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Lincoln Station Metropolitan District

HB 25-1219 Compliance

In accordance with Section 32-1-104.5(3)(X), C.R.S., the following general explanation in plain, nontechnical language, is provided. This information is intended to be read in conjunction with all applicable legal requirements, governing documents, agreements, resolutions, and determinations of the Board of Directors of the District.

1. A metropolitan district is a special district that provides any two or more of the following services:

(a) Fire protection;

(b) Mosquito control;

(d) Safety protection;

(e) Sanitation;

(f) Solid waste disposal facilities or collection and transportation of solid waste;

(g) Street improvement;

(h) Television relay and translation;

(i) Transportation;

(j) Water.

2. In accordance with the District’s Service Plan, the District may provide the following public improvements and services:

(a) Street and roadway improvement;

(b) Traffic and safety control;

(d) Parks and recreation (subject to certain limitations);

(e) Water (subject to certain limitations);

(f) Sanitary wastewater treatment (subject to certain limitations);

(g) Drainage;

(h) Television relay and translation;

(i) Mosquito control;

(j) Covenant enforcement;

(j) Security.

The District has completed the construction of all public improvements anticipated within the District.

The District currently provides the following ongoing services: security services, snow removal, landscaping maintenance and street/plaza/atrium maintenance.

3. In accordance with the District’s Service Plan, the total amount of debt the District can incur to provide and pay for public infrastructure is $42,615,000.

4. In accordance with the District’s Service Plan, the following revenue may be used to pay for the District's debt: revenues derived from ad valorem property taxes, specific ownership taxes, long-term parking leases, fees, and other sources including sales tax revenues from local improvement districts pursuant to Section 30-20-601, C.R.S.

5. In accordance with the District’s Service Plan, the maximum mill levy the District may assess to pay for its debt is fifty (50) mills.

6. Residents may serve on the Board of Directors of the District if they are eligible electors of the District. A resident is an eligible elector of the District if the resident lives within the boundaries of the District and is registered to vote in Colorado.

Overlapping Entities

Douglas County Re-1 School District
Lincoln Station Metro District
Douglas County Government
South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District
South Suburban Park & Recreation District
Douglas County Schools - Debt Service
Douglas County Law Enforcement
Douglas Public Library District
Urban Drainage & Flood Control District
Southgate Sanitation District
Urban Drainage & Flood South Platte
Douglas County Schools - Cap Reserve
Douglas County Schools - Insurance Reserve
Regional Transportation District
Southgate Water District
Douglas County Soil Conservation District
⁠City of Lone Tree
Douglas County Soil Conservation District
Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority
Southeast Public Improvement Metro District