SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Urging Voters to Vote in Favor of St. Vrain Valley School District Ballot Issue No. 5C at the November 5, 2024 Election
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DEPARTMENT: Legislative
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PRESENTER(S): Malcolm Fleming, Town Manager
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POLICY ISSUES:
The Town Council will determine whether to show support as a whole body for the school district bond measure.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
At the July 23, 2024 Town Council meeting Dr. Haddad, Superintendent, presented to the Town Council regarding the current status of St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) educational programs and proposed 2024 Bond Measure. Town Council requested a letter of support to urge the SVVSD Board to approve the proposed 2024 bond initiative, which includes funding for Erie schools. Staff drafted a letter for Council consideration, and it was approved and forwarded to the SVVSD Board and Superintendent Haddad.
The SVVSD Board approved putting the Bond Measure on the ballot. Approving a Resolution during a regular Council Meeting is required to comply with provisions of the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). The Mayor and Council requested staff prepare the attached Resolution urging voters to vote in Favor of the SVVSD Bond measure at the Nov. 5, 2024 election.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution