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CO Code § 29-3-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-114. Financing of Project

 Prior to the issuance of any bonds authorized by this article, the county or municipality shall enter into a financing agreement with respect to the project with a user providing for payment to the county or municipality of such revenues as, upon the basis of such determinations and findings, will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds issued to finance the project, to build up and maintain any reserves deemed advisable by the governing body in connection therewith, and to pay the costs of maintaining the project in good repair and keeping it properly insured, unless the financing agreement obligates the user to pay for the maintenance of and insurance on the project.   History. Source: L. 67: P. 675, § 14. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-14 . L. 73: P. 480, § 12.    ANNOTATION   Law reviews. For article, “Financing Real Estate Developments”, see 11 Colo. Law. 2093 (1982).
CO Code § 29-3-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-115. Option to Purchase

  A lease may grant the user of a project an option to purchase all or a part of the project at a stipulated purchase price or at a price to be determined upon appraisal as is provided in the lease.    The option may be exercised at such time as the lease may provide.    The county or municipality and the user may agree and provide in the lease that all or a part of the rentals paid by the user prior to and at the time of the exercise of such option shall be applied toward the purchase price and shall be in full or partial satisfaction thereof.     History. Source: L. 67: P. 675, § 15. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-15 . L. 73: P. 480, § 13.    ANNOTATION   Section held constitutional under § 2 art. XI, Colo. Const. Allardice v. Adams County, 173 Colo. 133 , 476 P.2d 982 (1970).   Authorization. This section authorizes the county to grant the lessee an option to purchase the project at a stipulated price, and it also authorizes the county, as lessor, and the lessee to agree that the rentals paid by the lessee prior to and at the time of the exercise of such an option be applied toward the purchase price and that such rentals shall be in full or partial satisfaction thereof. Allardice v. Adams County, 173 Colo. 133 , 476 P.2d 982 (1970).   The option to purchase a project financed with revenue bonds is an appropriate and integral part of the entire transaction between the county and the lessee. Allardice v. Adams County, 173 Colo. 133 , 476 P.2d 982 (1970).
CO Code § 29-3-117 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-117. Application of Proceeds

  The proceeds from the sale of any bonds shall be applied only for the purpose for which the bonds were issued and if, for any reason, any portion of such proceeds are not needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, such unneeded portion of the proceeds shall be applied to the payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds.    The cost of acquiring any project shall be deemed to include the actual cost of acquiring a site and the cost of the construction of any part of a project which may be constructed (including architects' and engineers' fees), the purchase price of any part of a project that may be acquired by purchase, and all expenses in connection with the authorization, sale, and issuance of the bonds to finance such acquisition.     History. Source: L. 67: P. 676, § 17. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-17 .
CO Code § 29-3-118 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-118. No Payment by County or Municipality

  No county or municipality has the power to pay out of its general fund or otherwise contribute any part of the costs of acquiring a project and, unless specifically acquired for uses of the character described in this article or unless the land is determined by the governing body to be no longer necessary for other county or municipal purposes, shall not have the power to use land already owned by the county or municipality, or in which the county or municipality has an equity, for the construction thereon of a project or any part thereof.    The entire cost of acquiring any project must be paid out of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds, but this provision shall not be construed to prevent a municipality from accepting donations of property to be used as a part of any project or money to be used for defraying any part of the cost of any project.     History. Source: L. 67: P. 676, § 18. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-18 .    ANNOTATION   Applied in Allardice v. Adams County, 173 Colo. 133 , 476 P.2d 982 (1970).
CO Code § 29-3-119 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-119. No County or Municipal Operation

  When all principal of, interest on, and any prior redemption premium due in connection with the bonds issued for a project leased to a user have been paid in full and in the event the option to purchase or option to renew the lease, if any, contained in the lease has not been exercised as to all of the property contained in the project, the lease shall terminate and the county or municipality shall sell such remaining property or devote the same to county or municipal purposes other than manufacturing, commercial, or industrial.    Any such sale which is not made pursuant to the exercise of an option to purchase by the user of a project shall be conducted in the same manner as is then provided by law governing the issuer's sale of surplus property.     History. Source: L. 67: P. 677, § 19. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-19 . L. 73: P. 480, § 14.    ANNOTATION   This section and § 29-3-102 prohibit county operation of the project. Allardice v. Adams County, 173 Colo. 133 , 476 P.2d 982 (1970).
CO Code § 29-3-121 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-121. Eminent Domain Not Available

