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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20093069.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1662 - NOBLE ENERGY, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2008, the Weld County Board of Commissioners approved Use by Special Review Permit #1662, for Western Equipment and Truck, Inc., 2055 1st Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631, c/o Noble Energy, Inc., 1625 Broadway, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado 80004, for a Mineral Resource Development Facility, including an Oil and Gas Support and Service (storage of pipe (tubulars) and production equipment) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to -wit: Lot C of Amended Recorded Exemption #4066; being part of the SE1/4 of Section 31, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, pursuant to certain Conditions of Approval, the Board has been presented with an Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Noble Energy, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with check #2009114041 from Noble Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 909, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73402, in the amount of $4,940.00, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement and accept said check as stated above, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Noble Energy, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that check #2009114041 from Noble Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 909, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73402, in the amount of $4,940.00, be and hereby is, accepted. 2009-3069 PL1978 /4' -Cps -/c) IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT - NOBLE ENERGY PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of November, A.D., 2009. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Boar BY Dep'ut Clerkdo the Board AP Count Attorney M Date of signature BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS L fCO TY, COLORADO Rademach EXCUSED Sean P. Conway Pro-Tem A / area Kirkmey David E. Long 2009-3069 PL1978 MEMORANDUM Wi�Pc. COLORADO TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: November 23, 2009 FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Services�jl SUBJECT: Acceptance of Cash Deposit Noble Energy, Inc. (USR-1662) On November 13, 2009, the Department of Planning Services received a Cash Deposit for Noble Energy, located at 110 West Broadway; Ardmore, OK 73402 for the off -site improvements associated with the Noble Energy pipeyard facility, Case Number USR-1662, in the amount of four thousand nine hundred forty and 00/100s ($ 4,940.00) dollars. The Weld County Attorney finds the Agreement is in the appropriate form; the Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning Services, have determined that the amount of the agreement will be sufficient to meet the required warranty collateral for the off -site improvements for the Noble Energy pipeyard facility, Case Number USR-1662 and the Department of Planning Services recommends acceptance of this cash deposit. 2009-3069 Kim Ogle From: Richard Hastings Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:45 AM To: Kim Ogle Cc: David Bauer; Don Dunker; Donald Carroll; Stephanie Arries Subject: Noble Energy (USR-1662) Improvements Agreement Attachments: USR1662 NOBLE ENERGY WARRANTY ACCEPTANCE.doc Kim, Public Works reviewed the signed agreement associated with the above -mentioned memo. The only questions Public Works have are related to the unsigned Exhibits A & B. Since this project is completed, is it necessary for Noble to sign those two exhibits? Otherwise, Public Works finds no problems associated with the Improvements Agreement. Thanks, Rich Hastings Weld County Public Works/Engineering Dept. 1111 H Street (Site Address) P.O. Box 758 (Mailing Address) Greeley, CO 80632-0758 Office:(970) 304-6496 EXT. 3727 Cell:(970) 381-3767 rhastings@co.weld.co.us Original Message From: Kim Ogle Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:40 PM To: Richard Hastings Cc: Stephanie Arries Subject: Rich Attached is the Planning Memorandum for Noble Kim 1 724 IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS Noble Energy— USR-1662 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into think day of ova, by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, acting through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter called "County," and Noble Energy, hereinafter called "Property Owner." