Discussion about proposed ballot language addressing an increase in the ski area lift ticket admissions tax. Public input is welcome on this topic.
Proposed Ballot Language:
SHALL THE TOWN OF VAIL SKI AREA LIFT TICKET ADMISSIONS TAX BE INCREASED BY $____________ IN THE FIRST FISCAL YEAR AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL TAX OF 4%, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2017 AND CONTINUING THEREAFTER, SO THAT THE TOTAL LIFT TICKET ADMISSIONS TAX IS 8%, WITHOUT MODIFYING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH TAX IS ASSESSED OR COLLECTED OR THE PRIVILEGES SUBJECT TO SUCH TAX; WITH ALL REVENUES COLLECTED, RETAINED AND EXPENDED FOR SUCH TAX TO BE USED FOR GENERAL TOWN PURPOSES; AND SHALL ALL SUCH REVENUES BE COLLECTED, RETAINED AND EXPENDED AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE NOTWITHSTANDING ANY RESTRICTION UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?