TABOR Review Committee

Established By:  Resolution 2023-16

Number of Members: unspecified

Composition Guidelines: Citizens of Fruita and other individuals representing the community as wholly and completely as possible. Interview May Be Required.

Terms: April 2024 or completion of scope of work

Tabor Review Committee Application (PDF): Deadline:  August 1, 2023 

Regular Meeting Times: To Be Determined. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 3 to 4 meetings resulting in a final report and recommendation to the City Council by October 17, 2023.

Powers & Duties: 

The TABOR Review Committee is charged with reviewing the TABOR amendment and analyzing its potential impacts on the City of Fruita.  The Committee is asked to develop recommendations and a course of action for the city to follow in dealing with this constitutional provision. The Scope of Work is not limited to the following issues and can be expanded by either the committee or the City Council.   Specific areas that the Committee is directed to review include the following:

1. Determine community sentiment and support for the current de-Brucing measure.
2. Determine the risks and benefits of a de-Brucing measure and how it would affect the financial condition of    the city and future budgeting processes.
3. Analyze the potential of the ratchet-down effect occurring to the City of Fruita budget.
4. Make recommendations on what course of actions should be followed. Recommendations to the following issues should be made:
   1. For how long should a new de-Brucing measure be in effect?
   2. Should the excess revenues be used exclusively for any specific purpose, project(s), or operation?
   3. When should the question be placed on the ballot?
   4. How best can the public be educated about these issues? 

FINAL REPORT

The TABOR Review Committee will present their final report and recommendations to the City Council by October 17, 2023.