Valagua
Metropolitan District
The Valagua Metropolitan District is a quasi-governmental entity formed in 2003 to provide essential public improvements and services for the Brightwater Club community, which is located roughly 5 miles south of the Town of Gypsum in Eagle County, Colorado. The gated community contains a total of 963 acres which are largely bordered by BLM land and will eventually contain a total of 535 residential lots as well as a private golf course and other Club amenities.
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The District’s primary function is the servicing of debt which was issued to finance the costs of constructing public improvements, including water and sewer lines, enhancements to the road used to access the subdivision, and limited recreational amenities.
The majority of the infrastructure constructed has been conveyed to the Town of Gypsum for ongoing operation and maintenance. The District did not finance nor is responsible for any of the roads inside of the gates nor any of the Club facilities as these are not public improvements.
The District is funded through property taxes assessed upon property owners within the District.
Information
2023 Transparency Notice
Upcoming Meetings
Board Meetings
May 17, 2024 1:00pm MT
September 20, 2024 1:15pm MT
Annual District Meeting
September 20, 2024 1:00pm MT
Special Districts in Colorado
Special Districts in Colorado
Special Districts
The use of a Special District to provide these public improvements and facilities allow financing on a tax-exempt basis, at lower interest rates, and on more favorable terms than would be otherwise available through private sector alternatives, resulting in savings to property owners on the cost of infrastructure necessary for a community. Special Districts as local governments are not only able to save money for their residents and property owners by selling tax-exempt bonds (to provide financing) they are also able to reduce costs by purchasing essential
For more information, please see the attached document provided by the Colorado Department of Local Government.
Property Values
Government
Meeting Notice & Information
Meeting Notice & Information
2024 Meeting Schedule
Meeting Minutes
Minutes are taken for all District meetings. Minutes are posted to the website once approved by the Board at the subsequent Board meeting.
Each link is to an individual PDF
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Financial Information
The District is funded by property taxes levied on the properties within the District. The majority of the taxes collected are dedicated to the repayment of the $21,000,000 of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds issued in the District in 2008 to finance the infrastructure for the community.
The District also levies a separate mill levy of 15 mills to provide funding for general operating costs of the District.Financial Information
The District is funded by property taxes levied on the properties within the District. The majority of the taxes collected are dedicated to the repayment of the $21,000,000 of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds issued in the District in 2008 to finance the infrastructure for the community.
The District also levies a separate mill levy of 15 mills to provide funding for general operating costs of the District.Governing Documents
The District is governed by the Service Plan approved by the Town of Gypsum, which was amended in 2009 to allow the District to add security services to it’s powers. Below are links to these documents.
The documents provided on this and other pages of this site are for the convenience of website users. The documents are not all of the documents or instruments affecting the districts or ownership of property at Brightwater. Owners are responsible for obtaining and reviewing all documents of record and otherwise affecting his/her property, including without limitation, all documents relating to title, the neighborhood and the metropolitan districts. If you require a district document not available below you may request a copy by submitting a public records request to Marchetti & Weaver.
Election Information
Election Information
2023 MAY REGULAR ELECTION
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION
BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE
VALAGUA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Valagua Metropolitan District, Eagle County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election or thereafter there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023, is hereby cancelled.
The following candidates are declared elected:
Donald Janklow Four Year Term
Maury Keller Four Year Term
Scott Green Four Year Term
VALAGUA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: Erin McCauley, DEO
Colorado Special Districts
Anyone interested in learning more about the District, or becoming a Director, is encouraged to attend directors’ meetings. These meetings are open to the public.
Voter Registration
Confirm or update your Voter Registration information at GoVoteColorado.com.
Self-nomination and Acceptance forms (including amended forms) must be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the normal close of business on the 67th day before the election.
To be eligible to run for a Board seat, a person must be an “eligible elector” in the District, which is defined as a registered voter of Colorado and either:
- A resident of the District for not less than 30 days, or
- The owner ( or spouse of the owner) of taxable real or personal property situated in the District, or
- A person is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase a taxable property.
Valagua Designated Election Official: Erin McCauley
Current Board of Directors, Term
Don Janklow – 2027
Chairman
Maury Keller – 2027
Vice President
Assistant Secretary/ Treasurer
Scott Green – 2027
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Brandon Causey, – 2025
Secretary/Treasurer
Vacant
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
If you wish to reach a Board member, please email [email protected]
Public Records
Public Records
In the spirit of open government, the Colorado Open Records Act requires that most public records be available to the public.
Record Request Form
Let us know if your mailing address or email changes. Put the current information into this form, and we will update our member database. All contact information is kept confidential. Thanks!
Request a record
To request Valagua Metropolitan District records that are not already published o this website, complete either the webform template OR the PDF template. Submit the PDF by mail, fax, or email to:
Valagua Metro District
c/o Marchetti & Weaver
28 Second St, Suite 213,
Edwards, CO 81632
Phone: (970) 926-6040 ext 2
Email: [email protected]
Only one request is needed. The Custodian will contact you to discuss the request if necessary, especially if fees will be charged.
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Contact Information
District Managers & Accountants
Marchetti & Weaver LLC.,
28 Second Street, Suite 213,
Edwards, CO 81632.
(970) 926-6060 ext 2
District Legal Counsel
Fritsche Law
(720) 833-4223
Valagua Metropolitan District
28 Second Street, Suite 213
Edwards, CO 81632
970-926-6060 ext 2