Agenda Date: 08/20/2019
Subject:
Title
Resolution 39-2019: Approving the RiverPark Metropolitan District Service Plan
Body
Prepared by:
Jennifer Henninger, AICP, Community Development Director and
Anastasia Urban, Development Services Manager
PURPOSE:
The city has received a request for approval of a resolution for the RiverPark Metropolitan District Service Plan, which is a type of special district authorized by state statute. Regulations for establishment of a special district are outlined in Title 8, Chapter 11 of the Littleton Municipal Code and Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Jennifer Henninger, AICP, Community Development Director
Anastasia Urban, Development Services Manager
Additional Presenter(s): Tyler Carlson, Evergreen DevCo.
Megan Becher, McGeady Becher P.C.
SUMMARY:
The city has received a formal request to establish a new Metropolitan District for the 33.34 acres located at the southwest corner of Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue. The property is owned by Evergreen DevCo. and is referred to as RiverPark in the GPDP amendment application. Metropolitan Districts or "Metro Districts" are special districts authorized by state statute that can be used for financing, maintenance and operation of public improvements. Metro Districts have been used throughout the state and previously within Littleton.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
City code Section 8-11-2 requires specific timelines for consideration of the proposed Service Plan, regardless of other factors such as pending zoning applications, etc. In conformance with the city code timeline requirements, at the July 16, 2019 meeting, the city council set the date of August 20, 2019 for formal consideration of the RiverPark Metropolitan District Service Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
A Metro District is a tool to provide a mechanism for financing improvements. A Service Plan establishes boundaries for the Metro district, identif...
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