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2025 Election Information
Call for Nominations
§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303 C.R.S.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Barnes Center
Metropolitan District, El Paso County, Colorado (the “District”).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 6, 2025, between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2029.
Eligible electors (registered voters of the district and non-resident property owners, registered
to vote elsewhere in Colorado) of the District interested in serving on the board of directors
may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official
(“DEO”) by emailing the request to Rebecca Harris (DEO) at rebecca.h@wsdistricts.co or calling
719-447-1777.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00
p.m.) on Friday, February 28, 2025. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance
Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025.
Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form
after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to
the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, March 3, 2025.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot (for those who
may be out of town) may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot
must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
BARNES CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
BY: Rebecca Harris, Designated Election Official
Self-Nomination Deadline – February 28, 2025
Regular Election Dates – May 6, 2025

SD-7: Self Nomination and Acceptance Form
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL FORMS 
Election Manual
2025 Election Manual – Indexed(opens in new window)
2025 Frequently Asked Questions
2020-2024 Legislative Update for 2025 Regular Election
Elections Quick Reference Glossary
Election Official’s Mailing Resources(opens in new window)
Election Calendar
2025 Regular May Election Calendar

Accessibility

Barnes Center Metropolitan District Technology Accessibility Statement
Barnes Center Metropolitan District is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans.

Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive and mobility disabilities, but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability.

Our efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making the District’s services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any District services.

Feedback and Support
We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of the District’s online services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers. The District is committed to responding within three (3) business days.

Phone: 719-447-1777
E-mail: kristina.k@wsdistricts.co
Address: Barnes Center Metropolitan District
Attn: Compliance Officer
614 N Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Website Accessibility Scan – October 2024
SUBMIT AN ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE


Barnes Center Metropolitan District has an existing mill levy of 30.000 mills obligated to pay off Debt (see annual report) and 10.000 mills obligated to support the Operations and Maintenance of the District. At this time, there is not discussion on issuing any future mill levies. The Debt mill levy is set to stay in place until the obligated debt is paid off, current maturity date is set for December 1, 2052, and there are currently no anticipated increases or decreases.

At this time, there is no discussion on any additional Long Term Financial Obligations anticipated by the District. Here is a summary of the District’s current outstanding Long Term Financial Obligations:

Name of Debt

Initial Debt Issuance Amount

Maturity Date

Interest Rate

Series 2022

$1,261,269.51

Dec. 1, 2051

6.50%

The Barnes Center Metropolitan District main function is to collect tax revenue to pay off the debt obligation and provide operations and maintenance within the District Boundaries. At this time, the District is not anticipating providing any other primary functions. The District does not own any property.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAMEPOSITIONTERMEMAILDEVELOPER/
RESIDENT
Steve EngelDirectorMay 2027Steve.E@BarnesCenterMD.orgDeveloper
Tim HadjisDirectorMay 2027Timothy.H@BarnesCenterMD.orgDeveloper
Terry SchoolerDirector
Vacant
Vacant

Meeting Schedule: 2025 Regular meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of March and December at 10:00 AM at WSDM – District Managers, 614 N. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, and virtually via video teleconference.

Virtual Meeting Instructions:
Please join using this link: https://video.cloudoffice.avaya.com/join/245109041
Meeting ID: 245-109-041
Or dial: +1 (213) 4634500 United States (Los Angeles, CA)
Access Code / Meeting ID: 245109041

District Manager: Rebecca Harris, Email: Rebecca.H@wsdistricts.co, Phone: 719-447-1777 x103

2024 Board Meeting Agendas
December 4, 2024 Townhall Meeting Presentation
December 4, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda
2024 Board Meeting Minutes
2023 Board Meeting Agendas
December 18, 2023 Town Hall Meeting Agenda
December 18, 2023 Meeting Agenda
May 26, 2023 Meeting Agenda
2023 Board Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes*
December 18, 2023 Town Hall Meeting Minutes*
May 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes*
2022 Board Meeting Agendas
12-8-2022 Meeting Agenda
5-23-2022 Meeting Agenda
2022 Board Meeting Minutes
12-8-2022 Meeting Minutes*
5-23-2022 Meeting Minutes*
2021 Board Meeting Agendas
12-2-2021 Meeting Agenda
5-20-2021 Continued Meeting Agenda
5-17-2021 Meeting Agenda
3-5-2021 Meeting Agenda
1-20-2021 Meeting Agenda
2021 Board Meeting Minutes
12-2-2021 Meeting Minutes
5-20-2021 Continued Meeting Minutes
5-17-2021 Meeting Minutes
3-5-2021 Meeting Minutes
1-20-2021 Meeting Minutes
Important District Documents
BCMD Service Plan
BCMD Boundary Map

Annual Reports:
BCMD DLG-30 (Filed 2024)
BCMD Transparency Notice (2024)
Public Records Request Policy
Records Retention Schedule
Financial Documents
BCMD 2023 Audit Exemption
BCMD 2022 Audit Exemption
BCMD 2021 Audit Exemption

BCMD 2024 Budget
BCMD 2023 Budget
BCMD 2022 Budget

*The monthly unaudited financial statements can be found in the Board Meeting Agenda Packets above.
Resolutions
2024 Annual Administrative Resolution
Resolution Calling May 2023 Election
2023 Notice of Cancellation and Certified Statement of Results
Helpful Links and Information on Special Districts:
https://metrodistricteducation.com
https://www.sdaco.org/
https://cdola.colorado.gov/special-districts