Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance 8748

Regular Meeting, April 16, 2026 · item 5A: Second reading and consideration of a motion to adopt Ordinance 8748 enacting Chapter 8-12, “Metropolitan Districts,” B.R.C 1981; and settin… · 14 pages

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ORDINANCE 8748

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AN ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 8-12, “METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS,” B.R.C. 1981; AND SETTING FORTH RELATED DETAILS

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO:

7 Section 1. Title 8, “Parks, Open Spaces, Streets, and Public Ways,” is amended by the

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enactment of Chapter 12, “Metropolitan Districts,” B.R.C. 1981, to read as follows:

Chapter 12 - Metropolitan Districts

8-12-1. - Legislative Intent, Purpose and Policy Preferences.

(a)

The City Council recognizes that the general assembly has adopted legislation for the coordinated and orderly creation of special districts and for the logical extension of special district services throughout the state.

(b)

The City Council recognizes that the purpose of part 2 of title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes is to prevent unnecessary proliferation and fragmentation of local government and to avoid excessive diffusion of local tax resources.

(c)

In order to prevent unnecessary proliferation and fragmentation of local government and to avoid excessive diffusion of local tax resources within the city, the City Council determines that it is necessary to adopt this Chapter 12 to set forth the purpose of metropolitan districts within the city, establish procedures for petitioners seeking service plan consideration, and establish the policy preferences of the city.

(d)

The adoption of this Chapter 12 and the model service plan in no way limits the City Council’s discretion regarding the approval, disapproval, or approval with conditions for any service plan. Rather the purpose this Chapter 12 and the model service plan is to establish procedures and guidance for potential petitioners for service plan consideration. Compliance with this Chapter 12 and the model service plan shall not be construed to require the City Council to approve any proposed service plan.

(e)

The City Council is receptive to metropolitan district formation as an instrument to provide competitive financing for projects, to build better and enhanced infrastructure, to develop or redevelop challenging sites, to promote economic development within the city or, where needed, to provide essential and beneficial services that are otherwise not available and

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could not be practically provided by the city or any other existing municipal or quasimunicipal entity within a reasonable time and on a comparable basis.

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(f)

The City Council declares that the primary purpose of metropolitan districts within the city is to improve the community’s economic well-being and overall quality of life by funding the local and regional public improvements and facilities that are necessary for the development of public and private property in a manner that promotes long-term, sustainable community benefits such as creating new jobs, promoting the expansion of existing businesses and industries, attracting new businesses and industries, and providing enhanced public infrastructure and public spaces.

(g)

The City Council determines that the formation of a metropolitan district may be appropriate for a development that is predominantly commercial or industrial in nature but is likely not appropriate for a development that is predominately residential in nature. For the purposes of this Chapter 12, a metropolitan district’s projected use is primarily commercial or industrial if the projected assessed value within the metropolitan district’s boundaries derived from commercial or industrial usage, as applicable, is no less than 90% of the assessed value of the entire project and no less than 90% of the square footage within the metropolitan district’s boundaries is used for commercial or industrial usage purposes, as applicable. The City Council may choose to include a requirement in a service plan to have residential property excluded from a metropolitan district in a proposed mixed-use development.

(h)

The City Council, in furtherance of the best interests of the city and the preservation and protection of the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of city residents declares its intent to:

(1)

Prevent the activities of metropolitan districts from impacting the city’s ability to provide core services;

(2)

Ensure that the cost burden of infrastructure in newly developed areas is placed upon those benefiting from such infrastructure improvements;

(3)

Minimize the likelihood of excessive tax and fee burdens upon property owners located within metropolitan districts;

(4)

Require facilities and services to be provided efficiently; and

(5)

Permit the use of metropolitan districts to serve only those commercial or industrial developments that will enhance the quality of the entire community, as determined by City Council.

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8-12-2. - Authority; Application of State Statute.

(a)

The City Council retains full discretion and authority regarding the approval or disapproval of any matters relating to metropolitan districts, including without limiting the terms, conditions, and limitations of any service plan, the approval, conditional approval,

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disapproval of any service plan or modification thereof, or any other request to the city by a metropolitan district. This Chapter 12 is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, limit the discretion or authority of the city and the City Council.

