Governing Documents
No more than sixty days prior to and not later than January 15 of each year, the board of a Special District must provide a Transparency Notice to the eligible electors of the special district which contains the following information:
1. The address and telephone number of the business office of the special district.
2. he name and business telephone number of the manager or other primary contact person of the special district.
3. The names of and contact information for the members of the board, the name of the board chair, and the name of each member whose office will be on the ballot at the next regular special district election.
4. The times and places designated for regularly scheduled meetings of the board during the year and the place where notice of board meetings is posted.
5. The current mill levy of the special district and the total ad valorem tax revenue received by the district during the last year.
6. The date of the next regular special district election at which members of the board will be elected.
7. Information on the procedure and time for an eligible elector of the special district to submit a self-nomination form for election to the board pursuant to section 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.
8. The address of any website on which the special district's election results will be posted.
9. Information on the procedure for an eligible elector to apply for a permanent absentee voter status.
HMD1 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD2 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD3 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD4 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD5 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD6 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD7 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD8 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD9 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfHMD10 - 2025 - Transparency Notice.pdfDistrict No. 1
District No. 2
District No. 3
District No. 4
District Nos. 5-10
District No. 1
HMD1 - Certification of Election Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 1, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 2
HMD2 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 2, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Peter Navik May 2029 (4) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 3
HMD3 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 3, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 4
HMD4 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 4, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 5
HMD5 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 5, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 5
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 6
HMD6 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 6, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 7
HMD7 - Certification of Elections ResultsNOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 7, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 7
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 8
HMD8 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 8
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 8, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 8
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 9
HMD9 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 9, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 9
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
District No. 10
HMD10 - Certification of Elections Results
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL
§§ 1-11-103(3), 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Horizon Metropolitan District No. 10, County of Arapahoe, Colorado, that at or after the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 6, 2025, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S.
The following candidates were declared elected by acclamation:
David M. Andrews May 2029 (4) Year Term
Jason Rutt May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2029 (4) Year Term
Vacant May 2027 (2) Year Term
HORIZON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 10
/s/ Stacie L. Pacheco
Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official
Contact Person for the District:
Alan D. Pogue, Esq.
ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE, P.C.
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360
Denver, Colorado 80237
Telephone: 303-292-9100
Email: APogue@ISP-Law.com
PUBLISHED IN: Aurora Sentinel
PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, March 20, 2025
1. The Districts must file their annual report with the following county or municipality: City of Aurora.
2. A current map depicting the Districts’ boundaries as of January 1 of the current fiscal year.
Boundary map3. The prior year’s audited financial statements or audit exemptions.
4. The annual report of the Districts.
5. Not more than thirty days after an election, certified election results for an election conducted within the current fiscal year.
6. Notices of meetings posted at least 24 hours in advance of all meetings.
In accordance with Section 32-104.5(3)(X), C.R.S., the following general explanation in plain, nontechnical language, is provided. This information is intended to be read in conjunction with all applicable legal requirements, governing documents, agreements, resolutions, and determinations of the Boards of Directors of the Districts.
1. A metropolitan district is a special district that provides any two or more of the following services:
(a) Fire protection;
(b) Mosquito control;
(c) Parks and recreation;
(d) Safety protection;
(e) Sanitation;
(f) Solid waste disposal facilities or collection and transportation of solid waste;
(g) Street improvement;
(h) Television relay and translation;
(i) Transportation;
(j) Water.
2. In accordance with each District’s Service Plan, the Districts may provide the following public improvements and services:
The Districts shall have the power and authority to provide the public improvements and related operation and maintenance services within and without the boundaries of the Districts as such power and authority is described in the Special District Act, and other applicable statutes, common law and the Constitution, subject to these limitations:
(a) Fire Protection Limitation: The Districts are not authorized to provide fire protection facilities or services unless such facilities and services are provided pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the City. The Districts may install fire hydrants and related improvements installed as part of the water system.
(b) Television Relay and Translation Limitation: The Districts are not authorized to provide television relay and translation facilities and services, other than for the installation of conduit as a part of a street construction project, unless such facilities and services are provided pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the City.
(c) Golf Course Construction Limitation: The Districts are not authorized to provide a golf course unless such activity is pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the City.
The Districts are also authorized to provide for Regional Improvements, as further provided in the Districts’ Service Plan. The Regional Improvements shall be limited to the provision of the planning, design, acquisition, construction, installation, relocation and/or redevelopment of street and transportation related improvements as defined in the Special District Act and the administration and overhead costs incurred as a result of participation in the alternatives set forth in the Service Plan, unless the City has agreed otherwise in writing; provided, however in no event shall the Regional Improvements include water or sanitary sewer improvements unless such improvements are necessary as a part of completing street and transportation related improvements.
The Districts will provide the following ongoing services: operation and maintenance services for the above listed public improvements that are not dedicated to the City of Aurora or other governmental entity.
By separate agreement, District No. 1 provides for the acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of the public improvements in District Nos. 2-5, and District Nos. 2 - 5. assist in providing District No. 1 with funding for the public improvements and services.
3. In accordance with each District’s Service Plan, the total amount of debt each District can incur to provide and pay for public infrastructure is:
Each District shall not issue Debt in excess of Seven Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($750,000,000).
Each District shall have the authority to issue Debt for the Regional Improvements, in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($750,000,000)
4. In accordance with each Districts’ Service Plan, the following revenue may be used to pay for each District’s debt:
Each District may impose a mill levy on taxable property within its boundaries as a primary source of revenue for repayment of debt service and for operations and maintenance. Each District may also rely upon various other revenue sources authorized by law. At each District's discretion, these may include, but are not limited to, the power to assess fees, rates, tolls, penalties, or charges as provided in Section 32-1-1001(1), C.R.S., as amended from time to time.
5. In accordance with each District’s Service Plan, the maximum mill levy each District may assess to pay for its debt is as follows:
For the portion of any aggregate District's Debt which exceeds 50% of the District's assessed valuation, the Maximum Debt Mill Levy for such portion of Debt shall be fifty (50) mills less the number of mills necessary to pay unlimited mill levy Debt described below; provided that if, on or after January 1, 2004, there are changes in the method of calculating assessed valuation or any constitutionally mandated tax credit, cut or abatement; the mill levy limitation applicable to such Debt may be increased or decreased to reflect such changes, such increases or decreases to be determined by the Board in good faith (such determination to be binding and final) so that to the extent possible, the actual tax revenues generated by the mill levy, as adjusted for changes occurring after January 1, 2004, are neither diminished nor enhanced as a result of such changes. For purposes of the foregoing, a change in the ratio of actual valuation shall be deemed to be a change in the method of calculating assessed valuation.
For the portion of any aggregate District's Debt which is equal to or less than 50% of the District's assessed valuation, either on the date of issuance or at any time thereafter, the mill levy to be imposed to repay such portion of Debt shall not be subject to the Maximum Debt Mill Levy and, as a result, the mill levy may be such amount as is necessary to pay the Debt service on such Debt, without limitation of rate.
6. Residents within each District may serve on the Board of Directors of the District if they are eligible electors of the District. A resident is an eligible elector of the District if the resident lives within the boundaries of the District and is registered to vote in Colorado.