HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.008.2009 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITHIN COUNTY, COLORADO SUPPORTING THE CURRENT
COLORADO AVIATION FUEL SALES TAX STRUCTURE
RESOLUTION # ~(~-2009
RECITALS
1. Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 43-10-1 l0 "Revenue in the Aviation
Fund/Disbursements" provides for the distribution of aviation fuel sales taxes in
the State of Colorado.
2. Aviation fuel sales tax revenues collected in Colorado are utilized to support the
Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program, statewide aviation infrastructure
and safety projects, the operational expenses of the Colorado Department of
Transportation -Division of Aeronautics, and the operational and capital expenses
of Colorado's 74 public use airports.
3. The collection, distribution, and use of Colorado aviation fuel sales tax revenues
are a key component of the maintenance, expansion, and overall safety of the
State's aviation system.
4. The Colorado aviation system, including airports and statewide aviation
infrastructure, is fully self sustaining through the aviation fuel sales tax program,
requiring no general funds from the State of Colorado.
5. The State's aviation system is responsible for 340,800 jobs in Colorado, 11.2
billion dollars in payroll, and 32.2 billion dollars of total economic impact, which
is critical to Colorado's economy.
6. The elimination, restriction, or reductions to the current Colorado aviation fuel
sates tax program will have a debilitating effect on Colorado airports, the
Colorado aviation system, and the Colorado Department of Transportation -
Division of Aeronautics.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin County Colorado, that the Board does hereby approve this Resolution Supporting
the Current Colorado Aviation Fuel Sales Tax Structure.
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY t 4,
2009
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON
JANUARY 18, 2009
ADOPTED AFTER SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY
28, 2009.
PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY, AFTER ADOPTION, IN THE
ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON FEBRUARY 8, 2009.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY
MISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
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J nette Jones Patti Kay-Clapper
puty Clerk Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Attorney
Iwood
Airport Director
F.
Hila Fletcher
Coun Manager
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