To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Michael J. Hyman, Town Attorney
Title
Resolution Appointing Directors to the Boards of Directors of Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 5
Body
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Executive Summary
The attorney for Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 5 (the “Districts”) has notified the Town that the boards of directors for the Districts are vacant and unable to take any action. Accordingly, she has petitioned the Town to adopt a resolution appointing three qualified and willing eligible electors to the boards. A Resolution making these appointments is being presented for Town Council’s consideration at tonight’s meeting.
Background
Dawson Ridge Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 5 are statutory special districts located wholly within the boundaries of the Town. The Districts operate pursuant to the Districts’ service plans, with the authority to provide services and facilities related to water, sewer, storm drainage, and streets. The boards of directors for the Districts are now vacant, leaving the Districts unable to take any formal action. This, in turn, has resulted in the interruption of services provided by the Districts.
Pursuant to Section 32-1-905(2.5), C.R.S. the Town Council is authorized to appoint individuals to a special district’s board of directors if that district’s board of directors is entirely vacant and the failure to appoint a new board will result in the interruption of services that are provided by the district. The attorney for the Districts, acting on behalf of the Districts’ electors, has submitted a petition, asking that the Board of County Commissioners appoint Andrew Klein, Lawrence P. Jacobson, and Jeffrey Jacob Schroeder to serve as the directors of the boards.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Town Council honor the Districts’ request and adopt a resolution making the appointments to the Districts’ boards
Proposed Motion
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by title.”
Alternative Motions
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by title, with the following conditions: (list conditions).”
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on _____ date to allow additional time to (list information needed).”
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: Letter from White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron