Title 31, Government - Municipal
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-536 Manner of redemption. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1200, � 1, effective July 1. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 1057, � 24, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 278, � 22, effective August 7. Editor's note: (1) This section was similar to former � 31-25-533 as it existed pr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-537 When mandamus will issue
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When any improvement authorized by this part 5 is petitioned for by the owners of property to be assessed for more than one-half of the entire costs estimated by the governing body to be assessed, it is the duty of the municipal officials whose duty it is to act to authorize said…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-538 No action maintainable - exception - grounds - limitations
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(1) No legal or equitable action shall be brought or maintained except to enjoin the collection of assessments levied under this part 5 upon the grounds: (a) That notice of a hearing upon the amount of the assessment was not given as required in this part 5. Any person presenting…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-539 Effect of court order
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If in any court of competent jurisdiction any final assessment made in pursuance of this part 5 is set aside or if the governing body determines it to be necessary to alter any final assessment made pursuant to this part 5, the governing body, upon notice as required in the makin…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-540 Figures instead of words - when general description used
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In all proceedings and notices authorized by this part 5, figures may be used instead of words, and in districts of extended areas it is not necessary to designate each piece of land separately. In such case general descriptions and quantities may be used, except in the assessmen…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-541 Interim warrants
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The governing body, from time to time as work proceeds in a local improvement district, may authorize the issuance of interim warrants: For not to exceed ninety percent in value of the work theretofore done upon estimates of the engineer of the municipality; after completion of t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-542 County treasurer - policies and procedures
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The county treasurer may adopt policies and procedures which the county treasurer deems necessary and reasonable for the administration and collection of assessments which are to be collected by the county treasurer and which are imposed and payable pursuant to the provisions of …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-601 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly hereby declares that the organization of public improvement districts, having the purposes and powers provided in this part 6, will serve a public use and will promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants of said di…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-602 Definitions
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As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) District means an improvement district that is a taxing unit and that may be created by any municipality in this state for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, installing, operating, or maintaining any public i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-603 Authority of governing body
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(1) The governing body of a municipality is hereby vested with jurisdiction, power, and authority to establish districts within the municipality in which the improvement is to be acquired, constructed, installed, operated, or maintained or the service is to be provided. The gover…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-604 Organization petition - contents
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(1) The organization of a district shall be initiated by a petition filed in the office of the clerk of the governing body vested with jurisdiction. The petition shall be signed by not less than thirty percent or two hundred of the electors of the proposed district, whichever is …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-605 Bond of petitioners
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At the time of filing the petition or at any time prior to the time of hearing on said petition, a bond shall be filed, with security approved by the governing body, or a cash deposit made sufficient to pay all expenses connected with the proceedings in case the organization of t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-606 Notice of hearing
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(1) Except as provided in section 31-25-607 (3.5), as soon as possible after the filing of such petition, the governing body shall fix by order a place and time, not less than twenty days nor more than forty days after the petition is filed, for a hearing thereon. Thereupon the c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-608 Recording of ordinance
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Within thirty days after the district has been declared duly organized, the clerk of the governing body shall transmit for recording to the county clerk and recorder in each of the counties in which the district or a part thereof extends a copy of the ordinance establishing said …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-609 Governing body constitutes board - duties
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The governing body of the municipality in which the district is located shall constitute ex officio the board of directors of the district. The presiding officer of the governing body shall be ex officio the presiding officer, the clerk of the governing body shall be ex officio t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-610 Meetings
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The board shall hold meetings, on notice to each member of the board, which shall be open to the public in a place to be designated by the board as often as the needs of the district require. A quorum of the governing body shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Source: L. 75: …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-611 General powers of district
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(1) The district has the following limited powers: (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 as otherwise provided in this par…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-611.5 Special improvement districts - authority to establish
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In order to defray all or any portion of the costs of the improvements or services provided by the district, the board may establish special improvement districts within the boundaries of the district in accordance with part 5 of this article. Such special improvement districts m…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-612 Power to levy taxes
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In addition to the other means of providing revenue for such districts, the board has the power to levy and collect ad valorem taxes on and against all taxable property within the district. Such power shall not prevent the issuance of obligations payable solely from the income of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-613 Determining and fixing rate of levy
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The board shall determine the amount of money necessary to be raised by a levy on the taxable property in the district, taking into consideration other sources of revenue of the district, and shall fix a rate of levy which, when levied upon every dollar of the valuation for asses…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-614 Levies to cover deficiencies
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The board, in certifying annual levies, shall take into account the maturing indebtedness for the current and ensuing year as provided in its contracts, maturing bonds, and interest on bonds, and deficiencies and defaults of prior years, and shall make ample provision for the pay…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-615 County officers to levy and collect taxes - lien
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It is the duty of the body having authority to levy taxes within such county to levy the taxes certified to it as provided in this part 6. It is the duty of all officials charged with the duty of collecting taxes to collect and enforce such taxes at the time and in the form and m…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-616 Property sold for taxes
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The taxes provided in this part 6 shall be included as a part of general taxes and shall be paid accordingly. Upon sale of properties for delinquencies, sales shall be in the manner provided by the statutes of this state for selling property for nonpayment of taxes. Source: L. 75…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-617 Reserve fund
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When any indebtedness has been incurred by a district, it is lawful for the board to levy taxes and collect revenue for the purpose of creating a reserve fund in such amount as the board may determine which may be used to meet the obligations of the district for operating charges…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-618 Inclusion or exclusion - petition - notice - hearing - order
