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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-108 - Conflicts of interest prohibited

(1)
No director, employee, or agent of the district shall be interested in any contract or transaction with the district except in his official representative capacity.
(2)
No director may vote in favor of a specific stadium site if such director or any member of the immediate family of such director has any direct or indirect financial interest in the real property on which the stadium would be located or any real property which would be significantly benefited by the construction of a major league baseball stadium.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1332, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-110 - Privatization - study and consideration

(1)
The board shall study, consider, and pursue opportunities for privatizing the costs of acquiring a stadium site, the costs of constructing a stadium, or the costs of operating a stadium in order to minimize the use of sales tax revenues to the greatest extent possible for the purposes of this article 14. Such methods to be studied, considered, and pursued by the board in order to achieve such privatization shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)
Financial incentives from private sources, including landowners and developers, available to offset the cost of a stadium site and the construction, maintenance, and operation of a stadium, including, but not limited to: Contributions of money, goods, equipment, and services; financed purchase of an asset agreements; certificate of participation agreements; sale-leaseback agreements; and joint venture proposals;
(b)
The sale or lease of the name of the stadium, any symbol or image of the general design, appearance, or configuration of the stadium, including trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos;
(c)
The sale or lease of seat rights;
(d)
The sale or lease of luxury suites, commonly referred to as sky boxes; and
(e)
The sale of long-term advertising, parking, and concession rights.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 325,§70, eff. 7/1/2021.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1333, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: IP(1), (1)(a), and (1)(e) amended, p. 1519, § 5, effective April 16. L. 2021: IP(1) and (1)(a) amended, (HB 21-1316), ch. 2055, p. 2055, § 70, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-111 - Criteria - stadium site - stadium

(1)
The board shall establish criteria for the stadium site and the stadium. In establishing such criteria, the board shall consider factors which it deems relevant including, but not limited to:
(a)
The need for access to the site by motor vehicles, pedestrians, and others using the stadium, including the proximity to highways, the capacity of surrounding streets and highways to handle traffic, the proximity to actual and proposed public transportation, and the overall convenience to the citizens of the district;
(b)
The extent to which financial incentives from private sources, including landowners and developers, may be maximized in order to reduce the amount of public moneys required to be expended for a stadium site;
(c)
The extent to which the economic potential resulting from the location of a stadium may be maximized, including the compatibility of a stadium with adjacent actual or proposed development;
(d)
The compatibility of a stadium with surrounding neighborhoods;
(e)
The existence of readily available fire and police protection services;
(f)
The existence or the potential for the existence of adequate parking facilities for motor vehicles in the immediately surrounding area; and
(g)
Any criteria which may be established by major league baseball concerning stadium sites or stadiums.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1333, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-112 - Consultation with urban land institute - Colorado baseball commission - consideration of recommendations

The board shall consult with and shall consider any recommendations made by the urban land institute or by the Colorado baseball commission in regard to the duties of the board, including but not limited to the selection of a stadium site, the planning and design of the stadium, and the financing of the stadium site acquisition and the construction of the stadium.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1334, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-113 - Costs - acquisition of stadium site - construction of stadium - use of public moneys - target percentage

The district shall make every reasonable effort to obtain funding for a target amount of at least fifty percent of the total costs incurred by the district in the acquisition of a stadium site and in the construction of a stadium from moneys acquired from sources other than the levy and collection of the sales tax authorized pursuant to the provisions of section
32-14-114
. Such amount constitutes a target which the district shall attempt to achieve but is not a mandatory requirement. Such moneys may include, but are not limited to, private donations or the revenues acquired by the issuance of special obligation bonds to be paid from the financial incentives specified in section
32-14-110(1)(a)
or the operating revenues generated by the district. The sales tax authorized in section
32-14-114
shall be levied only for the period of time for which it is necessary to generate revenues sufficient to pay the percentage of the total costs incurred in said acquisition and construction not funded by other sources of money and for such other purposes specified in section
32-14-115
, but such period of time shall not exceed twenty years.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1334, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1520, § 6, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-115 - Sales tax revenues - use