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Property Owner is the owner of, the following described property in the County of Weld, Colorado: Lot C of Amended Recorded Exemption #4066;being part of the SE1/4 of Section 31, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado hereinafter referred to as "the Property," and WHEREAS, Property Owner has acquired land use permits from County for a Mineral Resource Development Facility, including an Oil and Gas support services facility on approximately 14 acres on the above described real property, and the County is currently in the process of considering an Use -by -Special Review for the Property (USR-1662), and WHEREAS, the Property Owner acknowledges that the issuance of USR-1662 is conditional upon Property Owner's performance of the on -site and off -site improvements which are described in this Agreement and depicted in a set of plans provided by Property Owner (hereinafter referred to as "Plans"), a copy of which is attached to this Agreement and made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, Property Owner acknowledges that it may not engage in any activity related to the businesses described above until said improvements have been completed, and WHEREAS, the parties agree that Property Owner shall not be required to commence work on the on -site or off -site improvements, nor to provide collateral for said improvements until Property Owner submits an application for grading or for a Right -Of -Way permit for construction of accesses. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto promise, covenant and agree as follows: A. Required Off -Site Improvements 1.0 Weld County Road 38: Property Owner shall be responsible for the construction of certain on -site and off -site safety improvements, which shall include: construction of M:AAGREEMENTS\Road-ImprovA2009ANoble Energy USR-1662)AUSR-1662 IA ( 10-16-09) Final.docx Page I of 10 1 IIIIII 11111111 1 ION liiil III 1111111 III 11111 1111 !III &?oc9- 3D� 3666724 12/23/2009 10•55A Weld County, CO 1 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder adequate asphalt or concrete paved turning radii (60) feet at the main entrance onto WCR 38, drainage and signage installations, as indicated on the approved construction Plans. The main entrance improvements will include asphalt or concrete paving into the site from County Road 38 to ensure a complete revolution of the truck tires. 2.0 Road Improvements Responsibilities: Property Owner is solely responsible for all designated improvements on WCR 38, and for any construction improvements mandated by the Colorado Department of Transportation (hereinafter "CDOT"), and for all expenses associated therewith. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: utility locates; right-of-way clearances and permits; coordination with oil and gas operators and facilities, affected railroad facilities and affected irrigation facilities; traffic control; and project safety during construction. Property Owner shall obey all applicable regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (hereinafter "OSHA"), CDOT, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, (hereinafter "CDPHE") and other regulatory agencies. 3.0 Engineering Design and Construction Plans: All engineering designs and construction plans provided by Property Owner shall include, at a minimum, ingress/egress entrance intersection layouts, existing and proposed grading, drainage designs, storm drainage pipe sizings and inverts, a cross section of the base/asphalt, approach roads, and adequate turning radii, and pavement markings. In addition a geotechnical asphalt pavement design to accommodate heavy truck traffic, prepared by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in Colorado, is required for WCR 38. These plans, when reviewed and accepted by the Weld County Engineer, shall be a part of the Plans, which are a part of this Agreement. For all construction in the County right-of-way, prior to the issuance of any access permit or right-of- way permit, a construction schedule giving times and locations of all proposed improvements shall be provided to Public Works for review and acceptance. 4.0 Construction Standards: All construction and materials controls for a project shall conform to the requirements in effect as the time of the completion of the improvements set forth in the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" provided by CDOT. 5.0 Traffic Control: Prior to the construction in the County right-of-way and as a condition of issuance of any access permit or right-of-way permit, the applicant shall submit a traffic control plan for County review. During construction, signage shall be posted in accordance with the then current version of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices". 6.0 Off -Site Dust Control: County will determine the proportionate share of dust control and/or paving costs to be paid by Property Owner based upon then current truck trip counts that identify traffic loading due to Property Owner -sourced traffic. The amount and extent of dust control and paving measures will be determined by site -specific conditions at the time, as determined exclusively by County personnel. In order to accurately determine percentage of Property Owner haul truck traffic, the County reserves the right to install traffic counters on the driveway(s) of their facility. The percentage of haul truck traffic utilizing County roads in the vicinity of the site attributable to Property Owner (or their contractors, clients, tenants, or customers) activities will be determined by traffic counts conducted by the County on the primary and requested alternate or revised haul routes. M:\AGREEMENTS\Road Impro \2009\Noble Ene gy USR 1662)\USR-1662 IA ( 10-16 09) final docx Page 2 of 10 1 111111 111111111111111]111111 III 1111111 IMM IIII IIII IIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 2 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder 41 The County will have sole responsibility for determination of the percentage of truck traffic on all affected roads. 