C.R.S. Section 32-11.5-104
Public purpose

  • liberal construction
  • sufficiency of article

(1)

The exercise of any power authorized in this article by the board on behalf of the district and any project authorized pursuant to this article effects a public purpose.

(2)

This article being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare, the rule of strict construction shall not apply to this article. This article shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in the state constitution, section 25-8-102 (4), C.R.S., or this article, this article, without reference to any other law, shall constitute full authority for the exercise of the powers granted in this article, including without limitation the financing of any project authorized in this article wholly or in part and the issuance of bonds to evidence the financing.

(b)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, no other law with regard to the authorization or issuance of bonds or the exercise of any other power granted in this article that provides for an election, requires an approval, or in any way impedes or restricts the carrying out of the acts authorized in this article shall apply to proceedings taken under or acts done pursuant to this article.

(c)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, no notice, consent, or approval by any public body or officer thereof shall be required as a prerequisite to the sale or issuance of any bonds or the making of any contract or the exercise of any other power under this article.

(d)

The powers conferred by this article shall be in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, and the limitations imposed by this article shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other law.

(e)

Nothing in this article shall repeal or affect any other law except to the extent that this article is inconsistent with any other law, this article being intended to provide a separate method of accomplishing its objectives and not an exclusive one. This article shall not be construed as repealing, amending, or changing any other law except to the extent that the other law is inconsistent with this article. This article shall not be construed as repealing, modifying, or amending any existing law or court decree concerning the determination or administration of water rights.

Source: Section 32-11.5-104 — Public purpose - liberal construction - sufficiency of article, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-32.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

32‑11.5‑101
Short title 32‑11.5‑102
Legislative declaration 32‑11.5‑103
Definitions 32‑11.5‑104
Public purpose - liberal construction - sufficiency of article 32‑11.5‑201
Creation of district 32‑11.5‑202
Boundaries of district 32‑11.5‑203
Board of directors - general powers and delegation thereof - manner of appointment - compensation 32‑11.5‑204
Board - meetings - records 32‑11.5‑205
Powers of district 32‑11.5‑206
Approval of other infrastructure 32‑11.5‑207
Powers of public bodies 32‑11.5‑301
Service charges 32‑11.5‑401
Taxes 32‑11.5‑402
Bonds 32‑11.5‑501
Improvement districts, special assessments, and bonds - general authority of district 32‑11.5‑502
Initiating procedure 32‑11.5‑503
Combination of projects 32‑11.5‑504
Effect of estimates 32‑11.5‑505
Fixing hearing and notice 32‑11.5‑506
Subsequent modifications 32‑11.5‑507
Provisional order hearing 32‑11.5‑508
Post-hearing procedure 32‑11.5‑509
Creation of improvement district 32‑11.5‑510
Construction contracts 32‑11.5‑511
Division of tract 32‑11.5‑601
Annexation of lands to watershed management area 32‑11.5‑602
Petition of fee owners 32‑11.5‑603
Petition of eligible electors 32‑11.5‑604
Annexation election 32‑11.5‑605
Annexation initiated by the board 32‑11.5‑606
General annexation provisions 32‑11.5‑701
Budgets, accounts, audits, and construction contracting 32‑11.5‑702
No action maintainable 32‑11.5‑703
Early hearings 32‑11.5‑704
Freedom from judicial process
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 32-11.5-104’s source at colorado​.gov