(1)
Sales tax revenues levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of section
32-14-114
shall be used by the board for the following purposes:
(a)
To reimburse the board for the day-to-day operating costs incurred in the administration of the district; however, such costs shall not exceed three-fourths of one percent of the amount of sales tax revenues collected annually;
(b)
To reimburse the board for any loans made to the board or any direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the board for matters directly related to the duties of the board prior to the time that sales tax revenues were available for use by the board;
(c)
To reimburse the board for expenses incurred in the investigation, study, and evaluation of potential stadium sites, for preconstruction planning of the design and construction of a stadium, and for the hiring of professionals to assist in these and other related activities;
(d)
To acquire a site within the district which shall be suitable for construction of a stadium;
(e)
To plan, design, and construct a stadium and all facilities incidental thereto;
(f)
To pay the principal, interest, and prepayment premium, if any, on outstanding special obligation bonds issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(2)
If sales tax revenues levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of section
32-14-114
and the operating revenues generated by the district are insufficient for all of the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the purpose set forth in paragraph (f) of said subsection (1) shall have first priority of such sales tax revenues.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1335, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section R&RE, p. 1521, § 8, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-116 - Operating revenues - use

(1)
Any operating revenues generated by the district, including, but not limited to, lease payments, fees, rentals, rates, tolls, penalties, and charges for services, programs, or facilities furnished by the district, shall be used by the board for the following purposes:
(a)
To pay for the expenses incurred by the board in the general operation of the stadium;
(b)
To provide for the repair and maintenance of the stadium;
(c)
To provide for capital improvements to the stadium;
(d)
To pay the principal, interest, and prepayment premium, if any, on outstanding special obligation bonds issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(2)
If operating revenues and sales tax revenues are insufficient for all of the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the purpose set forth in paragraph (d) of said subsection (1) shall have first priority of such operating revenues if such operating revenues are pledged to secure the payment of the special obligation bonds.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1336, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section R&RE, p. 1521, § 9, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-118 - Pledge of sales tax revenues and net operating revenues

The payment of special obligation bonds may be secured by the specific pledge of sales tax revenues of the district, operating revenues of the district, or moneys or assets of the district held in escrow as the board, in its discretion, may determine. Operating revenues, sales tax revenues, or moneys or assets held in escrow pledged for the payment of any special obligation bonds, as received by the district, shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge, without any physical delivery thereof, any filing, or further act, and the lien of such pledge and the obligation to perform the contractual provisions made in the authorizing resolution or other instrument relating thereto shall have priority over all other obligations and liabilities of the district, except as may be otherwise provided in this article or in such resolution or instrument, and subject to any prior pledges and liens previously created. The lien of such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all persons having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the district, regardless of whether such persons have notice thereof.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1337, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1523, § 11, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-119 - Payment, recital, and securities

Special obligation bonds issued pursuant to the provisions of this article and constituting special obligations shall recite in substance that the obligations and the interest thereon are payable solely from operating revenues of the district, sales tax revenues of the district, or moneys or assets of the district held in escrow, as the case may be, pledged to the payment thereof.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1337, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1524, § 12, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-120 - Incontestable recital in securities

Any authorizing resolution, or other instrument relating thereto pursuant to the provisions of this article, may provide that each security therein designated shall recite that it is issued pursuant to the authority of this article. Such recital shall conclusively impart full compliance with all of the provisions of this article, and all securities issued containing such recital shall be incontestable for any cause whatsoever after their delivery for value.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1337, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-121 - Limitation upon payment

The payment of special obligation bonds shall not be secured by any encumbrance, mortgage, or other pledge of property of the district, other than operating revenues, sales tax revenues, or moneys or assets held in escrow. No property of the district, subject to this exception, shall be liable to be forfeited or taken in payment of the special obligation bonds.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1337, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1524, § 13, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-122 - Negotiability

Subject to the payment provisions specifically provided in this article, any special obligation bonds shall be fully negotiable within the meaning of and for all the purposes of article
8
of title
4
, C.R.S., except as the board may otherwise provide.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1337, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-123 - Sale of special obligation bonds

(1)
Any special obligation bonds issued pursuant to this article shall be sold at public or private sale for not less than the principal amount thereof and accrued interest, or at the option of the board, below par, at a discount not exceeding seven percent of the principal amount thereof, but such special obligation bonds shall never be sold at a price such that the net effective interest rate exceeds the maximum net effective interest rate authorized.
(2)
No discount, except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, or commission shall be allowed or paid on or for any sale to any purchaser or bidder, directly or indirectly.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1337, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-124 - Contracts

The board shall award contracts in excess of three thousand dollars on a fair and competitive basis for the construction of any works, facility, or project, or portion thereof, or for the performance or furnishing of any labor, material, personal or real property, services, or supplies.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1338, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section R&RE, p. 1524, § 14, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-125 - Management agreement - operation of stadium

Upon the approval of the registered electors pursuant to the provisions of section
32-14-105
and upon the granting of a major league baseball franchise by major league baseball to be located within the district, the board shall negotiate and enter into one or more management agreements for the management and operation of the stadium with independent contractors upon such terms and conditions which the board deems reasonable and necessary. Such agreements shall be legally binding contracts between the district and professional management organizations which shall contain appropriate and reasonable provisions with respect to termination, default, and legal remedies. For purposes of this section, "professional management organization" means a person, firm, or corporation having experience, expertise, and specialization in the management and operation of sports, entertainment, or convention facilities, or in a particular area therein.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1338, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1524, § 15, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-126 - Lease of stadium - major league baseball franchise

(1)
Any lease agreement entered into by the district and the major league baseball franchise to be located in the district shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a)
A provision requiring the major league baseball franchise to conduct its complete regular home season schedule and any home play-off events in the stadium;
(b)
A provision requiring the major league baseball franchise to advertise and promote events it conducts at the stadium; and
(c)
A provision requiring the major league baseball franchise to not unreasonably withhold permission for the holding of other events in the stadium.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1338, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-126.5 - Revenue sharing

After all the principal, interest, and premium, if any, of the special obligation bonds issued pursuant to this article are paid in full and the levy and collection of sales tax revenues by the district is discontinued, but prior to the repeal of this article, any funds collected by the district which are, in the sole discretion of the board, deemed not to be necessary for the anticipated expenses and reserves of the district shall be credited at least annually to the general fund of each county, city and county, city, and town which is included, in whole or in part, in the district based upon the proportion of the total amount of sales tax revenues collected pursuant to section
32-14-114
within such county, city and county, city, and town to the total amount of sales tax revenues collected pursuant to section
32-14-114
within the district. For purposes of this section, the total amount of sales tax revenues collected within a county shall not include any sales tax revenues collected in any city or town located within such county. In addition, in computing said proportion, any sales tax revenues collected in any county, city, or town which is not included, in whole or in part, within the geographical boundaries of the district shall not be included in the total amount of sales tax revenues collected within the district.
L. 90: Entire section added, p. 1525, § 16, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-127 - [Repealed]

L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1338, § 1, effective June 2. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 867, § 5, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-128 - Limitations upon liabilities

Neither the directors nor any person executing any obligations issued pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be personally liable on the obligations by reason of the issuance thereof. Obligations issued pursuant to this article shall not in any way create or constitute any indebtedness, liability, or obligation of the state or of any political subdivision thereof, except the district, and nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize the district to incur any indebtedness on behalf of or in any way to obligate the state or any political subdivision thereof, except the district, and nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize the district to incur any indebtedness on behalf of or in any way to obligate the state or any political subdivision thereof, except as specifically provided in this article.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1338, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-129 - Sale of real and personal property of district

Upon completion of the construction of a stadium pursuant to the provisions of this article, the board shall make a good faith effort to sell the real and personal property of the district, including the stadium, to any qualified buyer. The board shall establish criteria to determine qualified buyers. The board shall not accept any offer from any qualified buyer for such real and personal property of the district for an amount less than the total amount of outstanding obligations of the district or the amount of sales tax revenues used by the board to acquire a site for a stadium and to construct a stadium, whichever is greater.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1339, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-130 - Limitations upon promotional activities

No moneys of the district shall be used for promotion of the acquisition of a major league baseball franchise or for the passage of a sales tax increase for the construction of a stadium within the district.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1339, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-131 - Colorado baseball commission - creation - membership

(1)
There is hereby created the Colorado baseball commission which shall consist of no fewer than fifteen commissioners but no more than eighteen commissioners. The commission shall be a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state, shall not be an agency of state government, and shall not be subject to administrative direction by any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state. Initial appointments to the commission shall be made within ninety days after June 2, 1989.
(2)
Repealed.
(3)
(a)
Five commissioners shall be appointed by the governor.
(b)
Two commissioners shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c)
Two commissioners shall be appointed by the president of the senate.
(d)
Six commissioners shall be appointed as follows:
(I)
One commissioner each shall be appointed by the boards of county commissioners of the five counties in the district; and
(II)
One commissioner shall be appointed by the city and county of Denver.
(e)
The remaining commissioners, if any, shall be appointed by the governor.
(4)
All commissioners appointed pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (d) of subsection (3) of this section shall reside within the geographical boundaries of the district.
(5)
Any appointed commissioner may be removed at any time at the pleasure of the person or governing body who appointed such commissioner. If any appointed commissioner vacates his office, a vacancy on the commission shall exist, and the person or governing body who appointed such commissioner vacating his office shall fill such vacancy by appointment.
(6)
The appointed commissioners shall elect such officers as deemed necessary and appropriate from among the appointed membership of the commission.
(7)
Commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses while serving as commissioners.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1339, § 1, effective June 2. L. 90: (1), (3)(a), and (6) amended, (2) repealed, and (3)(e) added, pp. 1525, 1526, §§ 17, 18, effective April 16.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-132 - Commission - powers and duties

(1)
The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(a)
To advise and make recommendations to the board concerning the performance of the duties of the board as set forth in this article;
(b)
To promote the sport of baseball in the state of Colorado, including but not limited to the acquisition of a major league baseball franchise and the construction of a stadium within the district;
(c)
To formulate and adopt an annual budget to govern the expenses of the commission in undertaking its activities;
(d)
To adopt, and from time to time amend or repeal, such bylaws and rules and regulations as it may consider to be necessary or advisable and to keep a record of its proceedings, which record shall be open to inspection by the public at all reasonable times;
(e)
To contract for those services, including services for necessary personnel, and materials required by the activities of the commission;
(f)
To administer and use moneys received by the commission in accordance with the provisions of this section;
(g)
To receive and expend donations or grants from any private source or from any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States government to be held, used, and applied to carry out the purposes of this section subject to the conditions upon which the donations or grants are made; however, nothing in this paragraph (g) shall authorize the commission to accept or expend public moneys, whether as gifts, grants, or other forms of contribution, from the state, the board, any city, town, city and county, or county;
(h)
To deposit any moneys received by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this section in any banking institution within the state or in any depository authorized in section
24-75-603
, C.R.S., and to appoint, for purposes of making such deposits, one or more persons to act as custodians of the moneys of the commission, who may be required to give surety bonds in such amounts and form and for such purposes as the board may require; and
(i)
To develop reporting and review requirements governing the receipt and expenditures of any moneys received by the commission pursuant to the provisions of this section. The account of all moneys received by and expended by the commission shall be a public record and shall be open for inspection by the public at all reasonable times.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1340, § 1, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 14 - DENVER METROPOLITAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM DISTRICT (§§ 32-14-101 — 32-14-133) › Section 32-14-133 - Repeal of article

