The Eagle Bend Metropolitan District (the “District”) is a governmental entity governed by a five member Board of Directors.  The District is comprised of three residential communities including Heritage Eagle Bend, Ridgeview Eagle Bend and Creekside Eagle Bend.  The District boundaries are shown on the District Map.

The District cooperates with the City of Aurora, Arapahoe County and SEMSWA to provide major capital improvements to benefit the community District residents and property owners.  Information pertaining to specific district projects can be found on the Projects index page.

The District is a member of the Colorado Special District Association, which exists to preserve and enhance the legal and political environment for the existence and successful operation of the special district form of government, and to assist special districts to operate efficiently and effectively.

This booklet was written and mailed to all Eagle Bend residents, February/March 2016, in order to provide a single source of information regarding the formation, purpose and function of the EB Metropolitan District 2. The booklet includes particulars regarding CO state laws which govern Special Districts, such as how a District is formed and what services a District may provide. The District’s Service Plan must be approved by the City of Aurora. Financial information is also included and explained in depth.

The booklet includes photos and descriptions of the District’s various joint projects with other EB HOA’s. In addition, much attention was paid to the history of water and the current status of the District’s Water Enterprise Fund whose main purpose is to supply water to the HEB Master Association (HEBMA). HEBMA purchases the water for the sole purpose of watering the HEB 18-hole championship golf course and designated common areas. The HEBMA signs a yearly contract and dictates to the Metro District how much water they need on a monthly basis.
 

The GETTING TO KNOW YOUR METRO DISTRICT booklet is attached below for your convenience and reference. Should you have further questions, please contact your Board whose names and photos are included in the booklet.

JUNE 2016 XERISCAPE START TO FINISH CLASS
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Learn how to convert your lawn into a low-water garden at our upcoming “Xeriscape Start to Finish” class, hosted by the Heritage Eagle Bend Metro District #2. In this class, you’ll find out about turf removal, mulching and how to create healthy soil.

Xeriscape expert Zach Versluis will show you many of the tools you’ll need and talk you through a budget conversion. As water conservation specialist with Aurora Water, Zach has a degree in ornamental horticulture with an emphasis in landscape design.

CLASS: Xeriscape Start to Finish
DATE: Saturday, June 4, 2016
TIME: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Demonstration Xeriscape Garden

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The District is aware of certain discussions in the community regarding the proposed questions authorizing monies to be allocated from the general fund for the purpose of constructing certain water and traffic safety improvements. Please note that to the extent these questions do not pass, there will not be any refund of the monies to the property owners and residents of the District. On November 3, 1998, the District’s voters approved an election question which authorizes the District to collect, spend and retain revenues from taxes and fees imposed by the District without any regard to limitations under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution.

At the February 18, 2016 meeting the Board discussed the 2005 Series Bond Refinancing. Below is the link to review the Draft Term Sheet and Finance Plan for review.

Special Mail Ballot Election

The Special Mail Ballot Election was held on November 24, 2015 with the Board engaging Special District Management Services to serve as the Designated Election Office for the purposes of this special election. At the December 17 Board meeting, it was reported that 1131 ballots were submitted, 10 rejected, 4 spoiled and 259 returned as undeliverable. Of the votes cast, 668 were in favor of recalling Director Geiger whereas 463 were against. Edward Malone received the highest number of ballots of the 3 candidates who ran to replace Director Geiger with the recall being successful.

As of December 15^th, the total cost for the Special Election reached $93,705.48. A detailed breakdown of the costs can be found in the PDF below.

     Eagle Bend Election Expenses

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