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March, 2010

  • And now there are three…
    The Special District Association (SDA) has a long and rich history. A new part of that history was made January 1, 2010 when Evan Goulding retired after 18 years at the helm of SDA. A wonderful celebration for Mr. Goulding was held at the Lone Tree Golf Club. At the party former...
  • Autonomy of Special Districts Affirmed by Colorado Supreme Court
    When two forms of local government disagree on an issue, who wins? Well, according to the Colorado Supreme Court, it depends on the language, legislative history, and interrelationship of the specific statutes at issue. As applied in the recent case Board of County Commissioners...
  • Celebrating an Important SDA Anniversary!
    Chances are good that if you have contacted the SDA office, then you have had the pleasure of knowing our Manager of Membership Services, Georgia Kraemer. Georgia is celebrating her 10-year anniversary with SDA this year and the Special District Association is grateful for her...
  • Celebrating an Important SDA Anniversary!
    Chances are good that if you have contacted the SDA office, then you have had the pleasure of knowing our Manager of Membership Services, Georgia Kraemer. Georgia is celebrating her 10-year anniversary with SDA this year and the Special District Association is grateful for her...
  • Election Season Is Upon Us: Phase Two
    The February 2010 SDA Newsletter included the first article in a series discussing your duties and responsibilities in connection with the upcoming regular biennial special district elections on May 4, 2010. This article will pick up where last month’s article left off...
  • Election Season Is Upon Us: Phase Two
    The February 2010 SDA Newsletter included the first article in a series discussing your duties and responsibilities in connection with the upcoming regular biennial special district elections on May 4, 2010. This article will pick up where last month’s article left off...
  • Exemption from Audit – Application Deadline March 31
    Special district financial statements must be audited annually by a CPA, unless you apply for and are granted an exemption from audit by the State Auditor. The application deadline is March 31, 2010, and failure to file the application for exemption from audit will cause the...
  • Proposed Amendments Can Affect Special Districts
    Note: This article is meant to alert all special districts that the proposed amendments may (if passed) affect special districts. We ask that you read the following information and watch your email for updates. If you have comments or questions please contact Ann Terry, ann....
  • SDA New Website Offers New Service to Members
    The SDA website has undergone a major facelift, but the changes are not just cosmetic! The new website will offer many online services for members. Create your own username and password—When on the SDA Homepage you will see a section in the bottom right hand corner that...

February, 2010

  • Aurora Neighborhood Forms Metro District to Preserve Their Community
    The Heather Ridge Metropolitan District #1 recently finalized the purchase of the newly named Golf Club at Heather Ridge after a long 4-year battle to protect their community golf course. The district was formed as a way to preserve the open space after the former owner decided...
  • Avalanche of Districts Choose SDA Website as Posting Place for Their Transparency Notice!
    To help our members meet the new requirement in section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes, to provide an annual notice to your electors containing certain information about your district, the Special District Association created a new module on our website where special...
  • Budgets Due to DLG by January 31
    The Division of Local Government wants to encourage districts to file their annual budgets electronically. Here are a few rules and tips to simplify the process for everyone involved:
  • Election Season Is Upon Us: Phase One
    Let’s be clear. Every special district must either hold an election (May 4)  or properly cancel it (March 2 or later). Even if no one ever runs for the board and you end up re-appointing the same people over and over, you must not skip it or ignore it.
  • Guns in the Workplace
    Everyone knows that Coloradans love their guns, but when it comes to guns and the workplace, it is important that everyone know the rules. Article II of the Colorado Constitution declares that all persons have certain inalienable rights, which include the right to defend their...
  • IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates
    The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (...
  • Speakers Wanted
    The Special District Association is considering speakers and topics for the 2010 Annual Conference. Keystone Colorado September 22-24 To send us your ideas for Session Topics and/or Great Speakers, please call 303-863-1733.

January, 2010

  • 2010 Legislative Roster
    Roster of State Senators and Representatives including contact information and legislative district. Name Party House District...
  • Alarming New Ballot Issues for 2010 Election Ballot
    Signatures have been submitted to place three initiated ballot questions on the statewide ballot in November, 2010. Any one of these questions, if it passes, will wreak significant damage upon the functioning of state and local governments in Colorado. If all three pass, the...
  • Executive Director’s Update
    It is with great enthusiasm that I write to you as your new SDA Executive Director. As many of you know, after 18 years as Executive Director, Evan Goulding has decided to retire. Let me reassure those of you feeling nervous, we are not letting him go far. He will remain as SDA...
  • Let the Games Begin!
    By the time you read this, the state Legislature will have been in session for three weeks, and who knows what mischief will already have been wreaked upon us? Going into the new year, it appeared that this would be one of the most partisan, acrimonious and divisive sessions in...
  • SDA Greets The New Year With A New Look!
    Beginning February 1, SDA readers will be treated to a brand new image, as a new logo and format will debut, sparking up the web site, newsletter, letterhead, business cards, and various brochures and programs.
  • Stimulus Funds at Work for Special Districts
    The Fremont Sanitation District has begun work on a major sewer system project that was realized in part because of funding from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The North Cañon Project will extend the District’s sanitary sewer system to service...

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