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Weld County, Colorado
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENT -WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEET - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
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2
3
4
5
GENERAL FUND - STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL 6
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 7
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
DEBT SERVICE FUND - SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL 22
OTHER INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF ASSESSED VALUATION, MILL LEVY, AND PROPERTY
TAXES COLLECTED 24
Other Matters
Required Supplemental Information
Management has omitted the management's discussion and analysis that accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States require to be presented to supplement the basic financial
statements. Such missing information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required
by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial
reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or
historical context. Our opinions on the basic financial statements are not affected by this missing
information.
Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the District's financial statements as a whole. The supplementary information as
listed in the table of contents is presented for the purposes of legal compliance and additional analysis
and is not a required part of the financial statements. The supplementary information is the
responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting
and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the
auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures,
including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other
records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other
additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States.
In our opinion, such information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial
statements as a whole.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information included in our report. The other information, as
listed in the table of contents, does not include the basic financial statements and our auditor's report
thereon. Our opinions on the basic financial statements do not cover the other information, and,
accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them.
In connection with our audit of the basic financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and consider whether a material inconsistency exists between the other information and
the basic financial statements, or the other information otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an uncorrected material misstatement of the other
information exists, we are required to describe it in our report.
Wipfli LLP
Denver, Colorado
September 22, 2024
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Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that
includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance
and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a
material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered
material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence
the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures
include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the District's internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the
financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate,
that raise substantial doubt about the District's ability to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters,
the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control —
related matters that we identified during the audit.
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Board of Directors
Liberty Ranch Metropolitan District
Weld County, Colorado
Opinions
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Independent Auditor's Report
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We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major
fund of Liberty Ranch Metropolitan District (the "District"), as of and for the year ended December 31,
2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the District's basic
financial statements, as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of Liberty
Ranch Metropolitan District as of December 31, 2023, and the respective changes in financial position
and the respective budgetary comparison for the general fund for the year then ended in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States
of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be
independent of the District and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the
relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), and
for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions
or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the District's ability to
continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any
currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Governmental
Activities
ASSETS
Cash and Investments
Cash and Investments - Restricted
Prepaid Insurance
Prepaid Expenses
Receivable from County Treasurer
Property Tax Receivable
Total Assets
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Cost of Refunding, Net
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Due in More Than One Year
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Property Tax Revenue
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
NET POSITION
Restricted for:
Emergency Reserve
Unrestricted
$ 101,900
10,489
3,121
4,000
1,641
738,392
859,543
29,161
29,161
7,531
14,014,319
14, 021, 850
738,392
738,392
2,700
(13,874,238)
Total Net Position $ (13,871,538)
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
(1)
LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Net Revenues (Expenses) and
Program Revenues Changes in Net Position
FUNCTIONS/PROGRAMS
Primary Government:
Governmental Activities:
General Government
Interest on Long -Term Debt
and Related Costs
Total Governmental Activities
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
Expenses
Charges Operating Capital
for Grants and Grants and Governmental
Services Contributions Contributions Activities
89,275 (89,275)
721,481 (721,481)
$ 810,756 $ (810,756)
GENERAL REVENUES
Property Taxes
Property Tax - URA
Specific Ownership Taxes
Interest Income
Other Revenue
Total General Revenues and Transfers
CHANGES IN NET POSITION
Net Position - Beginning of Year
NET POSITION - END OF YEAR
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486,141
49,790
22,896
19,237
2,238
580,302
(230,454)
(13,641,084)
(13,871,538)
LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and Investments
Cash and Investments - Restricted
Receivable from County Treasurer
Prepaid Insurance
Prepaid Expenses
Property Tax Receivable
General
$ 101,900
2,700
226
3,121
4,000
101,848
Total
Debt Governmental
Service Funds
$ - $ 101,900
7,789 10,489
1,415 1,641
3,121
4,000
636,544 738,392
Total Assets $ 213.795 $ 645.748 $ 859.543
LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES, AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred Property Tax
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
FUND BALANCES
Nonspendable:
Prepaid Expense
Restricted for:
Emergency Reserves
Debt Service
Unassigned
Total Fund Balances
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of
Resources, and Fund Balances
7,531
7,531
$ 7,531 7,531
101,848
$ 101,848
7,121
2,700
94,595
104,416
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of
net position are different because:
636,544 738,392
636,544 738,392
9,204
7,121
2,700
9,204
94,595
9,204 113,620
$ 213.795 $ 645.748
Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable
in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the funds.
