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CO Code § 37-31-137 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-137. Property Taxable and Service Fees Chargeable by District

  In order to carry out the purposes of the district and the provisions of this article, the board of directors has the following powers:   Within the limits of the Grand Valley drainage district, to levy taxes of the same kinds and classes upon the taxable property, real, personal, or mixed, which is subject to taxation for state and county purposes in accordance with the laws of this state;    To designate specially benefited areas within the district as improvement districts and to levy, collect, and cause to be collected assessments fixed against real property in any such improvement district within the district;    To fix and, from time to time, increase or decrease and collect and cause to be collected rates, fees, and other service charges pertaining to the facilities of the district and to pledge revenues derived from such service charges for the payment of district securities. The board of directors may enforce the collection of such revenues by civil action or by any other means provided by law. Service charges may include, without limitation, minimum charges and charges for availability of the facilities or services relating to the facilities of the district. Such service charges may be charged to and collected in advance or otherwise by the district at any time or from time to time from any person owning real property within the district or from any occupancy of such property which directly or indirectly is, or has been, or will be connected with the district drainage system. Such service charges, as nearly as the district deems practicable and equitable, shall be reasonable and uniform for the same type, class, and amount of use. Reasonable penalties may be fixed for any delinquencies, including, without limitation, interest on delinquent service charges from any date due at a rate of not more than one percent per month, or fraction thereof, reasonable attorney fees, and other costs of collection. The district may prescribe and, when necessary, revise a schedule of such service charges.        History. Source: L. 23: P. 295, § 35. CSA: C. 57, § 161. CRS 53: § 47-12-35. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-35. L. 83: Entire section R&RE, p. 1389, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2007: (1)(a) amended, p. 158, § 6, effective January 1, 2008. History. Source: L. 23: P. 295, § 35. CSA: C. 57, § 161. CRS 53: § 47-12-35. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-35. L. 83: Entire section R&RE, p. 1389, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2007: (1)(a) amended, p. 158, § 6, effective January 1, 2008.
CO Code § 37-31-138 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-138. General Tax Laws Apply

 The laws of this state for the collection of the general taxes, including the laws for the sale of property for taxes and the redemption of the same, shall apply and have full force and effect for the purposes of this article.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 296, § 38. CSA: C. 57, § 164. CRS 53: § 47-12-38. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-38. History. Source: L. 23: P. 296, § 38. CSA: C. 57, § 164. CRS 53: § 47-12-38. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-38.    Cross references:   For collection of taxes, tax sales, and redemption, see articles 10, 11, and 12 of title 39.
CO Code § 37-31-139 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-139. Certification of Property Values

 It is the duty of the county assessor of Mesa county, Colorado, in making his return each year, to designate the property situated within the limits of the said district and to certify to the board of directors of the said drainage district the total valuation for assessment of all taxable property within the district.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 295, § 36. CSA: C. 57, § 162. CRS 53: § 47-12-36. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-36. History. Source: L. 23: P. 295, § 36. CSA: C. 57, § 162. CRS 53: § 47-12-36. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-36.
CO Code § 37-31-140 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-140. District Tax on Tax List and Included in Warrant

 It is the duty of the county assessor of Mesa county, Colorado, as soon as the assessment roll is ready in each year for the extension of the taxes, to extend the same upon the tax list of the current year in a separate column properly headed in the same manner as other taxes are extended, carrying said district tax into the general total of all taxes for the year, and he shall include the said district taxes in his general warrant to the county treasurer for collection.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 295, § 37. CSA: C. 57, § 163. CRS 53: § 47-12-37. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-37. History. Source: L. 23: P. 295, § 37. CSA: C. 57, § 163. CRS 53: § 47-12-37. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-37.
CO Code § 37-31-141 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-141. Certification and Levy of Tax

 The board of directors of the Grand Valley drainage district shall, in accordance with the schedule prescribed by section 39-5-128 , C.R.S., certify to the board of county commissioners a statement showing the aggregate amount which, in the judgment of said drainage board, is necessary to raise from the taxable property of said district to create a fund for any of the purposes of said district. It is the duty of the board of county commissioners to levy, at the same time that other taxes are levied, such rate as will produce the aggregate amount so certified.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 296, § 39. CSA: C. 57, § 165. CRS 53: § 47-12-39. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-39. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 1408, § 8, effective April 22. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 158, § 7, effective January 1, 2008. History. Source: L. 23: P. 296, § 39. CSA: C. 57, § 165. CRS 53: § 47-12-39. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-39. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 1408, § 8, effective April 22. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 158, § 7, effective January 1, 2008.
CO Code § 37-31-142 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-142. Title to Property - Tax Exemption

