Transparency Notice

Durango West Metro District No. 1

Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes for Transparency Notices may be filed with Special District Association of Colorado. This information must be provided annually to the eligible electors of the district no later than January 15 of each year.

*Note that some information provided herein may be subject to change after the notice is posted.

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District's Principal Business Office

Company
Durango West Metropolitan Dist No 1
Contact
Janet Anderson
Address
119 HOLLY HOCK TRL, DURANGO, Colorado 81303-7531
Phone
9702594267 or 9709462310

District's Physical Location

Counties
La Plata

Regular Board Meeting Information

Location
District Office within subdivision (from entrance first left on Forest Ridge Rd, 2nd right on Moss Rd. Trail - corner Moss/HollyHock)
Address
119 Holly Hock Trail, Durango, CO 81303-7531
Day(s)
4th Wed. from Jan-Sep then 2nd Wed. Oct-Dec
Time
6:30pm

Posting Place for Meeting Notice

Location
website: www.durangowest.org Paper Notices: Mailbox Entrance and District Office Bulletin Boards
Address
Turn south off Highway 160W on Trailwood Drive to enter subdivision - take 1st Left on Forest, 2nd Right on Moss Rd to Holly Hock Trail, 119 Holly Hock Trail, Durango, CO 81303

Notice of Proposed Action to Fix or Increase Fees, Rates, Tolls, Penalties or Charges for Domestic Water or Sanitary Sewer Services

Location
District Office
Address
119 Holly Hock Trail, Durango, CO 81303-7531
Date
02/28/2024
Notice
Notice of Board action to increase monthly fees: The board of directors will hold a public hearing on February 28, 2024, District Office, 119 Holly Hock Trail, Durango, CO 81303, 6:30pm, at which time the board will present historical 5 year cash flow analysis to justify an increase in monthly fees is necessary to protect the financial health of the District. Fees are proposed to increase a total of $33.00 per month, broken down as follows: Water: from $50.00 to $62.00, General Operations, from $25.00 to $28.00, Roads & Commons, From $11.00 to $15.00, Sewage Collection From $42.00 to $46.00, and Snow Plowing from $10.00 to $20.00. Financial information is available by contacting Janet Anderson, District Manager, and Rate Details along with Cash Flow Analysis are posted at the District's website www.durangowest.org under "Fees Increase Notice 2024"

Current District Mill Levy

Mills

Ad Valorem Tax Revenue

Revenue reported may be incomplete or unaudited as of the date this Notice was posted.

Amount ($)

Date of Next Regular Election

Date
05/06/2025

Pursuant to 24-72-205 C.R.S.

The district's research and retrieval fee is $65.0 per hour

District Policy
Most documents are provided without charge. Electronic documents are the least expensive to provide and are generally available on our website. Each request is evaluated, and if needed, may be estimated in advance at an hourly fee of $65.00/per hour. Paper copies are free for the first 10 pages up to 11 x 14 legal size. More copies, mapping and/or exhibits may require using outside services. Original documents may not be removed from the office premises. Originals may be scanned and emailed to the public.
Records Contact
Janet Anderson
9702594267

Names of District Board Members

Board President

Name
Melissa Schneider, President
Contact Info
dw1boardmembers@gmail.com (970) 259-4267
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 2

Name
Tom Phelps
Contact Info
dw1boardmembers@gmail.com (970) 259-4267
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 3

Name
Jeanne Matthews
Contact Info
dw1boardmembers@gmail.com (970) 259-4267
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 4

Name
Joel Peterson
Contact Info
dw1boardmembers@gmail.com (970) 259-4267
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 5

Name
Open Seat - may be appointed. All appointed board
Contact Info
Election
Yes, this office will be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 6

Name
N/A
Contact Info
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Member 7

Name
N/A
Contact Info
Election
No, this office will not be on the next regular election ballot

Board Candidate Self-Nomination Forms

Any eligible elector of the special district who desires to be a candidate for the office of special district director must file a self-nomination and acceptance form or letter with the designated election official.

Deadline for Self-Nomination Forms

Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letters must be filed not less than 67 days before the date of the regular election. For the next regular election, the deadline is 02/28/2025.

District Election Results

The district's current election results will be posted on the website of the Colorado Secretary of State (www.sos.state.co.us) and the website indicated below, if any.

Permanent Mail-In Voter Status

Absentee voting and Permanent absentee voter status (formerly Permanent Mail-In voter status): Where to obtain and return forms.

Janet Anderson, dw1@mydurango.net (970) 259-4267, (970) 946-2310 Durango West Metropolitan District No. 1, 119 Holly Hock Trail, Durango, CO 81303

Applications for absentee voting or for permanent absentee voter status are available from and must be returned to the Designated Election Official.

Janet Anderson, dw1@mydurango.net (970) 259-4267, (970) 946-2310 (cell). Durango West Metropolitan District No. 1, 119 Holly Hock Trail, Durango, CO 81303

Notice Completed By

Name
Janet Anderson
Company/District
Durango West Metropolitan Dist No 1
Title
District Manager
Email
dw1@mydurango.net
Dated