Developer Advance Payable
Developer Advance Accrued Interest
Bonds Payable
Accrued Interest Bond Payable
Cost of Refunding, Net
(215,642)
(161,245)
(13,180, 000)
(457,432)
29,161
Net Position of Govemmental Activities $ (13.871.5381
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Total
Debt Governmental
General Service Funds
REVENUES
Property Taxes
Property Tax - URA
Specific Ownership Taxes
Interest Income
Other Revenue
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Current:
Accounting
Auditing
County Treasurer's Fee
District Management
Election
Insurance
Legal
Miscellaneous
Debt Service:
Bond Interest - Series 2021
Paying Agent Fees
Total Expenditures
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
Fund Balances - Beginning of Year
FUND BALANCES - END OF YEAR
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
$ 67,053 $ 419,088 $ 486,141
6,867 42,923 49,790
3,158 19,738 22,896
12,494 6,743 19,237
2,238 2,238
89,572
22,608
5,000
1,004
24,381
1,311
3,357
30,977
637
89,275
297
104,119
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490,730 580,302
6,278
475,553
4,000
22,608
5,000
7,282
24,381
1,311
3,357
30,977
637
475,553
4,000
485,831 575,106
4,899 5,196
4,305 108,424
$ 104,416 $ 9.204 $ 113,620
LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Net Change in Fund Balances - Total Governmental Funds $ 5,196
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different
because:
The issuance of long-term debt (e.g., bonds, Developer advances) provides current
financial resources to governmental funds, while the repayment of the principal of
long- term debt consumes the current financial resources of governmental funds.
Neither transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also, governmental
funds report the effect of premiums, discounts, and similar items when debt is first
issued, whereas these amounts are deferred and amortized in the statement of
activities.
Cost of Refunding - Amortization
Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current
financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in governmental
funds.
Accrued Interest Payable - Change in Liability
Accrued Interest Payable Developer Advance - Change in Liability
(2,002)
(216,397)
(17,251)
Changes in Net Position of Governmental Activities $ (230,454)
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Variance with
Final Budget
Budget Actual Positive
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
REVENUES
Property Taxes
Property Tax - URA
Specific Ownership Taxes
Interest Income
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Accounting
Auditing
County Treasurer's Fee
District Management
Dues and Membership
Election
Insurance
Legal
Miscellaneous
Total Expenditures
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Repay Developer Advance
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR
$ 67,289 $ 67,289 $ 67,053 $ (236)
6,867 6,867 6,867
3,708 3,093 3,158 65
750 3,500 12,494 8,994
78,614 80,749 89,572 8,823
17,500 17,500 22,608 (5,108)
6,500 5,000 5,000 1,009 1,009 1,004 5
15,000 25,500 24,381 1,119
1,000 1,000 - 1,000
3,000 1,195 1,311 (116)
3,500 3,357 3,357 -
25,000 25,000 30,977 (5,977)
470 439 637 (198)
72,979 80,000 89,275 (9,275)
5,635 749 297 (452)
(15,000) (15,000) 15,000
(15,000) (15,000) 15,000
(9,365) (14,251) 297 14,548
76,047 104,119 104,119
$ 66,682 $ 89,868 $ 104,416 $ 14,548
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 1 DEFINITION OF REPORTING ENTITY
Liberty Ranch Metropolitan District (the District), a quasi -municipal corporation located
entirely in Weld County, Colorado, was organized by order and decree of the District Court
for Weld County on December 23, 2005, and is governed pursuant to provisions of the
Colorado Special District Act (Title 32, Article 1, Colorado Revised Statutes). The District
was established to provide for construction and financing for street, safety protection, water,
sanitation, and mosquito control facilities and improvements. The street and safety control
improvements have been dedicated to and are maintained by the Town of Mead. Water and
sanitation improvements have been dedicated to and are maintained by the Longs Peak
Water District and St. Vrain Sanitation District, respectively.
The District follows the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting
pronouncements, which provide guidance for determining which governmental activities,
organizations, and functions should be included within the financial reporting entity. GASB
pronouncements set forth the financial accountability of a governmental organization's
elected governing body as the basic criterion for including a possible component
governmental organization in a primary government's legal entity. Financial accountability
includes, but is not limited to, appointment of a voting majority of the organization's
governing body, ability to impose its will on the organization, a potential for the organization
to provide specific financial benefits or burdens, and fiscal dependency.
The District has no employees, and all operations and administrative functions are
contracted.
The District is not financially accountable for any other organization, nor is the District a
component unit of any other primary governmental entity.
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The more significant accounting policies of the District are described as follows:
Government -Wide and Fund Financial Statements
The government -wide financial statements include the statement of net position and the
statement of activities. These financial statements include all of the activities of the District.
The effect of interfund activity has been removed from these statements. Governmental
activities are normally supported by property taxes.
