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HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
County Clerk and Recorder
Eagle County, Colorado
via Email
Office of the State Auditor
1525 Sherman Street, 7th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
via E-Filing Portal
Division of Local Government
1313 Sherman Street, Room 521
Denver, Colorado 80203
via E-Filing Portal
Pursuant to Section 32-1-207(3)(c)(I), C.R.S., the Holland Creek Metropolitan District
(the “District”) is required to submit an annual report for the preceding calendar year (the
“Report”) no later than October 1 of each year to Eagle County, Colorado (the “County”), the
Colorado Division of Local Government, the Colorado State Auditor, the County Clerk and
Recorder; the Report must also be posted on the District’s website, if available.
For the year ending December 31, 2023, the District makes the following report:
1. Boundary changes made:
None
2. Intergovernmental agreements entered into or terminated:
The District did not enter into, nor terminate, any Intergovernmental Agreements
with other governmental entities in 2023.
3. Access information to obtain a copy of the Rules and Regulations:
The Rule & Regulations can be access by the public on the Districts website:
https://redskyranchmetro.net/ under “Governing Documents” menu item.
4. A summary of any litigation involving public improvements by the District:
In May 2022, the Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District filed a district court complaint
against the developer (Vail Resorts), Holland Creek Metropolitan District, and others,
asserting claims related to district governance and the development and financing of
public infrastructure. The case was dismissed in part, and the partial dismissal is before
the Court of Appeals. The remaining claims are stayed pending the Court of Appeals
action.
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5. Status of the construction of public improvements by the District:
None
6. List of facilities or improvements constructed by the District that were
conveyed to the County:
No facilities or improvements were constructed by the District and conveyed to
the County in 2023.
7. Final Assessed Value of Taxable Property within the District’s boundaries as
of December 31, 2023:
The 2023 total assessed value of taxable property within the boundaries of the
District is $61,990.
8. Current annual budget of the District:
Attached as Exhibit A is a copy of the District’s Budget for the current fiscal year
2024.
9. Most recently filed audited financial statements of the District. To the extent
audited financial statements are required by state law or most recently filed
audit exemption:
Attached as Exhibit B is a copy of the District’s audited financial statements for
fiscal year 2023.
10. Notice of any uncured defaults existing for more than 90 days under any debt
instrument of the District:
The District is not in default on any debt instrument.
11. The District’s inability to pay any financial obligations as they come due
under any obligation which continues beyond a ninety-day period:
To our knowledge, the District has the ability to pay all financial obligations as
required in accordance with the terms of the financial instruments.
Respectfully submitted this 26th day of September, 2024
HOLLAND CREEK
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
Eagle County, Colorado
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EXHIBIT A
2024 Budget
HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
__________________________________________
Administrative Management Provided By Marchetti & Weaver LLC
28 Second Street, Suite 213, Edwards, CO 81632; Phone (970) 926-6060; Fax (970) 926-6040
January 18, 2024
Division of Local Government
1313 Sherman Street, Room 521
Denver, CO 80203
Filed electronically: dlg-filing@state.co.us
RE: Holland Creek Metropolitan District 2023 Budget; LGID #19073
Attached is the 2024 Budget for the Holland Creek Metropolitan District in Eagle County,
Colorado, submitted pursuant to Section 29-1-113, C.R.S. This Budget was adopted on October
16, 2023. If there are any questions on the budget, please contact Mr. Kenneth J. Marchetti,
telephone number 970-926-6060.
The mill levy certified to the County Commissioners of Eagle County is 45.000 mills for all
general operating purposes, subject to statutory and/or TABOR limitations; 0.000 mills for G.O.
bonds; 0.000 mills for refund/abatement; and 0.000 mills for Temporary Tax Credit/Mill Levy
Reduction. Based on an assessed valuation of $61,990, the total property tax revenue is
$2,789.55. A copy of the certification of mill levies sent to the County Commissioners for Eagle
County is enclosed.
I hereby certify that the enclosed is a true and accurate copy of the budget and certification of tax
levies to the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado.
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Title ________________________________
Enclosure(s)
Accountant
HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
2024 BUDGET MESSAGE
Holland Creek Metropolitan District is a quasi-municipal corporation organized and operated
pursuant to provisions set forth in the Colorado Special District Act. The District was
established to supply the necessary services of water, streets, parks & recreation, safety
protection, sanitary sewer, and mosquito control.
The District filed a joint service plan with Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District, known as the
“financing district.” The Holland Creek Metropolitan District is known as the “service district.”
The District has no employees and all operations and administrative functions are contracted.
The following budget is prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is
consistent with the basis of accounting used in presenting the District's financial statements.
2024 BUDGET STRATEGY
The District is the service district in a dual district structure whereby its primary sources of
revenues are contract fees received from the companion district Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan
District pursuant to an IGA. The District will use these revenues plus a small amount of property
taxes it collects along with various user fees to finance the cost of providing the services and
recreational amenities desired by the property owners and residents of the District.
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RESOLUTIONS OF HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
TO ADOPT 2024 BUDGET
A RESOLUTION SUMMARIZING EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES FOR EACH FUND
AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT,
COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF
JANUARY 2024 AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER 2024.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Holland Creek Metropolitan District has appointed a
budget committee to prepare and submit a proposed 2024 budget at the proper time; and
WHEAREAS, such committee has submitted a proposed budget to this governing body at the
proper time, for its consideration, and;
WHEREAS, upon due and proper notice, published or posted in accordance with the law, said
proposed budget was open for inspection by the public at a designated place, and a public
hearing was opened on October 16, 2023 and interested taxpayers were given the opportunity to
file or register any objections to said proposed budget; and;
WHEREAS, whatever increases may have been made in the expenditures, like increases were
added to the revenues or planned to be expended from reserves/fund balances so that the budget
remains in balance, as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of directors of the Holland Creek
Metropolitan District, Eagle County, Colorado:
Section 1. That the budget as submitted, amended, and summarized by fund, hereby is
approved and adopted as the budget of the Holland Creek Metropolitan District
for the year stated above, as adjusted for immaterial changes in the final certified
assessed value of the District as certified by the county assessor and
corresponding adjustments resulting from such changes to the assessed value. In
the event there are material changes to the assessed value then a subsequent
meeting of the Board shall be called to consider such changes. Furthermore, to
the extent specific capital expenditures budgeted and forecasted for the current
year are unable to be completed by the end of the current year, the budget for such
expenditures shall be transferred into next year’s budget and the budgeted
beginning fund balance for next year’s budget shall be updated to reflect such
changes.
Section 2. That the budget hereby approved and adopted shall be certified by any officer or
the District Administrator of the District and made a part of the public records of
the District.
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RESOLUTIONS OF HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (CONTINUED)
TO SET MILL LEVIES
A RESOLUTION LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2023, TO HELP
DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE HOLLAND CREEK
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO, FOR THE 2024 BUDGET
YEAR.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Holland Creek Metropolitan District, has adopted the
annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law, on October 16, 2023 and;
WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for general operating
expenses and capital expenditure purposes from property tax revenue is $2,590 and;
WHEREAS, the Holland Creek Metropolitan District hereby documents its intent to preserve its
voter approved operating mill levy rate of 45.000 mills and to provide property tax relief by a
temporary reduction in property taxes in the amount of $0.00 in accordance with C.R.S. 39-1-
111.5, and;
WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for capital expenditure
purposes from property tax revenue approved by voters or at public hearing is $0.00, and;
WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for voter approved bonds and
interest is $0.00, and;
WHEREAS, the 2023 valuation for assessment for the Holland Creek Metropolitan District, as
certified by the County Assessor is expected to be $61,990.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the HOLLAND CREEK
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO:
Section 1. That for the purposes of meeting all general operating expenses of the Holland
Creek Metropolitan District during the 2024 budget year, there is hereby levied a
tax of 45.000 mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all
taxable property within the District for the year 2023.
Section 2. That for the purposes of rendering a temporary credit/refund during budget year
2024 there is hereby levied a temporary tax credit/mill levy reduction of 0.000
mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all taxable property
within the District for the year 2023.
Section 3. That for the purpose of meeting all capital expenditures of the Holland Creek
Metropolitan District during the 2024 budget year, there is hereby levied a tax of
0.000 mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all taxable
property within the District for the year 2023.
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RESOLUTIONS OF HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (CONTINUED)
TO SET MILL LEVIES (CONTINUED)
Section 4. That for the purpose of meeting all payments for bonds and interest of the Holland
Creek Metropolitan District during the 2024 budget year, there is hereby levied a
tax of 0.000 mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all
taxable property within the District for the year 2023.
Section 5. In the event the assessed value ultimately certified by the County Assessor for
property tax year 2023 is different than $61,990 then the temporary mill levy
credit may be adjusted to yield the same amount of net property taxes as
generated with the current assessed value.
Section 6. That for the purpose of recouping refunds and abatements of the Holland Creek
Metropolitan District during the 2024 budget year, there is hereby levied a tax of
0.000 mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all taxable
property within the District for the year 2023.
Section 7. That any officer or the District Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
either immediately certify to the County Commissioners of Eagle County,
Colorado, the mill levies for the Holland Creek Metropolitan District as
hereinabove determined and set, or be authorized and directed to certify to the
County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado, the mill levies for the Holland
Creek Metropolitan District as hereinabove determined and set based upon the
final (December) certification of valuation from the county assessor.
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RESOLUTIONS OF HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (CONTINUED)
TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY
(PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-1-108, C.R.S.)
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND
SPENDING AGENCIES, IN THE AMOUNT AND FOR THE PURPOSE AS SET FORTH
BELOW, FOR THE HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO, FOR THE 2024 BUDGET YEAR.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has adopted the annual budget in accordance with the Local
Government Budget Law, on October 16, 2023, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has made provision therein for revenues in an amount equal
or greater to the total proposed expenditures as set forth in said budget, and;
WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues and
reserves or fund balances provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below,
thereby establishing a limitation on expenditures for the operations of the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO:
Section 1. That the following sums are hereby appropriated from the revenues of each fund,
to each fund, for the purposes stated:
GENERAL FUND:
Current Operating Expenses $1,301,069
Equipment Purchases 0
Fund Transfers 50,000
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $1,351,069
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
Debt Service Expenditures $4,583,775
ENTERPRISE FUND:
Current Operating Expenses $532,160
Capital and Project Expenditures 282,800
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUND: $814,960
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RESOLUTIONS OF HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (CONTINUED)
TO ADOPT 2024 BUDGET, SET MILL LEVIES
AND APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY
(CONTINUED)
The above resolutions to adopt the 2024 budget, set the mill levies and to appropriate sums of
money were adopted this 16th day of October, 2023.
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HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Printed MODIFIED
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALAN 1/21/2024 ACCRUAL
ACTUAL, BUDGET AND FORECAST FOR THE PERIODS INDICATED BASIS
Cal Year
GENERAL FUND 2022 2023 Cal Year 2024
Audited Adopted 2023 Adopted
REVENUES Actual Budget Forecast Budget
Assessed Valuation
Holland Creek 64,430 64,430 64,430 61,990 Dec 23 Final AV
Red Sky Ranch 17,678,270 17,049,390 17,049,390 27,516,300 Dec 23 Final AV
RSR Operations Mill Levy Rate 30.916 30.916 30.916 25.000
Property Taxes-Operating 2,899 2,899 2,899 2,790 45 Mills
Specific Ownership Taxes 156 65 65 65
RSRMD Prop Tax Trans.-Operating 544,543 527,099 527,099 687,908
RSRMD - 5.5% Sales Tax proceeds 0 0 0 0
RSRPOA/ VR Gatehouse Ops Funding 136,190 149,315 149,315 153,794
Other Income 51,084 0 0 0 Holy Cross Equity refund
Interest Income 26,429 56,328 117,805 48,975 Est 4.5%
TOTAL REVENUES 761,302 735,706 797,184 893,532
EXPENDITURES
Accounting & Administration 58,337 54,000 54,000 55,620 Estimated
Audit 8,300 10,000 9,980 10,279 Estimated
Directors Fees 0 2,691 0
Election 1,688 6,500 1,500 0 No 2024 Election Expected
Insurance 29,706 32,087 37,900 39,037 Estimated
Legal 32,440 37,800 37,800 38,934 Estimated
Special Projects - Legal 105,097 460,000 461,918 550,000 Special Counsel
Office Overhead & Expense 86 155 155 160
Treasurer's Fees 87 87 87 84
Municipal Services- VRDC 42,289 79,350 79,350 81,731 Estimated
Municipal Services - Direct Expense 1,978 10,800 10,800 11,124 Estimated
R & M - Equipment 12,125 9,000 9,000 7,500 Estimated
R & M - Roads
Road Overlays/ Seals /Engineering 206,280 402,000 350,000 122,353 see capital based on AEI
Traction Material 3,734 7,000 7,000 7,210
Striping 1,400 10,000 10,000 10,300 Estimated
Asphalt Patching & Crack Seal 20,916 35,000 35,000 36,050 Estimated
Miscellaneous Road Repairs 2,394 30,200 12,000 26,000 Includes guardrail & entry gates
Street Lights, Address Markers, Sign Posts 7,855 35,600 5,000 36,668 includes staining
Fire Mitigation 50,000 50,000 50,000 Per Agreement
Mosquito Control 6,924 7,500 7,500 7,725 Estimated
Weed Control 0 4,500 4,500 6,500 Estimated
Equipment Lease/Purchase 0 200,000 200,000 0 see cap imp
Gatehouse Operations Expense 136,190 149,315 149,315 153,794 gatehouse agree & VR budget
Contingency 0 50,000 0 50,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 677,827 1,683,586 1,532,805 1,301,069
REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXPEND.83,474 (947,879)(735,621)(407,537)
OTHER SOURCES & (USES)
Xfer to Enterprise Fund (200,000)(200,000)(200,000)(50,000)
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & (USES)(200,000)(200,000)(200,000)(50,000)
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING 2,140,490 1,877,579 2,023,964 1,088,343
FUND BALANCE - ENDING 2,023,964 729,700 1,088,343 630,806
= = =
Components of Fund Balance:
Reserved for Major Replacements (roads,etc)1,588,191 (11,093) 396,940 41,448
Reserved for Equipment Replacement 200,000 200,000 200,000
Reserved for Operations Expense 235,773 540,793 491,402 589,358
Unrestricted - - -
Total 2,023,964 729,700 1,088,343 630,806
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statements and substantially all disclosures required
by GAAP have been omitted.
HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Printed MODIFIED
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALAN 1/21/2024 ACCRUAL
ACTUAL, BUDGET AND FORECAST FOR THE PERIODS INDICATED BASIS
Cal Year
DEBT SERVICE FUND 2022 2023 Cal Year 2024
Audited Adopted 2023 Adopted
Actual Budget Forecast Budget
REVENUES
Developer Cap Imp Fee from RSRMD 176,600 398,600 398,600 198,775 Per Agreement
TOTAL REVENUES 176,600 398,600 398,600 198,775
EXPENDITURES
2001 Bond Interest 75,573 189,300 189,300 90,638 Est 3%
2001 Bond Principal 0 0 0 4,385,000
Letter of Credit Fee 84,880 189,300 189,300 90,638 Est 3%
Agent Fees 16,148 20,000 20,000 17,500
Developer Note Principal & Interest
Plath Payment
Contingency 0 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 176,600 398,600 398,600 4,583,775
REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXPEND.0 0 0 (4,385,000)
OTHER SOURCES & (USES)
Transfer from RSR Bond Issuance 0 0 0 0 Based on RSR Est 23 AV
Transfer from RSR DS Fund - Cap Obilig 0 0 4,385,000 Assumes RSR Bond Issuance
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & (USES)0 0 0 4,385,000
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING 121 121 121 121
FUND BALANCE - ENDING 121 121 121 121
= =
Balance Owed on 2001 Bonds 6,310,000 6,310,000 6,310,000 1,925,000
Balance Owed on Developer Note 3,961,554 3,961,554 3,961,554
Balance Owed on Developer Note Interest 4,573,374 4,097,988 4,335,681
Balance Owed on Plath Agreement 565,000
Balance Owed on Water Rights ??843,000
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No assurance is provided on these financial
statements and substantially all disclosures required
HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Printed MODIFIED
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALAN 1/21/2024 ACCRUAL
ACTUAL, BUDGET AND FORECAST FOR THE PERIODS INDICATED BASIS
Cal Year
ENTERPRISE-WATER & WASTEWATER 2022 2023 Cal Year 2024
Audited Adopted 2023 Adopted
Actual Budget Forecast Budget
60 Homes - Res Service on-line 0 0 4
Tract AA - Res Service on-line 0 0 0
Residential Service On-line Cumulative 49 49 53
Residential Water User Fees (Average Annual)2,310 2,541 2,643
Sanitary Sewer User Fee 693 762 793
Commercial SFE in use 111.53 111.5
Residential SFE in use 51.20 51.20
Water Operations
Water Use Fee & Misc Revenues
Water User Fees Commercial 48,156 52,515 52,515 54,615 Tiered Rates
Water User Fees Residential 200,125 202,950 202,950 213,711 Tiered Rates
Interest/ Late Fee Income 15,213 15,000 51,001 67,344 4.5% Interest
Telecom Room Lease Revenue 918 920 920 850
Total Water Operations Revenues 264,412 271,385 307,386 336,520
Water Operations Expenditures
Administration (AmCoBi Water Billings)3,725 4,250 4,250 4,420
Water Lease - VA /Delivery fee 39,586 80,000 80,000 80,000 Based on 2023
Water Operations - Plant Op VR 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,240 See VR Exhibit C
Water Operations - Plant Op WQCP 55,139 82,100 82,100 115,800 Per Agreement
Water Operations Direct Expenses (Mostly Utilities)50,237 50,000 50,000 51,500 Inflation Increase
Water System Repairs & Maintenance 39,622 50,000 50,000 52,000 includes water line breaks
Water System Tools, Spare Meters 26,663 14,000 14,000 14,560 Meters & small tools
Contingency 0 35,000 0 35,000
Total Water Operations Expenditures 220,971 321,350 286,350 359,520
Water Ops Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 43,440 (49,965)21,036 (23,000)
Water Capital
Water Capital Revenues
Water Tap Fees -Single Family 46,430 30,900 30,900 61,800 Est 2
Water PIF Fees - Single Family 6,426 5,200 5,200 10,400
Water Tap Fees - Cluster Homes (lots 24-50)0 12,500 12,500 0 Est 1
Water PIF Fees - Cluster Homes 0 2,100 2,100 0
Transfer from RSR Bond Issuance or Capital Obligatio 0 0 0
Total Water Tap Fee Revenues 52,856 50,700 50,700 72,200
Water Capital Expenditures
GAC Replacement 51,754 25,000 25,000 25,000 GAC 1/2 Replace every yr
Membrane Skids 0 12,500 12,500 12,500
Water Plant/Distribution Systems 33,886 66,500 130,000 53,000
WTP Compressor 13,800
Water Plant controls/radio 140 0 17,500 0
Water Plant building 0 0 0 0
Water Rights purchase 0
VRDC Construction Management - Water 0 0 0 0
Total Water Capital Expenditures 85,779 104,000 185,000 104,300
Water Tap Fee/Capital Surplus (Deficit)(32,923)(53,300)(134,300)(32,100)
Water Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 10,517 (103,265)(113,264)(55,100)
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statements and substantially all disclosures required
by GAAP have been omitted.
HOLLAND CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Printed MODIFIED
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALAN 1/21/2024 ACCRUAL
ACTUAL, BUDGET AND FORECAST FOR THE PERIODS INDICATED BASIS
Cal Year
ENTERPRISE-WATER & WASTEWATER - con't 2022 2023 Cal Year 2024
Audited Adopted 2023 Adopted
Actual Budget Forecast Budget
Wastewater Operations
Wastewater User Fee Revenues
Sanitary Septic User Fee Commercial 27,510 31,906 31,906 33,182
Sanitary Septic User Fee Residential 67,257 73,907 73,907 77,656
Total Wastewater Ops Revenues 94,767 105,813 105,813 110,838
Wastewater Operating Expenditures
Sanitary Septic - Operations labor (VR)12,000 12,000 12,000 12,360 See VR Exhibit C
Sanitary Septic - Operations labor (WQCP)22,688 45,000 45,000 0
Sanitary Septic - Operations labor (Altitude)0 0 0 40,000
Sanitary Septic - Operations 6,423 10,000 10,000 10,400 testing, utilities
Sanitary Septic - Repairs & Maintenance 10,148 15,000 15,000 15,600
Sanitary Septic - State Systems Maintenance 0 20,000 20,000 20,800 includes one st system pumping
Sanitary Septic - Norman/Fazio Repairs 0
Sanitary Septic - Non Routine Expenditures 0 25,000 37,000 38,480 pump replace & pumping
Contingency 0 35,000 0 35,000
Total Wastewater Operating Expenditures 51,259 162,000 139,000 172,640
Wastewater Ops Revenue Over (Under) Expend 43,508 (56,187)(33,187)(61,802)
Wastewater Capital
Wastewater Tap Fees
Wastewater Tap Fee Single Family 15,225 225,000 695,073 152,000
Wasewater Tap Fee Cluster Homes (lots 24-50) 0 65,000 65,000 0
Total Wastewater Tap Fee Revenues 15,225 290,000 760,073 152,000
Wastewater Capital Expenditures
Wastewater System Construction- Single Family 345,754 300,000 300,000 152,000 Est 2 systems
Wastewater System Construction- Cluster Homes 9,088 65,000 65,000 0 Est 1 systems
Construction Management - WW 0 1,500
Other/Contingency 0 25,000 0 25,000
Total Wastewater Capital Expenditures 354,842 390,000 365,000 178,500
Wastewater Tap Fee/Capital Surplus (Deficit)(339,617)(100,000)395,073 (26,500)
Wastewater Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (296,109)(156,187)361,886 (88,302)
OTHER SOURCES & (USES)
Transfer from (to) General Fund 200,000 200,000 200,000 50,000
Transfer from (to) Capital Projects Fund 0
TOTAL OTHER SOURCES & (USES)200,000 200,000 200,000 50,000
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING 1,133,511 869,091 1,047,919 1,496,541
FUND BALANCE - ENDING 1,047,919 809,639 1,496,541 1,403,140
= = =
Components of Fund Balance:
Reserved for GAC Carbon Replacement 65,000 61,836 61,836 58,672
Reserved for Water Capital Replacements 659,998 686,138 1,194,212 1,100,811
Reserved for Waste Water Capital 0
Unrestricted 322,921 61,665 240,493 243,657
Total 1,047,919 809,639 1,496,541 1,403,140
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statements and substantially all disclosures required
by GAAP have been omitted.
