Can you explain why Founders Village is a special Tax district and how money from this tax district is used? Thanks.

Several neighborhoods in Castle Rock have Metropolitan Districts, "Metro Districts" for short. These Metro Districts are separate governmental entities and are usually created by the developer/property owner at the time of initial development of the neighborhood or subdivision to allow for a special, localized mill levy to be imposed for certain development-related improvements (local streets, waterlines, landscaping, neighborhood amenities, etc.). These mill levies continue to support debt payments for initial improvement costs, some maintenance and new enhancements and other items set out in the approved service plans for the Metro Districts.

Metro Districts - and their mill levies - vary widely throughout Castle Rock as shown in this Town-prepared report (PDF).

Since the Metro Districts are separate entities, specific budget questions should be directed to your Metro District.

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1. I read the town is deciding how to use pandemic money from the Fed. Would they consider using this to build affordable housing for our workforce? It’s getting very expensive for them to live here.
2. How much in annual revenue does the Town’s sales tax on food produce?
3. Can grocery tax revenue be used to help fund renewable water?
4. If the grocery tax was eliminated, would the Town have less resources for transportation needs?
5. How much reserve funds does the Town have?
6. What services are funded by local taxes?
7. Is the Town responsible for all public services within Town boundaries?
8. Does the Town of Castle Rock help fund local schools?
9. Can you explain why Founders Village is a special Tax district and how money from this tax district is used? Thanks.
10. What is the additional fee on purchases at the Promenade, and to whom does that go?
11. I made a purchase at a Castle Rock grocery store and noted there were 3 sales tax items shown: 4%, 3.9% & 2.9%. I thought Castle Rock’s sales tax was 7.9% total. What is the breakdown for this 10.8%?
12. Where can I find out about the Town’s budget?