Coalton Metropolitan District

In accordance with Section 32-104.5(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 Boards of Directors of the District and the Subdistrict.
1. A metropolitan district is a special district that provides any two or more of the following services:
(a) Fire protection;
(b) Mosquito control;
(c) Parks and recreation;
(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; and
(j) Water.
A subdistrict is formed by the board of directors of a special district (which includes a metropolitan district). A subdistrict is an independent quasi-municipal corporation, shall act pursuant to the provisions of the Special District Act, and shall possess all of the rights, privileges, and immunities of the special district. The subdistrict shall be subject to the service plan of the special district.
2. In accordance with the Service Plan, the District and the Subdistrict may provide the following public improvements and services:
The District and Subdistrict shall have the power and authority to provide public improvements within and without the boundaries of the District and Subdistrict as such power and authority is described in the Special District Act, other applicable statutes, common law and the State Constitution, as the same currently exist and as may be amended from time to time in the future, including, but not limited to:
(a) Water;
(b) Streets;
(c) Traffic and Safety Controls;
(d) Sanitation;
(e) Drainage and Stormwater Quality;
(f) Parks and Recreation;
(g) Transportation;
(h) Television relay and translation;
(i) Mosquitos and Pest Control;
(j) Covenant Enforcement; and
(k) Security.
As contemplated by the Service Plan, the District and Subdistrict provide or anticipate providing landscaping improvements, irrigation, sanitary sewer improvements, streets, storm sewer improvements, and water improvements.
6. Residents within the District may serve on the Board of Directors of the District and Subdistrict 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. Pursuant to the Special District Act, the Board of Directors for the District shall also constitute the Board of Directors of the Subdistrict.