6.0 Future Improvements: Future improvements and maintenance to the haul route(s) designated in this Agreement may be required by County for reasons related to: changes in site activity or truck circulation patterns and numbers, roadway classification changes, and newly permitted facilities affecting the haul route traffic usage. Property Owner shall address all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) access issues associated with afore -mentioned haul route. Future CDOT or County mandated measures may include improvements to the following intersections if it is determined by the County that the Property Owner is utilizing the intersections: State Highway 60 and WCR 38.5, State Highway 60 and WCR 38(Eastem Portion), US Highway 85 and WCR 38.5, and US Highway 85 and WCR 38. Property Owner shall pay a proportionate cost share based on the number of truck trips using then current data on the haul route in the implementation of the above -mentioned improvements and road maintenance. Incidental use of intersections at State Highway 60 and WCR 38.5, State Highway 60 and WCR 38(Eastem Portion), US Highway 85 and WCR 38.5, and US Highway 85 and WCR 38 up to and including 5 trips per day will be allowed; site specific truck traffic in excess of 5 trips per day to or from the Noble Energy facility (USR-1662), trigger the above -mentioned improvements. County personnel alone shall make all determinations regarding the gathering of and use of traffic data when making decisions regarding the need for road maintenance and cost sharing. 8.0 Timing of Improvements: Property Owner shall not be required to complete the aforementioned offsite improvements until the occurrence of the triggering event for each improvement, namely the application for the grading permit or Right -Of -Way access permit resulting from the commencement of activities on the property(s). At that time, Property Owner agrees that all on -site and offsite improvements shall be completed within the parameters established in Section E.-7.2 and Exhibit B, herein. B. Haul Routes: 1.0 Established Haul Routes: a. All trucks will enter and exit the site via the proposed access road directly onto WCR 38 at the plant site. The designated haul route shall be east from the facility on WCR 38 to State Highway 60, at which point traffic can disperse north or south. No facility related traffic will enter or exit the site to the west. In unusual or rare occasions, if particular projects mandate deviation from the above -mentioned haul route for a limited period of time which shall be established by County at the time that the deviation is allowed. If County approves such deviation, trucks will utilize paved county roads whenever possible. No haul truck may exceed CDOT required specifications for pounds per axle. 2.0 Haul Route Signage: Property Owner shall install haul route signs at all exit points of the Property which can be clearly seen by drivers leaving the facility and which clearly depict County approved haul routes. M:AGREEMENTS Road Improv(2009 Noble Energy USR- 662) USR-1662 IA ( 10-16 09) Final.docx Pagc 3 of 10 111111111111 111111 111111 11111 III 1111111 IM 11111 IIII IIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 3 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder 3.0 No deviation from Permitted Haul Routes: No deviation in the use of any roads other than those specifically authorized for use in this Agreement is permitted without the prior written amendment of this Agreement. 4.0 Effect of Future Changes to Haul Routes: In the event that County is requested by Property Owner or site operator to approve the use of an additional access, new haul route, or an alternative haul route as a result of a change in Property Owner's site activities and/or truck circulation patterns, and if the alternative or additional access or haul route utilizes any unpaved portion of County roads, and if County determines that dust control or paving is required on the unpaved portion of said haul route roads, Property Owner agrees that dust control or paving measures to protect the public health, safety, and welfare shall be instituted. County will determine the proportionate share of dust control and/or paving costs to be paid by Property Owner based upon then current truck trip counts that identify traffic loading due to Property Owner -sourced traffic. The amount and extent of dust control and paving measures will be determined by site -specific conditions at the time, as determined exclusively by County personnel. C. Road Maintenance Requirements: 1.0 Obligation to Maintain Current and Future Haul Routes: Property Owner agrees to excavate, repair, or patch any damage on current or future haul route roads, which in