The statement of net position reports all financial and capital resources of the District. The
difference between the sum of assets and deferred outflows and the sum of liabilities and
deferred inflows is reported as net position.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Government -Wide and Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct and indirect
expenses of a given function or segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses
are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues
include: 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit from
goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment, and 2) grants and
contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a
particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not properly included among program
revenues are reported instead as general revenues.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds. Major individual
governmental funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation
The government -wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources
measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when
earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of
related cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are
levied. Expenditures for property, plant, and equipment are shown as increases in assets
and redemption of bonds and notes are recorded as a reduction in liabilities.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources
measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized
as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be
available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to
pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the government considers revenues to
be available if they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. The
major sources of revenue susceptible to accrual are property taxes and specific ownership
taxes. All other revenue items are considered to be measurable and available only when
cash is received by the District. The District determined that Developer advances are not
considered as revenue susceptible to accrual. Expenditures, other than interest on long-
term obligations, are recorded when the liability is incurred or the long-term obligation is
due.
The District reports the following major governmental funds:
The General Fund is the District's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial
resources of the general government, except those required to be accounted for in
another fund.
The Debt Service Fund accounts for the resources accumulated and payments made for
principal and interest on long-term debt of the governmental funds.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Budgets
In accordance with the State Budget Law, the District's Board of Directors holds public
hearings in the fall each year to approve the budget and appropriate the funds for the
ensuing year. The appropriation is at the total fund expenditures level and lapses at
year-end. The District's Board of Directors can modify the budget by line item within the total
appropriation without notification. The appropriation can only be modified upon completion
of notification and publication requirements. The budget includes each fund on its basis of
accounting unless otherwise indicated.
The District amended its annual budget for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Pooled Cash and Investments
The District follows the practice of pooling cash and investments of all funds to maximize
investment earnings. Except when required by trust or other agreements, all cash is
deposited to and disbursed from a single bank account. Cash in excess of immediate
operating requirements is pooled for deposit and investment flexibility. Investment earnings
are allocated periodically to the participating funds based upon each fund's average equity
balance in the total cash.
Property Taxes
Property taxes are levied by the District's Board of Directors. The levy is based on assessed
valuations determined by the County Assessor generally as of January 1 of each year. The
levy is normally set by December 15 by certification to the County Commissioners to put the
tax lien on the individual properties as of January 1 of the following year. The County
Treasurer collects the determined taxes during the ensuing calendar year. The taxes are
payable by April or if in equal installments, at the taxpayer's election, in February and June.
Delinquent taxpayers are notified in August and generally sales of the tax liens on
delinquent properties are held in November or December. The County Treasurer remits the
taxes collected monthly to the District.
Property taxes, net of estimated uncollectible taxes, are recorded initially as deferred inflow
of resources in the year they are levied and measurable. The unearned property tax
revenues are recorded as revenue in the year they are available or collected.
Facility Fees
On July 26, 2006, the Board of Directors of the District adopted resolutions imposing certain
Facilities Fees upon the property in the District. Pursuant to the Resolutions, the District
imposes a Residential Facilities Fee in the amount of $2,000 per unit for each single-family
detached or attached residential unit, and a Commercial Facilities Fee per building in the
amount of $0.50 per square foot of commercial space within the District, both payable upon
the issuance of a building permit for the subject property. Any unpaid Facilities Fees
constitute a statutory and perpetual lien upon the property until paid.
On December 6, 2010, the District recorded a release of lien by reason of payment in full of
the Residential Facilities Fees.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Facility Fees (Continued)
On February 4, 2022, the District recorded Resolutions Regarding Termination of Imposition
of Residential and Commercial Facilities Fees in the real property records of Weld County at
Reception Nos. 4800099 and 4800098, respectively.
Deferred Inflow/Outflow of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of net position reports a separate section for deferred
outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred outflows of
resources, represents a consumption of net position that applies to a future period and so
will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expenditure) until that time. The District
has one item that qualifies for reporting in this category. Accordingly, the item, cost of
refunding, is deferred and recognized as an outflow of resources in the period that the
amount is incurred.
In the government -wide financial statements the deferred cost of bond refunding is being
amortized using the interest method over the life of the bonds. The amortization amount is a
component of interest expense and the unamortized deferred cost is reflected as a deferred
outflow of resources.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of net position reports a separate section for deferred
inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of
resources, represents an acquisition of net position that applies to a future period and so will
not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The District has one
item that qualifies for reporting in this category. Accordingly, the item, deferred property tax
revenue, is deferred and recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amount
becomes available.
E ui
Net Position
For government -wide presentation purposes when both restricted and unrestricted
resources are available for use, it is the District's practice to use restricted resources first,
then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
Fund Balance
Fund balance for governmental funds should be reported in classifications that comprise a
hierarchy based on the extent to which the government is bound to honor constraints on the
specific purposes for which spending can occur. Governmental funds report up to five
classifications of fund balance: nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned, and
unassigned. Because circumstances differ among governments, not every government or
every governmental fund will present all of these components. The following classifications
describe the relative strength of the spending constraints:
Nonspendable Fund Balance — The portion of fund balance that cannot be spent
because it is either not in spendable form (such as prepaid amounts or inventory) or
legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.
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LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Equity (Continued)
Fund Balance (Continued)
Restricted Fund Balance — The portion of fund balance that is constrained to being used
for a specific purpose by external parties (such as bondholders), constitutional
provisions, or enabling legislation.
Committed Fund Balance — The portion of fund balance that can only be used for
specific purposes pursuant to constraints imposed by formal action of the government's
highest level of decision -making authority, the Board of Directors. The constraint may be
removed or changed only through formal action of the Board of Directors.
Assigned Fund Balance — The portion of fund balance that is constrained by the
government's intent to be used for specific purposes, but is neither restricted nor
committed. Intent is expressed by the Board of Directors to be used for a specific
purpose. Constraints imposed on the use of assigned amounts are more easily removed
or modified than those imposed on amounts that are classified as committed.
Unassigned Fund Balance — The residual portion of fund balance that does not meet any
of the criteria described above.
NOTE 3 CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Cash and investments as of December 31, 2023 are classified in the accompanying
financial statements as follows:
Statement of Net Position:
Cash and Investments
Cash and Investments - Restricted
Total Cash and Investments
$ 101,900
10,489
$ 112,389
Cash and investments as of December 31, 2023 consist of the following:
Deposits with Financial Institutions 11,459
Investments 100,930
Total Cash and Investments $ 112,389
LIBERTY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 3 CASH AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Cash Deposits
The Colorado Public Deposit Protection Act (PDPA) requires that all units of local
government deposit cash in eligible public depositories. Eligibility is determined by state
regulators. Amounts on deposit in excess of federal insurance levels must be collateralized.
The eligible collateral is determined by the PDPA. PDPA allows the institution to create a
single collateral pool for all public funds. The pool for all the uninsured public deposits as a
group is to be maintained by another institution or held in trust. The market value of the
collateral must be at least 102% of the aggregate uninsured deposits.
The State Commissioners for banks and financial services are required by statute to monitor
the naming of eligible depositories and reporting of the uninsured deposits and assets
maintained in the collateral pools.
At December 31, 2023, the District's cash deposits had a bank balance of $22,643 and a
carrying balance of $11,459.
Investments
The District's formal investment policy is to follow state statutes regarding investments.
The District generally limits its concentration of investments to those noted with an asterisk
(*) below, which are believed to have minimal credit risk, minimal interest rate risk, and no
foreign currency risk. Additionally, the District is not subject to concentration risk or
investment custodial risk disclosure requirements for investments that are in the possession
of another party.
Colorado revised statutes limit investment maturities to five years or less unless formally
approved by the Board of Directors. Such actions are generally associated with a debt
service reserve or sinking fund requirements.
Colorado statutes specify investment instruments meeting defined rating and risk criteria in
which local governments may invest which include:
Obligations of the United States, certain U.S. government agency securities, and
securities of the World Bank
General obligation and revenue bonds of U.S. local government entities
Certain certificates of participation
Certain securities lending agreements
Bankers' acceptances of certain banks
Commercial paper
Written repurchase agreements and certain reverse repurchase agreements
collateralized by certain authorized securities
Certain money market funds
Guaranteed investment contracts
Local government investment pools
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 3 CASH AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investments (Continued)
As of December 31, 2023, the District had the following investments:
Investment
Colorado Surplus Asset Fund Trust
(CSAFE)
Maturity Amount
Weighted -Average
Under 60 Days
Colorado Local Government Liquid Asset Weighted -Average
Trust (COLOTRUST) Under 60 Days
$ 100,918
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$ 100,930
CSAFE
The District invested in the Colorado Surplus Asset Fund Trust (CSAFE) (the Trust), which
is an investment vehicle established by state statute for local government entities to pool
surplus assets. The State Securities Commissioner administers and enforces all State
statutes governing the Trust. The Trust currently offers two portfolios — CSAFE CASH FUND
and CSAFE CORE.
CSAFE CASH FUND operations similar to a money market fund, with each share valued at
$1.00. CSAFE may invest in U.S. Treasury securities, repurchase agreements collateralized
by U.S. Treasury securities, certain money market funds and highest rated commercial
paper, any security allowed under Section 24-75-601.1, C.R.S.
CSAFE CORE, a variable Net Asset Value (NAV) Local Government Investment Pool, offers
weekly liquidity and is managed to approximate a $2.00 transactional share price. CSAFE
CORE may invest in securities authorized by Section 24-75-601.1, C.R.S., including U.S.
Treasury securities, repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities,
certain obligations of U.S. government agencies, and highest rated commercial paper.
