What is a metropolitan district?
Metro districts are independent governmental entities formed to finance, design, acquire, install, construct, operate and/or maintain public improvements that are not otherwise being provided. In Crowfoot, the District funded the installation of the District’s infrastructure (trails, utilities, landscape, etc.). The District issued bonds to finance the infrastructure.
What do the Crowfoot Metro districts do?
District 1 is responsible for general maintenance of the community’s common areas. This includes native grasses, 22 miles of fencing and 13 miles of mountain bike trails.
District 2 primarily is responsible for servicing the District’s bonds. Property taxes and quarterly fees are collected by this District and funds are transferred to District 1 per the approved Budget.
What is the difference between the HOA and the Metro District?
Homeowners Associations are not-for-profit corporations in the State of Colorado, and are subject to the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA). Metro districts are governmental entities and are subject to Title 32. Specifically in this community, the Macanta HOA is responsible for covenant enforcement, architectural control, and operations of The Spoke.
When does the Board transition to homeowner control?
Many homeowners ask when the Board or community will transition to homeowner control. For Homeowners Associations, CCIOA specifies that a certain number of Board members must be elected by homeowners when 25%, 50% and 75% of the homes have been sold. This is a common question for those who are experienced with HOAs; however, as Metro Districts are not subject to CCIOA this requirement does not apply to District Boards.
How do elections work?
Elections are held in May of odd years; the next election is scheduled for May 2025.
Pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501(1.7), C.R.S., a Call for Nominations is required to be emailed to each active registered elector as listed on the voter registration list obtained from the County Clerk and Recorder. If there is no email listed, then the Call for Nominations must be mailed to each household where an active registered elector resides. The Call for Nominations for the Crowfoot Valley Ranch Metropolitan Districts No. 1 & No. 2 will be emailed and mailed between January 27, 2025 and February 21, 2025 (100 to 75 days prior to the election). Self-nomination forms will be due February 28, 2025.
As of February 2024, there are three (3) positions that will be up for election at that time. If the District has fewer candidates than positions open, or the same number of candidates, the election can be canceled and those candidates deemed elected. If there is a contested elected the full election will occur.