the sole opinion of County has been created by heavy truck hauling from the Property. Should Property Owner's site activities and/or should Property Owner's truck circulation patterns change in the future so that County approves an alternate haul route, and all or a significant portion of Property Owner's sourced traffic no longer utilizes the above -described haul route and instead utilizes other portions of County roads, Property Owner shall cooperate with County in maintenance of said roads. The type and method of repair will be determined by the County Engineer or his representative, and shall require a written amendment to this Agreement executed by County and Property Owner. All repairs shall commence within thirty (30) days of receipt of Weld County's written notice. 2.0 Annual Road Inspection: County will conduct a road inspection annually with the cooperation of Property Owner and all other Property Owners who are required by County to participate in road improvement/maintenance agreements. As a result of the annual inspection, County, in its sole discretion, shall determine actual conditions and shall further determine what road improvement/maintenance work is to be performed during that construction season. 3.0 Future Road Replacement: At any time in the future, if, in the opinion of County, road damage increases beyond the point that repair of damage cannot maintain the road in a safe and usable condition, Property Owner shall pay a proportionate cost of a complete restoration based on the number of then current truck trips on the haul route. 4.0 Sharing of Road Maintenance Responsibilities with Other Property Owners: It is anticipated that Property Owner and other Property Owners subject to agreements similar to this Agreement will perform the required road maintenance work and will share in the equipment, labor, and materials required. Any such sharing arrangement between Property Owner and others M:AGREEMENTS Road ImprovA2009 Noble Energy (USR- 662)AUSR- 662 IA ( 0-16-09) Final.docx Page 4 of 10 AEI 11111111111 DIM 11111111 1111111111 11111 liii liii 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 4 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder shall be conducted pursuant to separate agreements between the Property Owner and other Property Owners. County shall approve the Agreements only to determine whether the required improvements/maintenance projects have been adequately addressed. County alone shall determine the sufficiency of all road improvement/maintenance projects when completed. 5.0 Violation of Terms of Agreement: If Property Owner does not perform as outlined in this Agreement and Exhibits A and B such non-performance will constitute a violation of Property Owner's land use permits granted by County, and County will take whatever remedial measures it deems necessary, against Property Owner. In addition to any other remedy available to the County in law or equity, a failure to comply with this Agreement shall be considered grounds for revocation of USR-1662 as it now exists or may, from time to time, be amended in accordance with the procedures of the Weld County Code. D. On -Site Improvements: 1.0 Landscaping and Fencing Requirements: Property Owner shall landscape and maintain the landscaping of the property. Specifically, Property Owner shall at its own expense, plant, install and maintain all trees, grass and shrubs and other landscaping described and enumerated on Exhibits A and B which are attached to this Agreement. Additionally, the Property Owner shall install and maintain fencing to screen the exterior of the property. Specifically, Property Owner shall at its own expense install and maintain fencing described and enumerated on Exhibits A and B which are attached to this agreement. 2.0 On -Site Grading, Drainage Facilities and Paving: Property Owner shall, at its own expense, grade and/or pave specified roadway portions, and install accepted drainage facilities, in the interior portion of the property in accordance with the directives of the Weld County Department of Public Works and Department of Planning, as described in Exhibits A and B which are attached to this Agreement. Refer to Section A., paragraph 1.0 of this agreement for specific paving requirements extending into the facility site from WCR 38. Additional infrastructure improvements will be addressed at the time of application for an amended USR. 3.0 Timing of Improvements: Property Owner shall not be required to complete the landscaping requirements until the occurrence of the triggering event for all improvements, namely the application of the grading permit or an amendment to the existing USR. At that time, Property Owner agrees that all landscaping shall be completed within the parameters established in Section E. 7.2 and Exhibit B. E. General Requirements: 1.0 Engineering Services: Property Owner shall furnish, at its own expense, all engineering services in connection with the design and construction of the improvements listed on Exhibit "A," according to the construction schedule set forth in Exhibit "B," both of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 1.1 The required engineering services shall be performed by a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor registered in the State of Colorado, and shall M: AGREEMENTS Road I npro )2009ANoble Ene gy (USR 1662)AUSR-1 62 IA ( 0-16-09) Fina .docx Page 5 of 10 111111 IIIII 111111 IIIIII 11111 III 1111111 III 11111 IIII VIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 5 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder conform to the standards and criteria established by the County for public improvements. 