Council approves BBC Metropolitan District service‑plan amendment allowing district to assume two private road segments

BROOMFIELD — The City and County of Broomfield approved an amendment to the BBC Metropolitan District service plan Monday that allows the metropolitan district to accept ownership and ongoing maintenance of two privately constructed road segments within the district.

Staff presentation and purpose

Maddie Guzman, administrative analyst in the city manager’s office, summarized the service‑plan change and said the subject segments (portions of Del Corso Way and Via Latta Drive) were built by the developer and remain privately owned. The amendment removes a legal barrier in the district’s service plan so the district can take ownership and maintain the road segments within its boundaries.

Council questions and discussion

Councilors asked how residents were being notified about the change and how the metro district’s board is constituted. Staff said public notice requirements for the hearing were met and that the district provided publication affidavits; the district representative said the board currently is comprised primarily of developer representatives and that two director seats are vacant. Staff noted residents may submit self‑nomination forms to fill vacancies and that vacancies can be filled by the board if no contested election occurs.

On financing, staff said the district’s budget assumes an approximate 5‑mill levy to fund operations but that the district had not proposed an immediate increase for 2026. Council discussed recruiting resident directors to the district board to increase resident participation; staff said the city can encourage outreach but cannot require private districts to change board composition.

Vote and implications

Council approved the first amended and restated service‑plan amendment (Resolution 2025‑148) unanimously (vote displayed as unanimous). Staff said the amendment transfers operational responsibility to a local governmental entity (the metro district) rather than leave maintenance to a developer or uncertain private owners.

What to watch

Councilors requested additional clarity on mailed notices, vacancy outreach and whether the district will actively recruit resident directors. Staff offered to provide affidavits of publication and to follow up on the district’s outreach plans.