88 County Tax entity code DOLA LGID/SID 19073
TO: County Commissioners1 of Eagle County , Colorado.
On behalf of the Holland Creek Metropolitan District
the Board of Directors
of the Holland Creek Metropolitan District
$61,990
$61,990
Submitted:12/21/2023 for budget/fiscal year 2024 .
(not later than Dec 15) (mm/dd/yyyy)(yyyy)
PURPOSE (see end notes for definitions and examples)LEVY2 REVENUE2
1.General Operating ExpensesH 45.000 mills 2,789.55$
2.(0.000)mills -$
SUBTOTAL FOR GENERAL OPERATING: 45.000 mills 2,789.55$
3.General Obligation Bonds and InterestJ 0.000 mills -$
4.Contractual ObligationsK 0.000 mills -$
5.Capital ExpendituresL 0.000 mills -$
6.Refunds/AbatementsM 0.000 mills -$
7.OtherN (specify): 0.000 mills -$
0.000 mills -$
TOTAL:[]45.000 mills 2,789.55$
Daytime
phone:(970) 926-6060 x8
Signed: Title:District Administrator
CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES for NON-SCHOOL Governments
(taxing entity)A
(governing body)B
Contact person:
(print)Kenneth J. Marchetti
Sum of General Operating
Subtotal and Lines 3 to 7
Note: If the assessor certified a NET assessed valuation (AV)
different than the GROSS AV due to a Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) AreaF the tax levies must be calculated using
the NET AV. The taxing entity's total property tax revenue
will be derived from the mill levy multiplied against the NET
assessed valuation of:
(local government)C
Include one copy of this tax entity's completed form when filing the local government's budget by January 31st, per 29-1-113 C.R.S. with the Division of
Local Government (DLG), Room 521, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. Questions? Call DLG (303) 864-7720.
1 If the taxing entity's boundaries include more than one county, you must certify the levies to each county. Use a separate form for each
county and certify the same levies uniformly to each county per Article X, Section 3 of the Colorado Constitution.
2 Levies must be rounded to three decimal places and revenue must be calculated from the total NET assessed valuation (Line 4 of Form
DLG57 on the County Assessor's FINAL certification of valuation).
USE VALUE FROM FINAL CERTIFICATION OF VALUATION PROVIDED BY
ASSESSOR NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 10
<Minus> Temporary General Property Tax Credit/
Temporary Mill Levy Rate ReductionI
(GrossD assessed valuation, Line 2 of the Certification of Valuation From DLG 57E)
(NETG assessed valuation, Line 4 of the Certification of Valuation Form DLG 57)
Hereby officially certifies the following mills to be
levied against the taxing entity's GROSS assessed
valuation of:
Form DLG 70 Page 1
THIS SECTION APPLIES TO TITLE 32, ARTICLE 1 SPECIAL DISTRICTS THAT LEVY TAXES
FOR PAYMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT (32-1-603 C.R.S.). Taxing entities that are
Special Districts or Subdistricts of Special Districts must certify separate mill levies and revenue to the
Board of County Commissioners, one each for the funding requirements of each debt (32-1-603, C.R.S.)
Use additional pages as necessary. The Special District's or Subdistrict's total levies for general obligation
bonds and total levies for contractual obligations should be recorded on Page 1, Lines 3 and 4 respectively.
CERTIFY A SEPARATE MILL LEVY FOR EACH BOND OR CONTRACT:
BONDSJ:
1.Purpose of Issue:
Finance construction, acquiring and equipping recreation facilities and
refinance outstanding obligation.
Series:Limited Tax General Obligation Series XXX
Date of Issue:June 1, 2001
Coupon rate: Variable
Maturity Date:June 1, 2041
Levy:0.000
Revenue: $0.00
2.Purpose of Issue:
Series:
Date of Issue:
Coupon rate:
Maturity Date:
Levy:
Revenue:
CONTRACTSK:
3.Purpose of Contract:
Title:
Date:
Principal Amount:
Maturity Date:
Levy:
Revenue:
4.Purpose of Contract:
Title:
Date:
Principal Amount:
Maturity Date:
Levy:
Revenue:
Use multiple copies of this page as necessary to separately report all bond and contractual obligations per 32-1-1603, C.R.S.
CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES, continued
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Form DLG 70 Page 2
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EXHIBIT B
2023 Audited Financial Statements
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
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Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
Table of Contents
Page
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT A1 –A3
Management’s Discussion and Analysis B1 –B4
Government-wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position C1
Statement of Activities C2
Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet -Governmental Funds C3
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balances -Governmental Funds C4
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental
Funds to the Statement of Activities C5
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance –
Budget and Actual:
General Fund C6
Statement of Net Position -Proprietary Fund -Water and Sanitation Fund C7
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in
Fund Net Position -Proprietary Fund -Water and Sanitation Fund C8
Statement of Cash Flows -Proprietary Fund -Water and Sanitation Fund C9
Notes to the Financial Statements D1 –D20
Supplementary Information:
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance –
Budget and Actual:
Debt Service Fund E1
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Transfers -
Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual With Reconciliation
to GAAP Basis -Proprietary Fund Type -Water and Sanitation Fund E2
History of Assessed Valuation, Mill Levy, and Property Taxes Collected E3
McMahan and Associates, l.l.c.
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
Web Site: www.mcmahancpa.com
Chapel Square, Bldg C Main Office: (970) 845-8800
245 Chapel Place, Suite 300 Facsimile: (970) 845-8108
P.O. Box 5850, Avon, CO 81620 E-mail: mcmahan@mcmahancpa.com
Member: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Paul J. Backes, CPA, CGMA Avon: (970) 845-8800
Michael N. Jenkins, CA, CPA, CGMA Aspen: (970) 544-3996
Matthew D. Miller, CPA Frisco: (970) 668-3481
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinions
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities, and
each major fund of Holland Creek 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, based on our audit, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, business-type activities, and
each major fund of Holland Creek Metropolitan District,as of December 31, 2023, and the respective
changes in financial position and, where applicable,cash flows thereof 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
The District’s 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,
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 one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
A2
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.
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require the Management’s
Discussion and Analysis in section B be presented to supplement the basic financial statements.Such
information is the responsibility of management and, 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. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which
consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the
information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements,
and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express
an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us
with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
A3
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 individual fund budgetary comparisons and
the historical schedule found in Section E presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a
required part of the basic financial statements.
The individual fund budgetary comparisons and historical schedule found in Section E are the
responsibility of management and were derived from and relate 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 basic 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 of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the
financial statements as a whole.
McMahan and Associates, L.L.C.
Avon, Colorado
September 25, 2024
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
B1
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
December 31, 2023
As management of Holland Creek Metropolitan District (the “District”), we offer readers of the District’s
financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the District for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the District’s basic financial
statements. The District’s basic financial statements comprise three components: 1) government-wide
financial statements; 2) fund financial statements; and 3) notes to the financial statements. The report
also includes additional supplementary information after the notes to the financial statements.
Government-wide financial statements. The government-wide financial statements are designed to
provide readers with a broad overview of the District’s finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector
business.
The Statement of Net Position presents information on all the District’s assets, deferred inflows, liabilities,
and deferred outflows with the difference between the amounts reported as net position. Over time,
increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of
the District is improving or deteriorating.
The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the government’s net position changed
during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying
event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues
and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future
fiscal periods.
The governmental activity of the District is the installation and operation of the roadway system in the
District. The business-type activities of the District include domestic water treatment and distribution and,
installation and operation of septic systems.
The government-wide financial statements can be found on pages C1and C2 of this report.
Fund financial statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control
over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The District, like other state
and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related
legal requirements. The District currently has three funds. The General Fund and the Debt Service Fund
are governmental funds and the Water and Sewer Fund is a proprietary fund.
Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions
reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the
government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows
and outflows of expendable resources, as well as on balances of expendable resources available at the
end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government’s near-term financing
requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing
so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government’s near-term financing
decisions. Both the expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this
comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities. The governmental funds financial
statements are located on pages C3 through C5 of this report.
B2
Overview of the Financial Statements (continued)
Proprietary funds. The District maintains a proprietary fund commonly known as an enterprise fund. An Enterprise
fund is used to report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the government-wide financial
statements. The District uses an enterprise fund to account for its water and sewer operations.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements, only in more
detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for each of the business-type services
provided by the District, each of which is considered a major fund of the District.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages C7 through C9 of this report. The District also
presents a budgetary comparison for its proprietary funds on page E2.
Notes to the Financial Statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full
understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The Notes to the
Financial Statements can be found on pages D1 – D20 of this report.
Government-wide Financial Analysis. The following tables show condensed financial information derived from the
government-wide financial statements comparing the current year to the prior year.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District’s Net Position
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Assets and Deferred Outflows:
Current assets 2,069,687 2,486,163 1,685,168 1,050,616 3,754,855 3,536,779
Capital and other non-current assets 8,640,277 7,911,368 389,952 1,226,880 9,030,229 9,138,248
Total Assets and Deferred Outflows 10,709,964 10,397,531 2,075,120 2,277,496 12,785,084 12,675,027
Liabilities and Deferred Inflows:
Current liabilities and deferred inflows 167,707 131,478 3,052 2,697 170,759 134,175
Long-term and other non-current liabilities 15,082,622 14,844,928 - 15,082,622 14,844,928
Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows 15,250,329 14,976,406 3,052 2,697 15,253,381 14,979,103
Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets (9,906,158) (9,950,533) 2,072,068 2,274,799 (7,834,090) (7,675,734)
Restricted 362,919 350,935 - - 362,919 350,935
Unrestricted 5,002,874 5,020,723 - - 5,002,874 5,020,723
Total Net Position (4,540,365) (4,578,875) 2,072,068 2,274,799 (2,468,297) (2,304,076)
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
B3
Overview of the Financial Statements (continued)
Government-wide Financial Analysis (continued)
Holland Creek Metropolitan District’s Change in Net Position
2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues:
Program revenues:
Charges for services - 401,575 344,302 401,575 344,302
Operating grants and contributions 696,000 731,817 - - 696,000 731,817
Capital grants and contributions 1,010,523 861,419 428,928 68,081 1,439,451 929,500
General revenues:- -
Property and other taxes 3,063 3,055 - - 3,063 3,055
Interest and other revenue 125,548 26,429 55,858 14,878 181,406 41,307
Total Revenues 1,835,134 1,622,720 886,361 427,261 2,721,495 2,049,981
Expenses:
General government 314,242 251,888 - - 314,242 251,888
Public works 648,231 505,057 - - 648,231 505,057
Intergovernmental agreement 634,197 (85,592) 634,197 (85,592)
Interest on long-term debt 634,151 398,146 - - 634,151 398,146
Water and Sewer - 654,895 695,294 654,895 695,294
Total Expenses 1,596,624 1,155,091 1,289,092 609,702 2,885,716 1,764,793
Change in Net Position
before Transfers 238,510 467,629 (402,731) (182,441) (164,221) 285,188
Capital transfers - - - - - -
Operating transfers (200,000) (200,000) 200,000 200,000 - -
Change in Net Position 38,510 267,629 (202,731) 17,559 (164,221) 285,188
Net Position - Beginning (4,578,875) (4,846,504) 2,274,799 2,257,240 (2,304,076) (2,589,264)
Net Position - Ending (4,540,365) (4,578,875) 2,072,068 2,274,799 (2,468,297) (2,304,076)
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
The District is the “service district” in a dual district structure whereby the District has and continues to construct and
operate the infrastructure for the Red Sky Ranch subdivision. The District has entered into a District Facilities
Construction and Service Agreement with Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District and pursuant to this agreement the
District is obligated to construct and provide the initial financing for the primary infrastructure for the Red Sky Ranch
area. Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District is the “financing district” and as such, Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan
District will ultimately pay a “capital obligation” to the District to pay the costs of public infrastructure as well as a
“service obligation” for the costs of operating and maintaining the facilities that exceed the revenues generated by the
infrastructure. The District will then use the capital obligation funds received from Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan
District to pay off the District’s debt.
