C.R.S. Section 32-4-540
Confirmation of contract proceedings

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

In its discretion, the board may file a petition at any time in the district court in and for any county in which the district is located wholly or in part, praying for a judicial examination and determination of any power conferred or of any tax or rates or charges levied, or of any act, proceeding, or contract of the district, whether or not said contract has been executed, including proposed contracts for the acquisition, improvement, equipment, maintenance, operation, or disposal of any project for the district. Such petition shall set forth the facts whereon the validity of such power, assessment, act, proceeding, or contract is founded and shall be verified by the chairman of the board.

(b)

Such action shall be in the nature of a proceeding in rem, and jurisdiction of all parties interested may be had by publication and posting, as provided in this part 5. Notice of the filing of said petition shall be given by the clerk of the court, under the seal thereof, stating in brief outline the contents of the petition and showing where a full copy of any contract therein mentioned, may be examined. The notice shall be served by publication in at least five consecutive issues of a weekly newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the principal office of the district is located, and by posting the same in the office of the district at least thirty days prior to the date fixed in said notice for the hearing on said petition. Jurisdiction shall be complete after such publication and posting.

(c)

Any owner of property in the district or person interested in the contract or proposed contract or in the premises may appear and move to dismiss or answer said petition at any time prior to the date fixed for said hearing or within such further time as may be allowed by the court; and the petition shall be taken as confessed by all persons who fail to appear.

(2)

The petition and notice shall be sufficient to give the court jurisdiction and upon hearing, the court shall examine into and determine all matters and things affecting the question submitted, shall make such findings with reference thereto, and render such judgment and decree thereon as the case warrants. Costs may be divided or apportioned among any contesting parties in the discretion of the trial court. Review of the judgment of the court may be had as in other similar cases, except that such review must be applied for within thirty days after the time of the rendition of such judgment, or within such additional time as may be allowed by the court within thirty days. The Colorado rules of civil procedure shall govern in matters of pleading and practice where not otherwise specified in this part 5. The court shall disregard any error, irregularity, or omission which does not affect the substantial right of the parties.

Source: Section 32-4-540 — Confirmation of contract proceedings, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-32.­pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

32‑4‑401
Legislative declaration 32‑4‑402
Definitions 32‑4‑403
Purpose, boundaries, and powers 32‑4‑404
Organization 32‑4‑405
Board of directors 32‑4‑406
Powers of districts 32‑4‑407
Inclusion of territory 32‑4‑408
Unincorporated territory 32‑4‑409
Inclusion of incorporated areas 32‑4‑410
Exclusion of unincorporated areas 32‑4‑411
Exclusion election 32‑4‑412
Exclusion of incorporated areas 32‑4‑413
Liability of property included 32‑4‑414
Liability of property excluded 32‑4‑415
Budget law 32‑4‑416
Dissolution of district 32‑4‑501
Legislative declaration 32‑4‑502
Definitions 32‑4‑503
Liberal construction 32‑4‑504
Sufficiency of part 5 32‑4‑505
Limitation on scope of part 5 32‑4‑506
Purpose, boundaries, and powers 32‑4‑507
Powers of public bodies 32‑4‑508
Organization 32‑4‑509
Board of directors 32‑4‑510
Powers of the district 32‑4‑511
Levy and collection of taxes 32‑4‑512
Boundary changes - liability of property 32‑4‑513
Inclusion of territory 32‑4‑514
Annexation and consolidation of territory by municipalities 32‑4‑515
Exclusion of territory 32‑4‑516
Service of areas outside the boundaries of the district 32‑4‑517
Dissolution of districts 32‑4‑518
Elections 32‑4‑519
Authorization 32‑4‑520
Correction of faulty notices 32‑4‑521
Early hearings 32‑4‑522
Rates and service charges 32‑4‑523
Form of borrowing 32‑4‑524
Payment of securities 32‑4‑525
Incontestable recital in securities 32‑4‑526
Security details 32‑4‑527
Sale of securities 32‑4‑528
Application of proceeds 32‑4‑529
Covenants in security proceedings 32‑4‑530
Remedies of security holders 32‑4‑531
Cancellation of paid securities 32‑4‑532
Interest after maturity 32‑4‑533
Refunding bonds 32‑4‑534
Cumulative rights of security holders 32‑4‑535
Issuance of notes and pledge of bonds as collateral security 32‑4‑536
Connections with existing drains and pumping stations 32‑4‑537
Connections with drains serving property - service charges 32‑4‑538
Construction of other sewage disposal systems prohibited 32‑4‑539
Publication of resolution or proceedings - effect - right to contest legality - time limitation 32‑4‑540
Confirmation of contract proceedings 32‑4‑541
Preliminary expenses 32‑4‑542
Tax exemption 32‑4‑543
Freedom from judicial process 32‑4‑544
Legal investments in securities 32‑4‑545
Misdemeanors and civil rights 32‑4‑546
Validation 32‑4‑547
Effect of and limitations upon validation
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 32-4-540’s source at colorado​.gov