Bear Ridge Metropolitan District

BEAR RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400

Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone:  303-592-4380

https://www.bearridgemetrodistrict.com/ 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA

DATE:           October 14, 2026                  

TIME:            3:00 p.m.       

LOCATION: Starbucks Coffee Company

6375 Promenade Pkwy

Castle Rock, CO 80108

 

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Dial in: 719-359-4580

  I.                ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

A.                Confirm quorum.  Present disclosures of potential conflicts of interest.

B.                 Confirm location of meeting and posting of meeting notices.  Approve agenda.

C.                 Public Comment. Members of the public may express their views to the Board on matters that affect the District that are otherwise not on the agenda. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person.

D.                Review and consider approval of Minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting (enclosure).

E.                 Consider ratifying the engagement of McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. as District Counsel (enclosure).

F.                  Consider engagement of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as Bond Counsel (enclosure).

G.                Consider engagement of MuniCap, Inc. for Financial Advisory Services (enclosure).

H.                Ratify engagement of Schedio Group LLC for Cost Verification Services (enclosure).

I.                    Discuss posting and remediation of meeting minutes on District website and authorize actions associated therewith.

J.                   Acknowledgement of acquisition of Streamline by Civic Plus.

K.                Discuss business to be conducted in 2027 and location (virtual and/or physical) of meetings.  Schedule regular meeting dates and consider adoption of Resolution Establishing Regular Meeting Dates, Time, and Location, and Designating Location for Posting of 24-Hour Notices (enclosure).

L.                 Discuss insurance requirements (public officials’ liability, general liability, Board Member workers’ compensation, comprehensive crime.) [District’s existing Position Schedule Bond is valid through May 19, 2027]. Consider adoption of Resolution to obtain insurance coverage through the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool and authorize membership in the Special District Association (enclosures).

M.               Discuss and consider approval of Agency Services Agreement between the District and Highstreet TCW Risk Management (enclosure).

 II.                FINANCIAL MATTERS

A.                Consider and approve the establishment of a policy authorizing investments in accordance with state statutes.

B.                 Discuss and ratify approval of the 2025 Audit Exemption Application (enclosure).

C.                 Discuss and consider approval of Engineer’s Report and Verification of Costs Associated with Public Improvements prepared by Schedio Group LLC and the Reimbursable Costs, in the amount of $3,210,267.35 (enclosure).

D.                Conduct Public Hearing to consider amendment of the 2026 Budget and consider adoption of a Resolution to Amend the 2026 Budget (enclosure).

E.                 Discuss and consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of the District’s Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 in the approximate principal amount of $3,250,000 (the “Series 2026 Bonds”) and authorize the execution of all agreements, documents, instruments, certificates, and actions necessary or appropriate in connection with the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds (enclosure).

F.                  Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed 2027 Budget and consider adoption of Resolution to Adopt the 2027 Budget and Appropriate Sums of Money and Resolution to Set Mill Levies (enclosures – preliminary AV, resolutions).

G.                Discuss and consider adoption of Resolution Authorizing Adjustment of the District Mill Levy in Accordance with the Service Plan, if necessary.

H.                Authorize District Accountant to prepare and sign the DLG-70 Certification of Tax Levies form and Mill Levy Public Information form (“Certification”), and direct District Accountant to file the Certification with the Board of County Commissioners and other interested parties.

I.                    Discuss statutory requirements for an audit. Authorize District Accountant to obtain proposals from auditor to perform the 2026 Audit.

J.                   Review and consider approval of the 2027 Accounting Agreement with Schilling & Company, Inc. and consider appointment of District Accountant to prepare 2028 Budget.

 III.              LEGAL MATTERS

A.                Discuss May 4, 2027 Regular Director Election and consider adoption of Resolution Calling May 4, 2027 Election for Directors, appointing Designated Election Official (“DEO”) and authorizing the DEO to perform all tasks required for the conduct of a mail ballot election. Self-Nomination Forms are due by February 26, 2027 (enclosure). Discuss the need for ballot issues and/or questions.

B.                 Discuss requirements of Section 32-1-809, C.R.S., and direct staff regarding compliance for 2027 (District Transparency Notice).

C.                 Acknowledgement of McGeady Becher Cortese Williams P.C. Engagement Letter Appendix A Update (enclosure). 

D.                Review and consider adoption of Resolution Providing Policy Governing Automated Meeting Agents and Participation in Virtual District Meetings (enclosure).

E.                 Review and consider adoption of Resolution Establishing the Official Record of District Meetings and Clarifying the Status of Third-Party Recordings, Transcripts, and Artificial Intelligence-Generated Materials (enclosure).

F.                  Discuss District services for 2027 and consider approval of necessary service agreements for related services.

 IV.              CONSTRUCTION MATTERS

A.                Discuss status development/construction outlook.

V.                 OTHER BUSINESS

A.                 Discuss cancellation of November 12, 2026 Board meeting.

 VI.             ADJOURNMENT - There are no more meetings scheduled in 2026

 

*For Accessibility purposes,  this is an alternate conforming version of the Agenda.