The District’s overall financial position, as measured by net position, decreased by a total of $164,221. The District’s
revenues consisted primarily of intergovernmental agreement revenues from the increases in the service and capital
obligations as well as Capital Improvement Fees received from Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District as a pass thru of
fees paid by Vail Resorts Development Co (VRDC). The VRDC Capital Improvement Fees were used to pay the
interest expense and fees on the District’s debt. The Intergovernmental agreement revenues are being recorded as
a decrease in the capital and service obligations owed to the District by Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District. The
primary expenses of the District are interest on the District’s debt and the operations and depreciation of the District’s
fixed assets.
B4
Financial Analysis of the District’s Funds
As mentioned earlier, the District uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related
legal requirements.
Governmental funds. The focus of the District’s governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows,
outflows, and balances of expendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the District’s financing
requirements. In particular, unrestricted fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government’s net
resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the District’s governmental funds reported a combined ending fund balance of
$1,901,980. Of this fund balance, $362,919 is restricted, meaning it is not available for new spending because it
has already been either committed for emergencies under the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR), for certain capital
improvements or for impact fee payments related to construction of a fire facility. Another $445 of the fund balance is
non-spendable since it has already been spent for 2024 expenditures; and $1,538,495 is assigned for future costs.
Proprietary funds. The District’s proprietary fund provides the same type of information found in the government-
wide financial statements, but in more detail.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the District’s proprietary fund reported an ending net position of $2,072,068,
all of which is shown as Net Investment in Capital Assets. The reason for this is that like the Governmental Activities,
all increases and decreases from the District’s operations are recorded as being due from or to Red Sky Ranch
Metropolitan District.
Budget variances. The District expenditures were primarily favorable to budget. Details can be seen on pages C6
and E1 of this report for governmental funds and page E2 for the Water and Sewer Fund.
Capital assets. The District’s investment in capital assets government-wide, net of accumulated depreciation
decreased by $158,358 as a result of current year capital additions being less than current year depreciation
expense. Additional information as well as a detailed classification of the District’s net capital assets can be found in
the Notes to the Financial Statement on pages D13 and D14 of this report.
Long-term debts. The District’s long-term debts had a net increase of $237,694. The increase is due to the addition
of accrued interest of $237,694 being added to the VR Holdings Inc. note. Additional information can be found in the
Notes to the Financial Statement on pages D14 through D15 of this report.
Request for Information
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the District’s finances for all those with an interest in
the government’s finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for
additional financial information should be addressed to Marchetti & Weaver LLC, 28 Second Street, Suite 213,
Edwards, CO 81632 or you may call (970) 926-6060.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
Assets:
Cash and investments 2,018,582 1,668,941 3,687,523
Accounts receivable - RSRMD 34,367 - 34,367
Accounts receivable - Other 12,407 16,227 28,634
Property tax receivable 2,789 - 2,789
Accrued interest 1,097 - 1,097
Prepaid expenses 445 - 445
Net capital and service obligation
receivable from (prepaid by) RSRMD 8,274,881 (1,682,116) 6,592,765
Capital assets, net 365,396 2,072,068 2,437,464
Total Assets 10,709,964 2,075,120 12,785,084
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 164,917 - 164,917
Unearned revenue - 3,052 3,052
Bonds payable 6,310,000 - 6,310,000
Note payable to VR Holdings, Inc.3,961,554 - 3,961,554
Interest payable to VR Holdings, Inc.4,811,068 - 4,811,068
Total Liabilities 15,247,539 3,052 15,250,591
Deferred Inflow of Resources:
Unavailable property tax revenue 2,790 - 2,790
Total Deferred Inflow of Resources 2,790 - 2,790
Net Position (Deficit):
Net investment in capital assets (9,906,158) 2,072,068 (7,834,090)
Restricted for emergencies 32,319 - 32,319
Restricted for impact fees 330,600 - 330,600
Unrestricted 5,002,874 - 5,002,874
Total Net Position (Deficit)(4,540,365) 2,072,068 (2,468,297)
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Net Position
December 31, 2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
C1
Operating Capital
Charges for Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-type
Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Activities Ac tivities Total
Functions/Programs
Governmental Activities:
General government 314,242 - - - (314,242) (314,242)
Public works 648,231 - 168,902 - (479,329) (479,329)
Intergovernmental agreement - - 527,098 1,010,523 1,537,621 1,537,621
Interest expense 634,151 - - - (634,151) (634,151)
Total Governmental
Activities 1,596,624 - 696,000 1,010,523 109,899 109,899
Business-type Activities:
Water and sanitation 654,895 401,575 - 428,928 175,608 175,608
Intergovernmental agreement 634,197 - - - (634,197) (634,197)
Total Business-type
Activities 1,289,092 401,575 - 428,928 (458,589) (458,589)
Total 2,885,716 401,575 696,000 1,439,451 109,899 (458,589) (348,690)
General revenues:
Property and specific ownership tax 3,063 - 3,063
Investment earnings 125,548 55,858 181,406
Transfers (200,000) 200,000 -
Total General Revenues and Transfers (71,389) 255,858 184,469
Change in Net Position 38,510 (202,731) (164,221)
Net Position (Deficit) - Beginning (4,578,875) 2,274,799 (2,304,076)
Net Position (Deficit) - Ending (4,540,365) 2,072,068 (2,468,297)
Changes in Net PositionProgram Revenues
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Net (Expense) Revenue and
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
C2
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Total
Debt Governmental
General Service Funds
As sets:
Cash and investments 2,018,582 - 2,018,582
Accounts receivable - RSRMD 2,646 31,721 34,367
Accounts receivable - Other 12,407 - 12,407
Property tax receivable 2,789 - 2,789
Accrued interest 1,097 - 1,097
Prepaid expenses 445 - 445
Due to (from) other funds 31,600 (31,600) -
Total Assets 2,069,566 121 2,069,687
Liabilities, Deferred Inflow of
Resources, and Fund Balances:
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 164,917 - 164,917
Total Liabilities 164,917 - 164,917
Deferred Inflow of Resources:
Unavailable property tax revenue 2,790 - 2,790
Total Deferred Inflow of Resources 2,790 - 2,790
Fund Balances:
Nonspendable 445 - 445
Restricted for ERFPD 330,600 - 330,600
Restricted for emergencies 32,319 - 32,319
Assigned - Capital replacements 200,000 - 200,000
Assigned - Infrastructure Replacement 1,338,495 - 1,338,495
Assigned - Other - 121 121
Total Fund Balances 1,901,859 121 1,901,980
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflow of
Resources, and Fund Balances 2,069,566 121
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement
of Net Position are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not current financial
resources and, therefore, are not reported in the funds.365,396
service costs are not currently available financial resources and, therefore,
are not reported in the funds.8,274,881
Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and,
therefore, are not reported in the funds.(15,082,622)
Net Position of Governmental Activities (4,540,365)
Net amounts due from Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District for capital and
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Balance Sheet
Governmental Funds
December 31, 2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
C3
Total
Debt Governmental
General Service Funds
Revenues:
Property and specific ownership tax 3,063 - 3,063
RSRMD intergovernmental
agreement 527,098 325,989 853,087
Investment income (loss)125,548 - 125,548
RSRPOA and VR
gatehouse contributions 161,707 - 161,707
Other revenues 7,195 - 7,195
Total Revenues 824,611 325,989 1,150,600
Expenditures:
General government 285,727 28,515 314,242
Public works 791,589 - 791,589
Debt service - 297,474 297,474
Total Expenditures 1,077,316 325,989 1,403,305
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures (252,705) - (252,705)
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers to other funds (200,000) - (200,000)
Total Other Financing
Sources (200,000) - (200,000)
Net Change in Fund Balances (452,705) - (452,705)
Fund Balances - Beginning 2,354,564 121 2,354,685
Fund Balances - Ending 1,901,859 121 1,901,980
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Governmental Funds
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
C4
Net Change in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds (452,705)
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are
different because:
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the
Statement of Activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated
useful lives as depreciation expense. This is the amount by which depreciation
exceeded capital outlay during the year.44,375
The net change in accrued interest at the end of the year is neither a source nor a
use of current financial resources. As such, the change is not reported in the funds.(237,695)
Changes in the am ount of the capital and service obligation due from Red Sky Ranch
Metropolitan District do not consume current financial resources and, therefore, are
not reported in governmental funds.
