Metro District FAQs

Below are common questions and answers that explain what a metropolitan district is, what it can do, and how it is funded. This information is provided to help residents better understand the District’s role and responsibilities.

What is a Metropolitan District?

A metropolitan district is a type of local government that provides two or more public services for a community. These services may include things like:

• Fire protection

• Mosquito control

• Parks and recreation

• Safety or security services

• Sanitation or sewer services

• Trash collection

• Street and road improvements

• TV/telecommunications

• Transportation

• Water service

What services does this District provide?

According to the District’s Service Plan, the District is authorized to provide several public improvements and services within, and sometimes near, the District’s boundaries. These include:

• Water service

• Wastewater/sewer service

• Street and road improvements and safety features

• Parks and recreation

• Mosquito control

• Television relay/telecommunications

• Transportation

• Drainage and stormwater improvements

The District has built, or plans to build, improvements such as:

• Major streets and safety features

• Drainage and stormwater systems

• Water distribution and storage facilities

• Sanitary sewer systems

• Parks and recreation amenities

• Television relay and cable infrastructure

The District also operates and maintains public improvements such as roads, traffic devices, parks, and drainage systems. Street maintenance (including repairs and snow removal) is performed according to an agreement with the Town.

How much debt is the District allowed to take on?

The District may incur up to $9,000,000 in limited tax bonds to construct and pay for public infrastructure.

How does the District pay for its debt and services?

The District uses property taxes to pay back its debt.
It may also use other revenue sources allowed under its Service Plan, such as fees, rates, tolls, penalties, and charges, to help pay for construction and improvements.

What is the maximum mill levy the District can charge for debt?

The District may assess up to 35 mills to repay its debt.
If state tax laws change in a way that affects property assessments, this mill levy will automatically adjust so property owners do not end up paying more or less simply because of those legal changes. The goal is to keep overall tax payments steady.

Who can serve on the District’s Board of Directors?

Any resident who is an eligible elector may serve on the Board. A person qualifies as an eligible elector if they:

• Live within the District’s boundaries, and

• Are registered to vote in Colorado.