Breckenridge to Allow Parade of Homes Signs

The Breckenridge Town Council recently approved directional signs for the Parade of Homes in a narrow 4-3 vote.

Just a few weeks ago the council denied approval of the signs unless a "donation" of $5,000 was guaranteed to the Summit Foundation.

However, the issue is not over yet.The Summit County Builders Association (sponsor of the event) guaranteed a $1,000 gift to The Summit Foundation, and will encourage a $5 donation to the foundation from people visiting homes along the tour, which is scheduled for Sept. 10-11 and 17-18.

So, the ransom has been paid.

Donation and educational boxes will be in all 16 homes. Educational boxes? What in the world are they?

The council will be watching this year’s event closely to "see how much additional money is raised, and if the exception was worth it."

I guess if enough money is "donated" the council will say it was worth it to make the exception and allow the signs. An interesting way of evaluating town council rules and regulations. Did I hear someone say donate enough money and you can have your way with the town council? No, no, no. I'm sure I have misunderstood.

The council had originally asked for a guaranteed $5,000 donation and, when the association said it couldn’t afford that, the council balked at allowing an exception to the sign ordinance.

The sign exception will expire after the Parade of Homes is over. The signs will only be up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day during the Parade of Homes. The show also involves Silverthorne, Keystone and Copper Mountain — all allowing signs for the event.

The council said it will revisit the topic once the event is over — and that keeping the town code’s integrity will remain a priority. Did they really use the word "integrity?" Yes, they did.