Other changes 684,535
Change in Net Position of Governmental Activities 38,510
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
To the Statement of Activities
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
C5
2022
Final
Budget
Original and Variance
Final Positive
Budget Ac tual (Negative)Ac tual
Revenues:
Property and specific ownership tax 2,964 3,063 99 3,055
RSRMD intergovernmental agreement 527,099 527,098 (1) 544,543
Interest 56,328 125,548 69,220 26,429
RSRPOA and VR Gatehouse Contributions 149,315 161,707 12,392 136,190
Other revenues - 7,195 7,195 51,084
Total Revenues 735,706 824,611 88,905 761,301
Expenditures:
General Government
Accounting fees 54,000 86,720 (32,720) 58,337
Audit fees 10,000 11,507 (1,507) 8,300
Directors' fees 2,691 - 2,691 -
Elections 6,500 1,535 4,965 1,688
Insurance 32,087 35,263 (3,176) 29,706
Legal 497,800 150,509 347,291 137,537
Office overhead 155 106 49 86
Treasurer fees 87 87 - 87
Contingency 50,000 - 50,000 -
Total General Government 653,320 285,727 367,593 235,741
Public Works
Labor and equipment 79,350 52,556 26,794 42,289
Gatehouse operations 149,315 161,707 (12,392) 136,190
W eed and mosquito control 12,000 11,770 230 6,924
Repairs and maintenance 19,800 13,952 5,848 14,103
Fire mitigation 50,000 50,000 - -
Road repair 519,800 402,622 117,178 242,580
Equipment purchases 200,000 98,982 101,018 -
Total Public Works 1,030,265 791,589 238,676 442,086
Total Expenditures 1,683,585 1,077,316 606,269 677,827
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over Expenditures (947,879) (252,705) 695,174 83,474
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfers to other funds (200,000) (200,000) - (200,000)
Total Other Financing Sources (200,000) (200,000) - (200,000)
Net Change in Fund Balance (1,147,879) (452,705) 695,174 (116,526)
Fund Balance - Beginning 1,877,579 2,354,564 476,985 2,471,090
Fund Balance - Ending 729,700 1,901,859 1,172,159 2,354,564
2023
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
Budget and Actual - General Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
With Comparative Totals For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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As sets:
Current Assets:
Equity in pooled cash 1,668,941
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
for uncollectible accounts 16,227
Total Current Assets 1,685,168
Non-current Assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation 2,072,068
Total Non-current Assets 2,072,068
Total Assets 3,757,236
Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Unearned revenue 3,052
Total Current Liabilities 3,052
Non-current Liabilities:
Prepayment of net capital and service obligation from
RSRMD 1,682,116
Total Non-current Liabilities 1,682,116
Total Liabilities 1,685,168
Net Position:
Investm ent in capital assets 2,072,068
Total Net Position 2,072,068
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Net Position
Proprietary Fund - Water and Sanitation Fund
December 31, 2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Operating Revenues:
Water and sewer fees 400,584
Lease revenue 991
Total Operating Revenues 401,575
Operating Expenses:
Operations 173,027
Water lease 10,029
Repairs and maintenance 140,843
Depreciation 330,996
Total Operating Expenses 654,895
Operating (Loss)(253,320)
Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses):
Investment income 55,858
Change in net capital and service obligations
prepaid by RSRMD (634,197)
Total Non-Operating (Expenses)(578,339)
(Loss) Before Contributions and Transfers (831,659)
Contributions and Transfers:
Tap and plant investment fees 428,928
Transfers in (out)200,000
Total Contributions and Transfers 628,928
Change in Net Position (202,731)
Net Position - Beginning 2,274,799
Net Position - Ending 2,072,068
Proprietary Fund - Water and Sanitation Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Cash received from customers and others 389,834
Cash paid for goods and services (323,897)
Net Cash (Used) by Operating Activities 65,937
Cash Flows From Non-Capital Financing
Activities:
Transfer from (to) other fund 200,000
Net Cash Provided by Non-Capital Financing Activities 200,000
Cash Flows From Capital Financing Activities:
Cash paid for capital acquisitions (128,265)
Tap and plant investment fees received 428,928
Net Cash (Used) by Capital Financing Activities 300,663
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Interest received 55,856
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 55,856
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 622,456
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Year 1,046,485
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Year 1,668,941
Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) to
Net Cash (Used) by Operating Activities:
Operating (loss)(253,320)
Adjustments to reconcile operating (loss)
to net cash (used) by operating activities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (12,094)
Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue 355
Depreciation expense 330,996
Total Adjustments 319,257
Net Cash (Used) by Operating Activities 65,937
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Statement of Cash Flows
Proprietary Fund - Water and Sanitation Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Holland Creek Metropolitan District (the “District”) was organized on December 29, 2000,
contemporaneously with the Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District as a quasi-municipal
corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado. The District was formed primarily to
finance, construct, operate, and maintain the basic public infrastructure for Red Sky Ranch
Metropolitan District in an area of approximately 780 acres of land near Wolcott, Colorado.
The District’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) is
responsible for establishing GAAP for state and local governments through its pronouncements
(Statements and Interpretations). The more significant accounting policies established by GAAP
used by the District are discussed below.
A.Reporting Entity
The District is governed by an elected Board which is responsible for setting policy,
appointing administrative personnel and adopting an annual budget in accordance with
the provisions of the Colorado Special District Act.
The reporting entity consists of (a) the primary government; i.e., the District, and (b)
organizations for which the District is financially accountable. The District is considered
financially accountable for legally separate organizations if it is able to appoint a voting
majority of an organization's governing body and is either able to impose its will on that
organization or there is a potential for the organization to provide specific financial
benefits, to, or to impose specific financial burdens on, the District. Consideration is also
given to other organizations which are fiscally dependent; i.e., unable to adopt a budget,
levy taxes, or issue debt without approval by the District. Organizations for which the
nature and significance of their relationship with the District are such that exclusion would
cause the reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete are also
included in the reporting entity.
Based on the criteria discussed above, the District is not financially accountable for any
other entity, nor is the District a component unit of any other government.
B.Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements
The District’s basic financial statements include both government-wide (reporting the
District as a whole) and fund financial statements (reporting the District’s major funds).
Both the government-wide and fund financial statements categorize primary activities as
either governmental or business-type.
1.Government-wide Financial Statements
In the government-wide Statement of Net Position, the governmental activities
columns are reported on a full accrual, economic resource basis, which
recognizes all long-term assets and receivables as well as long-term debt and
obligations. The District’s net position is reported in three parts; net investment
in capital assets;restricted;and unrestricted net position.
The government-wide focus is on the sustainability of the District as an entity and
the change in the District’s net position resulting from the current year’s activities.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
B.Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements (continued)
1.Government-wide Financial Statements (continued)
As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the
government-wide financial statements.
2.Fund Financial Statements
The financial transactions of the District are reported in individual funds in the
fund financial statements. Each fund is accounted for by providing a separate
set of self-balancing accounts that comprises its assets, liabilities, reserves, fund
equity, revenues and expenditures/expenses. The fund focus is on current
available resources and budget compliance.
The District reports the following governmental funds:
The General Fund is the District’s primary operating fund. It accounts for all
financial resources of the District, 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 general obligation
debt of governmental funds.
The District reports the following proprietary or business-type fund:
The Water and Sanitation Fund accounts for the activities of the District’s
water and sanitation operations. These operations include the purchase and
delivery of water, and construction, maintenance and operation of the
District’s water and sanitation equipment.
C.Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation
Measurement focus refers to whether financial statements measure changes in current
resources only (current financial focus) or changes in both current and long-term
resources (long-term economic focus). Basis of accounting refers to the point at which
revenues, expenditures, or expenses are recognized in the accounts and reported in the
financial statements. Financial statement presentation refers to classification of revenues
by source and expenses by function.
1.Long-term Economic Focus and Accrual Basis
Both governmental and business-type activities in the government-wide financial
statements and the proprietary fund financial statements use the long-term
economic focus and are presented on the accrual basis of accounting.
Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when
incurred, regardless of the timing of the related cash flows.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
C.Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial
Statement Presentation (continued)
2.Current Financial Focus and Modified Accrual Basis
The governmental fund financial statements use the current financial focus and
are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified
accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when susceptible to accrual;
i.e., both measurable and available. “Available” means collectible within the
current period or soon enough thereafter (60 days)to be used to pay liabilities of
the current period. Expenditures are generally recognized when the related
liability is incurred. The exception to this general rule is that principal and interest
on general long-term debt, if any, is recognized when due.
3.Financial Statement Presentation
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or
applicants for goods, services or privileges provided, 2) operating grants and
contributions, and 3) capital grants and contributions, including special
assessments. Internally dedicated resources are reported as general revenues
rather than as program revenues. Likewise, general revenues include all taxes.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non-
operating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from
providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a
proprietary fund’s principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues
of the District’s enterprise funds are charges to customers for sales and services.
Operating expenses for the enterprise funds include the cost of sales and
services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All
revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as non-operating
revenues and expenses.
D.Financial Statement Accounts
1.Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments
Cash and cash equivalents are defined as deposits that can be withdrawn at any
time without notice or penalty and investments with maturities of three months or
less.
Investments are stated at fair value or net asset value, depending on the
investment (see Note IV.A.). The change in fair value of investments is
recognized as an increase or decrease to investment assets and investment
income.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
D.Financial Statement Accounts (continued)
1.Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments (continued)
The District follows Colorado statutes specifying specific investment instruments
meeting defined rating criteria in which local governments may invest, which
include:
Obligations of the United States and certain U.S. government agency
securities
Certain international agency securities
General obligation and revenue bonds of U.S. local government entities
Banker's acceptances of certain banks
Commercial paper
Written repurchase agreements collateralized by certain authorized
securities
Certain money market mutual funds
Guaranteed investment contract
Local government investment pools
2.Receivables
Receivables are reported net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts. At
December 31, 2023, the allowance on the Net Capital and Service Obligation
Receivable is $5,230,496; all other receivables are considered to be collectible
and no allowance is recorded.
3.Property Taxes
Property taxes are assessed in one year as a lien on the property, but not
collected by governmental units until the subsequent year. In accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the
assessed but uncollected property taxes have been recorded as a receivable and
deferred inflow of resources.
4.Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and
infrastructure assets, are reported in the applicable governmental or business-
type activity columns in the government-wide financial statements as well as the
proprietary fund financial statements. The District defines capital assets as
assets with an initial cost of $5,000 or more and an estimated useful life in
excess of two years. Such assets are recorded at historical cost. Donated
capital assets are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of donation.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
D.Financial Statement Accounts (continued)
4.Capital Assets (continued)
Infrastructure, buildings, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line
method over the following estimated useful lives:
Asse ts Ye ars
Water, sewer, and storm systems 3-20
Infras truc ture 15
Buildings 10-20
Equipment and ve hicles 4-7
5.Long-term Capital and Service Obligations Receivable
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District (“Red Sky”) is obligated under the District
Facilities Construction and Service Agreement (Note V.B.) to reimburse the
District over time for the cost of the infrastructure constructed (capital obligation)
as well as operating and maintenance costs (service obligation)by the District.
These items represent the portion of the obligations not yet been paid by Red
Sky as of December 31, 2023.
6.Long-term Debt
In the government-wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the
fund financial statements, long-term debt is reported as a liability in the
applicable governmental activities, business-type activities, or proprietary fund
type statement of net position.
7.Interfund Transactions
Quasi-external transactions are accounted for as revenues, expenditures or
expenses. Transactions that constitute reimbursements to a fund for
expenditures or expenses initially made from it that are properly applicable to
another fund, are recorded as expenditures or expenses in the reimbursing fund
and as reductions of expenditures or expenses in the fund that is reimbursed. All
other interfund transactions, except quasi-external transactions and
reimbursements, are reported as transfers.
8.Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of net position will sometimes report 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(s) and so will not be recognized as an
outflow of resources (expense/ expenditure) until then. The District doesn’t have
any items that qualify for reporting in this category at December 31, 2023.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
D.Financial Statement Accounts (continued)
8.Deferred Outflows and Inflows of Resources (continued)
In addition to liabilities, the statement of net position will sometimes report 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(s) and so will not be recognized as an
inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The District has only one type of
item that qualifies for reporting in this category. Accordingly, the item, unavailable
property tax revenue, is deferred and recognized as an inflow of resources in the
period that the amounts become available and earned.
9.Fund Balance
The District classifies governmental fund balances as follows:
Non-spendable -includes fund balance amounts that cannot be spent either
because it is not in spendable form or because of legal or contractual
requirements.
Restricted –includes fund balance amounts that are constrained for specific
purposes which are externally imposed by providers, such as creditors or
amounts constrained due to constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Committed –includes fund balance amounts that are constrained for specific
purposes that are internally imposed by the government through formal action of
the highest level of decision making authority which is the Board of Directors.