 The title to property acquired under the provisions of this article shall vest in such drainage district in its corporate name. Said property shall be held by such district in trust for and is dedicated and set apart for the uses and purposes set forth in this article and shall be exempt from taxation, and the board of directors is authorized to hold, use and acquire, manage, occupy, and possess said property.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 293, § 27. CSA: C. 57, § 153. CRS 53: § 47-12-27. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-27. History. Source: L. 23: P. 293, § 27. CSA: C. 57, § 153. CRS 53: § 47-12-27. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-27.
CO Code § 37-31-143 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-143. General Tax Exemptions Apply

 Property exempt under the constitution and laws of Colorado from the payment of taxes shall be exempt from the payment of taxes in the Grand Valley drainage district.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 296, § 40. CSA: C. 57, § 166. CRS 53: § 47-12-40. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-40. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 158, § 8, effective January 1, 2008. History. Source: L. 23: P. 296, § 40. CSA: C. 57, § 166. CRS 53: § 47-12-40. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-40. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 158, § 8, effective January 1, 2008.    Cross references:   For property tax exemptions, see article 3 of title 39.
CO Code § 37-31-144 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-144. Election on Bonds

 For the purpose of constructing a drainage system and necessary works for the drainage district and acquiring the necessary property and rights-of-way therefor, of paying the first year's interest on the bonds authorized in this article, and of otherwise carrying out the provisions of this article, the board of directors of the drainage district may estimate and determine the amount of money necessary to be raised for such purposes and is empowered to call a special election, at which election shall be submitted to the qualified taxpaying electors of the drainage district the question of whether or not the bonds of said district shall be issued in the amount so determined.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 298, § 45. CSA: C. 57, § 171. CRS 53: § 47-12-45. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-45. History. Source: L. 23: P. 298, § 45. CSA: C. 57, § 171. CRS 53: § 47-12-45. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-45.
CO Code § 37-31-145 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-145. Procedure of Holding of Election

 A notice of such election shall be given as provided in this article. The notice shall specify the time of holding the election and the amount of bonds proposed to be issued. The election shall be held and the results determined and declared as nearly as possible in conformity with the provisions of this article governing the election of directors. No informalities in conducting such election shall invalidate the same if the election has been otherwise fairly conducted. At such election the ballots shall contain the words ”Bonds - Yes“ or ”Bonds - No“.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 299, § 46. CSA: C. 57, § 172. CRS 53: § 47-12-46. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-46. History. Source: L. 23: P. 299, § 46. CSA: C. 57, § 172. CRS 53: § 47-12-46. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-46.
CO Code § 37-31-147 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-147. Majority Vote Bonds Issued - Form of Bonds and Coupons

 If the majority of the votes cast is ”Bonds - Yes“, the board of directors shall issue negotiable coupon bonds of the district. Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates such that the net effective interest rate of the issue of bonds does not exceed the maximum net effective interest rate authorized, payable semiannually, and shall be due and payable serially, either annually or semiannually, commencing not later than three years and extending not more than twenty years from date. The form and terms of said bonds, including provisions for their payment and redemption, shall be determined by the board. If the board so determines, such bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity upon payment of a premium, not exceeding three percent of the principal thereof. Said bonds shall be executed in the name of and on behalf of the district and signed by the president with the seal of the district affixed thereto and attested by the secretary. Said bonds shall be in such denominations as the board shall determine, and the bonds and coupons thereto attached shall be payable to bearer. Interest coupons shall bear the original or facsimile signature of the president.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 300, § 48. CSA: C. 57, § 74. CRS 53: § 47-12-48. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-48. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 122, § 4, effective March 24. History. Source: L. 23: P. 300, § 48. CSA: C. 57, § 74. CRS 53: § 47-12-48. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-48. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 122, § 4, effective March 24.
CO Code § 37-31-148 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-148. Authorization of Different Series of Payments

