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The Will-O-Wisp Metropolitan District (WOW) is a government organized under the laws of the State of Colorado. WOW provides both water and sanitation services, and parks and recreation programs for its constituents.
WOW was organized in 1983 under Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Title 32 specifies the powers and obligations inherent in this form of governmental entity. Its Board of Directors is elected by the qualified registered voters within the District. As a local government, WOW follows its court approved Service Plan and complies with Federal and state laws and regulations for local governments. This includes but is not limited to compliance concerning elections, budgets, audits, public meetings, public records, accounting, contracting and employment.
For the past 26 years, WOW has operated and continues to operate a public water supply system and a wastewater treatment facility under the auspices of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. WOW must also comply with the rulings of the water court concerning its water rights and Plan for Augmentation. The District’s revenue is derived from both service fees and ad valorem property taxes. As a recreation provider, it also receives lottery proceeds.
Our main charter is to provide quality drinking water and to process and discharge waste both of which must meet all state regulations. While we don't have a Homeowners Association, we enforce our Covents via our Architectural Control Committiee (ACC). We also provide and fund recreational activities within our District, including hiking and biking trails, a childrens playground, volley ball court, stock our fishing ponds (catch and release), ice skates to residents, horseshoe pits, etc.
WOW is an independent government that is not controlled by any other entity. The Board of Directors are elected for four year terms on a staggered basis.
We currently provide water and sewer service to 116 homes with plans to support an additional 455 single family homes and a planned commerical development.
As a District, we do not take any position regarding new developments, growth, etc. We are required by law to provide water and sewer service to any individual home owner, family, renter, or business who purchase or rent property in our District. We are not affiliated or associated with any developer or builder, nor do we profit from any building or development.  The Will-O-Wisp Treatment Plant____________________________________________________________________________________________________ District Business and Information: (Click on the links below) Will-O-Wisp Covenants
Will-O-Wisp ACC Application
Will-O-Wisp Animal Control Issues
Will-O-Wisp Open Space Policy
Will-O-Wisp Fence Guidelines
Will-O-Wisp Rules and Regulations
Will-O-Wisp District Service Map
Will-O-Wisp ACC Non-Compliance Notice
Will-O-Wisp ACC Non-Compliance Notice of Hearing New Residents Info
Will-O-Wisp Welcome Letter
ACC Welcome Letter
Water and Sewer Fees
Mountain View Waste New Water and Sewer Tap Application and Process
If you already own a lot in WOW, you must submit an application to the WOW Metro District Board (Appendix F in the Will-O-Wisp Rules and Regulations), conform to the WOW Covenants, all Standards as described in the Rules and Regulations, and are in our Service District. However, simply by conforming to the Rules and Regulations and submitting the Fees, does not guarantee the WOW Board will issue a Tap, as there are specific limits on our water usage, Taps Available, Rules & Regulations, Covenents, Water Court Restrictions, etc.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ WOW Board Meeting Agenda's (Note: the Agenda for the next meeting will be posted approximately 1 week before the meeting. If you want to be on the agenda, Please see "Common Questions to the Board, The WOW Board Meeting" below).
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (January 14, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (February 11, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (March 11, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (April 8, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (May 13, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (June 10, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (July 8, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (August 12, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (September 9, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (October 14, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (November 11, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Agenda (December 09, 2010)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ WOW Board Approved Meeting Minutes (Note: Minutes are approved at the next months mtg, i.e. Dec minutes are approved at the Jan mtg and will be posted after the Jan mtg)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (January 14, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (February 11, 2010
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (March 11, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (April 8, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (May 13, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (June 10, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (July 8, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (August 12, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (September 9, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (October 14, 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (November 11 , 2010)
WOW Board Meeting Minutes (November 24, 2010)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ WOW Newsletters
January 2010 Newsletter
February 2010 Newsletter
March 2010 Newsletter
April 2010 Newsletter
May 2010 Newsletter
June 2010 Newsletter
July 2010 Newsletter
August 2010 Newsletter
September 2010 Newsletter
October 2010 Newsletter
November 2010 Newsletter
December 2010 Newsletter
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other District Information WOW Board and ACC Members Press Release August 21, 2006 regarding WOW District expansion
Will-O-Wisp Water Issues ( January 17, 2009 )
Will-O-Wisp 2009 South Platte Water Related Activities Program (SPWRAP) Cerificate
Will-O-Wisp 2010 South Platte Water Related Activities Program (SPWRAP) Certificate
Metro District 2009 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report (Calendar Year 2008)
Metro District 2010 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report (Calendar Year 2009)
WOW & Colorado CoWARN Agreement
WOW Press Release May 3, 2010 - 404 Permit
WOW 404 Permit - Raw Water Diversion - Elk Creek
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - WOW 404 Press Release
WOW 2006 to 2011 Budget Comparsion
WOW 2011 Budget Sub District Information - For information regarding the Will-O-Wisp Subdistrict to support our infrastructure of the Tanglewood Development, Please see the information and document links below after Common Questions. For Information regarding Noxious Weeds, Please see the information and document links below the Sub District Information. WOW Web Site Terms of Service ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special District
Transparency Information
Pursuant to section 32-1-809, Colorado Revised Statutes
This information must be provided to the eligible
electors of the district before January 15, 2010
WOW District Transparency Information
WOW District Service Map For questions
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Commonly Asked Questions:Common Questions to the Board, Animal Control | | 1. Q. Who is responsible for Animal Control issues?