1.2 The required engineering services shall consist of, but not be limited to, surveys, designs, plans and profiles, estimates, construction supervision, and the submission of necessary documents to the County. 1.3 Property Owner shall furnish construction drawings for the road improvements on public rights -of -way or easements and all improvements interior on the Property for approval prior to the letting of any construction contract. 2.0 Rights -of -way and Easements: Before commencing the construction of any improvements herein agreed upon for public rights -of -way or easements, Property Owner shall acquire, at its own expense, good and sufficient rights -of -way and easements on all lands and facilities traversed by the proposed improvements. All such rights -of -way and easements used for the construction of roads to be accepted by the County shall be conveyed to the County and the documents of conveyance shall be furnished to the County for recording. 3.0 Construction: Property Owner shall furnish and install, at its own expense, the improvements listed on Exhibit "A" and described in parts A and D of this agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with the improvements interior to the Property being completed by the dates set forth on Exhibit "B" (On -site), and improvements to public rights -of -way or easements being completed also in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B" (Off -site). The Board of County Commissioners, at its option, may grant an extension of the time of completion stated herein upon application by the Property Owner. 3.1 Said construction shall be in strict conformance to the plans and drawings approved by the County and the specifications adopted by the County. 3.2 Property Owner shall employ, at its own expense, a qualified testing company previously approved by the County to perform all testing of materials or construction; and shall furnish copies of test results to the County. 3.3 At all times during said construction, the County shall have the right to test and inspect, or to require testing and inspection of material and work, at Property Owner's expense. Any material or work not conforming to the approved plans and specifications shall be removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the County at Property Owner's expense. 3.4 Said USR improvements shall be completed, according to the terms of this Agreement, within the construction schedule appearing in Exhibit "B." The Board of County Commissioners, at its option, may grant an extension of the time of completion of items shown on Exhibit "A" upon application of the Property Owner subject to the terms of Section 6 herein. M:\AGREEMENTS\Road-Improv\2009\Noble Energy (USR-1662)\USR-1662 IA ( 10 6 09) Final.docx Page 6 of 10 I 111111 11111 111111 111111 11111II11111111111 11111 11111111 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 6 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder 97-e 4.0 Release of Liability: Property Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from any and all liability loss and damage County may suffer as a result of all suits, actions or claims of every nature and description caused by, arising from, or on account of said design and construction of improvements, and pay any and all judgments rendered against the County on account of any such suit, action or claim, together with all reasonable expenses and attorney fees incurred by County in defending such suit, action or claim whether the liability, loss or damage is caused by, or arises out of the negligence of the County or its officers, agents, employees, or otherwise except for the liability, loss, or damage arising from the intentional torts or the gross negligence of the County or its employees while acting within the scope of their employment. All contractors and other employees engaged in construction of the improvements shall maintain adequate worker's compensation insurance and public liability insurance coverage, and shall operate in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Colorado governing occupational safety and health. 5.0 Warranty of Road Improvements: Property Owner shall warranty all improvements to public rights -of -way, including all privately created and maintained roads or rights -of -way, or easements for a period of (1) year. The warranty period shall begin only after the County's execution of a written acceptance of the improvement(s). 6.0 Acceptance of Improvements by the County: Upon compliance with the following procedures by the Applicant, the improvements shall be deemed accepted by the County. 