Just the Facts

We have launched Just the Facts, a monthly Q&A about a key community topic. Our goal is to not only provide you with current, factual information, but spotlight our extraordinary, dedicated staff. This will be placed on the Community Corner page at eaglevail.org, and noticed via official EagleVail Metro District communication channels. Our goal is to address a key topic factually and proactively to better improve our ability to be in front of community questions. Please see below for October 2025's Just the Facts.

October Just the Facts: So Much is Happening, the EVMD Board will Meet Twice in November

Q:   In addition to the regular EVMD Board Meeting on Nov. 20, there’s a special board meeting this month?

A:   Yes, it will take place Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. at the EagleVail Pavilion and online at eaglevail.org.     There will be a 2026 budget public hearing and discussion. Other agenda items include:

1. An update on the driving range from Kevin Atkinson, Atkinson Design Group. Options to mitigate errant golf balls will be discussed.
2. A parks master plan update from Pedro Campos, Zehren & Assoc. The board will review a prioritization and phasing scenario.

Q:   Can you provide any advance information about the 2026 budget?

A:    EVMD CPA Jon Erickson has provided the following highlights that the board will review Nov. 6:

1. The assessed value of the District is up about 7% while property taxes will be up about 2%.
2. The District’s operations and debt service are primarily funded with property taxes. The District’s assessed value has decreased to $145,884,570. The assessed value, mill levy rates and property taxes compared to 2025 are:

2025                            2026

Budget                        Budget            Change            Percent

Assessed Value (Preliminary)                             145,892,920                 156,738,530      10,845,610              7%

Operating Mill Levy Rate                                         11.408                          10.842                0.238                 -5%

Debt Service Mill Levy Rate                                     2.976                             2.791               (0.003)                -6%

Operating Property Taxes                                     1,664,346                     1,699,298             31,186                 2%

Debt Service Property Taxes                                 434,177                         437,457               (1,374)                1%

3. Overall revenues are up about 2% to $6,881,762 and expenditures before capital are up about 6% to the 2025 forecast, resulting in an operating surplus before capital of approximately $2,385,405.
4. Payroll costs, generally, are budgeted to increase 3% through all departments.

a.         The budget includes the Director of Golf position.

5. The Sales Tax Fund has budgeted revenues of $671,650 for 2026.
6. While the Metro District budget is showing an operating surplus of $2,385,405, after capital it is a deficit of ($477,842). The Board has previously designated that total fund balance to be assigned for specific purposes. A portion approximating 50% of annual operating expenditures is to be reserved for future operations with the remainder being allocated to future capital requirements. The 2026 budget would leave a balance of approximately $3.2 million dedicated to future capital programs.

Q:   What are the priorities driving the parks master plan efforts?

A:    There are three priorities:

1. Irrigation system replacements for greater watering efficiency, water conservation, including identification of areas for potential turf reduction at the pocket parks, if deemed appropriate.
2. Playground facility replacements due to age and condition, to meet present day regulations, with focus on new equipment that is up-to-date, fun, durable, safe, and universally accessible.
3. Providing pedestrian and wheel-chair access that is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Q:   Are winter parking passes available for sale yet?

A:   They are! Parking passes for the Community Garden and Driving Range parking lots are available through April 15, 2026. The six-month lease is $990. Spots are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Kris O’Neill at krisoneill@eaglevail.org.

EVMD Board Meeting 10/8/2025 Recap