Title 32, Special Districts
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-810 Investments by other persons
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(1) It is legal for any bank, trust company, banker, savings bank or institution, any building and loan association, savings and loan association, investment company, and any other person (other than a public body) carrying on a banking or investment business, any insurance compa…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-811 Delegated powers
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The officers of the urban district and of each county in which the district is located are authorized to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this article. Source: L. 69: p. 816, � 207. C.R.S. 1963: � 89-21-207.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-812 Confirmation of contract proceedings
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(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 urban district is located, praying for a judicial examination and determination of any power conferred, or of any securities issued or merely authorized to be…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-813 Tax exemptions
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(1) The effectuation of the powers authorized in this article are in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and for the increase of their commerce and prosperity. (2) The urban district shall not be requ…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-814 Freedom from judicial process
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(1) Execution or other judicial process shall not issue against any property of the district authorized in this article, nor shall any judgment against the district be a charge or lien upon its property. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to or limit the right of t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-815 Misdemeanors
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Any person who wrongfully or purposely fills up, cuts, damages, injures, or destroys or in any manner impairs the usefulness of the facilities of the district or any property pertaining to any project, or any part thereof, or any other work, structure, improvement, equipment, or …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-816 Civil rights
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If the urban district is damaged by any act referred to in section 32-11-815, the district may also bring a civil action for damages sustained by any such act, and in such proceeding the prevailing party shall also be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of court. Sou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-11-817 Exemption of district
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A district formed under this article shall not be considered a political subdivision for the purposes of section 8-3-104 (12), C.R.S. Source: L. 69: p. 818, � 213. C.R.S. 1963: � 89-21-213. Cross references: For the labor peace act, see article 3 of title 8.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Rail District Act of 1982. Source: L. 82: Entire article added, p. 503, � 1, effective April 23.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-102 Legislative declaration
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Any loss of railroad service within certain regions of Colorado may seriously interfere with the flow of commerce within this state, and the general assembly hereby declares that the following measures are adopted to allow for the formation of rail districts permitting local part…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-103 Definitions
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As used in this article 12, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board means the board of directors of a rail district. (2) Chairman means the chairman of the board. (3) County means a home rule or statutory county and includes a city and county. (3.5) Eligible elector or e…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-104 Territorial requirements for rail districts
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(1) A rail district may include any or all of the territory of one or more counties, as may be proposed, if each county has some contiguity with another county within the rail district or proposed rail district. (2) The boundaries of any rail district shall not be such as to crea…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-105 Petition for formation
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(1) The formation of a rail district shall be initiated by a petition signed by eligible electors of the proposed rail district in number not less than five percent of the votes cast in the proposed rail district for all candidates for the office of secretary of state at the last…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-107 Rail district organizational commission
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(1) The rail district organizational commission appointed pursuant to section 32-12-106 shall meet within twenty days after its appointment on a date designated by the district court. The rail district organizational commission shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from amon…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-109 Board of directors
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(1) The governing body of the rail district shall be a board of directors in which all legislative power of the rail district is vested. The board shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall reside in and be elected by the eligible electors of the respective zones and two …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-110 General powers
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(1) The rail district shall be a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state, and the board has the following general powers: (a) To have and use a corporate seal; (b) To sue and be sued and be a party to suits, actions, and proceedings. The provisions of the Colorado…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-111 Powers to be exercised without franchise - condition
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(1) The board has authority, without the necessity of a franchise, to cut into or excavate and use any easements dedicated to a public use or any public street, road, or highway pursuant to the construction, maintenance, or provision of services provided by the rail district. (2)…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-112 Limitations
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(1) No rail district shall purchase any real property, or any lesser interest therein, without first submitting the proposition to a vote by the eligible electors of the rail district and obtaining the approval of a majority of the electors voting on the issue. Any such election …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-113 Revenues of rail district - collection
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In any rail district, all rates, fees, tolls, and charges shall constitute a perpetual lien on and against the property served until paid, and any such lien may be enforced by civil action or by any other means authorized by law. Source: L. 82: Entire article added, p. 512, � 1, …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-114 Levy and collection of taxes
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(1) To provide for the levy and collection of taxes, the board shall determine, in each year, the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, taking into consideration other sources of revenue of the rail district, and shall fix a rate of levy not to exceed the maximum mi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-115 Power to issue revenue bonds - terms
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(1) To carry out the purposes of this article, the board is authorized to issue negotiable coupon bonds payable solely from the revenues derived, or to be derived, from the facility or combined facilities of the rail district. The terms, conditions, and details of said bonds, and…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-117 Debt question submitted to eligible electors - resolution
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(1) Whenever the board determines by resolution that the interest of the rail district and the public interest or necessity demand the acquisition, construction, installation, or completion of any work or other improvements or facilities, or the making of any contract to carry ou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-118 Effect - subsequent elections
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If any proposition authorized by section 32-12-117 is approved by a majority of electors voting thereon, the rail district shall thereupon be authorized to incur such indebtedness or obligations, enter into such contracts, or issue and sell such bonds of the rail district, as the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-119 Correction of faulty notices
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In any case where a notice is provided for in this article, if the court or the board reviewing the proceedings finds for any reason that due notice was not given, said body shall not thereby lose jurisdiction, and the proceedings in question shall not thereby be void or be abate…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-120 Refunding bonds
