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CO Code § 31-25-822 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 8 - Downtown Development Authorities|§ 31-25-822. Inclusion of Additional Property

 Subsequent to the organization of an authority, additional property may be included in the district. Proceedings for inclusion shall be initiated by petition to the board of the authority signed by the owner or owners in fee of each parcel of land adjacent to the existing district sought to be included. Any such petition shall include evidence satisfactory to the board concerning title to the property and an accurate legal description thereof. If the board approves said application, it shall then submit the same to the governing body of the municipality. If the governing body also approves said application, it shall then, at a regular or special meeting by amendment to the ordinance treating the authority, redescribe the district so as to include the additional property as described in the petition. From the effective date of said amendment such additional property shall be included within the district and shall be subject to any taxes thereafter imposed by the municipality for the use and benefit of the authority.   History. Source: L. 77: Entire section added, p. 1478, § 13, effective June 19.
CO Code § 31-25-901 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-901. Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly hereby declares that decreasing supplies of energy resources and the increasing cost thereof is causing severe financial burdens and constitutes a threat to the health and welfare of the citizens of this state and that it is in the public interest that the development of alternative sources of energy proceed expeditiously to avert energy shortages and threats to the public health and welfare.    To encourage the use and development by municipalities of alternate energy resources in the form of unconventional gas supplies for the use of the inhabitants of the municipalities of this state and for all citizens as alternate fuels for use by municipal utilities and others, the powers of municipalities are hereby expanded to authorize the formation of authorities for the purpose of financing municipal operations for the exploration, development, and production of unconventional gas, the use thereof for the purposes of municipal utilities, and the marketing and sale thereof to others.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 658, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-902 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-902. Duties of Authority - Development and Financing of Unconventional Gas Supplies

  An authority formed pursuant to this part 9, referred to in this part 9 as the “authority”, shall be known as a municipal energy finance authority. Its duties shall include the financing of municipal operations for the exploration, development, and production of unconventional gas, as defined in this section, for the purposes specified in section 31-25-901.    For the purposes of this part 9, “unconventional gases” means gases which are predominantly methane, not obtained from ordinary, porous sands; and which generally are said to be in tight sands and shales where permeability is low, in coal beds where pressure is low, and in geopressured sediments, or gas from all sources other than sandstone or limestone with permeability less than one millidarcy. “Unconventional gases” also includes gases which are predominantly methane obtained from or in connection with wastewater treatment operations.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 659, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-903 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-903. Formation of Authority by Municipality

 The governing board of any municipality, referred to in this part 9 as the “governing body”, may create and establish a municipal energy finance authority by the passage of an ordinance therefor. The authority shall have all the powers provided in this part 9 that are authorized by the ordinance, or any amendment thereto, authorizing such authority. When established, the authority shall be a body corporate, and capable of being a party to suits, proceedings, and contracts, the same as municipalities in this state. Any such authority may be dissolved by ordinance of the governing body, if there are no outstanding bonds or other obligations of the authority or if adequate provision for the payment of such bonds or obligations has been provided.   History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 659, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-904 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-904. Board - Membership - Term of Office

  The affairs of the authority shall be under the direct supervision and control of a board, which is referred to in this part 9 as the “board”, consisting of five members appointed by the governing body.    The board shall be constituted as follows:   At least one member shall be a member of the governing body, appointed to serve at the pleasure of the governing body.    Two members shall be appointed for terms expiring June 30 of the year following the date of the ordinance adopted by the governing body establishing the authority.    Two members shall be appointed for terms expiring June 30 of the second year following the date of the ordinance adopted by the governing body establishing the authority.       A member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and qualified. After the terms of the initial members of the board have expired, the terms of all members, except any member who is a member of the governing body, shall expire four years from the expiration date of the terms of their predecessors. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term. In any municipality in which the charter provides that the appointive authority is the mayor, the mayor shall make appointments to the board.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 659, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-905 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-905. Board Membership - Qualifications - Nominations - Rules - Removal

  Each appointed member of the board, except any member from the governing body, shall be a registered elector of the municipality. No officer or employee of the municipality where the authority is located, other than any appointee from the governing body, shall be eligible for appointment to the board. Within thirty days after the occurrence of a vacancy, the governing body, except as provided in section 31-25-904 (3), shall appoint a successor.    Before assuming the duties of the office, each appointed member shall qualify by taking and subscribing to the oath of office required of officials of the municipality.    The board shall adopt and promulgate rules governing its procedure, including election of officers, and said rules shall be filed in the office of the municipal clerk. The board shall hold regular meetings in the manner provided in the rules of the board. Special meetings may be held when called in the manner provided in the rules of the board. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public except those dealing with land acquisition or sales, personnel matters, or legal matters.    After notice and an opportunity to be heard, an appointed member of the board may be removed for cause by the governing body.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 660, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (1) amended, p. 332, § 98, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-906 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-906. Powers - Duties of Board