 The drainage district may by a majority vote of the legal electors of said district provide for the issuance of bonds that will mature in any number of years not to exceed forty and arrange for the payment thereof in series.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 301, § 49. CSA: C. 57, § 175. CRS 53: § 47-12-49. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-49. History. Source: L. 23: P. 301, § 49. CSA: C. 57, § 175. CRS 53: § 47-12-49. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-49.
CO Code § 37-31-149 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-149. Contents of Notice - Sale

 The notice shall state that sealed proposals will be received by the board of directors at the office of the drainage district for the purchase of the bonds until the day and hour named in the resolution. At the time appointed, the board shall open the proposals and award the purchase of the bonds to the highest responsible bidder or may reject all bids; thereafter, if all bids are rejected, the board may readvertise or sell said bonds at private sale.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 301, § 51. CSA: C. 57, § 177. CRS 53: § 47-12-51. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-51. History. Source: L. 23: P. 301, § 51. CSA: C. 57, § 177. CRS 53: § 47-12-51. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-51.
CO Code § 37-31-150 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-150. Levy of Tax for Payment

 For the half-yearly interest accruing on such bonds actually issued and delivered, the board of directors of said district shall levy annually a sufficient tax to fully discharge such interest, and, for the ultimate redemption of such bonds, they shall levy annually such tax upon all the taxable property of such district as will create a yearly fund sufficient to pay the bonds maturing in such year. All taxes for interest on and for the redemption of such bonds shall be paid in cash only and shall be kept by the district treasurer as a special fund to be used in payment of interest on, and for the payment of, such bonds annually, and such tax shall be levied and collected as other taxes. If the board of directors of the district fails to levy and certify such taxes to the board of county commissioners of Mesa county, it nevertheless is the duty of such board of county commissioners to levy such taxes.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 301, § 52. CSA: C. 57, § 178. CRS 53: § 47-12-52. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-52. History. Source: L. 23: P. 301, § 52. CSA: C. 57, § 178. CRS 53: § 47-12-52. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-52.
CO Code § 37-31-151 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-151. Judicial Confirmation of Bonds

 The board of directors of the drainage district may commence special proceedings in the district court of Mesa county, Colorado, in and by which the proceedings of said board in said district, providing for and authorizing the issue and sale of the bonds of said district, whether said bonds have or have not been sold or disposed of, may be judicially examined, approved, and confirmed, and the proceedings shall be in conformity with the law regulating like proceedings for the examination, approval, and confirmation of the organization and bonds of irrigation districts.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 305, § 59. CSA: C. 57, § 185. CRS 53: § 47-12-59. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-59. History. Source: L. 23: P. 305, § 59. CSA: C. 57, § 185. CRS 53: § 47-12-59. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-59.    Cross references:   For confirmation proceedings of irrigation districts, see §§ 37-41-151 to 37-41-155 .
CO Code § 37-31-152 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-152. Right of Eminent Domain

 The board of directors has the power to construct the said works across any watercourse, street, avenue, highway, railway, canal, or ditch which the route of such drainage system or any branch thereof intersects or crosses. If any railroad company or the owners and controllers of said property, thing, and franchise to be crossed or the owner of land necessary for said drainage district and the board of directors cannot agree upon the amount to be paid therefor, the same shall be ascertained and determined in all respects as is provided by law in respect to the taking of land for public uses by the exercise of the right of eminent domain, the right to the exercise of which is conferred on said drainage district. Such right of eminent domain shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by article 1 of title 38, C.R.S., provided a juror in such proceeding shall not be disqualified by reason of being a resident or taxpayer within said district.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 302, § 53. CSA: C. 57, § 179. CRS 53: § 47-12-53. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-53. History. Source: L. 23: P. 302, § 53. CSA: C. 57, § 179. CRS 53: § 47-12-53. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-53.
CO Code § 37-31-153 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-153. Publication of Notice for Bids

