Effective July 1, 2026, the monthly trash service fee will increase from $16.85 to $18.75. This adjustment reflects the District’s actual cost for trash services, as the District has previously subsidized a portion of this expense. The fee is a pass-through cost, and the District does not mark up or profit from this service. The updated rate will be reflected on your July 1 quarterly billing.

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Ventana Metropolitan District

Overlapping Governmental Entities

Ventana Metropolitan District has an existing mill levy of 50.421 mills obligated to pay off Debt (see Annual Report) and 12.605 mills to fund Operations and Maintenance within the District. At this time, there is no discussion regarding issuing future mill levies. The Debt mill levy will remain until the obligated debt is paid off. The debt is currently set to mature in 2053 and 2055 respectively, and there are currently no anticipated increases or decreases.

Board Meeting Info: 

District Board Meetings are open to the public. Board meetings are held remotely via Zoom, with an option to dial in by telephone for those not using Zoom. Meeting invitation details can be found in the meeting notice posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting.

Scheduled regular meetings in 2026: February 16, April 20, June 15, August 17, October 19, and November 16 at 4:00 p.m. virtually via video/teleconference.

Annual Meeting: July 13, 2026

Director Info: 

Director NamePositionTermContact Email
Kevin WhatleyPresidentMay 2029[email protected]
VacantSecretaryMay 2029[email protected]
Mick SchuhmacherAssistant Treasurer/Assistant SecretaryMay 2027[email protected]
Crystal Gonzalez-CarrollVice PresidentMay 2029[email protected]
Keisha LaytonTreasurerMay 2027[email protected]

Contact Info: 

Public Alliance

Contact Name: Jessica Harris
Telephone: 720-885-9752
Emergency After Hours: (720) 213-6621 x 2

Email:  [email protected]

Mailing Address:
Ventana MD c/o Public Alliance
7555 E. Hampden Ave, Suite 501, Denver, CO 80231

Overlapping Governmental Entities: 

EL PASO COUNTY, EPC ROAD & BRIDGE SHARE, CITY OF FOUNTAIN, EPC-FOUNTAIN ROAD & BRIDGE SHARE, FTN/FT CARSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #8, PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT, FOUNTAIN SANITATION DISTRICT, SOUTHEASTERN COLO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, EL PASO COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, FOUNTAIN GID #2