Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the board of county commissioners of a county may enter public-private initiatives, as defined in section 43-1-1201 (3), for county highways and bridges on behalf of the county. In addition, the board of county commissioners of a county may enter into contracts or other agreements on behalf of the county to privatize any county highway or bridge or charge a toll therefor. The board may also charge a toll for any county highway or bridge for the purpose of constructing, operating, or maintaining such bridge or highway.
Source: L. 98: Entire section added, p. 447, § 10, effective August 5.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 1998 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 154, Session Laws of Colorado 1998.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 2 - State, County, and Municipal Highways
Part 2 - County and Other Public Highways
§ 43-2-201.1. Closure of Public Highways Extending to Public Lands - Penalty
§ 43-2-202. County Road and Bridge Fund - Apportionment to Municipalities
§ 43-2-203. County Road and Bridge Budget - Tax Levy
§ 43-2-204. Commissioners Authorized to Acquire Property for Highways
§ 43-2-205. Rights-of-Way - Public Land
§ 43-2-206. Acquisition of Rights of Prior Lessee
§ 43-2-207. Expense of Construction and Maintenance
§ 43-2-208. County Commissioners Authorized to Construct Highways and Let Contracts
§ 43-2-209. Contract for Work on Highways - Advertise for Bids
§ 43-2-210. Only Residents of County to Be Given Employment
§ 43-2-211. Cattle Guards - Specifications
§ 43-2-212. Sections Applicable Only to County Highways
§ 43-2-213. Not Deemed an Obstruction
§ 43-2-214. County Highway Anticipation Warrant Retirement Fund
§ 43-2-215. Moneys Allocated to Fund
§ 43-2-216. Warrants - Sale - Duration - Interest
§ 43-2-217. County Treasurer Fiscal Agent
§ 43-2-218. Sections Supplemental
§ 43-2-219. County Authority to Privatize County Highways and Bridges - Charge a Toll