HomeMy WebLinkAbout 18-07 Support of Ballot Question for BroadbandRESOLUTION NO, 18-07
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPEARING ON THE APRII 3, 2018 BALLOT,
AFFIRMING THE TOWN'S RIGHT TO PROVIDE CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, AND/OR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICE
WHEREAS, state law limits the ability of Colorado municipalities to provide broadband services; and
WHEREAS, state law permits Colorado mupalities to engage or offer to engage in providing, directly or
indirectly with public or private sector partners, cable television service, telecommunications service, and/or high.
speed internet service if approved in an election by the majority of those voting on the ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has referred to the voters at the Apri13, 2018 regular municipal election
Ballot Question 1 concerning the Town's authority to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, if the voters approve Ballot Question 1, the Town would be permitted to explore a variety of
options to serve the broadband needs of residents, including pursuit of business partnerships with private companies
to increase the community's access to broadband services; and
WHEREAS, the Firestone community will have the opportunity to express its preference regarding the
restoration of the Town's right to provide broadband services when considering Ballot Question 1; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to express its support for Ballot Question 1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Firestone hereby expresses its support of the 2018 ballot
measure affirming the Town's right to provide cable television service, telecommunications service, and/or high-
speed internet service and urges the Firestone voters to vote "yes" on Ballot Question 1 at the April 3, 2018
election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF 6 TO 0 THIS 7Tx DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018.
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Paul Sorensen, Mayor
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Leah Vanarsdall, Town Clerk