C.R.S. Section 37-31-152
Right of eminent domain


The board of directors has the power to construct the said works across any watercourse, street, avenue, highway, railway, canal, or ditch which the route of such drainage system or any branch thereof intersects or crosses. If any railroad company or the owners and controllers of said property, thing, and franchise to be crossed or the owner of land necessary for said drainage district and the board of directors cannot agree upon the amount to be paid therefor, the same shall be ascertained and determined in all respects as is provided by law in respect to the taking of land for public uses by the exercise of the right of eminent domain, the right to the exercise of which is conferred on said drainage district. Such right of eminent domain shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by article 1 of title 38, C.R.S., provided a juror in such proceeding shall not be disqualified by reason of being a resident or taxpayer within said district.

Source: Section 37-31-152 — Right of eminent domain, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-37.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

37‑31‑101
Public necessity of drainage district in Grand Valley
37‑31‑102
Grand Valley drainage district created - boundaries - inclusion of land
37‑31‑103
Successor to Grand Junction drainage district
37‑31‑104
Government of district
37‑31‑105
General powers of district
37‑31‑106
Nomination of directors
37‑31‑107
General election laws apply - rules
37‑31‑108
Call and notice of election
37‑31‑109
Regular election - directors elected
37‑31‑110
Election precincts
37‑31‑111
Judges of election
37‑31‑112
Appointment of substitute judges
37‑31‑113
Oath of judge of election
37‑31‑114
No registration of voters
37‑31‑115
Canvass of vote - certificate of election
37‑31‑116
In case of tie determination by lot
37‑31‑117
Contest of election
37‑31‑118
Powers of board
37‑31‑119
Purposes of district - powers of board of directors
37‑31‑120
Meetings of directors
37‑31‑121
Meetings public - quorum - records
37‑31‑122
Directors may sell bonds
37‑31‑123
No director interested in contract
37‑31‑124
Directors may contract - with whom
37‑31‑125
Vacancy on board of directors
37‑31‑126
Bonds of directors
37‑31‑127
Right of entry to survey
37‑31‑128
Treasurer of district
37‑31‑129
Salary and expenses of officers
37‑31‑130
Location of office
37‑31‑131
Funds paid on warrant
37‑31‑132
Warrants not paid draw interest
37‑31‑135
Treasurer to report
37‑31‑136
Treasurer’s fees
37‑31‑137
Property taxable and service fees chargeable by district
37‑31‑138
General tax laws apply
37‑31‑139
Certification of property values
37‑31‑140
District tax on tax list and included in warrant
37‑31‑141
Certification and levy of tax
37‑31‑142
Title to property - tax exemption
37‑31‑143
General tax exemptions apply
37‑31‑144
Election on bonds
37‑31‑145
Procedure of holding of election
37‑31‑147
Majority vote bonds issued - form of bonds and coupons
37‑31‑148
Authorization of different series of payments
37‑31‑149
Contents of notice - sale
37‑31‑150
Levy of tax for payment
37‑31‑151
Judicial confirmation of bonds
37‑31‑152
Right of eminent domain
37‑31‑153
Publication of notice for bids
37‑31‑154
Contractor’s bond - engineer to supervise
37‑31‑155
Use of existing drainage works
37‑31‑156
Sale of district property
37‑31‑157
Proof of existence of district
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 37-31-152’s source at colorado​.gov