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(b)

In addition to the power, authority, and protections set forth in this Chapter 12, the City Council shall have all the power, authority and protections granted to municipalities by C.R.S. Title 32, Article I (C.R.S. § 32-1-101, et seq.), in effect as of the effective date of the ordinance from which this Chapter 12 derives and as amended from time to time; provided, however, where any conflicts exist between such state statute and this Chapter 12, such inconsistencies are specifically intended and the provisions of this Chapter 12 shall control pursuant to the authority of article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the city Charter.

8-12-3. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter 12, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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Approved development plan means a site plan or final development plan or other process established by the city for identifying, among other things, public improvements necessary for facilitating development for property within a metropolitan district service area as approved by the city pursuant to the B.R.C. 1981 and as amended pursuant to the B.R.C. 1981 from time to time. Commercial district means a proposed metropolitan district where the projected assessed value within the metropolitan district’s boundaries derived from commercial usage is no less than 90% of the assessed value of the entire project and no less than 90% of the square footage of the entire area within the metropolitan district’s boundaries is used for commercial purposes. Industrial district means a proposed metropolitan district where the projected assessed value within the metropolitan district’s boundaries derived from industrial usage is no less than 90% of the assessed value of the entire project and no less than 90% of the square footage of the entire area within the metropolitan district’s boundaries is used for industrial purposes. Metropolitan district or district has the meaning assigned to the term “metropolitan district” in the Special District Act. Model service plan means the city’s model metropolitan district service plan as approved by the City Council. Petitioner means any person or entity submitting a proposed service plan for a metropolitan district for consideration by the City Council. Proposed service plan means any metropolitan district service plan or amended service plan filed with the city that (a) has not yet been approved or disapproved by resolution of the City Council, or (b) has been conditionally approved by resolution of the City Council subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions stated therein.

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Public improvements means a part or all of the improvements authorized to be planned, designed, acquired, constructed, installed, relocated, redeveloped, and financed as generally described in the Special District Act, except as specifically limited in the service plan of a metropolitan district to serve the future taxpayers and inhabitants of the service area as determined by the board of directors of the metropolitan district. Special District Act means § 32-1-101, et seq., of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended from time to time. 8-12-4. - Land Use Approvals; Growth Limitations.

Approval of a service plan for a metropolitan district shall not be deemed or construed to constitute an approved development plan for the petitioner or any other person. Approval of a proposed service plan does not constitute a land use approval, nor does such approval mean that any land use approvals will in fact be given, even though such actions may reduce or delay development within a district or realization of district revenue. The city shall not be limited in implementing City Council or voter approved growth limitations, even though such actions may reduce or delay development within a district or realization of district revenue.

8-12-5. - Filing of Proposed Service Plan.

(a)

Model service plan. The City Council has adopted a model service plan. The model service plan adopted by the City Council shall be available on the city’s website. The approval of the model service plan shall not be construed to limit the discretion or authority of the City Council to approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions any service plan whether or not such service plan is consistent with the terms of the model service plan. The model service plan may be amended from time to time by the City Council.

(b)

Filing of proposed service plan. Petitioner shall file a proposed service plan and any relevant materials with the city, including any materials necessary to demonstrate that the proposed district constitutes a commercial district or an industrial district. If the proposed district does not constitute a commercial district or an industrial district, the petitioner shall provide a letter explaining why the petition believes the use of a metropolitan district is warranted for the proposed predominantly residential development. Copies of the proposed service plan and relevant materials must be submitted in a quantity and format acceptable to the City Manager. With the exception of service plans submitted within the first six months following the enactment of this Chapter 8-12, “Metropolitan Districts,” B.R.C. 1981, a proposed service plan for a metropolitan district targeting a November election must be submitted by April 30th of the same year. A proposed service plan for a metropolitan district targeting a May election must be submitted by October 31st of the preceding year.