 No land acquired by a county or municipality by the exercise of condemnation through eminent domain can be used for the project to effectuate the purposes of this article.   History. Source: L. 67: P. 677, § 21. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-21 .    ANNOTATION   Applied in Allardice v. Adams County, 173 Colo. 133 , 476 P.2d 982 (1970).
CO Code § 29-3-122 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-122. Limitation of Actions

 No action shall be brought questioning the legality of any contract, financing agreement, mortgage, trust indenture, proceeding, or bonds executed in connection with any project or improvements authorized by this article on and after thirty days from the effective date of the resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds.   History. Source: L. 67: P. 678, § 22. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-22 . L. 73: P. 481, § 16.
CO Code § 29-3-123 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3 - County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act|§ 29-3-123. Sufficiency of Article

  This article, without reference to other statutes of the state, constitutes full authority for the exercise of powers granted in this article, including but not limited to the authorization and issuance of bonds under this article.    No other act or law with regard to the authorization or issuance of bonds that provides for an election requiring an approval or in any way impeding or restricting the carrying out of the acts authorized in this article to be done shall be construed as applying to any proceedings taken under this article or acts done pursuant to this article.    The provisions of no other law, either general or local, shall apply to the things authorized to be done in this article, and no board, agency, bureau, commission, or official not designated in this article has any authority or jurisdiction over any of the acts authorized in this article to be done.    No notice, consent, or approval by any public body or officer thereof shall be required as a prerequisite to the sale or issuance of any bonds, the making of any contract or financing agreement, or the exercise of any other power under this article, except as provided in this article.    The powers conferred by this article shall be in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, and the limitations imposed by this article shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other law.    No part of this article shall repeal or affect any other law or part thereof except to the extent that this article is inconsistent with any other law, it being intended that this article shall provide a separate method of accomplishing its objectives and not an exclusive one; and this article shall not be construed as repealing, amending, or changing any such other law except to the extent of such inconsistency.     History. Source: L. 67: P. 678, § 23. C.R.S. 1963: § 36-24-23 . L. 73: P. 481, § 17. L. 77: (2) and (3) amended, p. 1411, § 8, effective June 20.
CO Code § 29-3.5-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3.5 - State Grants to Local Governments|§ 29-3.5-101. Definitions

 As used in this article 3.5, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Eligible applicant” means an applicant under a local government assistance program which meets all statutory requirements for eligibility and which complies with all applicable regulations, ordinances, and resolutions.    “Local government assistance program” means any program under which a state agency furnishes a grant or loan of state money, or state property in lieu of money, to units of local government for the purpose of financing or otherwise assisting in any local or regional project.    “State agency” means any board, bureau, commission, department, institution, division, section, or officer of the state, except those in the legislative branch or judicial branch and except state educational institutions administered pursuant to title 23, except part 1 of article 8, parts 2 and 3 of article 21, and parts 2 to 4 of article 31 of title 23.    “Unit of local government” means a county, city and county, city, town, service authority, school district, local improvement district, law enforcement authority, water, sanitation, fire protection, metropolitan, irrigation, drainage, or other special district, or any other kind of municipal, quasi-municipal, or public corporation organized pursuant to law.     History. Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1410, § 1, effective June 2. L. 83: (3) amended, p. 962, § 8, effective July 1, 1984. L. 2012: (3) amended,(HB 12-1283), ch. 240, p. 1135, § 52, effective July 1. L. 2013: (3) amended,(HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1692, § 91, effective August 7. L. 2021: IP and (3) amended,(HB 21-1264), ch. 308, p. 1877, § 18, effective June 23.    Editor's note:   Section 20 of chapter 308 (HB 21-1264), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act amending this section takes effect only if SB 21-288 (chapter 221) becomes law and takes effect either upon the effective date of HB 21-1264 or one day after the passage of SB 21-288, whichever is later. HB 21-1264 became law and took effect June 23, 2021, and SB 21-288 became law and took effect June 11, 2021.   Cross references:   For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act amending subsection (3), see section 1 of chapter 240, Session Laws of Colorado 2012. For the legislative declaration in HB 21- 1264, see section 2 of chapter 308, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
CO Code § 29-3.5-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 3.5 - State Grants to Local Governments|§ 29-3.5-102. Selection Criteria

