In 1959 voters approved a “Blue Line,” west of which the city wouldn’t provide water. The purpose was to limit development in the foothills thereby preserving the natural beauty. Those not receiving city water typically get their water from wells which have a limited capacity.
Over the years voters approved a few amendments to provide water to fire districts and for firefighting and to specific properties, most famously NCAR’s Mesa Lab designed by IM Pei and the Flagstaff House Restaurant.
This City Charter amendment would clarify the Blue Line boundary.
Recommendation: for the measure
I don’t see drastic boundary changes on the city’s interactive map. It appears that the line is being updated to match current reality and for future planning. Please take a look at the map yourself. The link to the map is below the ballot language.
Website for the Yes Side
No known website – Info on a supporting website appreciated.
Website for the No Side
No known website – Info on an opposition website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2I Clarify and Amend Blue Line, Water Not Supplied West of Line
Shall the boundary described in Boulder Home Rule Charter Section 128A and approved by the voters in 1959 that provides that the City of Boulder shall not supply water for domestic, commercial, or industrial uses to land lying on the westward side of the line be amended to clarify the location of the boundary and to allow the provision of water service to existing developed properties as described in Ordinance No. 8133, and further shall the standards in Charter Section 128A be amended to clarify the conditions and eligibility for water service as described in Ordinance No. 8133?
For the Measure ____
Against the Measure ____
See Ordinance No. 8133 including Exhibits A and B to put Issue 2I on the ballot.
https://documents.bouldercolorado.gov/weblink8/0/doc/137052/Electronic.aspx
Interactive Map with city limits and the current and proposed Blue Line boundaries
https://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/blueline/
Over the years voters approved a few amendments to provide water to fire districts and for firefighting and to specific properties, most famously NCAR’s Mesa Lab designed by IM Pei and the Flagstaff House Restaurant.
This City Charter amendment would clarify the Blue Line boundary.
Recommendation: for the measure
I don’t see drastic boundary changes on the city’s interactive map. It appears that the line is being updated to match current reality and for future planning. Please take a look at the map yourself. The link to the map is below the ballot language.
Website for the Yes Side
No known website – Info on a supporting website appreciated.
Website for the No Side
No known website – Info on an opposition website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
City of Boulder Ballot Question 2I Clarify and Amend Blue Line, Water Not Supplied West of Line
Shall the boundary described in Boulder Home Rule Charter Section 128A and approved by the voters in 1959 that provides that the City of Boulder shall not supply water for domestic, commercial, or industrial uses to land lying on the westward side of the line be amended to clarify the location of the boundary and to allow the provision of water service to existing developed properties as described in Ordinance No. 8133, and further shall the standards in Charter Section 128A be amended to clarify the conditions and eligibility for water service as described in Ordinance No. 8133?
For the Measure ____
Against the Measure ____
See Ordinance No. 8133 including Exhibits A and B to put Issue 2I on the ballot.
https://documents.bouldercolorado.gov/weblink8/0/doc/137052/Electronic.aspx
Interactive Map with city limits and the current and proposed Blue Line boundaries
https://gisweb.bouldercolorado.gov/blueline/
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