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(1) The boundaries of any district organized under the provisions of this part 6 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 …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-619 Liability of property
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All property included within or excluded from a district shall thereafter be subject to the levy of taxes for the payment of its proportionate share of any indebtedness of the district outstanding at the time of inclusion or exclusion. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1208, �…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-620 Board can issue bonds - form
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(1) To carry out the purposes of this part 6, the board is hereby authorized pursuant to a duly adopted ordinance to issue bonds of the district. Such bonds shall bear interest at a rate such that the net effective interest rate of the issue of bonds does not exceed the maximum n…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-621 Submission of debt question - ordinance. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1209, � 1, effective July 1. L. 81: (1) amended, p. 1616, � 18, effective July 1. L. 99: Entire section repealed, p. 526, � 28, effective April 30. Editor's note: This section was similar to former � 31-25-621 as it existed prior to 1975.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-622 Notice of election. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1209, � 1, effective July 1. L. 99: Entire section repealed, p. 526, � 28, effective April 30. Editor's note: This section was similar to former � 31-25-622 as it existed prior to 1975.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-623 Conduct of election - canvass. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1209, � 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1616, � 19, effective July 1. L. 99: Entire section repealed, p. 526, � 28, effective April 30. Editor's note: This section was similar to former � 31-25-623 as it existed prior to…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-624 Effect - subsequent elections. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1210, � 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1616, � 20, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 841, � 9, effective March 29. L. 99: Entire section repealed, p. 526, � 28, effective April 30. Editor's note: This …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-625 Procedure
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Any district organized pursuant to this part 6 may be dissolved after notice is given and a hearing held in the manner prescribed by sections 31-25-606 and 31-25-607. After hearing any protests against or objections to dissolution, if the board determines that it is for the best …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-626 Correction of faulty notices
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In any case where a notice is provided for in this part 6, if the governing body finds for any reason that due notice was not given, the governing body shall not thereby lose jurisdiction and the proceeding in question shall not thereby be void or be abated, but the governing bod…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-627 Early hearings
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All actions in which there arises a question of the validity of the organization of a district or a question of the validity of any proceeding under this part 6 shall be advanced as a matter of immediate public interest and concern and shall be heard at the earliest practicable m…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-628 Construction
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This part 6, being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1210, � 1, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 31-25…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-629 Municipal jurisdiction unimpaired
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Nothing in this part 6 shall affect or impair the control and jurisdiction which a municipality has over all property within its boundaries. All powers granted by this part 6 shall be subject to such control and jurisdiction. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1210, � 1, effect…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-630 Method not exclusive
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No part of this part 6 shall repeal or affect any other law or any part thereof, it being intended that this part 6 shall provide a separate method of accomplishing its objects and not an exclusive one. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1211, � 1, effective July 1. Editor's no…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-631 Confirmation of board actions and powers
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(1) In its discretion, the board may file a petition at any time in the district court in any county in which the district or a portion thereof is located for a judicial examination and determination of any power conferred, any securities issued by the district or authorized to b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-632 Exemption from taxation - securities laws
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The income or other revenues of the district, any property owned by the district, any bonds issued by the district, and the transfer of and any income from any bonds issued by the district shall be exempt from all taxation and assessments by the state. In the resolution authorizi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-633 Limitation of actions
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Any legal or equitable action brought with respect to any acts or proceedings of the district, the creation of a district, the authorization of any bonds, or any other action taken under this part 6 shall be commenced within thirty days after the performance of such action or els…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-701 Definitions
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As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Burial space means a lot or portion thereof in any cemetery designed and intended for the interment of a human body but not used for such purpose. (2) Cemetery means any cemetery owned, managed, or controlled by a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-702 Power to establish cemeteries
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The governing body of any municipality has power to establish and regulate cemeteries within or without the municipality, to acquire lands therefor, by purchase or otherwise, and to cause cemeteries to be removed and prohibit their establishment within one mile of the municipalit…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-703 Foreclosure proceedings
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(1) When, pursuant to section 31-25-702, a municipality has established a cemetery, and the ordinance establishing the same requires the owners of burial spaces to pay annual assessments for or provide for the care and maintenance of such spaces, and the owner of any burial space…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-704 Hearing and decree
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On the day set for hearing of the petition or on any subsequent day to which the hearing of the cause is continued, the proofs and allegations of the parties shall be presented to the court. If the court determines that the owner has failed and neglected for a period of five year…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-705 Fees and costs
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The docket fees, court costs, and other fees and costs charged and collected for the proceeding provided for by this part 7 shall be the same as the fees and costs that are provided for by law in actions concerning title to real property. Any municipality has the right to pay all…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-706 Used burial space proviso
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Nothing in this part 7 shall authorize the forfeiture, termination, or foreclosure of rights or interests in and to any burial space that has been used for interment nor shall any such space be subject to resale under the provisions of this part 7. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&R…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-707 Joint proceedings
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Any number of separate burial spaces or lots and any number of separate owners may be joined in one proceeding under this part 7. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1212, � 1, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 31-12-606 as it existed prior to …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-708 Abandoned burial sites - right to reclaim
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(1) If there is a burial space in a cemetery in which no remains have been interred, no burial memorial has been placed, and no other improvement has been made for a continuous period of no less than seventy-five years, the governing body of the municipality may initiate the proc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-801 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly declares that the organization of downtown development authorities having the purposes and powers provided in this part 8 will serve a public use; will promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants thereof and of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-802 Definitions
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As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Authority means a downtown development authority created pursuant to the provisions of this part 8 in any municipality of this state and any successor to its functions, authority, rights, and obligations. (1.5) Bl…