  Subject to the provisions of this part 9 and subject to other applicable provisions of law, the board shall have all powers customarily vested in the board of directors of a corporation. It shall appoint a director, who shall recommend the hiring of such staff as may be required. The board shall exercise supervisory control over the activities of the director and the staff of the authority in carrying out the functions authorized by this part 9.    In addition to the powers granted by subsection (1) of this section, the board, acting on behalf of the authority, shall also have the power:   To conduct investigations for the purposes of locating reserves of unconventional gas and the means and methods of exploring, developing, and producing such gas;    To take over, by purchase, lease, or otherwise, any project undertaken by any government or by the municipality; except that such takeover shall not interfere with the normal use of any real property, or other property appurtenant thereto, which is devoted or dedicated to a public utility use;    To act as agent for the federal government in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, or management of the project or any part thereof.       To the extent authorized by the governing body, the board may provide, out of project funds, for the compensation and the reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses of the board of the authority.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 660, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-907 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-907. Powers of Authority to Effect Purposes Specified

  To accomplish the purposes specified in sections 31-25-901 and 31-25-902, authorities are granted the following additional powers:   To acquire, hold, use, transfer, and convey any real property or any interest therein, in fee or a leasehold interest, for purposes of initiating projects involving unconventional gas exploration, production, and development;    To engage in any and all activities respecting the exploration, development, production, distribution, marketing, and sale of unconventional gas to any person or public or private entity or for municipal uses;    To issue revenue bonds authorized by action of the governing body, without the approval of the qualified electors of the municipality, for purposes of financing the exploration, development, production, distribution, and marketing of unconventional gas.        History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 660, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-908 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-908. Provisions Relating to Revenue Bonds

  Revenue bonds issued by the authority shall be issued in the manner provided in part 4 of article 35 of this title for the issuance of revenue bonds by municipalities; except that such revenue bonds may be sold in one or more series at par, or below or above par, at public or private sale, in such manner and for such price as the authority, in its discretion, shall determine.    Revenue bonds issued by the authority and interest coupons, if any, appurtenant thereto shall never constitute the debt or indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any provision or limitation of the state constitution, statutes, or home rule charter and shall not constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the municipality or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers.    Revenue bonds and the income issued by the authority therefrom are exempt from taxation, except inheritance, estate, and transfer taxes.    Revenue bonds issued by the authority shall bear interest at a rate such that the net effective interest rate of the issue of bonds does not exceed the maximum net effective interest rate authorized.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 661, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-909 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 9 - Establishment of Public Authorities by Municipalities - Energy Resources|§ 31-25-909. Contracts With Federal Government

  In addition to the powers conferred upon the authority by section 31-25-907, the authority, with regard to its relations with the federal government, is empowered:   To borrow money from the federal government to finance any project and to borrow from private sources when such borrowing is guaranteed by the federal government;    To take over any land offered by the federal government for the construction of a project; and    To take over, lease, or manage any project so constructed or owned by the federal government and, to that end, to enter into any such contracts, leases, or other agreements as the federal government may require in such connection; except that such takeover shall not interfere with the normal use of any real property, or other property appurtenant thereto, which is devoted or dedicated to a public utility use.       Such contract, lease, or other agreements may provide that the federal government has the right to supervise and approve the construction, maintenance, and operation of such project.    It is the purpose and intent of this section to authorize such authority to accept the cooperation of the federal government in the construction, maintenance, and operation and in the financing of the construction of any project which the authority is empowered to undertake. Such authority has the full power to do all things necessary in order to secure such aid, assistance, and cooperation.     History. Source: L. 80: Entire part added, p. 661, § 1, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1101. Legislative Declaration

 This part 11 is intended to provide a summary method for the collection of delinquent assessments and shall be liberally construed in favor of the taxing authority and the grantee in any deed issued pursuant to its provisions. No collateral attack whatsoever shall be permitted by any court or tribunal upon the title thus acquired, whether said title is acquired by the taxing authority itself or by any other purchaser. All taxing authorities within the state of Colorado authorized to levy any special tax or assessment are hereby specifically authorized to take advantage of the provisions of this part 11 and to take, hold, and convey title to the property sold. Conveyances shall be authorized by order of the governing body of the taxing authority, without any other further formality or proceeding.   History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1618, § 21, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1102. Definitions