 Every state agency which administers a local government assistance program shall approve or deny every application for competitively awarded programs filed after July 1, 1981, from an eligible applicant under such program solely on the basis of criteria established by statute and any regulations authorized by statute.   History. Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1411, § 1, effective June 2.
CO Code § 29-5.5-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 5.5 - Political Subdivision Veteran's Preference Enforcement Act|§ 29-5.5-101. Short Title

 This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Political Subdivision Veteran's Preference Enforcement Act”.   History. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 666, § 1, effective May 18.
CO Code § 29-5.5-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 5.5 - Political Subdivision Veteran's Preference Enforcement Act|§ 29-5.5-102. Legislative Declaration

 The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the public policy of this state is to encourage, wherever and whenever possible at both the state and local level, the hiring of veterans of the United States armed services. This policy has been expressed through the adoption of article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution and is a matter of statewide concern.   History. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 666, § 1, effective May 18.
CO Code § 29-5.5-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 5.5 - Political Subdivision Veteran's Preference Enforcement Act|§ 29-5.5-103. Definitions

 As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Political subdivision of the state” shall have the same meaning as in article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution including, but not limited to, the regional transportation district.    “Veterans preference points” means those points to be awarded pursuant to article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution to veterans applying for public employment.     History. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 666, § 1, effective May 18.
CO Code § 29-5.5-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 5.5 - Political Subdivision Veteran's Preference Enforcement Act|§ 29-5.5-104. Veterans Preference Points

 Each applicant for appointment or employment in any civil service, merit, or personnel system of a political subdivision of the state that is comparable to that of the state shall be awarded, at a minimum, the appropriate veterans preference points pursuant to article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution.   History. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 667, § 1, effective May 18.    ANNOTATION   Lack of updated language in the state personnel guidelines related to any undeclared war or other armed hostilities against an armed foreign enemy cannot be relied on by a local government to defeat constitutional intent. Arthur v. City & County of Denver, 198 P.3d 1285 (Colo. App. 2008).
CO Code § 29-5.5-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 5.5 - Political Subdivision Veteran's Preference Enforcement Act|§ 29-5.5-105. Appeals

  An applicant who believes that the applicant is entitled to, but has not received, the veterans preference points required by article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution may, within thirty days after the notice of the hiring decision, submit to the hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state a written request for a notice of whether the applicant has been awarded the veterans preference points. The hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state shall respond within fifteen days to the request.    The hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state or, at the political subdivision of the state hiring authority's discretion, a three-member panel shall hear any appeal concerning the awarding of veterans preference points as required by the article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this section.    The selection and examination process action shall be overturned if the hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state finds that:   The applicant has not been awarded the preference points specified in article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution; and    The applicant, if awarded the preference points specified in article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution would have otherwise obtained the position.        History. Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 667, § 1, effective May 18.
CO Code § 29-6-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 6 - Memorials|§ 29-6-101. Erection of Memorial Buildings

 Any county, city and county, city, or town of the state of Colorado, including any city under special charter, has the power, by a vote of the taxpayers, to purchase or condemn ground for, erect and equip, or purchase and equip a building as a soldiers', sailors', and marines' memorial, commemorative of their military and naval service. Such building may be or include military headquarters, memorial rooms, library, assembly hall, gymnasium, natatorium, club rooms, and rest rooms. It may include a city hall and offices for any county or municipal purpose, community house, or recreation center; or it may be a memorial hospital; or it may be for any one or more of such purposes; and for similar or appropriate purposes may be extended to general community and neighborhood uses, all under the control and regulation as to charges and otherwise of the city or town council, or the board of county commissioners of a county. Such buildings may be erected as an appropriate annex to any other city or public building or by reconstructing the same.   History. Source: L. 21: P. 599, § 1. C.L. § 8247. CSA: C. 154, § 32. CRS 53: § 131-4-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-4-1. History. Source: L. 21: P. 599, § 1. C.L. § 8247. CSA: C. 154, § 32. CRS 53: § 131-4-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-4-1.
CO Code § 29-6-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 6 - Memorials|§ 29-6-102. Bond Issue