(c)

Compliance with model service plan. A proposed service plan shall substantially comply with the form and content of the model service plan. Petitioners shall identify any deviations from the model service plan contained within the proposed service plan and submit a detailed explanation regarding the rationale and justification related to the requested deviations.

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(d)

Council determination. The City Council shall have the sole discretion to determine whether the proposed service plan will be approved, disapproved, or approved with conditions, and nothing contained in this Chapter 12 or in the model service plan shall be construed to limit the City Council’s discretion.

(e)

Application fees. Any application for the review of a service plan for a proposed metropolitan district or any other request by a metropolitan district for city consideration shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by ordinance of the City Council, city manager rule, or policy of the city posted on the city’s website to defray the costs of the city’s review and, if applicable, a deposit of funds to reimburse the city for the costs of third-party legal, financial or other consulting services retained by the city in its sole discretion related to the application or inquiry, including without limitation, review and analysis of proforma analysis, district financial plans, original service plan applications and proposed service plan amendments. In lieu of a request for the deposit of funds, the city may invoice the applicant or petitioner for any applicable third-party fees, costs, or expenses. All such costs and expenses shall be paid within thirty days of receipt of an invoice for these additional fees, costs and expenses.

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8-12-6. - Contents of Proposed Service Plan. The proposed service plan shall contain all of the information set forth in § 32-1-202(2) of the Special District Act. 8-12-7. - Conceptual and Administrative Review of Proposed Service Plan; Requests for Additional Information; City Manager Determination. (a)

Concept review. (1)

The conceptual review process in this subsection is intended to provide information to the potential petitioner for use in determining whether it will submit a proposed service plan and the contents of such submission.

(2)

Unless otherwise agreed to by the city, at least forty-five days prior to submitting a proposed service plan to the city, the petitioner must pay the applicable fee and submit a concept letter to the city manager, which letter must include the following:

(A)

a summary narrative of the proposed or existing development that the proposed metropolitan district will serve, including the current status of the development;

(B)

a detailed explanation of why the approval for a service plan is being requested, including the need for the proposed metropolitan district, the public benefits and amenities that the metropolitan district will provide, the proposed timeline for district formation, and anticipated build-out schedule;

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(C)

a summary of any anticipated requests for deviations from the model service plan, the estimated costs to be financed, the anticipated fees and purposes of such fees, and the anticipated proposed mill levy rates;

(D)

an area map showing the property location and proposed metropolitan district boundaries, surrounding land uses, proposed uses, and contemplated public improvements; and

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a detailed description of the services that the district will provide.

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(3)

The city will submit its preliminary feedback regarding the concept letter to the potential petitioner within thirty days of receiving the concept letter. Any comments, suggestions, and recommendations by the city are not binding or limiting on the city in any manner.

(4)

Unless otherwise agreed to by the city, no service plan submittal will be accepted unless a conceptual review under this subsection has been completed within the preceding twelve months for the same or substantially similar property and for the same or a substantially similar purpose.

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(b)

Administrative review. (1)

A proposed service plan for a metropolitan district for which a conceptual review has occurred will be reviewed by the city. If no conceptual review has occurred, the proposed service plan must be submitted along with all the submittal requirements listed above in subsection (a)(2).

(2)

The city may make one or more requests for additional information relating to any portion or portions of the proposed service plan and related materials. The petitioner shall promptly supply the city with all relevant information in response to each such request.

(3)

The city will submit comments on the proposed service plan to the petitioner and may request that the petitioner and the petitioner’s financial and legal consultants meet with the city to discuss the comments. The petitioner must use its best efforts to address all of the comments submitted by the city on the proposed service plan. The petitioner must use its best efforts to facilitate its attendance and the attendance of its financial and legal consultants at any meeting requested by the city.

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Once the administrative review has been completed, a comprehensive analysis of the proposed service plan will be made by the relevant city departments, including the City Attorney’s Office, in the form of a written report to the city manager. The report must evaluate the proposed service plan’s compliance with the model service plan and incorporate any feedback from the City Attorney’s Office and other relevant city departments regarding the proposed service plan and formation of the proposed metropolitan district.

