Title 29, Government - Local

(1) (a) At the request of a local government or a tribal government, the director of the energy and carbon management commission shall provide technical support to the local government or tribal government concerning: (I) The development of local codes governing renewable energy …

For renewable energy projects for which a local government receives an application for land use approval after June 30, 2024, a local government shall not grant a development permit for the construction of a facility in any area that is included within the Brunot area unless the …

As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Brownfield site" has the meaning set forth in section 30-31-103 (3). (2) "Brunot agreement" means the agreement of September 13, 1873, ratified by act of April 29, 1874, ch. 136, 18 Stat. 36 (1874). (3) "Brunot a…

(1) (a) A local permitting entity may designate one or more eligible sites within its jurisdiction as a renewable energy reinvestment area for the siting of eligible projects. (b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, to designate one or more eligible sites as a r…

Upon a request by a local government or a developer for information regarding the designated renewable energy reinvestment area, a utility shall acknowledge the request within thirty days after the request is made and provide the requestor readily available information. Source: L…

Nothing in this part 5 shall be construed to authorize the construction, operation, or expansion of an eligible project in a renewable energy reinvestment area if the project would otherwise be prohibited or disallowed under applicable federal or state environmental statutes, rul…

(1) As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "County" includes a city and county. (a.5) "Division" means the division of local government in the department of local affairs. (b) "Eligible entity" means a county, municipality, or special district which h…

(1) The treasurer of a municipality or special district, the chief financial officer, or the official custodian of the conservation trust fund of an eligible entity shall annually review and certify to the division that the eligible entity's self-reported conservation trust fund …

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Hazardous substance" means any substance, material, waste, or mixture designated as a hazardous material, waste, or substance according to 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 172, as amended, or by section 18-13…

(1) It is the purpose of this section to provide for the designation of emergency response authorities for hazardous substance incidents. Every emergency response authority designated in or pursuant to this section is responsible for providing and maintaining the capability for e…

(1) Any emergency response authority that, in its judgment, does not have the equipment, personnel, or expertise necessary to handle a particular hazardous substance incident may make a request to any public agency or private entity possessing such necessary equipment, personnel,…

(1) (a) A public entity, political subdivision of the state, unit of local government, or private entity is hereby given the right to claim reimbursement from the person or persons who have care, custody, and control of the hazardous substance involved at the time of the incident…

Whenever any fire department or other public agency provides assistance to a designated emergency response authority, as provided in section 29-22-103 or 29-22-104, outside of the area of its jurisdiction, whenever assistance to a designated emergency response authority is provid…

(1) The general assembly finds, determines, and declares: (a) That the protection of the public from the dangers of hazardous substance incidents occurring on private property, other than residential or agricultural property, is a matter of statewide concern; (b) That, without th…

(1) Any person who intentionally causes or substantially contributes to the occurrence of a hazardous substance incident in violation of the provision of this article commits a class 4 felony and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-401, C.R.S. (2) Any person who willf…

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that knowledgeable individuals and organizations should be encouraged to lend expert assistance in the event of a hazardous substance incident. The purpose of this section is to so encourage such individuals and organizations to …

The Colorado state patrol shall compile and maintain information on the emergency response capabilities of public and private agencies throughout the state to enable the state patrol to answer any inquiry concerning the nearest agencies or entities available to contribute equipme…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Pueblo Depot Activity Development Authority Act". Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 954, § 1, effective April 28.

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (a) Changes in the world's political, social, and economic policies have resulted in changes in the military needs of the United States; (b) Congress has ordered that certain military installations be closed or realigned pu…

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" means the Pueblo depot activity development authority created by this article. (2) "Board" means the board of directors of the Pueblo depot activity development authority. (3) "Bond" means any bond, n…

There is hereby created the Pueblo depot activity development authority which shall be a body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state. The authority shall not be an agency of state government. The authority shall have perpetual existence and succession. Sou…

(1) The area comprising the authority shall consist of: Township 19 South, Range 62 West of the 6th P.M., Pueblo County Section 32 through 36: All Section 31: Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, E1/2 NW1/4 and S1/2 Township 20 South, Range 62 West of the 6th P.M., Pueblo County Section 1 throug…

(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors which shall consist of seven members. Three members shall be appointed by the Pueblo county board of county commissioners, three members shall be appointed by the city council of the city of Pueblo, and one shall be join…

