GVR METROPOLITAN DISTRICT GOVERNANCE

Title 32 of the Colorado State Statutes provide for organization and operation of Special Districts.  These Special Districts are created to fulfill a purpose that city, county or state governmental powers could not and/or do not provide economically.  The Colorado general assembly provided for the organization of Special Districts providing select services and having the purposes, powers, and authority provided in the statutes to serve a public use and to promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants of such districts and of the people of the State of Colorado.

Districts have the statutory authority to: issue bonds or other debt obligations for special projects; own property; hire employees and contractors (attorneys, engineers, architects, accountants, construction companies, etc.); levy taxes to operate the District and pay for the retirement of debt; and in general, to fix fees, rate, tolls, penalties, or charges for services, programs or facilities.

The GVR Metropolitan District (“District”) is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado organized in accordance with Title 32 of the Colorado Statutes.  It has all the powers of a metropolitan district, and operates with an elected seven-person Board of Directors. The primary purpose of the District is to provide a stable funding source for the provision of municipal services within its service area, which may include the construction of streets, traffic and safety devices, water and sewer systems, and construction, mosquito control, covenant enforcement, and operation and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities and programs. The major focus of a Colorado Special District includes:
 

The GVR Metropolitan District Board of Directors:

Michael George, President

Michael Haskins, Vice President

Anthony Noble, Treasurer*

Mary Schumer, Secretary*

Fenna Tanner, Director

Chuck Britton, Director*

Earleen Brown, Director*

*Designates a Board position that was up for election this year.  After the nominations closed on March 2, 2012 there were only four candidates (Anthony Noble, Mary Schumer, Roger Rohrer and Elaine Smith) for four open board positions.  Therefore, the District canceled the election and those four individuals were declared elected through acclamation.  They will be sworn in and sign their oaths at the May 16, 2012 Board Meeting.  Congratulations to those that were successful in their quest to be on the GVR Metropolitan District Board.  Please contact us here at the District office if you have any questions regarding the canceled election.

In addition, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Earleen Brown and Chuck Britton for their service to the community.  They will finish their four year terms, also on May 16, 2012.

In the case of a resignation of a Board member, the Board has the responsibility to appoint a replacement Director for the remainder of that term.

The GVR Metro District Staff is managed by Andrew Pimental, District Manager.

Services
Community Role
Operations, Debt and Fees
Board Membership and Public Review
District Policy and Resolution 

2012 Local Government Transparency Notice