Assigned –includes spendable fund balance amounts that are intended to be
used for specific purposes that are neither considered restricted or committed.
Fund balance may be assigned by the Board of Directors or its management
designee.
Unassigned -includes residual positive fund balance within the General Fund
which has not been classified within the other above-mentioned categories.
Unassigned fund balance may also include negative balances for any
governmental fund if expenditures exceed amounts restricted, committed, or
assigned for those specific purposes.
The District uses restricted amounts first when both restricted and unrestricted
fund balance is available unless there are legal documents/contracts that prohibit
doing this, such as in grant agreements requiring dollar for dollar spending.
Additionally, the District first uses committed, then assigned, and lastly
unassigned amounts of unrestricted fund balance when expenditures are made.
The District does not have a formal minimum fund balance policy. However, the
District’s budget includes a calculation of a targeted reserve positions and
management reports the targeted amount annually to Board of Directors.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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I.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
E.Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires the District’s management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and
the reported amount of revenues and expenditures or expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
II.Reconciliation of Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements
A.Explanation of certain differences between the governmental fund Balance Sheet
and the government-wide Statement of Net Position
The governmental fund Balance Sheet includes a reconciliation between fund balance –
governmental funds and net position of governmental activities as reported in the
government-wide Statement of Net Position.
One element of that reconciliation explains, “capital assets used in governmental
activities are not current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the funds.”
The details of this $365,396 difference are capital asset cost of $12,621,811 and
accumulated depreciation of $12,256,415 as discussed in Note IV.B.
The second element of that reconciliation explains, “net amounts due from Red Sky
Ranch Metropolitan District for capital and service costs are not currently available
financial resources and, therefore, are not report in the funds.” The details of this
$8,274,881 difference are accounts receivable of $13,505,377 and an allowance for
doubtful accounts of $5,230,496 as discussed in Note V.B.
Another element of that reconciliation explains, “Long-term liabilities are not due and
payable in the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the funds.”
The details of this negative $15,082,622 difference are as follows:
Bonds pay able 6,310,000
Not e pay able to VR Holdings, Inc .3,961,554
In teres t pay abl e to VR Holdings , Inc .4,811,068
Total Long-term Liabilities 15,082,622
B.Explanation of certain differences between the governmental fund Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance and the government-wide
Statement of Activities
The governmental fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balance includes a reconciliation between net change in fund balances of governmental
funds and changes in net position of governmental activities as reported in the
government-wide Statement of Activities. One element of this reconciliation explains,
“Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the Statement
of Activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as
depreciation expense”. The details of this $44,375 difference are capital outlay of
$98,982 less $54,607 of depreciation expense.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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III.Stewardship, Compliance, and Accountability
A.Budgetary Information
In the fall of each year, the District's Board of Directors formally adopts a budget with
appropriations by fund for the ensuing year pursuant to the Local Government Budget
Law of Colorado. The budgets for the funds are adopted on a basis consistent with
generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The budget for the proprietary funds
is adopted on a Non-GAAP budgetary basis and is reconciled to the GAAP basis below:
Ne t Change in Net Position - Non-GAAP Basis 634,197
Re conci liati on to GAAP Basis:
Capitalized ex pens es 128,265
Deprec iat ion (330,996)
Tota l Adjustm ents (836,928)
Ne t Ch ange in Net Position - GAAP Basis (202,731)
As required by Colorado statutes, the District followed the following timetable in
approving and enacting a budget for 2023:
(1)For the 2023 budget year, prior to August 25, 2022, the County Assessor sent to
the District the certified assessed valuation of all taxable property within the
District’s boundaries and prior to December 10, 2022, the County Assessor sent
the final recertified assessed valuation to the District.
(2)On or before October 15, 2022, the District’s accountant submitted to the
District’s Board of Directors a recommended budget which detailed the
necessary property taxes needed along with other available revenues to meet
the District’s operating requirements.
(3)A public hearing on the proposed budget and capital program was held by the
Board no later than 45 days prior to the close of the fiscal year.
(4)For the 2023 budget, prior to December 15, 2022, the District computed and
certified to the County Commissioners a rate of levy that derived the necessary
property taxes as computed in the proposed budget.
(5)For the 2023 budget, the final budget and appropriating resolution was adopted
prior to December 31, 2022.
After adoption of the budget resolution, the District may make the following changes: a) it
may transfer appropriated monies between funds or between spending agencies within a
fund, as determined by the original appropriation level; b) it may approve supplemental
appropriations to the extent of revenues in excess of the estimated in the budget; c)it
may approve emergency appropriations; and d) it may reduce appropriations for which
originally estimated revenues are insufficient.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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III.Stewardship, Compliance, and Accountability (continued)
A.Budgetary Information (continued)
Taxes levied in one year are collected in the succeeding year. Thus, taxes certified in
2022 were collected in 2023 and taxes certified in 2023 will be collected in 2024. Taxes
are due on January 1st in the year of collection; however, they may be paid in either one
installment (no later than April 30th) or two equal installments (not later than February 28th
and June 15th) without interest or penalty. Taxes which are not paid within the prescribed
time bear interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month until paid. Unpaid amounts
and the accrued interest thereon become delinquent on June 15th.
The level of control in the budget at which expenditures exceed appropriations is at the
fund level. All appropriations lapse at year end.
B.TABOR Amendment
In November 1992, Colorado voters amended Article X of the Colorado Constitution by
adding Section 20;commonly known as the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (“TABOR”). TABOR
contains revenue, spending, tax and debt limitations that apply to the State of Colorado
and local governments. TABOR requires, with certain exceptions, advance voter
approval for any new tax, tax rate increase, mill levy above that for the prior year,
extension of any expiring tax, or tax policy change directly causing a net tax revenue gain
to any local government. Any revenues earned in excess of the fiscal year spending limit
must be refunded in the next fiscal year, unless voters approve retention of such excess
revenue.
Except for refinancing bonded debt at a lower interest rate or adding new employees to
existing pension plans, TABOR requires advance voter approval for the creation of any
multiple-fiscal year debt or other financial obligation unless adequate present cash
reserves are pledged irrevocably and held for payments in all future fiscal years.
TABOR also requires local governments to establish an emergency reserve to be used
for declared emergencies only. Emergencies, as defined by TABOR, exclude economic
conditions, revenue shortfalls, or salary or fringe benefit increases. The reserve is
calculated at 3% of fiscal year spending. Fiscal year spending excludes bonded debt
service and enterprise spending. The District has reserved $32,319 which is the
approximate required reserve at December 31, 2023.
On November 7, 2000, the District’s voters approved an increase in debt up to
$89,993,047 for the acquisition, construction, or otherwise providing infrastructure and
mosquito control. Voters also approved a related increase in taxes up to $100,792,210,
annually, or by such lesser annual amount as may be necessary to pay the District’s
debt. In addition, the District’s voters approved taxes to be increased $1,500,000
annually, or by such lesser amount as may be necessary to pay for the District’s
operations, maintenance, and other expenses. All debt and tax increases constitute
voter-approved revenue changes and are to be collected and spent by the District without
regard to any spending, revenue-raising, or other limitation contained within Article X,
Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, and without limiting in any year the amount of
other revenues that may be collected and spent by the District.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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III.Stewardship, Compliance, and Accountability (continued)
B.TABOR Amendment (continued)
The District's management believes it is in compliance with the financial provisions of
TABOR. However, TABOR is complex and subject to interpretation. Many of its
provisions, including the interpretation of how to calculate fiscal year spending limits, will
require judicial interpretation.
IV.Detailed Notes on all Funds
A.Deposits and Investments
The District’s deposits are entirely covered by federal depository insurance (“FDIC”) or by
collateral held under Colorado’s Public Deposit Protection Act (“PDPA”). The FDIC
insures the first $250,000 of the District’s deposits at each financial institution. Deposit
balances over $250,000 are collateralized as required by PDPA. The carrying amount of
the District’s demand deposits was $3,361,424 at year end.
Fair Value of Investments
The District measures and records its investments using fair value measurement
guidelines established by generally accepted accounting principles. These guidelines
recognize a three-tiered fair value hierarchy, as follows:
Level 1:Quoted prices for identical investments in active markets;
Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted market prices; and,
Level 3:Unobservable inputs.
At December 31, 2023, the District had the following recurring fair value measurements:
Tota l Le ve l 1 Le ve l 2 Le ve l 3
Certificates of depos it 326,099 - 326,099 -
Colotrus t 3,358,221
Inve st ments Me asure d at Ne t Asse t
Value
Fa ir Value Me asure ment Usi ng
Investm ents Measure d at Fa ir Va lue
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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IV.Detailed Notes on all Funds (continued)
A.Deposits and Investments (continued)
Debt and equity securities classified in Level 1 are valued using prices quoted in active
markets for those securities. Debt and equity securities classified in Level 2 are valued
using the following approaches:
U.S. Treasuries, U.S. Agencies, and Commercial Paper: quoted prices for
identical securities in markets that are not active;
Repurchase Agreements, Negotiable Certificates of Deposit, and Collateralized
Debt Obligations: matrix pricing based on the securities’ relationship to
benchmark quoted prices;
Money Market, Bond, and Equity Mutual Funds: published fair value per share
(unit) for each fund.
The Investment Pool represents investments in COLOTRUST. The fair value of the pool
is determined by the pool’s share price. The District has no regulatory oversight for the
pool. At December 31, 2023, the District’s investments in Colotrust represented of the
District’s investment portfolio.
Interest Rate Risk.As a means of limiting its exposure to interest rate risk, the District
has invested primarily in COLOTRUST. Funds in COLOTRUST can be withdrawn
without notice or penalty.
Credit Risk.The District’s investment policy limits investments to those authorized by
State statutes as listed in note I.D.1. The District’s general investment policy is to apply
the prudent-person rule: investments are made as a prudent person would be expected
to act, with discretion and intelligence, to seek reasonable income, preserve capital, and,
in general, avoid speculative investments.
Concentration of Credit Risk.The District diversifies its investments by security type and
institution. Financial institutions holding District funds must provide the District a copy of
the certificate from the Banking Authority that states that the institution is an eligible
public depository.
The District had the following cash and investments with the following maturities:
Standa rd
& Poor's Ca rryi ng Le ss tha n One to
Ra ti ng Am ounts one year fi ve years
Depos its:
Chec king Not rat ed 3,203 3,203 -
Inves tment s:
Cert ificates of depos it Not rat ed 326,099 - 326,099
Inves tment pool AAAm 3,358,221 3,358,221 -
3,687,523 3,361,424 326,099
Cas h and inve stment s 3,687,523
Te rm to Ma turity
Fina nci al Statement Ca ptions:
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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IV.Detailed Notes on all Funds (continued)
A.Deposits and Investments (continued)
The District had invested $3,358,221 in the Colorado Local Government Liquid Asset
Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is 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 operates
similarly to a money market fund, measured at net asset value, and each share is equal
in value to $1.00. Investments consist of U.S. Treasury bills, notes and note strips and
repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities. A designated
custodial bank provides safekeeping and depository services in connection with the direct
investment and withdrawal functions. Substantially all securities owned are held by the
Federal Reserve Bank in the account maintained for the custodial bank.