(1) The member appointed jointly by the Pueblo county board of county commissioners and the city council of the city of Pueblo shall call and convene the initial organizational meeting of the board and shall serve as the initial chair. At such meeting, the board shall adopt, and …

(1) The board shall have the power to promote the reuse and development of the Pueblo depot activity for the benefit of the community and the state. (2) In addition to any other powers specifically granted to the board in this article, the board has the following powers and dutie…

The authority shall, in addition to any other required audit or reporting requirements, present an annual written program and financial report to the Pueblo county board of county commissioners and the city council of the city of Pueblo no later than ninety days after the close o…

(1) The authority may, from time to time, issue bonds for any of its corporate purposes. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to resolution of the board and shall be payable solely out of all or a specified portion of the revenues of the authority as designated by the board. (2) Bo…

The state hereby pledges and agrees with the holders of any bonds issued under this article and with those parties who enter into contract with the authority that the state will not limit, alter, restrict, or impair the rights vested in the authority or the rights or obligations …

The authority may invest or deposit any funds in the manner provided by part 6 of article 75 of title 24, C.R.S. In addition, the authority may direct a corporate trustee which holds funds of the authority to invest or deposit such funds in investments or deposits other than thos…

All banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, executors, administrators, guardian trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any moneys within their control in any bonds issued under this article. Public entities, as defined in section 24…

The income or other revenues of the authority, all property interests of the authority, any bonds issued by the authority, and the transfer of and the income from any bonds issued by the authority shall be exempt from all taxation and assessments of the state. Bonds issued by the…

An action or proceeding, at law or in equity, to question the validity or enjoin the performance of any act or proceeding relating to the issuance of any bond of the authority shall be barred unless commenced within thirty days after the performance of the act or the effective da…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Local Marketing District Act". Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 1079, § 1, effective September 1.

(1) The general assembly declares that the organization of local marketing districts having the purposes and powers provided in this article will serve a public purpose; will promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants thereof, the pro…

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the board of directors of a local marketing district. (2) "Combination" means any two or more local governments. (3) "District" means a local marketing district formed under the provisions of this a…

The governing body of each local government is hereby vested with jurisdiction to create and establish one or more districts pursuant to the provisions of this article, and such districts shall have all the powers provided in this article that are authorized by the ordinance, res…

(1) The organization of a district shall be initiated by a petition filed in the office of the clerk of the governing body. If such petition is to initiate the organization of a district by a combination, such petition shall be filed in the office of the clerk of each governing b…

(1) On the date fixed for any hearing or at any adjournment thereof, the governing body or governing bodies of each member of the combination shall ascertain, from the tax rolls of where the district is located, the total valuation for assessment of the taxable real and personal …

The boundaries of a district may consist of contiguous or noncontiguous tracts or parcels of property. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 1084, § 1, effective September 1.

(1) (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (1), if the governing body of a single local government creates the district, such governing body shall constitute ex officio the board of directors of the district. In such event, the presiding officer of the governing body…

Upon notice to each member of the board, the board shall hold meetings which shall be held in a place to be designated by the board as often as the needs of the district require. The meetings of the board shall be subject to the provisions of part 4 of article 6 of title 24, C.R.…

No district created under the provisions of this article shall levy a marketing and promotion tax or provide services unless the local government or each member of the combination has approved an operating plan for the district. The operating plan shall specifically identify the …

(1) The district has the following powers, except as limited by the operating plan: (a) To have perpetual existence; (b) To have and use a corporate seal; (c) To sue and be sued and be a party to suits, actions, and proceedings; (d) To enter into contracts and agreements, except …

(1) (a) In addition to any other means of providing revenue for a district, the board has the power within the district to levy a marketing and promotion tax on the purchase price paid or charged to persons for rooms or accommodations as included in the definition of "sale" in se…

(1) The boundaries of any district organized under the provisions of this article may be changed in the manner prescribed in this section, but the change of boundaries of the district shall not impair or affect its organization or its rights in or to property or any of its rights…

(1) In its discretion, the board may file a petition at any time in the district court in and for any county in which the district is located praying for a judicial examination and determination of any power conferred, or of any taxes or service charges levied or otherwise made o…