A designated custodial bank serves as custodian for CSAFE's portfolio pursuant to a
custodian agreement. The custodian acts as safekeeping agent for CSAFE's investment
portfolio and provides services as the depository in connection with direct investments and
withdrawals. The custodian's internal records segregate investments owned by CSAFE.
CSAFE CASH FUND is rated AAAmmf and CSAFE CORE is rated AAAf/S1 by Fitch
Ratings. CSAFE records its investments at amortized cost and the District records its
investments in CSAFE using the amortized cost method. There are no unfunded
commitments, the redemption frequency is daily and there is no redemption notice period.
COLOTRUST
The District invested in the Colorado Local Government Liquid Asset Trust (COLOTRUST)
(the Trust), an investment vehicle established for local government entities in Colorado to
pool surplus funds. The State Securities Commissioner administers and enforces all State
statutes governing the Trust. The Trust currently offers three portfolios — COLOTRUST
PRIME, COLOTRUST PLUS+, and COLOTRUST EDGE.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 3 CASH AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investments (Continued)
COLOTRUST PRIME and COLOTRUST PLUS+, which operate similarly to a money market
fund and each share is equal in value to $1.00, offer daily liquidity. Both portfolios may
invest in U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S.
Treasury securities. COLOTRUST PLUS+ may also invest in certain obligations of U.S.
government agencies, highest rated commercial paper, and any security allowed under CRS
24-75-601.
COLOTRUST EDGE, a variable Net Asset Value (NAV) Local Government Investment Pool,
offers weekly liquidity and is managed to approximate a $10.00 transactional share price.
COLOTRUST EDGE may invest in securities authorized by Section 24-75-601.1, C.R.S.,
including U.S. Treasury securities, repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury
securities, certain obligations of U.S. government agencies, and highest rated commercial
paper.
A designated custodial bank serves as custodian for the Trust's portfolios pursuant to a
custodian agreement. The custodian acts as safekeeping agent for the Trust's investment
portfolios and provides services as the depository in connection with direct investments and
withdrawals. The custodian's internal records segregate investments owned by the Trust.
COLOTRUST PRIME and COLOTRUST PLUS+ are rated AAAm by Standard & Poor's.
COLOTRUST EDGE is rated AAAf/S1 by Fitch Ratings. COLOTRUST records its
investments at fair value and the District records its investment in COLOTRUST at net asset
value as determined by fair value. There are no unfunded commitments, the redemption
frequency is daily or weekly, and them is no redemption notice period.
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
The following is a summary of long-term obligations as of December 31, 2023:
Govemmental Activities:
Bonds Payable:
G.O Refunding and Improvement
Series 2021A (3)
Accrued Interest
Series 2021A (3)
Subtotal Bonds Payable
Govemmental Activities:
Bonds/Notes from Direct
Borrowings/Direct
Placements:
Developer Advance Payable
Accrued Interest on:
Developer Advance Payable
Total Bonds/Notes from
Direct Borrowings/ Direct Placements
Balance at
December 31,
2022
Additions Reductions
$ 13,180,000 $ $
Balance at
December 3l,
2023
Due
Within
One Year
- $ 13,180,000
241,035 691,950 475,553 457,432
13,421,035 691,950 475,553 13,637,432
215,642 215,642
143,994 17,251 161,245
359,636 17,251 376,887
Total Long -Term Obligations $ 13,780,671 $ 709,201 $ 475,553 $ 14,014,319
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (CONTINUED)
$13,180,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A(31
On November 30, 2021, the District issued its $13,180,000 Limited Tax General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A(3) (2021A Bonds). The 2021A Bonds were issued for the
purposes of (i) paying and discharging the 2017 Bonds and (ii) paying the costs of issuance
of the 2021A Bonds. The 2021A Bonds bear interest at the rate of 5.25% per annum
payable annually on each December 1, beginning on December 1, 2022, but only from and
to the extent of available Pledge Revenue, and mature on December 1, 2051 (Maturity
Date), subject to mandatory redemption and optional redemption.
The 2021A Bonds are structured as limited tax "cash flow" general obligations of the District,
secured by and payable solely from the Pledged Revenue (defined below). As cash flow
bonds the interest on the 2021A Bonds is payable on each Interest Payment Date to the
extent any Pledged Revenue is available. There are no scheduled payments of principal on
the 2021A Bonds prior to their Maturity Date, but rather the 2021A Bonds are subject to
mandatory redemption, commencing December 1, 2022, to the extent of moneys on deposit,
if any, in the Mandatory Redemption Account of the Bond Fund as provided in the Indenture.
Any principal of a Bond that is not paid when due will remain outstanding until paid and any
interest on a Bond that is not paid when due will compound annually on each December 1 at
the interest rate then borne by such Bond. If any amount of principal or interest due on the
2021A Bonds remains unpaid after the application of all Pledged Revenue available on
December 1, 2061, such unpaid amount will be deemed discharged.