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Any bonds issued by any rail district may be refunded without an election as provided in article 56 of title 11, C.R.S. Source: L. 82: Entire article added, p. 515, � 1, effective April 23.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-121 Anticipation warrants
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The board may defray any costs of the rail district by the issuance of notes or warrants to evidence the amount due therefor, in anticipation of taxes or revenues or both. Interest on such notes or warrants shall be governed by the provisions of section 5-12-104, C.R.S. Notes and…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-123 Grant of operating privileges and use of railroad and facilities
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Except as may be limited by the terms and conditions of any grant, loan, or agreement authorized by this article, a rail district may by contract, lease, or otherwise, for such consideration and term as it may determine, grant to any person the privilege of operating or using any…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-124 Arrangements for operating and providing railroad service
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(1) The rail district may enter into contracts, leases, and other arrangements for such term as the rail district may determine with any persons: (a) Granting the privilege of using or improving the railroad or any portion or facility or space for commercial purposes; (b) Conferr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-125 Public purpose and necessity for acquisitions
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Any land and other property and privileges acquired and used by or on behalf of any rail district are hereby declared to be acquired and used for public and governmental purposes and as a matter of public necessity; however, public utilities may acquire rights-of-way across or al…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-126 Disposition of property of rail district
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Except as may be limited by the terms and conditions of any grant, loan, or agreement made or received by the rail district, a rail district may, by sale, lease, or otherwise, dispose of any of its property or portion thereof or interest therein. Source: L. 82: Entire article add…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-127 Dissolution
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Except as otherwise provided in this article, a rail district may be dissolved in a manner pursuant, as nearly as practicable, to the provisions of part 7 of article 1 of this title. Dissolution may be initiated by petitions signed by eligible electors in an amount equal to at le…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-128 Early hearings
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All court actions involving the validity of any proceeding under this article which is a matter of immediate public interest and concern shall be advanced and heard at the earliest practical moment. Source: L. 82: Entire article added, p. 517, � 1, effective April 23.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-12-129 Elections
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(1) Elections shall be conducted pursuant to articles 1 to 13 of title 1, C.R.S. (2) All necessary expenses of any rail district regular special district election or special election subsequent to the organization of the rail district and other proceedings conducted pursuant to t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-101 Short title
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This article shall be known as the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Act. Source: L. 87: Entire article added, p. 1254, � 1, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-102 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the scientific and cultural facilities located in the state of Colorado are a rich source of knowledge and inspiration to all of the residents of the state, that the preservation and development of such facilities a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-103 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Annual operating expenses means expenditures for all purposes except capital construction, endowment, and payment of debt principal or interest. (1.5) Annual operating income means operating income from all missi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-104 Creation of district - area of district
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There is hereby created a district to be known and designated as the Denver Metropolitan Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. The area comprising the district shall consist of all of the area within the boundaries of the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, and Jefferson…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-104.3 Additional district area - petition - required filings
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(1) For any area that is contiguous to any boundary of the district, the area may be included in the district if the following requirements are satisfied: (a) A petition signed by one hundred percent of the owners of the land comprising the area proposed to be included, including…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-104.5 Additional district area - Douglas county
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(1) In addition to the areas described in section 32-13-104, all or any portion of the area within the boundaries of Douglas county that is not included in the Denver metropolitan scientific and cultural facilities district but is contiguous with the district may be included in t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-104.7 Annexation of enclaves
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(1) When any unincorporated territory has been entirely contained within the boundaries of the Denver metropolitan scientific and cultural facilities district, the board may, by resolution, annex the territory to the district. The board shall give notice of a proposed annexation …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-105 Authorizing elections - repeal
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(1) to (5) Repealed. (6) Repealed. (See Editor's note at the end of this section.) (7) (a) The provisions of article 40 of title 1, C.R.S., regarding the following subject matter shall apply to petitions that may be submitted pursuant to this section: Form requirements and approv…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-106 Board of directors - powers and duties
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(1) The district created in section 32-13-104 shall be governed by a board of directors, to be appointed as follows: (a) One director each shall be appointed by the boards of county commissioners of each county in the district, one director shall be appointed by the city council …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-107.5 Legislative declaration - submission to voters - severability
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the extension of the sales and use taxes imposed pursuant to section 32-13-105 are extensions of expiring taxes subject to the provisions of section 20 (4)(a) of article X of the state constitution and are subje…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-109 Board of directors - powers and duties
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(1) A district created pursuant to section 32-13-108 shall be governed by a board of directors which shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners. A director appointed pursuant to this subsection (1) shall be appointed to serve a term of three years, but no director sh…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-110 Tax imposed - collection - administration of tax - use
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(1) Upon the approval of the registered electors pursuant to the provisions of section 32-13-108, the board shall have the power to levy such uniform sales tax throughout the district upon every transaction or other incident with respect to which a sales tax is levied by the coun…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-111 No impairment of contractual obligations
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Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect or impair any obligations of contracts between any governmental entity and any cultural facility. Source: L. 87: Entire article added, p. 1263, � 1, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-112 Discount rates
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Any day designated by a scientific and cultural facility within any district as a free day or a discounted rate day, on which the amount of admission to such facility is waived or the amount of admission is reduced, shall be made available to all residents of the state. Source: L…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-113 Report. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 87: Entire article added, p. 1263, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 867, � 4, effective August 7.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-13-114 Repeal of article. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 87: Entire article added, p. 1263, � 1, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 485, � 4, effective March 31.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 32-14-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Denver Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Act. Source: L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1327, � 1, effective June 2.