The District’s investment income for the year ended December 31, 2023 is summarized
as follows:
Interest and dividend income 177,673
Unrealized gains (losses)3,733
Net inves tment return 181,406$
B.Net Capital and Service Obligation Receivable from RSRMD
As set forth in more detail in Note V.B., on June 8, 2001 the District entered into District
Facilities Construction and Service Agreement with Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District
(the “Financing District”) that generally provides the Financing District will pay to Holland
Creek Metropolitan District (the “Service District”) over a period of years the costs of 1)
the construction, acquisition, and equipping of certain public facilities and services (the
“Facilities”), and 2) the operation and maintenance of the Facilities.
Under the Agreement, the Financing District owes the Service District $13,505,377 at
December 31, 2023. However, due to a time limitation imposed by the Financing
District’s November 7, 2000 Ballot Issue L to repay the obligation by 2030, the Financing
District may not be able to fully fund the obligation through the issuance of bonds or
property taxes. The Service District has therefore estimated an allowance for doubtful
accounts in the amount of $5,230,496, resulting in a net capital and service obligation
receivable of $8,274,881.
The estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is based on projections of bonds to be
issued by the Financing District in 2024, 2026, 2028, and 2030, which are based on the
Financing District’s projections of total annual assessed valuation amounts through 2030.
The projected annual assessed valuation amounts are based on current assumptions
and estimates through 2030 of the national, state and local economy remaining strong,
stable municipal bond interest rates, stable real estate prices in the area, new
construction within the Financing District’s boundaries, and residential appreciation at 8%
biennially. Between 2007 and 2018, the Financing District’s assessed valuation ranged
from a low of $13,128,370 in 2012 to a high of $25,807,622 in 2009. As this range
indicates, there is a significant risk that the current projections, assumptions, estimated
and actual assessed valuation amounts may vary from year to year, and that these
variations may be material to the estimates of the allowance for doubtful accounts. The
resulting variations in the allowance for doubtful accounts may also be material to the
financial statements of the District from year to year until 2030.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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IV.Detailed Notes on all Funds (continued)
C.Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows:
Be ginning En ding
Ba lance Incre ases De cre ases Ba lance
Gove rnmenta l Activities:
Capital assets, being deprec iated:
Vehi cles and equi pm ent 316,644 98,982 - 415,626
Buildings 773,087 - - 773,087
Im provements 849,545 - - 849,545
In fras truc ture 10,583,554 - - 10,583,554
To tal capital assets being deprec iated 12,522,830 98,982 - 12,621,812
Les s accumulated deprec iation for:
Vehicles and equipment (316,643) (7,070) - (323,713)
Buildings (680,676) (16,630) - (697,306)
Im provements (849,546) - - (849,546)
Infras truc ture (10,354,944) (30,907) - (10,385,851)
To tal accumulated deprec iation (12,201,809) (54,607) - (12,256,416)
Gove rnmenta l Activities Capital Asse ts, Net 321,021 44,375 - 365,396
Be ginning En ding
Ba lance Incre ases De cre ases Ba lance
Bu si ne ss-type Acti vi ti es:
Capital assets, not being deprec iated:
Water ri ght s 59,855 - - 59,855
To tal c api tal assets, not being deprec iat ed 59,855 - - 59,855
Capital assets, being deprec iated:
Water system and improvement s 8,215,978 - - 8,215,978
Sewer system and improvement s 4,597,158 128,265 - 4,725,423
To tal c api tal assets bei ng deprec iated 12,813,136 128,265 - 12,941,401
Les s accumulat ed deprec iation for:
Water system and improvement s (7,624,534) (106,011) - (7,730,545)
Sewer system and improvement s (2,973,658) (224,985) - (3,198,643)
To tal accumulat ed deprec iation (10,598,192) (330,996) - (10,929,188)
Bu si ne ss-type Acti vi ti es Capital Asse ts, Net 2,274,799 (202,731) - 2,072,068
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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IV.Detailed Notes on all Funds (continued)
C.Capital Assets (continued)
The District had the following capital outlay, depreciation expense, and capital asset
transfers for the following functions:
De pre ci ation Ca pita l
Ex pe nse Outlay
Gove rnmenta l Activities:
Public work s, inc luding infrastruc ture 54,607 98,980
Tota l - Gove rnmenta l Acti vi ti es 54,607 98,980
Busi ne ss-type Activi ties:
Water and sanitation 330,996 128,266
Tota l - Business-type Acti vi ties 330,996 128,266
D.Interfund Transfers
During 2023, $200,000 was transferred between funds.
E.Long-term Debt
1.Series 2001 Variable Rate Revenue Bonds
On June 27, 2001 the District issued $12,000,000 of Variable Rate Revenue
Bonds (the “Series 2001 bonds”)where the District pledged income derived from
capital improvement fees to pay debt service. The Series 2001 bonds were
issued to finance initial construction, operation and maintenance of municipal
infrastructure.The bonds mature on June 1, 2041, and initially have a variable
interest rate determined weekly by the designated remarketing agent.
Provisions of the bonds’ indenture agreement provide for conversion of the
bonds from variable rates determined weekly to variable rates determined
monthly or fixed rates,subject to certain conditions, on conversion dates
specified in the indenture agreement. Interest is payable by the District on the
first day of each calendar month while under variable, weekly or monthly,interest
rates. Following conversion to fixed rates, interest becomes payable on June 1
and December 1 of each year.
The Series 2001 bonds are subject to optional tender at the election of a bond
owner from the first adjustment date, during any period in which the Series 2001
bonds bear interest at a variable rate. The purchase of tendered Series 2001
bonds by the District must be made solely from the proceeds of the subsequent
remarketing of such Series 2001 bonds and amounts realized under the letter of
credit or any substitute credit facility as defined in the indenture.
The Series 2001 bonds are also subject to optional purchase by the District at
face value plus accrued interest during any period in which the Series 2001
bonds bear interest at a variable rate. During any fixed rate period the bonds
may be purchased at the option of the District at par value plus any premium as
set forth in the indenture and accrued interest.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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IV.Detailed Notes on All Funds (continued)
E.Long-term Debt (continued)
1.Series 2001 Variable Rate Revenue Bonds (continued)
The Bonds are secured by an irrevocable, direct pay letter of credit, issued by the
Bank of America National Association (the “Bank”) in the stated amount of
$6,382,608. The letter of credit expires on August 31, 2023,unless extended by
the Bank at its sole discretion.
The District’s financial plan is for these bonds to be refunded through proceeds
from general obligation bonds to be issued in the future by Red Sky Ranch
Metropolitan District and conveyed to the District through capital improvement
fees. There is no fixed amortization schedule for the bond redemption; therefore,
no amortization schedule is presented.
2.Promissory Note Payable to VR Holdings, Inc.
On August 21, 2002, the District entered into a promissory note with VR
Holdings, Inc. Proceeds from the note are to be used to fund construction costs
over and above the proceeds from the Series 2001 Bonds previously discussed.
Under the terms of the note, draw requests are issued by the District to the VR
Holdings, Inc. as needed up to a maximum of $5,228,291. The note bears
interest as to each loan advance at the rate of 6% per annum. All amounts
advanced to the District by VR Holdings, Inc.under the note mature, with
accrued interest,on December 31, 2032. The District may pay down the note
balance and accrued interest any time prior to the maturity date.
At December 31, 2023, the District had drawn $3,961,554 on the note, the full
amount of which, in addition to $4,811,068 of accrued interest, remained
outstanding on that date.
The District had the following changes in debt for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Be ginning En ding Curre nt
Ba lance Additi ons De letions Ba lance Porti on
Gove rnm enta l Activities Debt:
Series 2001 revenue bonds 6,310,000 - - 6,310,000 -
Promissory note 3,961,554 - - 3,961,554 -
Int eres t pay able on note 4,573,374 237,694 - 4,811,068 -
Total Long-te rm Debt 14,844,928 237,694 - 15,082,622 -
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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V.Other Information
A.Related Party Transactions
At December 31, 2023, five members of the District’s Board of Directors are employees
of Vail Resorts Development Company, Vail Resorts Management Company, or related
entities.
In 2002, the District entered into an operations agreement with Vail Resorts Development
Company (“VRDC”). Under this agreement, VRDC provides general operating services
for the District. These services include snow removal, maintenance of roads, equipment,
utility conduits,landscaping, and the provision of certain water operations services.
During 2023, the District incurred costs of $201,307 under this agreement. At December
31, 2023, $27,912 of these costs remained outstanding and payable to VRDC.
On July 26, 2010 the District entered into an agreement with Vail Associates, Inc. (“VA”)
and Red Sky Ranch Association (“RSRPOA”) related to the operations and maintenance
of the Gate House. Under the agreement VA and RSRPOA will provide funding for the
operations and maintenance costs incurred by the District for the Gate House.
The original agreement expired in 2020. On January 1, 2021 the District entered into an
Amended and Restated Agreement with the same parties under similar terms which has
an initial term of five years with automatic renewal for three successive five-year terms.
Under the indenture to the Series 2001 bonds discussed previously in Note IV, the Series
2001 bonds are secured by an irrevocable letter of credit. The Vail Corporation, doing
business as Vail Associates, Inc., provided this letter of credit on behalf of the District.
No agreement has been entered into between the District and the Vail Corporation
regarding reimbursement by the District for any monies drawn on the letter of credit.
During the year ended December 31, 2023,letter of credit fees totaling $89,711 were
incurred by the Vail Corporation.
The District entered into a Special Warranty Deed and Agreement with Vail Associates
Inc. on May 5, 2017 to complete the water rights purchase. The Agreement includes
terms for the cost of pumping the water rights purchased. The District incurred pumping
costs of $3,636 during the year ended December 31, 2023.
On July 1, 2018, the District entered into an agreement with Vail Associates, Inc., a
corporation affiliated with the Developer, to lease certain water rights owned by VA. The
lease agreement has a term of 1 year and four months, expiring October 31, 2019.
On October 17, 2019, November 1, 2020,November 1, 2021 and November 1, 2022 the
District entered into supplemental agreements with VA to continue to lease the water
rights owned by VA. The lease agreements have a term of one year and are subject to
annual renewal. During the year ended December 31, 2023 the District incurred costs
under the lease totaling $36,460.
It has been brought to the District’s attention that additional water rights will be required
to meet the developments future needs. The District is presently in the process of
negotiating with Vail Associates the terms of such a water rights lease or acquisition.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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V.Other Information (continued)
B.District Facilities Construction and Service Agreement
On June 8, 2001 the District entered into District Facilities Construction and Service
Agreement with Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District (the “Financing District”) that
generally provides the Financing District will pay to Holland Creek Metropolitan District
(the “Service District”) over a period of years the costs of 1) the construction, acquisition,
and equipping of certain public facilities and services (the “Facilities”), and 2) the
operation and maintenance of the Facilities. The Agreement states that the obligation to
pay the amounts required there under is a general obligation debt of the Financing
District subject to certain limitations, and as such the question of whether the Financing
District should enter into and perform the Agreement was submitted at an election called
for such purpose and held on November 7, 2000. The question was approved by the
electorate. On May 3, 2010, the Districts entered into the First Amendment to District
Facilities and Service Agreement to clarify definitions and descriptions regarding
improvements and responsibilities of the Districts and to replace the outdated long-range
plan.