Optional Redemption
The 2021A Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the District, on
December 1, 2026, and on any date thereafter, upon payment of par, accrued interest, and
a redemption premium equal to a percentage of the principal amount so redeemed as
follows:
Date of Redemption Redemption Premium
December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027
December 1, 2027, to November 30, 2028
December 1, 2028, to November 30, 2029
December 1, 2029, and thereafter
3.00%
2.00
1.00
0.00
Pledged Revenue
The 2021A Bonds are payable solely from and to the extent of the Pledged Revenue,
consisting generally of the moneys derived from the following sources, net of any costs of
collection:
(a) all District Property Tax Revenues;
(b) the District portion of the Specific Ownership Tax which is collected as a result of
imposition of the Required Mill Levy;
(c) revenues received from the MURA Cooperation Agreement (see Note 7); and
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
(d)
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (CONTINUED)
Pledged Revenue (Continued)
(e) any other legally available moneys which the District determines, in its absolute
discretion, to transfer to the Trustee for application as Pledged Revenue.
Property Tax Revenues
"Property Tax Revenues" means the ad valorem property taxes derived from the District's
imposition of the Required Mill Levy, net of the costs of collection of the County and any tax
refunds or abatements authorized by or on behalf of the County.
Required Mill Levy
The Indenture provides a Required Mill Levy be imposed in an amount sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on the 2021A Bonds each year, but not in excess of 50 mills
(subject to adjustment for changes in the method of calculating assessed valuation on or
after April 11, 2005).
The annual debt service requirements of the 2021A Bonds are not currently determinable
since they are payable only from available Pledged Revenue.
Debt Service Requirements
The District's long-term obligations regarding the Series 2021A Bonds will mature as follows:
Year Ending December 31, Principal Interest Total
2024 $ $ 691,950 $ 691,950
2025 691,950 691,950
2026 691,950 691,950
2027 - 691,950 691,950
2028 691,950 691,950
2029-2033 189,000 3,459,750 3,648,750
2034-2038 2,408,000 3,183,075 5,591,075
2039-2043 3,825,000 2,411,641 6,236,641
2044-2048 5,827,000 1,210,177 7,037,177
2049 931,000 48,877 979,877
Total $ 13,180,000 $13,773,270 $ 26,953,270
Authorized Debt
On November 1, 2005, a majority of the qualified electors of the District authorized the
issuance of indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $108,800,000 at an interest rate not to
exceed 18% per annum. At December 31, 2023, the District had the following remaining
authorized but unissued indebtedness:
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (CONTINUED)
Authorized Debt (Continued)
Authorized
November 1, 2006 2017A -C 2021A Remaining at
2005 Authorization Authorization Authorization December 31,
Election Used Used Used 2023
Streets $ 9,900,000 $ 1,950,000 $ 3,156,218 $ - $ 4,793,782
Water Facilities 14,800,000 2,175,000 1,950,538 - 10,674,462
Sanitation Facilities 10,300,000 810,000 1,866,465 - 7,623,535
Mosquito Control 100,000 - 100,000
Safety Protection 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000
Operations and Maintenance 500,000 500,000
Debt Refunding 36,100,000 4,253,779 13,180,000 18,666,221
Intergovemmental Agreement 36,100,000 36,100,000
Total $ 108,800,000 $ 4,935,000 $ 11,227,000 $ 13,180,000 $ 79,458,000
Pursuant to the District's Service Plan, the District is limited to issuing a total of $18,500,000
in bonds. Such limitation shall not be applicable to refunding of bonds. The District is also
limited to a maximum debt service mill levy of 50 mills, as adjusted for changes in the ratio
of actual value to assessed value of property within the District, pursuant to the Service
Plan. In 2019, the residential assessment rate changed from 7.20% to 7.15%; therefore, the
maximum mill levy for debt service is 54.642 mills as of December 31, 2021. In January
2024, the District certified an adjusted debt service mill levy of 66.187 mills for collection in
budget year 2024.
In the future, the District may issue a portion or all of the remaining authorized but unissued
debt for purposes of providing public improvements to support development as it occurs
within the District's service area.
