATING SUPPORT FOR BALLOT INITIATIVE 4A WHICH WOULD CREATE A
NEW WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT TO BE CALLED THE LOWER ARKANSAS VALLEY
WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the economy of this area still remains strongly tied to the use and protection of its
water resources, and
WHEREAS, rapidly growing areas along the front range have turned to the Lower Arkansas
Valley as a source of water to meet their needs which has taken water out of the valley, and
WHEREAS, with the loss of water from the Valley comes a loss of crops, jobs, and a decline of
the economy they support, and
WHEREAS, the loss of water results in declining revenues from property taxes and sales tax
making it harder for local government to provide basic services to its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the organization of a Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District is vital to
enhance the water resources of the Lower Arkansas Valley, and
WHEREAS, the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District will take steps to protect
the valley's water including the flow of water from the Pueblo Reservoir as it flows down the Arkansas
River through the City of Pueblo, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
The City Council, on behalf of its citizens, expresses its strong support for Ballot Initiative 4A,
which will create a new water conservancy district with taxing authority to be known as the Lower
Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District, with the understanding that the District will endeavor to
maintain the Arkansas River through the City of Pueblo as a viable river with flows that support
recreation, including boating and kayaking on the river through the City of Pueblo.
SECTION 2
The City Council urges its citizens to become thoroughly educated on the issues surrounding
Ballot Initiative 4A.
INTRODUCED October 28, 2002
BY Robert Schilling
Councilperson
APPROVED:
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resident of City Council
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