6.1 If desired by the County, portions of the improvements may be placed in service when completed according to the schedule shown on Exhibit "B," but such use and operation shall not constitute an acceptance of said portions. 6.2 County may, at its option, issue building permits for construction on lots for which the improvements detailed herein have been started but not completed as shown on Exhibit "B," and may continue to issue building permits so long as the progress of work on the USR improvements in that phase of the USR is satisfactory to the County, and all terms of this Agreement have been faithfully kept by Applicant. 6.3 Upon completion of the construction of improvements within the USR and required offsite improvements, and the filing of a Statement of Substantial Compliance, the applicant(s) may request in writing that the County inspect the improvements and recommend that the Board of County Commissioners partially approve them. Not sooner than nine months after partial acceptance, the County Engineer shall, upon request by the applicant, inspect the subject improvements, and notify the applicant(s) of any deficiencies. The County Engineer shall reinspect the improvements after notification from the applicant(s) that any deficiencies have been corrected. If the County Engineer finds that the improvements are constructed according to County standards, he or she shall recommend full acceptance. Upon a receipt of a positive unqualified written M: AGREEMENTS Road ImprovA2009 Nobl Energy USR-I662)\USR-1662 IA ( 0-16-0 ) Final.docx Page 7 of 10 111111111111111111111111 IIIII III 111101 II! 11111 IIII IIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 7 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder recommendation from the County Engineer for acceptance of improvements within the USR, the Board of County Commissioners shall fully accept said improvements as public but with private pay. 7.0 General Requirements for Collateral: 7.1 County requires Property Owner to provide collateral to guaranty all of Property Owner's obligations under this Agreement: (1) Completion of all improvements described in this Agreement. 7.2 Collateral submitted to Weld County to guarantee completion of the improvements listed in Exhibit "A," must be equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) of the value of the improvements as shown in this Agreement. Such collateral shall be provided to the County on the dates set forth herein and shall be held in total until all improvements have been completed. This collateral must be submitted to County upon the approval of this Agreement by the Board of County Commissioners. 7.3 Warranty collateral shall be submitted to County and shall be held in total by the County for one (1) year following its written acceptance of the improvement(s). 7.4 Collateral may be in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit (LOC) in an amount equivalent to (15%) of the total value of the improvements set forth in the Improvements Agreement; the LOC shall be subject to the requirements of Weld County Code Section 2-3-30 B. The Property Owner shall utilize only a County approved form when obtaining an LOC: (IRRVEVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT FOR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO). A copy of said form shall be provided to Applicant upon request. 7.5 Collateral may be in the form of a surety bond given by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Colorado in an amount equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) of the value of the improvements set forth in the Improvements Agreement. The surety bond shall conform to and be subject to the requirements of Weld County Code Section 2-3-30 B.4. 7.6 Collateral may be in the form of a cash deposit made with the Board in an amount equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) of the value of the improvements set forth in the Improvements Agreement. 8.0 Request for Release of Collateral: Collateral shall be released in accordance with the provisions of Weld County Code Section 2-3-30.C. Prior to release of collateral for the entire project or for a portion of the project by Weld County, the Property Owner must present a Statement of Substantial Compliance from an Engineer registered in the State of Colorado(hereinafter "Engineer"), that the project or a portion of the project has been completed in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications documenting the following: M:AAGREEMENTS \Road-ImprovA2009ANoble Energy (USR-l662)AUSR-1662 IA ( 10-16 09) Final.doex Page 8 of 10 1111111 1111 111111 IIIII 11111 III lit IIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 8 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder 8.1 The Engineer or his representative has made regular on -site inspections during the course of construction and the construction plans utilized are the same as those accepted by Weld County. 