Developer Advances
Facilities Acquisition Aareement(s)
On October 28, 2021, the District entered into a Facilities Acquisition Agreement with LR
Investment, LLC (LR) whereby LR will construct or cause the construction of certain
Improvements (defined therein) to be conveyed to the District and the District will accept the
Improvements benefitting the development within the District (2021 FAA). The District
agrees to make payment to the Developer for costs of the Improvements, including but not
limited to, all costs of design, testing, engineering, acquisition, construction, related
consultant fees, and construction management (Construction Costs). LR and the District
agree that a condition to the District's acquisition of the Improvements and obligation to
reimburse LR for the Construction Costs is the District's receipt of a written certification of an
independent engineer stating the Construction Costs are reasonable and comparable to the
costs of similar public improvements constructed in the Town and in the greater Weld
County area (Certified Construction Costs). The District agrees to reimburse LR for Certified
Construction Costs up to a maximum amount of $1,500,000 together with interest thereon,
at an annual rate of 8%. Repayment of the advances is subject to annual appropriation by
the District's Board of Directors. During 2021, the District accepted no Improvements. As of
December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding advances under the 2021 FAA.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (CONTINUED)
Developer Advances (Continued)
Operations Funding Agreements
On March 1, 2006, the District and Centex entered into an Operations Funding Agreement
(2006 OFA) in which Centex agreed to advance amounts to a maximum stated amount to
fund operations and maintenance expenditures of the District in the event District revenues
are not sufficient. The District agreed to repay Centex for such advances plus accrued
interest at the rate of 8%. Additionally, the District entered into Operation Funding
Agreements (hereinafter referred to as 2007 OFA, 2008 OFA, 2009 OFA, and 2010 OFA
and, collectively with the 2006 OFA, the 2006-2010 OFAs) with similar terms and provisions
for 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
On December 1, 2010, the District terminated the 2006-2010 OFAs with Centex and entered
into a 2010-2011 Operation Funding Agreement (2010-2011 OFA) with LR. Pursuant to the
2010-2011 OFA, LR agrees to advance up to $30,000 for operations and maintenance for
the period beginning December 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. Previous advances
made by Centex and the accrued interest on those advances have been transferred to LR
through the simultaneous execution of the Termination of 2006-2010 OFAs with Centex and
the 2010-2011 OFA with LR.
On November 2, 2011, the District entered into a 2012 Operation Funding Agreement with
LR (2012 OFA). Under the 2012 OFA, LR agreed to advance up to $14,000 through
December 31, 2012. No amounts were advanced under the 2012 OFA.
As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding advances under the 2010-2011 OFA totaled
$215,642 and accrued interest totaled $161,245.
NOTE 5 NET POSITION
The District has net position consisting of two components — restricted and unrestricted.
Restricted assets include net position that are restricted for use either externally imposed
by creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws and regulations of other governments or
imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. The District
had restricted net position as of December 31, 2023, as follows:
Restricted Net Position:
Emergencies
Total Restricted Net Position
2,700
2,700
The District has a deficit in unrestricted net position. The deficit was a result of the District
being responsible for the repayment of bonds issued for the refunding of the District's debt.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 6 RELATED PARTIES
During 2023, a member of the Board of Directors of the District was associated with Lorson
South Land Corporation (LSLC) and may have conflicts of interest in dealing with the
District.
NOTE 7 AGREEMENTS
St. Vrain Intergovernmental Agreement
The District and the St. Vrain Sanitation District (SVSD) entered into an Intergovernmental
Agreement (the St. Vrain IGA) on February 15, 2006, pursuant to which SVSD consented to
the formation of the District and authority of the District to construct and finance certain
on -site sanitary sewer system improvements as necessary within the development. Upon
completion and acceptance of the sewer improvements by SVSD, the District dedicated and
conveyed such sewer improvements to SVSD, at which time SVSD was assigned the
responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the sewer improvements.
The District agrees to request a meeting of SVSD to discuss and implement steps to
dissolve the District when all of the financial obligations issued by the District have been
repaid or when adequate provisions for payment in full have been made and there are not
further operational requirements for District improvements which the District is responsible
for.
Longs Peak Intergovernmental Agreement
The District and Longs Peak Water District (LPWD) entered into an Intergovernmental
Agreement (the Longs Peak IGA) on April 20, 2006, pursuant to which LPWD consented to
the formation of the District and authority of the District to construct and finance certain
limited water system improvements as may be necessary within the Development. Upon
completion and acceptance of the water improvements by LPWD, the District dedicated and
conveyed such water improvements to LPWD, at which time LPWD assumed the
responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the water improvements.
The District is required to obtain the consent of LPWD prior to including any property into the
boundaries of the District or amending its Service Plan. In addition, the District also agrees
to notify LPWD to request a meeting to discuss and implement steps to dissolve the District
when all of the financial obligations issued by the District have been repaid or when
adequate provisions for payment have been made and there are no further operational
requirements for District improvements for which the District is responsible.
Mead Urban Renewal Authority Cooperation Agreement
The District entered into a Cooperation Agreement on January 30, 2017, with the town of
Mead, Colorado, and the Mead Urban Renewal Authority (MURA). Under the terms of the
agreement, MURA agrees to deposit all of the increase in property tax revenues allocated to
MURA as a result of the levy of the District upon taxable property within the Urban Renewal
Area. MURA then agrees to remit those funds to the District. The District received $49,790
from MURA under the agreement for year ended December 31, 2023.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023
NOTE 8 RISK MANAGEMENT
The District is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; thefts of, damage to, or
destruction of assets; errors or omissions; injuries to employees; or acts of God.