Under the Agreement, the Financing District covenants to levy the taxes necessary,
together with other available funds, to meet the payment obligations set forth in the
Agreement.
In return for the payment of the monies required to be paid under the Agreement, the
Service District agrees to 1) acquire, construct and equip the Facilities, 2) thereafter
provide for their operation and maintenance, and 3) utilizing the Facilities, provide or
have others provide to the property within, and the inhabitants of both districts, all related
services (the “Services”), including but not limited to water and sanitation services, street
maintenance, television services, parks and recreation services and mosquito control
services, as well as certain administrative services.
As set forth in the Agreement, though the total obligation of the Financing District
represented by the Agreement will be treated for financial disclosure purposes as a
$36,382,378 debt obligation, the actual obligations to provide for the construction,
acquisition and equipping of the Facilities, and for the provision of the above mentioned
services, are classified as two separate obligations and each is contingent and limited to
the extent that the Financing District is able to meet its obligations through certain limited
means. In the case of the Facilities, except as provided below, in any given year the
Financing District is obligated to fund its construction and acquisition only to the extent it
would be capable of funding it through the issuance of general obligation debt in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed the greater of $2 million or 50% of the
assessed value of the taxable property lying within the boundaries of the Financing
District as they may, from time to time, be enlarged.
Such general obligation debt limitation is subject to automatic increase if applicable
Colorado law increases the amount by which such debt may be issued. The Financing
District has the option in any year to pay for the construction, acquisition and equipping
costs of the Facilities on an annual basis pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement.
Additionally, pursuant to an amendment of the agreement adopted on May 3, 2010 the
Financing District is obligated to use its best efforts to issue bonds or other indebtedness
at the earliest practicable date to pay for the construction acquisition and equipping costs
of the Facilities.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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V.Other Information (continued)
B.District Facilities Construction and Service Agreement (continued)
Similarly, in the case of the Services, in any given year the Financing District is obligated
to fund its costs only to the extent it is capable of funding through tax revenues resulting
from the certification by the Financing District against the assessed value of the taxable
property lying within its boundaries, as such boundaries may from time to time be
enlarged, to 49 mills.
To the extent that in any year the Financing District does not fund its obligations under
the Agreement, the amounts not funded are carried forward as service and capital
obligations in future years under the Agreement. In addition, the Service District may
supplement the revenues from the Financing District through the imposition of fees
against the properties and inhabitants of the Financing District for the services the
Service District provides.
An allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,230,496 has been recorded at December 31,
2023 to provide for the possibility of the Financing District not being able to issue general
obligation debt per limitations discussed above.
The Agreement may be terminated by either district upon one year’s notice, provided that
the Financing District may terminate the agreement only if, prior to the time of
termination, all remaining payments and financial obligations set forth in the Agreement
are paid to the Service District in full and upon the retirement of all outstanding debt of
the service district. The Service District may terminate the Agreement only if, in the
context of the termination, the Service District either 1) transfers to the Financing District,
free and clear and in its entirety, its interest in the Facilities and in each and every one
and all of the water rights, contracts, leases, easements, properties held in fee, and any
other personal, real or intangible property then held or owned by the Service District and
necessary for the continued provision of the Services, 2) makes the transfer to another
governmental entity or entities pursuant to such terms and conditions for the continued
provision of the Facilities and Services as may be satisfactory to the Board of Directors of
the Financing District or, 3) in the event the Service District is dissolving in accordance
with Colorado law, makes the transfer pursuant to such terms and conditions for the
continued provision of the Facilities and Services as may be held in accordance with that
law by an appropriate Colorado Court.
There are no payments, expenditures, or remaining restricted capital contributions under
this agreement as of December 31, 2023.
C.Improvement Fee Agreement and Pledge Agreement
On June 8, 2001, Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District entered into Improvement Fee
and Reimbursement Agreement and a Pledge Agreement with Vail Resorts Development
Company (“VRDC”). Pursuant to the Improvement Fee Agreement, in consideration of
significant capital improvements to be provided by the District in Red Sky Ranch
Metropolitan District with a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2001 bonds,and in order
to maintain in the Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District mill levies and other charges at
levels required under the Facilities Agreement, VRDC has agreed to make certain limited
payments (“Capital Improvement Fees”) to Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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V.Other Information (continued)
C.Improvement Fee Agreement and Pledge Agreement (continued)
The amount of Capital Improvement Fees payable by VRDC under this agreement may
not exceed $10,000,000. Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District is required under the
Improvement Fee Agreement to submit each request received from the District for
payment of the Capital Improvement Fees directly to VRDC promptly upon receipt of
such request. The Improvement Fee Agreement may be terminated on the date of its
tenth anniversary if certain conditions set forth therein have been satisfied. In addition,
pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District has pledged,
conveyed and assigned to the District all Capital Improvement Fees received by it or due
to be paid to it under the Improvement Fee Agreement in order to effectuate the
Improvement Fee Agreement.During the year ended December 31, 2023, the District
invoiced Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District $325,989 for capital improvement fees
under this agreement.
D.Operations Agreements
On January 1, 2011, the District entered into an agreement with American Conservation
Billing Co (“AmCoBi”).Under this agreement, AmCoBi will provide billing and
administrative services related to the District’s water and wastewater operations.The
agreement is subject to annual renewal.
On June 30, 2016, the District entered into an agreement with Water Quality Control
Professionals, LLC (“WQCP”). Under this agreement, WQCP provides certain water
operations and maintenance services. The agreement is subject to annual renewal. The
District is billed monthly based on rates set forth in the agreement. For the year ended
December 31, 2023, the District was billed $98,380 under this agreement.
E.Contingent Liability
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District (“RSRMD”)included several lots contiguous to the
District into its boundaries pursuant to an agreement dated August 31, 2001 between
Red Sy Ranch Metropolitan District and the owner of the lots. Under the agreement,
infrastructure improvements constructed by the owner of the lots were conveyed to
Holland Creek Metropolitan District in 2008.The agreement also requires the issuance of
general obligation bonds, using best efforts, to reimburse the owner for cost of the
improvements ($564,623)when the assessed valuation of the related lots reaches
$2,600,000. The most recently available assessed value of these lots is $2,772,840.New
bonds may only be issued with voter authorization and RSRMD’s voter authorization to
issue new bonds has expired. RSRMD is currently seeking voter authorization to issue
bonds but the outcome of the election is unknown at this time.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(Continued)
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V.Other Information (continued)
F.Risk Management (continued)
Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool (continued)
Except as provided within the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, the District may be
exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, thefts of, damage to, or destruction of
assets; errors or omissions; or injuries to employees. The District is insured for such
risks as a member of the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool (“Pool”).
The Pool is an organization created by intergovernmental agreement to provide property
and general liability, automobile physical damage and liability, public officials liability and
boiler and machinery coverage to its members. The Pool provides coverage for property
claims up to the values declared and liability coverage for claims up to $1,000,000.
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 and public official’s
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.
A summary of audited statutory basis financial information for the Pool as of and for the
year ended December 31, 2022 (the latest audited information available) is as follows:
Asse ts 69,212,177
Liabilities 45,329,704
Capital and surplus 23,882,473
Total 69,212,177
Revenue 27,064,468
Underwri ting ex pens es 25,447,966
Underwri ting income (loss)1,616,502
Ot her income 462,530
Net Incom e (Loss)2,079,032
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
2022
Final
Budget
Original Variance
and Final Positive
Budget Actual (Negative)Actual
Revenues:
RSRMD intergovernmental agreement 398,600 325,989 (72,611) 176,600
Total Revenues 398,600 325,989 (72,611) 176,600
Debt Service Expenditures:
Bond interest 189,300 207,763 (18,463) 75,573
Letter of credit fees 189,300 89,711 99,589 84,880
Other debt service expenditures:
Agent fees 20,000 28,515 (8,515) 16,147
Total Debt Service Expenditures 398,600 325,989 72,611 176,600
Net Change in Fund Balance - - - -
Fund Balance - Beginning (121) 121 242 121
Fund Balance - Ending (121) 121 242 121
2023
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
Budget and Actual - Debt Service Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
With Comparative Totals For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
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2022
Final
Budget
Variance
Original Final Positive
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)Actual
Revenues:
Water tap fees 50,700 50,700 22,459 (28,241) 52,856
Water fees 255,465 255,465 292,396 36,931 248,617
Sanitation fees 105,813 105,813 108,188 2,375 94,767
Sanitation tap fees 290,000 290,000 406,469 116,469 15,225
Investment revenue 15,000 15,000 55,858 40,858 14,878
Miscellaneous revenue 920 920 991 71 918
Total Revenues 717,898 717,898 886,361 168,463 427,261
Expenditures:
Administration 4,250 4,250 4,055 195 3,725
Water operations 138,100 138,100 140,632 (2,532) 111,378
Water lease 80,000 80,000 10,029 69,971 39,586
Repairs and maintenance - W ater 76,500 76,500 113,572 (37,072) 134,413
Sanitation operations 67,000 67,000 28,340 38,660 41,111
Repairs and maintenance - Sanitation 60,000 60,000 27,271 32,729 10,148
Capital outlay 481,500 481,500 128,265 353,235 372,492
Contingency 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 -
Total Expenditures 977,350 977,350 452,164 525,186 712,853
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures (259,452) (259,452) 434,197 693,649 (285,592)
Transfers:
Transfers in (out)200,000 200,000 200,000 - 200,000
Total Transfers 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 200,000
Net Change in Net Position - Non-GAAP Basis (59,452) (59,452) 634,197 693,649 (85,592)
Reconciliation to GAAP Basis:
Capitalized expenses 128,265 372,493
Decrease (increase) in service and capital obligations (634,197) 85,592
Depreciation (330,996) (354,934)
Net Change in Net Position - GAAP Basis (202,731) 17,559
2023
With Comparative Totals For the Year Ended 2022
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Transfers
Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual
With Reconciliation to GAAP Basis
Proprietary Fund Type - Water and Sanitation Fund
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
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Calendar Prior Year All Percent
Year Assessed Valuation Funds Property Taxes Collected
Ended For Current Year Mills Total All Funds to
December 31 Property Tax Levy Levied Levied Collected Levied
2002 31,480 45.00 1,417 1,416 100%
2003 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2004 36,090 45.00 1,624 1,624 100%
2005 37,920 45.00 1,706 1,706 100%
2006 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2007 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2008 44,220 45.00 1,990 2,899 146%
2009 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2010 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2011 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2012 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2013 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2014 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2015 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2016 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2017 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2018 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2019 44,220 45.00 1,990 1,990 100%
2020 64,430 45.00 2,899 2,899 100%
2021 64,430 45.00 2,899 2,899 100%
2022 64,430 45.00 2,899 2,899 100%
2023 64,430 45.00 2,899
NOTE:
Property taxes collected in any one year include collection of delinquent property
taxes levied in prior years. Information received from the County Treasurer does
not permit identification of specific year of levy.
Holland Creek Metropolitan District
History of Assessed Valuation, Mill Levy and Property Taxes Collected
December 31, 2023
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