SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving Intergovernmental Agreements with Boulder County and Weld County for the Nov. 5, 2024 Coordinated Election
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
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PRESENTER(S): Debbie Stamp, Town Clerk
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Resolution 24-120 approving the Intergovernmental Agreements with Boulder and Weld counties for the Nov. 5, 2024 Coordinated Election.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
In preparation for participation in the Nov. 5, 2024 Coordinated Election, the Town Clerk has notified Boulder and Weld counties of the Town's intent to place the following items on the ballot:
* Mayor - Vote for not more than One
* Council Member - Vote for not more than Two (District 1) - OR -
Council Member - Vote for not more than Two (District 2) - OR -
Council Member - Vote for not more than Two (District 3)
* SHALL TOWN OF ERIE TAXES BE INCREASED BY $800,000 IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR, AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN EXCISE TAX OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) ON THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF RETAIL MARIJUANA IN THE TOWN, TO TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2025, AND SHALL THE TOWN BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN, AND SPEND SUCH REVENUE AND ANY INVESTMENT EARNINGS THEREON WITHOUT LIMITATION AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
To secure election services with Boulder and Weld counties, it is necessary to enter into the attached Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) with both counties.
Per Colorado State Statute, the IGA must be signed and returned to the coordinating agencies by Aug. 27, 2024.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
? Effective Governance
? Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. 2024 Boulder County Intergovernmental Agreement
2. 2024 Weld County Intergovernmental Agreement
3. R...
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