Enhancing Lives Through Recreation in Gunnison County
Our Story
Service Plan | Every special district is guided by a formal service plan, a binding agreement between the district and the approving county or municipality. Read MetRec’s.
Vision | To improve our citizens’ quality of life by promoting vital recreation opportunities.
Mission | To provide high-quality over the air TV service and strategic leadership that leverages innovative partnerships to accomplish vital recreation opportunities for our communities.
History
Service Area
Funding
The majority of MetRec funding comes from property tax mill levies. One mill generates $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of assessed property value.
One mill across the entire district feeds the General Fund, which covers TV operations, administrative expenses, and recreation spending for the entire district. An additional two mills in the North Subdistrict feed the North Subdistrict budget, which may only go toward recreation in the subdistrict.
About 3.5% of the MetRec budget comes from Colorado Trust Funds, Colorado Lottery proceeds distributed to local governments for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining parks, open space, and recreation facilities.
2026 Budgets
The Team
Derrick Nehrenberg
Emily Hatton
Mary Guy
Bill Frost
Board of Directors
Cassia Cadenhead
Keith Bauer
Mary McAllister
Sharon Mills