 After adopting a plan for a drainage system, the board of directors may give notice by publication in a newspaper published within said district, in two consecutive publications of said newspaper, and in such other newspapers as may be deemed advisable, calling for bids for the construction of said work or any portion thereof; if less than the whole, then the portion of said system to be constructed shall be described in the notice. The notice shall set forth where the plans and specifications may be seen and that sealed proposals will be received at the office of the drainage district and a contract let to the lowest responsible bidder, giving the time and place for opening the proposals, which, at said time and place, shall be opened in public. The board of directors may enter into a contract, subject to the provisions of section 37-31-119 , with the lowest responsible bidder for the construction of the whole or any portion of the work mentioned in the notice, or may reject all bids and readvertise for proposals, or may proceed to construct the work under the supervision of the board of directors.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 297, § 43. CSA: C. 57, § 169. CRS 53: § 47-12-43. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-43. History. Source: L. 23: P. 297, § 43. CSA: C. 57, § 169. CRS 53: § 47-12-43. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-43.
CO Code § 37-31-154 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-154. Contractor's Bond - Engineer to Supervise

 The person to whom the contract may be awarded shall execute a bond in the penal sum of not less than twenty percent of the contract price, with surety to be approved by the board of directors, payable to the drainage district and conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract. All work shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction of the engineer employed by the drainage district and subject to approval by the board of directors.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 298, § 44. CSA: C. 57, § 170. CRS 53: § 47-12-44. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-44. History. Source: L. 23: P. 298, § 44. CSA: C. 57, § 170. CRS 53: § 47-12-44. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-44.
CO Code § 37-31-155 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-155. Use of Existing Drainage Works

 If, after adopting plans for the drainage of the district, it is found that any ditch or drainage work has been constructed in whole or in part conforming with the general plan of drainage for the district, the board may contract for the use and control of such drainage ditch or work, which use and control may be exclusive in said district, or it may be in conjunction with those owning or controlling such ditch or drainage work.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 304, § 58. CSA: C. 57, § 184. CRS 53: § 47-12-58. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-58. History. Source: L. 23: P. 304, § 58. CSA: C. 57, § 184. CRS 53: § 47-12-58. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-58.    Cross references:   For publication of legal notices, see part 1 of article 70 of title 24.
CO Code § 37-31-156 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-156. Sale of District Property

 The board of directors of said drainage district has the right to sell and transfer by proper conveyance any real estate or personal property belonging to said district when in the opinion of said board such property is no longer needed by the said district.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 304, § 57. CSA: C. 57, § 183. CRS 53: § 47-12-57. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-57. History. Source: L. 23: P. 304, § 57. CSA: C. 57, § 183. CRS 53: § 47-12-57. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-57.
CO Code § 37-31-157 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 31 - Grand Valley Drainage District|§ 37-31-157. Proof of Existence of District

 In all actions, suits, and judicial proceedings in any court in this state, the court shall take judicial notice of the organization and existence of the district from and after the filing for record in the office of the county clerk and recorder of Mesa county, Colorado, of a certified copy of the order of the board of directors of said district made at the time of the organization of the board. A certified copy of such order shall be prima facie evidence in all actions, suits, and proceedings in any court in this state of the regular and legal formation or organization of said district, and, if the formation or organization of said district has not been questioned by proceedings in quo warranto instituted in the district court of Mesa county, Colorado, within sixty days after the date of filing of such order, it shall be conclusive evidence of its due and lawful formation and organization. The said order shall state that no sufficient remonstrance was filed as in this article provided and that the Grand Valley drainage district was organized.   History. Source: L. 23: P. 303, § 55. CSA: C. 57, § 181. CRS 53: § 47-12-55. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-55. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 159, § 9, effective January 1, 2008. History. Source: L. 23: P. 303, § 55. CSA: C. 57, § 181. CRS 53: § 47-12-55. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-12-55. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 159, § 9, effective January 1, 2008.
CO Code § 37-32-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 37 - Water and Irrigation|Article 32 - Bankruptcy of Districts|§ 37-32-101. Legislative Declaration

 The general assembly declares that this article is necessary by reason of general economic conditions now prevailing in the agricultural sections of this state. Said conditions make it impossible for the owners of land in many such districts to pay the general and special taxes and assessments levied against their property. As a result thereof the delinquencies seriously affect the ability of counties and other governmental agencies in which such districts are located to obtain the revenue necessary to conduct governmental functions. The relief afforded to such districts by this article is urgently necessary in order to permit the performance of local governmental functions of the state in those sections thereof in which such districts are located.   History. Source: L. 39: P. 446, § 7. CSA: C. 57, § 201. CRS 53: § 47-13-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-13-6. History. Source: L. 39: P. 446, § 7. CSA: C. 57, § 201. CRS 53: § 47-13-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-13-6.