Save The Arkansas River: County Declares Disaster Emergency

County Declares Disaster Emergency
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Save The Arkansas River on 11 February, 2008
 
Full text of Lake County Resolution
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF LAKE AND STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 08-05
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A DISASTER EMERGENCY EXISTS IN LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO
WHEREAS, groundwater levels in the Lake County Mining District are at historic
highs and contain heavy metal and acid mine drainage; and
WHEREAS, blockages in tunnels have contributed to this elevated mine pool water
estimated to be over 1 billion gallons; and
WHEREAS, the snowpack level is currently 168% of normal and spring runoff will
add to the already existing elevated groundwater level; and
WHEREAS, this elevated ground water level is an imminent threat to citizens of
Lake County Colorado, public and private property, local domestic water supply,
local wastewater treatment plant and the water quality of the Arkansas River
Basin; and
WHEREAS, immediate attention is required to protect public health, reduce
environmental damage, insure public safety and render emergency relief; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Colorado, do find
that the aforementioned conditions constitute a threat to the safety and welfare
of the county, and create an emergency disaster situation within the meaning of
§24-32-2103(1.5), C.R.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE
COUNTY, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners, acting under the power vested
under §24-32-2109, C.R.S. do hereby declare Lake County to be a disaster area,
entitled to aid, relief and assistance and do hereby direct the implementation
of the Lake County Emergency Operations Plan and activation of the Lake County
Emergency Operations Center.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, COLORADO
Michael J. Hickman, Chair
Kenneth L. Olsen, Commissioner
Carl F. Schaefer, Commissioner
[SEAL OF LAKE COUNTY - STATE OF COLORADO]
ATTEST:
Patricia A. Berger, Clerk and Recorder
Lake County Colorado; ex-officio clerk
to said Board