§ 32-9-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Regional Transportation District Act”. Source: L. 69: p. 714, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 89-20-1.
§ 32-9-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly determines, finds, and declares: That the creation of the regional transportation district will promote the public health, safety, convenience, economy, and welfare of the residents of the district and of the state of Colorado; and That a general law cannot be made applicable to the district and to the properties, powers, duties, […]
§ 32-9-103. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the board of directors of the district. “Condemn” or “condemnation” means the exercise by the district of the power of dominant eminent domain or eminent domain, in the manner provided in articles 1 to 7 of title 38, C.R.S., to acquire mass transportation […]
§ 32-9-104. Liberal Construction
This article being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare, the rule of strict construction shall have no application to this article, but it shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes and objects for which this article is intended. Source: L. 69: p. 731, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § […]
§ 32-9-105. Creation of District
There is hereby created a district to be known and designated as the “Regional Transportation District”. Source: L. 69: p. 715, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 89-20-4.
§ 32-9-106.1. District Area
Subject to the requirements of paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of this section, the area comprising the district shall consist of the following: The area within the district on July 1, 2007; and Any additional area annexed to or included in the district after July 1, 2007, as provided in sections 32-9-106.6, 32-9-106.7, and 32-9-106.8. […]
§ 32-9-106.6. Additional District Areas as a Result of Annexation
Subject to the requirements of section 32-9-106.1 (2)(e)(III), in addition to the areas described in section 32-9-106.1, the following areas are included in the district: Repealed. Area that is annexed by a municipality on or after May 25, 1994, if the municipality or part of the municipality was in the district at the time of […]
§ 32-9-106.7. Additional District Area – Petition or Election – Required Filings – Definitions
Subject to the requirements of section 32-9-106.1 (2)(e) (III), the following areas may be included in the district according to the terms set forth in this section: For any parcel of land thirty-five acres or more that is located in the incorporated or unincorporated portion of any county and has a boundary that is contiguous […]
§ 32-9-106.8. Additional District Areas – Annexation of Unincorporated Territory That Is Entirely Surrounded by the District
Subject to the requirements of section 32-9-106.1 (2)(e)(III), when any unincorporated territory is entirely contained within the boundaries of the district, the board may, by resolution, annex the territory to the district. The board shall give notice of a proposed annexation resolution by publishing a copy of the resolution once a week for four successive […]
§ 32-9-106.9. District Area – Town of Castle Rock in Douglas County
In consideration of the fact that various noncontiguous parcels containing less than twenty percent of the residents of the town of Castle Rock are included in the district, the voters within the boundaries of the town of Castle Rock may elect to consolidate the status of the town of Castle Rock as completely included in […]
§ 32-9-107. Mass Transportation System
The district, acting by and through the board, is authorized to develop, maintain, and operate a mass transportation system for the benefit of the inhabitants of the district. Source: L. 69: p. 715, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 89-20-6. L. 72: p. 483, § 8. L. 83: Entire section R&RE, p. 1282, § 1, effective […]
§ 32-9-107.5. Regional Fixed Guideway Mass Transit System – Authorization
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that: The construction of a fixed guideway mass transit system in the Denver metropolitan area is a matter of statewide concern; and Such a system is necessary for economic development, commerce, and the reduction of air pollution. The general assembly further finds and declares that the development […]
§ 32-9-107.7. Regional Fixed Guideway Mass Transit Systems – Construction – Authorization
Any action of the board relating to the authorization of the construction of a regional fixed guideway mass transit system in any corridor shall require the affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of the board membership. The board shall take no action relating to the construction of a regional fixed guideway mass transit system until […]
§ 32-9-109.5. Board of Directors – Membership – Powers
Effective January 1, 1983, the governing body of the district shall be a board of directors consisting of fifteen persons, each of whom is an eligible elector residing within the director district. Members of the board of directors shall be elected as provided in section 32-9-111. The terms of members of the board serving on […]
§ 32-9-111. Election of Directors – Dates – Terms
After the federal census in 1980 and each federal census thereafter, the board of directors shall apportion the composition of the board into compact and contiguous director districts so that the fifteen directors will represent, to the extent practical, the people of the district on the basis of population. Such apportionment shall be completed before […]
§ 32-9-112. Vacancies – Appointments – Recall
A change of residence of a member of the board to a place outside the director district from which the member was elected shall automatically create a vacancy on the board. Upon a vacancy occurring for any reason other than normal expiration of a term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the board […]
§ 32-9-113. Fidelity Bonds
Each director, before entering upon his official duties, shall give a fidelity bond to the district in the sum of ten thousand dollars with good and sufficient surety, to be approved by the governor, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office. Premiums on all fidelity bonds provided for in this section […]
§ 32-9-114. Board’s Administrative Powers
The board has the following administrative powers: To fix the time and place at which its regular meetings, to be held at least quarterly, shall be held within the district and shall provide for the calling and holding of special meetings; To adopt and amend bylaws and rules for procedure; To elect one director as […]
§ 32-9-115. Records of Board – Audits
All resolutions and orders shall be recorded and authenticated by the signature of the presiding officer of the board and the secretary. Every legislative act of the board of a general or permanent nature shall be by resolution. The book of resolutions and orders shall be a public record. A record shall also be made […]
§ 32-9-116. Meetings of Board
All meetings of the board shall be held within the district and shall be open to the public. No business of the board shall be transacted except at a regular or special meeting at which a quorum consisting of at least a majority of the total membership of the board is present. Repealed. Effective January […]