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(5)

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8-12-8. - Notice of City Council Consideration. (a)

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Published and mailed notice. The city manager, upon determining that the proposed service plan is ready for City Council consideration as described in subsection 8-127(b)(5), B.R.C. 1981, shall schedule the proposed service plan for consideration by the City Council at a regular or special City Council meeting. Notice of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed service plan shall be published by the petitioner in an issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 21 days prior to the City Council meeting date. Notice of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed service plan shall also be mailed, by first class mail, on the date such notice is published or prior to such date to: (1)

The owners of record of all property within the proposed metropolitan district as such owners of record are listed in the proposed service plan; and

(2)

The governing body of any municipal or quasi-municipal entity which has levied an ad valorem tax within the preceding tax year, and which has boundaries within a radius of three miles of the proposed district’s boundaries.

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Contents of notice. The notice of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed service plan shall set forth the following: (1)

The date, time, and location of the City Council meeting where the proposed service plan will be considered;

(2)

A general description of the land contained within the boundaries of the proposed metropolitan district;

(3)

Information outlining methods and procedures for the filing of a petition for exclusion pursuant to subsection 8-12-9(e), B.R.C. 1981;

(4)

A reference to the type of services listed in C.R.S. § 32-1-1004 that the metropolitan district to be organized proposes to provide;

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After reviewing the report, the city manager must determine whether the proposed service plan is ready for consideration by the City Council. If the city manager determines that the proposed service plan is ready for consideration by the City Council, then the city manager will determine when the proposed service plan will be submitted to the City Council for its consideration. If the city manager determines that the proposed service plan is not ready for consideration by the City Council, then the city manager will submit their feedback to the City Attorney’s Office. The city manager will submit the city’s feedback, including any comments or feedback from various city departments to the petitioner. The petitioner must use its best efforts to address the feedback submitted by the city manager prior to requesting additional administrative review.

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The maximum mill levy for debt service to be imposed by the metropolitan district and the maximum period of time over which such levy may be collected;

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The maximum mill levy for operations and maintenance;

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A list of any fees that the metropolitan district intends to impose;

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The place at which the proposed service plan may be examined;

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A statement that all protests and objections must be submitted in writing to the City Council at or prior to the meeting where the service plan is to be considered; and

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A statement that all protests and objections to the proposed metropolitan district shall be deemed to be waived unless presented at the time and in the manner specified in this Chapter 12.

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8-12-9. - Action by City Council.

(a)

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Generally. Upon its review of the proposed service plan and any other material that the City Council deems relevant, the City Council may: (1)

approve the proposed service plan without condition or modification;

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disapprove the proposed service plan; or

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conditionally approve the proposed service plan subject to the submission of additional information relating to, or the modification of, the proposed service plan or by agreement with the proponents of the proposed service plan.

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(b)

Mandatory disapproval. The City Council shall disapprove the proposed service plan unless evidence satisfactory to the City Council of each of the following is presented: (1)

There is sufficient existing and projected need for organized service in the area to be serviced by the proposed metropolitan district;

(2)

The existing service in the area to be served by the proposed metropolitan district is inadequate for present and projected needs;

(3)

The proposed metropolitan district is capable of providing economical and sufficient service to the area within its proposed boundaries; and

(4)

The area to be included in the proposed metropolitan district has, or will have, the financial ability to discharge the proposed indebtedness on a reasonable basis.

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(c)

Discretionary approval or disapproval. Except as set forth in subsection 8-12-9(b), the City Council may approve or disapprove the proposed service plan based on any information, evidence or criteria that it deems appropriate, so long as such decision is not arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.

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(d)

Conditional approval. The City Council may conditionally approve the proposed service plan subject to the submission of additional information relating to, or the modification of, the proposed service plan or by agreement with the proponents of the proposed service plan; provided that such conditional approval sets forth in detail what additional information relating to, or the modification of, the proposed service plan is required or sets forth the terms of the agreement with the proponents of the proposed service plan. Final approval shall be contingent upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the conditional approval, as determined by the City Council.

(e)

Exclusion. The City Council may exclude territory from a proposed metropolitan district prior to approval of the proposed service plan. The petitioner shall have the burden of proving that the exclusion of such property is not in the best interests of the proposed metropolitan district. Any person owning property in the proposed metropolitan district who requests his or her property be excluded from such district prior to the approval of the proposed service plan shall submit such request to the City Council no later than ten days prior to the meeting where the proposed service plan is to be considered. However, the City Council shall not be limited in its action with respect to exclusion of territory based upon such request. Any request for exclusion shall be acted upon before final action of the City Council.

(f)

Postponement. The City Council may postpone or continue the agenda item for the consideration of the proposed service plan until a later time or date by announcing such postponement or continuance of the agenda item or by posting notice at the originally scheduled time and place of the meeting, and no further publication or mailing of the notice shall be necessary.

(g)

Participation by interested parties. All interested parties as defined in C.R.S. § 32-1-204 shall be authorized to address the City Council.

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8-12-10. - Written Determination by City Council.

(a)

Resolution. At the meeting where the proposed service plan is to be considered, the City Council shall adopt a resolution approving, disapproving, or conditionally approving the proposed service plan.

(b)

Approval. If the proposed service plan is approved, a resolution of approval shall be adopted.

(c)

Disapproval. If the proposed service plan is disapproved, a resolution of disapproval shall be adopted. The resolution shall include the reasons for such disapproval.

(d)

Conditional approval. If the proposed service plan is conditionally approved, a resolution approving the proposed service plan subject to specific conditions shall be adopted and the resolution shall set forth in detail what additional information relating to, or the modification of, the proposed service plan is required or set forth the terms of the agreement with the proponents of the proposed service plan. Upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the resolution, as determined by the City Council, the City Council shall adopt a

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resolution of approval.

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(e)

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Appeal. A resolution passed by the City Council shall document the City Council’s determination. No action or proceeding, at law or in equity, to review any acts or proceedings or question the validity of the City Council’s determination pursuant to this Chapter 12, whether based upon irregularities or jurisdictional defects, shall be maintained in the district court of the relevant county unless commenced within twenty-eight days after the passage of the City Council’s resolution or thereafter any legal proceedings shall be barred.

8-12-11. - Continuing Jurisdiction Over Material Modifications.

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In the manner and to the extent provided in this chapter, the City Council shall maintain continuing jurisdiction over the operations and affairs of the metropolitan district and shall exercise its rights in relation thereto.

8-12-12. - Compliance And Ongoing Obligations - Generally.

(a)

Notice of district court approval. Upon final approval by the district court of the organization of the metropolitan district, the petitioner shall file written notice thereof with the city, and provide the court order, once recorded.

(b)

Modifications to the approved service plan. After the creation of a metropolitan district, material modifications to the approved service plan may be made by the board of directors of the metropolitan district only by petition to and approval by the City Council. City Council approval of modifications to an approved service plan shall be in substantially the same manner as the approval for an original service plan described in this Chapter 12. Such approval of modifications shall be required with regard to changes of a basic or essential nature, including, but not limited to, material modifications as outlined in the approved service plan. A resolution of approval of modification shall not be required for changes of a mechanical or technical nature. The metropolitan district shall be responsible for all fees and costs described in Section 8-12-5 of this Chapter 12 which relate to modification to the approved service plan.

(c)

Unauthorized departures. Any departures from the approved service plan, except for technical or mechanical changes as referred to in subsection (b) of this Section or, if such has been modified, from the approved service plan as modified, shall be considered to be a violation of this Section and shall subject the metropolitan district to sanctions as set forth in this Chapter 12.

(d)

Intergovernmental agreement. The metropolitan district shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the city, to be executed after such district is formed, that states in substance that the metropolitan district will be bound by each of the terms and conditions set forth in its approved service plan.

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(e)

Public improvements. (1)

Dedication of public improvements. The metropolitan district shall dedicate all public improvements planned for, designed, acquired, constructed, installed, relocated, redeveloped, and financed by such district to the city or other appropriate jurisdiction or owners’ association in a manner consistent with the approved development plan, approved service plan, and other rules and regulations of the city and applicable provisions of the B.R.C. 1981. The metropolitan district shall be authorized to operate and maintain such public improvements not dedicated to the city or other appropriate jurisdiction or owners’ association, as set forth in an intergovernmental agreement with the city or the approved service plan.

