C.R.S. Section 37-44-103
Powers of district


(1)

Any district organized under this article has the power, whenever necessary or expedient to promote the object of the district:

(a)

To provide for the drainage of lands whether lying within or without the boundaries of such district;

(b)

To acquire by condemnation or otherwise such lands as are necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of such ditches, canals, drains, or other works as are required for the drainage of such lands;

(c)

To accept grants or loans of money from the federal government, or any department or agency thereof, for the construction of such drainage ditches, canals, drains, or other works, and to enter into such contracts for the maintenance of such drainage system as are necessary to be entered into in order to procure any such grant of money or other federal aid in the construction of such drainage system;

(d)

In general, to contract with the federal government, or any department or agency thereof, in such manner as shall be found necessary or advisable in order to procure federal aid in any form in the construction of any such drainage system;

(e)

To provide means for the maintenance of and to maintain and operate such drainage system when so constructed or acquired.

Source: Section 37-44-103 — Powers of district, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-37.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

37‑44‑101
Liberal construction
37‑44‑102
Petition - establishment of an internal improvement district
37‑44‑103
Powers of district
37‑44‑104
Presentation and allowance of petitions
37‑44‑105
Notice of election - voters - ballots
37‑44‑106
Canvass of votes
37‑44‑107
Plans for improvements
37‑44‑108
Directors - powers and duties
37‑44‑109
Meetings of board - records
37‑44‑110
Title - tax exemption
37‑44‑111
Conveyances - power to sue
37‑44‑112
Bonds
37‑44‑113
Sale of bonds
37‑44‑114
Classification of lands
37‑44‑115
Objections to classifications
37‑44‑116
Conduct of appeals
37‑44‑117
Appeal not to delay
37‑44‑118
Modification of classification
37‑44‑119
Apportionment of levy
37‑44‑120
Assessment
37‑44‑121
Assessment list - collection
37‑44‑122
Assessment book
37‑44‑123
Assessments affect land benefited
37‑44‑124
District treasurer
37‑44‑125
Where office of district kept
37‑44‑126
Election of officers - oath or affirmation - bond
37‑44‑127
Notices of election of officers
37‑44‑128
Judges and clerk of election
37‑44‑129
Voters to appoint judges if necessary
37‑44‑130
Administration of oath
37‑44‑131
Hours polls open
37‑44‑132
Count of ballots - certificate of returns
37‑44‑133
Canvass of returns - result
37‑44‑134
Procedure in case of tie
37‑44‑135
Certificate of election
37‑44‑136
Filling vacancy
37‑44‑137
Collection of assessments
37‑44‑138
Construction contract - bond
37‑44‑139
Claims - audit - payment
37‑44‑140
Expenses of organization
37‑44‑141
Works may cross other lands
37‑44‑142
Officers’ compensation
37‑44‑143
Limit of indebtedness
37‑44‑144
Insufficient supply
37‑44‑145
Judicial action on bonds
37‑44‑146
Petition for confirmation
37‑44‑147
Notice of hearing
37‑44‑148
Answer or pleading
37‑44‑149
Determination
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 37-44-103’s source at colorado​.gov