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