(1)
This article is repealed, effective as of the earliest occurrence of the following:
(a)
Five years after July 1, 1989, if the board has not submitted the question set forth in section
32-14-105(1)
to the registered electors within the geographic boundaries of the district pursuant to the provisions of said section; or
(b)
At such time as a majority of the registered electors within the geographical boundaries of the district vote negatively on the question set forth in section
32-14-105(1)
; or
(c)
Ten years after July 1, 1989, if major league baseball has not granted a major league baseball franchise to be located within the geographical boundaries of the district to any individual, group of individuals, or entity; or
(d)
The completion of the sale of the stadium by the board to any qualified buyer pursuant to the provisions of section
32-14-129
.
(2)
Upon repeal of this article, any funds collected by the district but not used for the purposes set forth in this article shall be credited to the general fund of each county, city and county, city, and town which is included, in whole or in part, in the district based upon the proportion of the total amount of sales tax revenues collected pursuant to section
32-14-114
within such county, city and county, city, and town to the total amount of sales tax revenues collected pursuant to section
32-14-114
within the district. For purposes of this subsection (2), the total amount of sales tax revenues collected within a county shall not include any sales tax revenues collected in any city or town located within such county. In addition, in computing said proportion, any sales tax revenues collected in any county, city, or town which is not included, in whole or in part, within the geographical boundaries of the district shall not be included in the total amount of sales tax revenues collected within the district.
L. 89: Entire article added, p. 1341, § 1, effective June 2.
This article remains in effect since the question of authorizing the district to levy and collect a sales tax was approved on August 14, 1990, by a majority of the registered electors, a major league franchise was granted on July 5, 1991, and the sale of the stadium by the board has not taken place.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Football Stadium District Act".
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1054, § 1, effective May 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-102 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:
(a)
There is a question of whether Mile High stadium is viable physically and economically;
(b)
The general assembly and the public are in need of a full and objective review of the viability of Mile High stadium and the possible need for renovating Mile High stadium or for constructing a new football stadium, including the costs and benefits associated with the renovation of Mile High stadium or the construction and operation of a new football stadium in the metropolitan Denver area;
(c)
This needed review is best accomplished by an independent body, the metropolitan football stadium district.
(2)
Therefore, the general assembly has enacted this article creating the metropolitan football stadium district.
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1054, § 1, effective May 23. L. 97: (1)(b) amended, p. 1487, § 1, effective June 3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-103 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the board of directors of the metropolitan football stadium district created in section
32-15-105
.
(2)
"Commission" means the football stadium site selection commission created in section
32-15-128
.
(3)
"Director" means a member of the board.
(4)
"District" means the metropolitan football stadium district created in section
32-15-104
.
(5)
"Franchise" means the contractual right granted to any individual, group of individuals, or entity to own and operate a national football league team in a specified location.
(5.5)
"Renovate" means a substantial addition to, or to substantially remodel, redevelop, or otherwise improve, Mile High stadium for use as a stadium, as defined in this section.
(6)
"Special obligation bonds" means the bonds issued by the district pursuant to the provisions of section
32-15-113
.
(7)
"Stadium" means a sports facility that is designed for use primarily as a national football league football stadium, which meets criteria established by the board, which meets criteria that may be established by the national football league, and that may include, but is not limited to, such features as parking areas, sky boxes, and press boxes that are necessary or desirable for such sports facility.
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1055, § 1, effective May 23. L. 97: (5.5) added, p. 1487, § 2, effective June 3.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-104 - Creation of district - area of district

(1)
There is hereby created a district to be known and designated as the metropolitan football stadium district. The district shall be a body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state. Except as provided in subsection (1.5) of this section, the area comprising the district shall consist of:
(a)
That area comprising the regional transportation district, as specified in section
32-9-106
as it existed on May 23, 1996; and
(b)
That area comprising the regional transportation district as specified in sections
32-9-106.3
,
32-9-106.4
, and
32-9-106.6
as said sections existed on May 23, 1996, unless rejected by the eligible electors as provided in said sections. Except as otherwise provided by law, the area shall not include areas included in the regional transportation district pursuant to section
32-9-106.7
.
(1.5)
On and after April 22, 1998, the district shall, in addition to any areas listed under subsection (1) of this section, consist of the following areas:
(a)
That area within the city of Lone Tree, state of Colorado, that, as of April 22, 1998, is zoned for commercial use and is within sections 3, 4, and 5, township 6 south, range 67 west of the sixth principal meridian, county of Douglas, state of Colorado; and
(b)
That area east of Yosemite street, south of County Line road, west of Interstate 25 and within section 3, township 6 south, range 67 west of the sixth principal meridian, county of Douglas, state of Colorado.
(2)
Each of the directors, officers, and employees of the district shall be a public employee for purposes of the "Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article
10
of title
24
, C.R.S.
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1055, § 1, effective May 23. L. 98: IP(1) amended and (1.5) added, p. 499, § 1, effective April 22. L. 99: (1)(b) amended, p. 420, § 6, effective April 30. L. 2007: (1) amended, p. 835, § 9, effective May 14.
The Douglas county district court ruled that subsection (1.5)(a), which included the commercial areas of the city of Lone Tree in the stadium district, was unconstitutional. The court's order was not appealed. City of Lone Tree v. Metropolitan Football Stadium District, Case No. 98 CV 349, Douglas county district court, order dated October 28, 1998.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-104.5 - Annexation of enclaves

