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Local Government Publications / Assistance Guides

County Issues
Financial Management
Personnel
Smart Growth / Land Use Planning
Special Districts
Water and Wastewater Management


County Issues:

  • PDF | 2002 County Budget Comparison Report: Budgetary & Statistical Data for Colorado's 52 Small & Medium Size Counties

  • PDF | County Commissioners Poll: Current Issues Affecting Colorado Counties

Financial Management:

  • PDF | Contracting for Professional Services

  • Link | County and Municipal Financial Compendium

  • PDF | Developing a Capital Improvements Plan

  • PDF | Legal Investments for Local Governments

Personnel

  • PDF | Personnel Management for Local Governments

Smart Growth / Land Use Planning

  • PDF | Land Use Planning in Colorado

  • PDF | Planning for Growth: Intergovernmental Agreements in Colorado

  • PDF | Colorado Brownfields Handbook

  • PDF | Water Efficient Landscape Design Model Ordinance

  • PDF | WaterWise Landscaping Best Practices Manual: A Companion to the Landscape Design Ordinance

Special Districts:

  • Link | 2008 Special District Election Manual

  • PDF | Compliance Calendar

  • PDF | Districts and Alternate Financing Mechanisms

  • PDF | Elections: A Quick Reference Guide

  • PDF | Formation and Statutory Responsibilities of Title 32 Special Districts

  • PDF | Special District Elections Frequently Asked Questions

  • PDF | Special District Service Plans

  • PDF | Special Districts: A Brief Review for Homeowners

  • PDF | Special Districts Map Standards

Water and Wastewater Management:

  • PDF | Available Financial Assistance

  • PDF | Developing a User Rate and Fee System

  • PDF | Operator Training Calendar
  • PDF | Utility Fees, Rates, and Collections

  • PDF | Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Fact Sheet