 As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Costs” means all costs associated with the foreclosure of any lien for special assessments levied upon any property. “Costs” includes, but is not limited to, publication costs; costs of sale; service of process fees; title insurance costs including costs for foreclosure certificates or litigation guarantee certificates; if such special assessment had been certified to the county treasurer, a fee for the county treasurer equal to the amount specified in section 30-1-102 (1)(c), C.R.S.; and any general taxes due or past due on such property, all interest and penalties thereon, and any fees and costs associated therewith. (1.5) “Property” means any property which is, by the laws of the state of Colorado or the charter of any municipal corporation organized under the constitution of the state of Colorado, subject to the levy of assessments for local improvements within any city, town, or other taxing district in the state of Colorado.    “Taxing authority” means the Colorado new energy improvement district created in section 32-20-104 (1), C.R.S., and any municipal corporation or taxing district organized under the constitution and laws of the state of Colorado with power to make local improvements therein and pay for the same by means of special assessments based upon benefits accruing to property within the municipality or taxing district by reason of such local improvement.     History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1618, § 21, effective July 1. L. 83: (1) and (2) amended, p. 1249, § 2, effective March 17. L. 90: (1) R&RE, p. 1475, § 13, effective July 1; (1.5) added, p. 1475, § 14, effective October 1. L. 2010: (2) amended, (HB 10-1328), ch. 426, p. 2223, § 4, effective June 11.
CO Code § 31-25-1103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1103. Property in Default

 Whenever any property in this state is in default in the payment of any special assessment levied to pay the cost of any local improvement or any installment thereof or any interest thereon, the taxing authority which has levied said assessment may in its discretion foreclose the lien thereof by an administrative proceeding in the manner provided in this part 11.   History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1618, § 21, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1104. Action in Rem - Lien Against Property

  In any case of default as provided in section 31-25-1103, the taxing authority may institute a proceeding in the nature of an action in rem, in the district court of the county in which the property is situate, denominated “in the matter of the foreclosure of special assessments for (here insert the nature of the assessment)”. In such proceeding, it shall not be necessary to name any property owner or other person.    The petition, when verified by any officer of the taxing authority, shall be deemed sufficient if it includes the following: The nature of the assessment, a list of the property in default, the amount of the delinquent assessment including accrued interest and penalties for nonpayment against each particular lot or tract, and a request that a date of hearing be fixed not less than twenty nor more than forty days after the filing of the complaint and that, unless good cause be shown to the contrary, the court will then enter an order fixing the amount of the delinquency and costs and authorizing the sale of the property for the payment of the amount so fixed.    In such proceeding, the taxing authority may act against all or any part of the property so in default and may elect to proceed with respect to any installment or installments in default or with respect to the entire assessment if the same is in default. The sale for any installment shall not extinguish the lien of any installment subsequently becoming due.     History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1618, § 21, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1105. Form of Notice of Hearing to Authorize Sale

 [Form Excluded]   History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1619, § 21, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1106. Publication of Notice - Copy Mailed

 The notice required by section 31-25-1105 shall be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the proceeding is instituted. The fact of such publication shall be conclusively established by the publisher's affidavit of publication. The first publication of such notice shall be more than ten days and the last publication within five days before the date set for the hearing. In addition to such published notice, the clerk of the court shall mail a copy of such notice to each record owner of the property described in such notice and to every mortgagee, lien claimant, or other person having any right, title, or interest in or to said property as disclosed by the records on file in the office of the county clerk and recorder of the particular county. Copies of such notice shall be sent to such owners and persons at their last known addresses. If addresses of such owners and persons are unknown to the clerk, notices shall be directed to the post office nearest to the property described in said notice. Also, the clerk of the district court shall cause a copy of the notice to be served on some person occupying the property described in such notice, if there are any. The mailing and serving of notices shall be completed at least ten days before the date of the hearing specified in the notice. Affidavit thereof shall be filed in the clerk's office, which affidavit shall be prima facie evidence of the fact of such mailing and service.   History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1620, § 21, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1107. Objections

 Any interested person may file written objections to the foreclosure of such assessment lien, setting forth the grounds relied upon to prevent the sale of any specific property subject to the lien of such assessment.   History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1620, § 21, effective July 1.
CO Code § 31-25-1108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 31 - Government - Municipal|Article 25 - Public Improvements|Part 11 - Foreclosure Proceedings|§ 31-25-1108. Procedure in Court

 At the time specified in the notice, the court shall proceed to hear and determine all issues raised. If there are no objections, the petitioner shall only be required to establish that the assessment has been made, certified, and extended and that the payment of the same, or any portion thereof, is in default.   History. Source: L. 81: Entire part added, p. 1620, § 21, effective July 1.