ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Gardens at North Carefree Metropolitan District Technology Accessibility Statement
Gardens at North Carefree 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: Gardens at North Carefree Metropolitan District
Attn: Compliance Officer
614 N Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
SUBMIT AN ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE
Gardens at North Carefree Metropolitan District has an existing Debt mill levy of 40.000 mills obligated to pay off Developer Reimbursements and 10.000 mills to fund Operations and Maintenance within the District. At this time there is no discussion regarding issuance of future mill levies. The Debt mill levy will remain until the obligated debt is paid off. The debt is currently set to mature on December 1, 2046 and there is currently no anticipated increase or decrease.
At this time, the Board is discussing the benefits of issuing a Bond to repay the Developer Advance and eliminate a higher interest rates. 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 |
| Limited Tax General Obligation Developer Bond | $2,960,556 | December 1, 2052 | 8.50% |
The Gardens at North Carefree Metropolitan District’s primary function is to collect tax revenue for repayment of Long Term Debt. The District has also been charged with providing Covenant Enforcement and Architectural Review, along with facilitating ongoing operations and maintenance. At this time, the District does not anticipate providing additional primary functions.
The District currently owns detention ponds and landscape tracts. *See map for a visual of property owned by the District.
| NAME | POSITION | TERM | DEVELOPER/ RESIDENT | |
| Ronald Covington | President | May 2025 | Ron.C@GardensAtNorthCarefreeMD.org | Developer |
| Grace Covington | Secretary | May 2025 | Grace.C@GardensAtNorthCarefreeMD.org | Developer |
| Laureen Deveau | Treasurer | May 2025 | Laureen.D@GardensAtNorthCarefreeMD.org | Developer |
| Vacant | Assistant Secretary | May 2027 | Developer | |
| Tara Dudley | Director | May 2027 | taradudley.realestate@gmail.com | Property Owner |
Meeting Schedule:
Regular Meetings of the Board have been scheduled Quarterly for 2024 as follows:
February 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
May 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
August 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
November 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. *This meeting was canceled and a Special Meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024 at 9:00 AM, and Continued to November 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
The Annual Townhall Meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
All meetings will be held in person at the Covington Homes office, 13737 Struthers Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 and virtually at https://video.cloudoffice.avaya.com/join/217916951.
District Manager:
Heather Smith
Phone: 719-447-1777
Email: heather.s@wsdistricts.co
| 2024 Board Meeting Agendas | 2024 Board Meeting Minutes |
| November 13, 2024 Board Meeting Packet November 6, 2024 Annual Townhall Agenda & Presentation August 13, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda July 1, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda February 8, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda | August 13, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes July 1, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes |
| 2023 Board Meeting Agendas | 2023 Board Meeting Minutes |
| November 1, 2023 Town Hall Presentation November 1, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda November 1, 2023 Board Meeting Notice June 7, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda | November 1, 2023 Town Hall Minutes November 1, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes June 7, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes |
| 2022 Board Meeting Agendas | 2022 Board Meeting Minutes |
| November 2, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda | November 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes |
| Historical Meeting Minutes |
| November 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes November 4, 2020 Meeting Minutes |
| Election Information |
| Link to Special District Forms Page *For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Special Districts Elections Page Historical Election Documents: 2022 Notice of Cancellation and Results |
| Helpful Links and Information on Special Districts: https://metrodistricteducation.com https://www.sdaco.org/ https://cdola.colorado.gov/special-districts |