The District is a member of the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool (the
Pool). The Pool is an organization created by intergovernmental agreement to provide
property, liability, public officials' liability, boiler and machinery, and workers' compensation
coverage to its members. Settled claims have not exceeded this coverage in any of the past
three fiscal years.
The District pays annual premiums to the Pool for liability, property, public officials' liability,
and workers' compensation coverage. In the event aggregated losses incurred by the Pool
exceed amounts recoverable from reinsurance contracts and funds accumulated by the
Pool, the Pool may require additional contributions from the Pool members. Any excess
funds which the Pool determines are not needed for purposes of the Pool may be returned
to the members pursuant to a distribution formula.
NOTE 9 TAX, SPENDING, AND DEBT LIMITATIONS
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, commonly known as the Taxpayer's Bill of
Rights (TABOR), contains tax, spending, revenue, and debt limitations which apply to the
state of Colorado and all local governments.
Spending and revenue limits are determined based on the prior year's Fiscal Year Spending
adjusted for allowable increases based upon inflation and local growth. Fiscal Year
Spending is generally defined as expenditures plus reserve increases with certain
exceptions. Revenue in excess of the Fiscal Year Spending limit must be refunded unless
the voters approve retention of such revenue.
TABOR requires local governments to establish Emergency Reserves. These reserves must
be at least 3% of Fiscal Year Spending (excluding bonded debt service). Local governments
are not allowed to use the Emergency Reserves to compensate for economic conditions,
revenue shortfalls, or salary or benefit increases.
On November 1, 2005, District voters passed an election question to increase property
taxes $500,000 annually, without limitation of rate, to pay the District's operational and
maintenance costs. The voters also authorized the District to retain and spend all revenue
from sources other than property taxes without regard to any limitations under TABOR.
The District's management believes it is in compliance with the provisions of TABOR.
However, TABOR is complex and subject to interpretation. Many of the provisions, including
the interpretation of how to calculate Fiscal Year Spending limits will require judicial
interpretation.
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DEBT SERVICE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Variance with
Final Budget
Budget Actual Positive
Original Final Amounts (Negative)
REVENUES
Property Taxes
Property Tax - URA
Specific Ownership Taxes
Interest Income
Other Revenue
Total Revenues
$ 420,566 $ 420,566 $ 419,088 $ (1,478)
42,923 42,923 42,923 -
23,174 19,329 19,738 409
1,000 9,500 6,743 (2,757)
5,000 13,377 2,238 (11,139)
492,663 505,695 490,730 (14,965)
EXPENDITURES
County Treasurer's Fee 6,308 6,308 6,278 30
Paying Agent Fees 5,000 5,000 4,000 1,000
Bond Interest - Series 2021 476,355 498,692 475,553 23,139
Contingency 5,000 - - -
Total Expenditures 492,663 510,000 485,831 24,169
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (4,305) 4,899 9,204
Fund Balance - Beginning of Year 4,305 4,305
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ $ $ 9,204 $ 9,204
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OTHER INFORMATION
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SUMMARY OF ASSESSED VALUATION, MILL LEVY, AND PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTED
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Prior Year
Assessed
Valuation for Mills Levied for Total Property Taxes
Current Year Refunds Percent
Year Ended Property Debt and Collected to
December 31, Tax Levy General Service Abatements Levied Collected Levied
2019 $ 8,954,995 8.000 55.277 0.000 566,645 487,293 086.00 %
2020 7,124,732 8.690 55.571 0.000 457,842 457,841 100.00
2021 6,766,410 8.743 55.571 0.000 428,889 428,597 99.93
2022 7,200,852 8.775 54.642 0.000 456,656 458,896 100.49
2023 7,586,114 8.870 55.439 0.000 487,855 486,141 99.65
Estimated for
Calendar
Year Ending
December 31,
2024 $ 9,617,364 10.590 66.187 0.000 738,392
(I) Collections in 2019 are net of an abatement of $125,465 in the District.
NOTE: Property taxes collected in any one year include collection of delinquent property taxes assessed in prior
years, as well as reductions for property tax refunds or abatements. Information received from County Treasurer
does not permit identification of specific year of assessment.
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Jan Warwick
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Good morning,
Jan Warwick
Friday, September 27, 2024 11:48 AM
David Johnson
Chloe White
Tax Abatement Decision Letters w attachments (13)
Tax Abatement Decision Letters w attachments (13).pdf
On September 18, 2024, the Board of Weld County Commissioners considered your petitions for abatement or
refund of taxes and denied same. Please see the attached documents regarding your options to appeal this
decision to the State Board of Assessment Appeals within thirty days. A hard -copy is to follow.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincere regards,
Jan Warwick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
tel: 970-400-4217
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