(1)
When any unincorporated territory is entirely contained within the boundaries of the district, the board may, by resolution, annex the territory to the district. The board shall give notice of a proposed annexation resolution by publishing a copy of the resolution once a week for four successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the territory proposed to be annexed. The board shall also send a copy of the proposed annexation resolution by registered mail to the board of county commissioners and county attorney of the county containing the territory to be annexed, to any special district or school district having territory within the territory to be annexed, and to the executive director of the department of revenue. The first publication of the notice and the mailing of the proposed annexation resolution shall occur at least thirty days prior to the final adoption of the resolution, and the board shall allow interested persons to testify for or against the resolution at a public hearing held prior to the final adoption of the resolution.
(2)
No territory may be annexed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section if any part of the district boundary or area surrounding the territory consists of public rights-of-way, including streets and alleys, that are not immediately adjacent to the district on the side of the right-of-way opposite to the territory.
L. 2001: Entire section added, p. 822, § 3, effective August 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-105 - Board of directors - membership - qualifications

(1)
The district shall be governed by a board of directors which shall consist of nine directors as follows:
(a)
Six directors representing the counties and the city and county of Denver in the metropolitan Denver area of which one director shall be appointed by the county commissioners of each of the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, and Jefferson and one director shall be appointed by the mayor and the city council of the city and county of Denver;
(b)
Two directors at large appointed by the governor; and
(c)
The chairperson of the board of directors of the Denver metropolitan major league baseball stadium district created in section
32-14-106
.
(2)
The directors shall be appointed for four-year terms.
(3)
All directors appointed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section shall reside within the geographical boundaries of the district. No director shall be a paid employee of the franchise.
(4)
All directors appointed pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of this section shall have expertise in one or more areas that are relevant to the performance of the powers and duties of the board. Such areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to: Public finance; private finance; commercial law; commercial real estate; real estate development; general contracting; architecture; and administration of football operations.
(5)
The directors shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among the membership of the board.
(6)
All business of the board shall be conducted at regular or special meetings that shall be held within the geographical boundaries of the district and that shall be open to the public. The provisions of this subsection (6) and part 4 of article
6
of title
24
, C.R.S., shall apply to all meetings of the board.
(7)
Board action shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the total membership of the board.
(8)
Directors of the board shall receive no compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses while serving as directors of the board.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 2,§99, eff. 2/25/2022.
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1055, § 1, effective May 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-108 - Position of trust - conflicts of interest

(1)
The position of director, employee, adviser, or agent of the district is declared to be a position of public trust, and, therefore, in order to ensure the confidence of the people of the state in the integrity of the district and the board, the directors, employees, advisers, and agents of the district shall be subject to this section. While serving as director, employee, adviser, or agent of the district, no person or any member of such person's family shall be interested directly or indirectly in any contract, subcontract, or transaction with the district or in the profits thereof.
(2)
For purposes of this section, "family" means a person's spouse, child, parent, or sibling.
(3)
No director, employee, adviser, or agent of the district shall accept employment with the franchise within one year after the director, employee, adviser, or agent of the district has terminated service with the district.
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1066, § 1, effective May 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-110.5 - Admissions tax imposed - collection - discontinuance