A. All Animal Control issues are handled by Park County Animal Control at 719-836-4125. Common Questions to the Board, WOW Roads | | | | | 1. Q. Who is responsible for the Roads in WOW? A. All roads in WOW are maintained by Park County Roads and Bridges. They can be contacted at 303-838-5080 or
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For more info about the Roads ( courtesy of The Flume ) Your County Commissioners can also be contacted at: Dick Hodges 719-836-4209
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John Tighe 719-836-4210
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Mark Dowaliby 719-836-4211
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The main number is 719-836-4201 Common Questions, Water Emergency | | 1. Q. Who do I contact if I have water/sewer or plant operation questions or an emergency? A. Our Plant Operator can be contacted at 303-915-4098 or
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. The phone number is to be used for Water Emergency's ONLY! Common Questions to the Board, Billing | | 1. Q. What is my monthly Water & Sewer Bill?
A. The current fixed rate per home for Water and Sewer is $68 per month
2. Q. Who do I contact for Billing, and general WOW questions?
A. For all Billing inquiries other then Water emergency's call our District Administrator at 303-838-3990 or
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3. Q. Where do I pay my bill? A. Bills can be dropped off in the slot (checks only) at our main plant or mailed to same at 956 Wisp Creek Drive, Bailey, CO 80421 Common Questions to the Board, HOA & Covenants | | 1. Q. Does Will-O-Wisp have an Home Owners Association and what are the dues? A. There is no Home Owners Association (HOA) in Will-O-Wisp (WOW) and there are no HOA dues. 2. Q. Do you have any Covenants and how are they enforced? A. Yes we have covenants and they are available on the WOW Web Site under District Business (above) www.will-o-wisp.net. The covenants are enforced by the WOW Architectural Control Committee (ACC), a subcommittee of the WOW Board of Directors. An application for the ACC is also available on the WOW Web Site under District Business (above). For ACC questions, please send an email to
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, or call 303-838-3990. Common Questions to the Board, The WOW Board Meeting | | 1. Q. When does the WOW Board meet? A. The WOW Board meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. The meeting is held at the Board meeting room above the plant at 956 Wisp Creek Drive. This is a public meeting open to residents, etc. If you have a specific issue to discuss, please contact the District Administrator at least one week before the meeting at 303-838-3990 or
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Common Questions to the Board, Water Usage
Q1. Can I water my lawn, garden, wash my car, etc? A1. No, outside water usage is Not Allowed as per our Covenants and Water Court (95% of all water used MUST be returned back through the treatment plant). This water will not get returned back through our system. Q2. Am I allowed to collect rain water and use it? A2. No, this is a Colorado Law, not a WOW issue. Colorado water law decrees rights to a share of almost every drop of river water. Rainfall is part of that equation. If it is captured and used, the law requires the same volume must be put back in the river for downstream users. The Colorado legislature would have to rewrite the laws, carve out exceptions for collected rainwater or create credits that compensate those with purchased water rights. As a Metro District, we can't allow or endorse the collection of rain water. Q3. Can I purchase water from another source, i.e. Bailey Water, The Water Man, etc. store it and use that water to water my garden, wash my car, etc. A3. Yes, however we have some very specific procedures that must be conformed to. 1. Any storage tank Must be Approved by the ACC to conform to WOW’s Covenants. An application must be submitted and approved, that specifies the size, type and location of the storage tank, along with the planned usage, quantity, frequency of use, purchase, etc. This may include required screening of the tank, or building a structure to keep it out of the view of your neighbors. 2. Upon approval, the District will issue a Special Use Water Permit, that Must be displayed so it is visible from the outside. 3. You Must also maintain detailed receipts of each water purchase including date and quantity, which will be reviewed and verified by the WOW District to ensure that only purchased water is being used outside. Any violations or abuse of our water will result in additional fees assessed to the homeowner. Remember Colorado is a semi-arid state, and our water is a precious resource that must be conserved. |
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sub District Information
Introduction for the Will-O-Wisp SubDistrict
On August 19, 2006, the Will-O-Wisp Metropolitan District SubDistrict (The Subdistrict) was formed by a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Will-O-Wisp Metropolitan District creating subdistrict (Resolution No. 8/06-1). The legal description of the subdistrict was corrected by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Will-O-Wisp Metropolitan District (Resolution No. 10/06-2) in order to exclude tracts 1-4, inclusive, from the subdistrict as those tracts were not properly included in the subdistrict.
The legal description of the subdistrict is as follows:
All property located in Tanglewood Preserve final plat, a tract of land in sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, township 7 south, range 72, west of the 6th principle meridian, county of Park, state of Colorado, except tracts 1-4 inclusive.
Documents:
1. Resolution No. 10/06-2
2. Resolution No. 08/06-1
3. Map of the SubDistrict (Tanglewood Reserve Final Plat)
4. Map of tracts 1-4, inclusive, excluded from the SubDistrict
5. Notice of Financial Information for Will-O-Wisp Metropolitan
Sub District Documents ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Noxious Weed Information We have information regarding noxious weeds for you to review. These weeds are taking over many parts of Park County, and while some of them look like flowers, they are very destructive, displacing natural plants, driving away wildlife, increasing soil erosion, etc. Please review the information and if you have any of these in your yard, we would appreciate if you remove them. We are currently planning to do some spot spraying in the open space, but we would appreciate your help in reducing the number of weeds and also our costs. The Noxious Weeds in our communityNoxious Weeds Page 1 Noxious Weeds Page 2Noxious Weeds Page 3Noxious Weeds Page 4____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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