(2)

Construction standards limitation. The metropolitan district shall ensure that all public improvements are designed and constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications of the city and other governmental entities having proper jurisdiction. The metropolitan district shall obtain the city’s approval of civil engineering plans and applicable permits for construction and installation of such improvements prior to performing such work.

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(f)

Transparency requirements. (1)

Notice to purchasers. The metropolitan district shall use best efforts to assure that all sellers of the property located within such district provide written notice to all purchasers of property in the district regarding the maximum debt mill levy, as well as a general description of the district’s authority to impose and collect rates, fees, tolls and charges. The form of notice shall be filed with the city prior to the initial issuance of the debt of the district imposing the mill levy that is the subject of the maximum debt mill levy. The form of notice shall substantially comply with the model notice. The city manager shall have the sole discretion to determine whether the form of notice substantially complies with the form and content of the model notice. Any public disclosures, to purchasers or otherwise, shall comply with state law as currently in effect or as hereafter amended.

(2)

Transparency website. The metropolitan district shall keep publicly maintained and electronically accessible information for purposes of furthering transparency and in compliance with state law as currently in effect or as hereafter amended.

(3)

Annual report. The metropolitan district shall file an annual report with the city by transmitting such report to the city manager and the city clerk no later than October 1 of each year following the year in which the order and decree creating the district is issued.

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(g)

Dissolution. If a metropolitan district has not issued debt within five years of the approval of its service plan by the City Council, then the metropolitan district must commence dissolution proceeds unless the City Council grants an extension. Upon a determination of the City Council that the purposes for which the metropolitan district was created have been accomplished, the metropolitan district shall file a petition in the appropriate district

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court for dissolution, pursuant to the applicable provisions of state law. In no event shall a dissolution occur until such district has provided for the payment or discharge of all of its outstanding indebtedness and other financial obligations as required pursuant to state law.

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8-12-13. - Sanctions.

Should a metropolitan district undertake any act or omission which violates the city code or constitutes a material modification to the approved service plan or that does not otherwise comply with the provisions of the approved service plan without proper authorization, the City Council, or the city manager if delegated such power pursuant to a resolution as set forth below, may impose one or more of the following sanctions, as it deems appropriate:

(1)

Exercise any applicable remedy under the Special District Act;

(2)

Withhold the issuance of any permit, authorization, acceptance or other administrative approval or withhold any cooperation necessary for the district’s development or construction or operation of improvements or provision of services contemplated by the service plan;

(3)

Exercise any legal remedy under the terms of any intergovernmental agreement under which the district is in default; and

(4)

Exercise any other legal remedy, including, but not limited to, seeking injunctive relief against the district, to ensure compliance with the provisions of the service plan or applicable law.

(a)

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(b)

All remedies available to the city under this Section shall be cumulative and non-exclusive.

(c)

The applicable metropolitan district shall pay to the city any fees and costs incurred by the city in connection with the enforcement of the applicable district’s service plan or the protection of the city’s rights thereunder, including reasonable attorney’s fees. Section 2. Severability. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this

ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

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Section 3. Statutes Superseded. Pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and

the City Charter, all state statutes that might otherwise apply in connection with the provisions of

this Ordinance are hereby superseded to the extent of any inconsistencies or conflicts between the

provisions of this Ordinance and such statutes. Any such inconsistency or conflict is intended by

the City Council and shall be deemed made pursuant to the authority of Article XX of the Colorado

Constitution and the City Charter.

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of the residents of the city and covers matters of local concern.

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Section 5. The City Council deems it appropriate that this Ordinance be published by title only and orders that copies of this Ordinance be made available in the office of the city clerk for public inspection and acquisition.

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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY this 2nd day of April 2026.

16 ____________________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor

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Attest: __________________________________ City Clerk

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READ ON SECOND READING, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2026.

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____________________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor

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Attest:

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__________________________________ City Clerk

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