 For the purpose of providing for the acquisition of necessary ground therefor and purchasing, erecting, constructing, or reconstructing such building and for the necessary equipment therefor, the county, city and county, city, or town may issue bonds to be known as liberty memorial bonds, to be issued and sold as provided by law; and the county, city and county, city, or town shall provide for portions of such bonds to become due at different, definite periods, but none in less than five nor more than fifty years from the date of issue.   History. Source: L. 21: P. 600, § 2. C.L. § 8248. CSA: C. 154, § 33. CRS 53: § 131-4-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-4-2. History. Source: L. 21: P. 600, § 2. C.L. § 8248. CSA: C. 154, § 33. CRS 53: § 131-4-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-4-2.
CO Code § 29-6-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 6 - Memorials|§ 29-6-103. Gifts and Bequests Authorized

 Gifts and bequests to the county, city and county, city, or town for any of the purposes provided in this article are authorized. The same shall be used and applied as provided in this article and as especially stipulated by the donor.   History. Source: L. 21: P. 600, § 3. C.L. § 8249. CSA: C. 154, § 34. CRS 53: § 131-4-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-4-3. History. Source: L. 21: P. 600, § 3. C.L. § 8249. CSA: C. 154, § 34. CRS 53: § 131-4-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-4-3.
CO Code § 29-6.5-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 6.5 - Charitable Solicitations From Motorists|§ 29-6.5-101. Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:   For over fifty years, firefighters across Colorado have engaged in charitable fundraising events to:   Support medical research of debilitating diseases such as muscular dystrophy;    Provide comprehensive health-care and support services, advocacy, and education on behalf of children and adults with neuromuscular diseases; and    Conduct summer camps for children with muscular dystrophy;       The most successful fundraising event that firefighters have employed is the signature “fill the boot” campaign, which consists of firefighters asking motorists passing fire stations to contribute to the causes specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) by putting money into firefighter boots or facsimiles of firefighter boots; and    Other nonprofit and charitable organizations would benefit from the ability to solicit and accept donations in a similar manner.       Therefore, it is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article to clarify that local governments may, in their discretion, allow law enforcement personnel and firefighters, other local public safety personnel, and nonprofit or charitable organizations to conduct fundraising activities.     History. Source: L. 2012: Entire article added, (HB 12-1117), ch. 38, p. 135, § 1, effective March 22.
CO Code § 29-6.5-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 6.5 - Charitable Solicitations From Motorists|§ 29-6.5-102. Definitions

 As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Charitable organization” has the same meaning as set forth in section 6-16-103 (1), C.R.S.    “Charitable purpose” has the same meaning as set forth in section 6-16-103 (2), C.R.S.    “Local government” means any county, town, city, city and county, municipality, or other local entity having the authority to enact local ordinances.     History. Source: L. 2012: Entire article added, (HB 12-1117), ch. 38, p. 136, § 1, effective March 22.
CO Code § 29-6.5-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 29 - Government - Local|Article 6.5 - Charitable Solicitations From Motorists|§ 29-6.5-103. Local Government Authorization for Solicitation of Charitable Donations

  A local government may permit, in its discretion, a charitable organization to engage in a solicitation for a charitable purpose, which solicitation involves persons standing in or adjacent to a public roadway and soliciting donations from motorists, if:   The persons solicit in an area that is entirely within the jurisdiction of the local government; and    The number of days for which a local government grants permission for such solicitations does not exceed five days in any calendar year per charitable organization.        History. Source: L. 2012: Entire article added, (HB 12-1117), ch. 38, p. 136, § 1, effective March 22.