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In accordance with Section 32-104.5(3)(X), C.R.S., the following general explanation in plain, nontechnical language, is provided. 

Metropolitan districts are local governments that finance public improvements and provide services to promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the districts and the people of the state of Colorado. Metropolitan districts fill the gaps that may exist in services that other local governments will not provide, and the services residents may desire. Alpine Metropolitan District, Breckenridge Metropolitan District, and  Breckenridge Metropolitan District, Subdistrict A (the “Districts”) provide the following improvements and services: water, streets, storm sewer, transportation, and parks and recreation.

Pursuant to the Districts’ Consolidated Service Plan, approved by the Town of Breckenridge on August 27, 2002 (the “Service Plan”), the Districts are authorized to issue debt not to exceed $28,000,000 and impose a maximum debt mill levy of 20 mills subject to adjustment, as defined in the Service Plan, for repayment of such debt. The Service Plan authorizes the repayment of debt from the following sources: ad valorem taxes, fees, rates, tolls, penalties, or charges.

The Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) govern the Districts. Board members are elected for four-year terms. During election years, the Districts must provide the Call for Nominations to the electors of the Districts noting the Board seats up for election. If an owner or resident would like to run for a Board seat up for election, he or she must submit a self-nomination form to the Designated Election Official by the applicable deadline as provided in the Call for Nominations. When a vacancy occurs on the Boards between elections, an owner or resident may contact the Districts and request to submit a letter of interest to be appointed to Boards. When an individual is appointed to the Boards, the term for that appointment runs to the next regular election.

To qualify as a director of a district, a person must be an “eligible elector” which is defined as a registered voter of Colorado and either: (1) a resident of the District, or (2) the owner (or the spouse or civil union partner of the owner) of taxable real or personal property located within the District. A person who is under contract to purchase taxable property and is obligated to pay taxes prior to closing is also considered an “owner.”

The Districts file their annual report for the prior year with the Town of Breckenridge.

Overview of Districts

The Breckenridge Mountain Metropolitan District (Breck Mtn) and Alpine Metropolitan District (Alpine) (together “Districts”) were formed pursuant to an order of the District Court, Summit County recorded in the records of the Summit County Clerk and Recorder on November 27, 2002. The Districts are quasi-municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State. The Districts operate pursuant to a Consolidated Service Plan dated September 3, 2002 (the “Service Plan”) approved by the Town Council of the Town of Breckenridge, Colorado (the “Town”). Breckenridge Mountain Metropolitan District Subdistrict A (Subdistrict A) was formed by  Resolution of the Board of Directors of Breckenridge Mountain Metropolitan District on February 24, 2022.

The Districts encompass approximately 284-acre of mixed use residential and commercial development situated on Peaks 7 and 8 at the Breckenridge Ski Resort, as well as other areas located near the center of the Town. Of the 284 acres, approximately 283 acres are within Breckenridge Mountain Metropolitan District, of which approximately 24.5 acres at the base of the mountain constitute the Subdistrict A, and approximately 0.06 acres are within Alpine Metropolitan District. 

Public Improvements and Services. Pursuant to the Service Plan, the Districts are authorized to finance, acquire, construct, complete, operate and maintain Public Improvements, within and without its boundaries, consisting of facilities for streets, parks and recreation, water, sanitation, transportation, and traffic and safety. The Districts have the power, subject to constitutional and statutory guidelines, to certify a mill levy for collection of ad valorem taxes against all taxable property within the District. 

Under the Service Plan, Alpine is responsible for managing the construction and operation of the District Facilities needed for the Development, including a water system, roads infrastructure and drainage improvements, parks and recreation facilities, and transportation facilities (which may include, without limitation, a gondola system). Breck Mtn is responsible for providing the funding and tax base needed to construct and operate the District Facilities. The Special District Act provides that material departures from the terms of an approved Service Plan may be enjoined by the court approving the organization of the special district. To this extent, the power of the District may be considered limited by the Service Plan. The Special District Act permits amendments of existing service plans by a procedure analogous to that required for their original approval.

Amount of Debt the Districts can Incur to Provide and Pay for Public Infrastructure.

  • Alpine: As of November 2022, the debt authorized on November 5, 2002 has expired. No further debt can be incurred without an election authorizing such debt.
  • Breck Mtn: As of November 2022, the debt authorized on November 5, 2002 has expired. No further debt can be incurred without an election authorizing such debt.
  • Subdistrict A: On May 3, 2022, the electors of the Subdistrict A authorized debt up to $190,000,000 to pay for construction of public infrastructure, operations, and related debt repayment. 

Revenue Used to Repay Debt and Maximum Mill Levy to Repay Such Debt. The Districts received approval from its electorate at the Election held November 2002 to be exempt from Property Tax Revenue Limitations imposed with TABOR, Title 29, Article 1, Part 3, C.R.S which states a governmental entity may not impose a property tax levy or levies that will generate revenue that exceeds the amount received in the preceding year plus 5.5% plus the amount of revenue abated or refunded by such governmental entity by August 1 of the current year less the amount of revenue received by such governmental entity by August 1 of the current year as taxes paid on any taxable property that had previously been omitted from the assessment roll of any year.

At the Election, voters of the Districts approved election questions allowing the Districts to collect, retain and spend the full amount of all taxes, tax increment revenues, tap fees, park fees, facility fees, service charges, inspection charges, administrative charges, grants or any other fee, rate, toll, penalty or charge authorized by law or contract to be imposed, collected or received by the District during 2002 and each fiscal year thereafter, such amounts to constitute a voter-approved revenue change and be collected, retained, and spent by the respective District without regard to any spending or revenue-raising, or other limitation in Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, Section 29-1-301, C.R.S., or any other law which purports to limit the District’s revenues or expenditures.

Overlapping Mill Levies Affecting Owners Within the Development.  In addition to the Districts’ ad valorem property tax levies, owners of property within the Districts are obligated to pay property taxes to other taxing entities in which their property is located, which include:

  • Summit County
  • Summit School District RE-1
  • Colorado Mountain College
  • Town of Breckenridge
  • Upper Blue Sanitation District
  • Red, White & Blue Fire District
  • Colorado River Water Conservation District
  • Middle Park Water Conservation District

Required Notice Pursuant to House Bill 23-1105

HOA and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force

House Bill 23-1105 created the HOA and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Forces to examine certain matters in communities that are governed by these entities.  The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force will review, among other matters, tax levying authority and practices, foreclosure practices, communications with homeowners and governance policies. A requirement of the new law is that we notify you of the creation and existence of the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force prior to its first meeting.  If you have any questions about the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force, please reach out to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or visit their website at https://dora.colorado.gov.

Accessibility Statement

Technology Accessibility Statement

The Districts are committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria.  These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive and mobility disabilities, but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability.

Implementation of Accessibility

The Districts have developed systems and processes to ensure digital content meets technical standards through accessibility assurances in contracts and conducting regular testing of digital content for accessibility and through the use of third-party tools.

Feedback and Support

We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any district services.  Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance with our online services.

All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and the Districts will do its best to reply to all communications within three (3) business days. Reasonable accommodations or modifications are provided at no cost. Please note accommodation requests that would impose an undue financial, technical or administrative burden to the Districts may not be fulfilled as requested.  Requests can be made to:

Alpine Metropolitan District

Breckenridge Mountain Metropolitan District

Breckenridge Mountain Metropolitan District, Subdistrict A

Attn: Compliance Officer

28 Second Street, Suite 213

Edwards, CO 81632
Email: admin@mwcpaa.com

Phone: (970) 926-6060

 

This Technology Accessibility Statement was last updated on: July 31, 2025.