(1)
(a)
Upon the approval of the registered electors pursuant to the provisions of section
32-15-107
, the board shall have the power to levy an admissions tax upon the adoption of a resolution for a period not to extend beyond January 1, 2012, upon every purchase of an admission to a new stadium constructed by the district pursuant to this article. The amount of the tax shall not exceed ten percent of the price of each admission. The board shall have the authority to determine whether to levy an admissions tax pursuant to this section, and nothing in this article shall be construed to require the district to levy such a tax.
(b)
Every vendor making a sale to a purchaser that is taxable under the provisions of this section is required at the time of making such sale to collect the tax imposed by this section from the purchaser. The tax to be collected as provided in this section shall be conspicuously, indelibly, and separately stated and charged from the sales price on the ticket or card evidencing the sale and shown separately from the sales price on any record made thereof at the time of the sale or at the time when evidence of the sale is first issued or employed by the vendor; except that, when added, such tax shall constitute a part of such purchase or charge and shall be a debt from the purchaser to the vendor until paid and shall be recoverable at law in the same manner as other debts. The tax shall be paid by the purchaser to the vendor who, as trustee for and on account of the district, shall be liable to the district for the collection and return thereof.
(c)
The district may prescribe forms and procedures in conformity with this section for the adding of the admissions tax to the purchase price of an admission, for the making of returns, for the ascertainment, assessment, and collection of the tax imposed pursuant to this section, and for the proper administration and enforcement thereof.
(2)
In no case shall the admissions tax authorized by this section be levied for a period of time longer than is necessary to generate revenues sufficient to pay the principal, interest, and prepayment premium, if any, on outstanding special obligation bonds issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this article and for such other purposes specified in section
32-15-111
. Unless ended earlier, such admissions tax shall not continue beyond January 1, 2012.
L. 98: Entire section added, p. 507, § 6, effective April 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 32 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS (§§ 32-1-101 — 32-22-117) › SPECIAL STATUTORY DISTRICTS (§§ 32-8-101 — 32-22-117) › Article 15 - METROPOLITAN FOOTBALL STADIUM DISTRICT ACT (§§ 32-15-101 — 32-15-133) › Section 32-15-111 - Sales tax and admissions tax revenues - use

(1)
Sales tax revenues and admissions tax revenues levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of sections
32-15-110
and
32-15-110.5
shall be used by the board for the following purposes:
(a)
To pay the principal, interest, and prepayment premium, if any, on outstanding special obligation bonds issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this article;
(b)
Upon the approval of the registered electors of the ballot question set forth in section
32-15-107(1)(d)(I)(B)
, to acquire a site within the district that shall be suitable for construction of a stadium;
(c)
To plan, design, and renovate Mile High stadium or to plan, design, and construct a stadium and all facilities incidental thereto;
(d)
To reimburse the board for the day-to-day operating costs incurred in the administration of the district; however, such costs shall not exceed three-fourths of one percent of the amount of sales tax and admissions tax revenues collected annually;
(e)
To reimburse the board for any loans made to the board or any direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the board on and after May 23, 1996, for matters directly related to the duties of the board prior to the time that sales tax or admissions tax revenues were available for use by the board;
(f)
To reimburse the commission for expenses incurred on and after May 23, 1996, in the investigation, study, evaluation, and selection of a stadium site;
(g)
To reimburse the board for preconstruction planning of the design and renovation of Mile High stadium or the construction of a new stadium and for the hiring of professionals to assist in these and other related activities.
(2)
If sales tax revenues and admissions tax revenues levied and collected pursuant to the provisions of sections
32-15-110
and
32-15-110.5
and the operating revenues generated by the district are insufficient for all of the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the purpose set forth in paragraph (a) of said subsection (1) shall have first priority of such sales and admissions tax revenues.
L. 96: Entire article added, p. 1069, § 1, effective May 23. L. 97: (1)(b), (1)(c), and (1)(g) amended, p. 1496, § 5, effective June 3. L. 98: IP(1), (1)(d), (1)(e), and (2) amended, p. 508, § 7, effective April 22.