About Adonea
Adonea Metropolitan District No. 2 is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, established under Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes to provide public improvements, facilities and services to the Adonea community.
What the district provides
Covenants & design review
Covenant enforcement and exterior design review.
Parks & mosquito control
Parks, recreation and mosquito control.
Security
Security services for the Adonea community.
Streets & traffic safety
Street maintenance, traffic safety protection and transportation.
Trash & solid waste
Solid waste disposal, collection and transportation.
Water & sewer
Water, storm sewer, sanitation and wastewater treatment.
How the district is governed
A board of directors governs the District. Directors are elected by residents and property owners who are registered Colorado voters, and serve four-year terms.
What is a metropolitan district?
Metropolitan districts are local governments that finance public improvements and provide services that other local governments don’t, promoting the health, safety and welfare of residents.
How is a Metro District different from a HOA?
A metropolitan district is a local government under Colorado’s Special District Act (Title 32). A homeowners’ association is a private association governed by its recorded documents and applicable Colorado common-interest ownership law.
| How it works | Metro district | HOA |
|---|---|---|
| Governance | Directors elected by eligible district electors under public election law. | A board selected under the association’s governing documents and applicable law. |
| Funding | Property taxes, fees and other authorized revenues; public improvements may be financed with bonds. | Owner dues and assessments for association responsibilities; no governmental taxing power. |
| Responsibilities | Public improvements and services authorized by its service plan and state law. | Common property, amenities and covenants as provided in its governing documents. |
Some responsibilities overlap. Adonea Metropolitan District No. 2 provides covenant enforcement and design review as well as district services. Consult the District’s service plans and covenants for the responsibilities that apply to your property.
Learn more from the Colorado district information guide and the Town of Severance’s HOA and metro district overview.
Benefits of a Metro District over a traditional HOA
A metro district can offer several advantages through its role as a local government and its ability to plan and fund public improvements.
Financing for community improvements
Districts can issue tax-exempt municipal bonds for authorized public infrastructure. This can make financing more affordable and spread the cost of major improvements over time.
Broader public services
A district can support roads, drainage, parks, water systems and other public improvements authorized by its service plan, alongside neighborhood amenities and maintenance.
Public access to decisions and records
Public meeting and records laws give residents access to district decisions. Published budgets, financial reports and meeting notices help residents understand how community funds are used.
Opportunities to participate
Eligible district electors can vote in board elections and run for a seat. Public meetings offer a way to ask questions and contribute to decisions about community services.
Planning for lasting infrastructure
An approved service plan and public budgeting process provide a framework for funding, maintaining and improving community infrastructure over the long term.
These benefits depend on the District’s service plan, finances and board decisions. Property taxes and fees fund the work; a metro district does not automatically mean lower costs for every household.
Learn more from the City of Aurora’s metro district overview and Colorado’s special district reporting requirements.
Funding & records
The Service Plan allows the District to repay debt from ad valorem taxes and other sources permitted by law, including fees. The District files its annual report for the prior year with the City of Aurora.
Overlapping governments
These entities share the District’s boundaries.