8.2 For the improvements to public rights -of -way or easements, test results must be submitted for all phases of this project as per Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Schedule for minimum materials sampling, testing and inspections found in CDOT Materials Manual. 8.3 "As -built" plans shall be submitted at the time the letter requesting release of collateral is submitted. The Engineer shall certify that the project "as -built" is in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications as approved, or that any material deviations have received prior written acceptance from the County Engineer. 8.4 The Statements of Substantial Compliance must be accompanied, if appropriate, by a letter of acceptance of maintenance and responsibility by the appropriate utility company, special district or town for any utilities. 8.5 Following the submittal of the Statement of Substantial Compliance and written recommendation of acceptance of the improvements by the County, the Property Owner may request release of the collateral for the project or portion of the project by the Board. This action will be taken at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board. 8.6 For improvements to public rights -of -way or easements, the request for release of collateral shall be accompanied by "Warranty Collateral" in the amount of fifteen percent (15%) of the value of the improvements as shown in this Agreement excluding improvements fully accepted for maintenance by the responsible governmental entity, special district or utility company. The warranty collateral shall be released to the Property Owner following the expiration of the warranty period upon final written acceptance by the Board of County Commissioners. 9.0. Successors and Assigns: Except as specified below, this Agreement may not be delegated or assigned in whole or in part by either party hereto without the express written consent of the other party and the written Agreement of the party to whom the obligations under this Agreement are assigned. Consent to a delegation or an assignment will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the previous two sentences, the obligations to improve and maintain the improvements outlined in this Agreement may be delegated to a purchaser of a portion or all of the Property or business operation conducted thereon, provided further that County's consent to such does not relieve Noble Energy of any obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement or of this paragraph, County may delegate or assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without the consent of Property Owner (or its assigns, delegates or successors in interest) to another governmental entity which by annexation or agreement has assumed jurisdiction over the roads affected by this Agreement. This M:AAGREEMENTS\Road-ImprovA2009\Noble Energy (USR-1662)AUSR- 662 IA ( 10- 6 09) Final.doex Page 9 of 10 111111111111111111111111 III III 1111111 III 111111E III! 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 9 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the Property Owner, and upon recording by the County, shall be deemed a covenant running with the land herein described. 10.0. County Engineer: All references in this Agreement to "County Engineer" shall refer to the any individual or individuals appointed by the County Engineer to act on his/her behalf. 11. Violation of Terms of Agreement: If in County's opinion, Property Owner has violated any of the terms of this Agreement, County shall notify Property Owner of its belief that the Agreement has been violated and shall state with specificity the facts and circumstances which County believes constitute the violation. Property Owner shall have fifteen (15) days within which to either cure the violation or demonstrate compliance. If, after fifteen (15) days have elapsed, County believes in good faith that there has been a violation of the terms of this Agreement, County shall initiate proceedings to revoke the permit which is the subject matter of this Agreement. Violations of the terms of this Agreement include violations of the agreements contemplated by Paragraphs C. 4.0 & C. 5.0 of this Agreement, and a failure to enter into such Agreements in a timely manner. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written. OWNEPROPERTYI� � OWNER: VVVV ����1111����"'' P. David Padgett PROPERTY Attorney -in -Fact OWNER: od ah.44y. //v0, ,a/ Subscribed and sworn to before me this i S1 --day of pitIUt'/1ple1' ter/ ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk William F. Garcia, Chair NOV 2 3 2009 BY: Deputy Clerk he'Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: M:AAGREEMENTS\Road-ImprovA2009ANoble Energy (ESP-1662)AUSR- 662 IA ( 10-16-09) Final.doex Page 10 of 10 1111111 11111 111111 111111 11111 111 1111111 III 11111111111 3666724 12/23/2009 10155A Weld County, CO 10 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder CP\ cQcc%-3G'6: EXHIBIT A - Cost Sheet (OFF -SITE) Name of Subdivision, PUD, USR, RE, SPR:/lSR— 1641 "No6k R pcYarot n Filing/Case #: Lot CJ ginpf LI Location: I as Ty c Il 3 a Personnel Contact: Name 6r -r1 1Q.ckn -ei Title Fa -c.../, b ksv7 in -co -Phone tab 78S 5o 7r Intending to be legally bound, the undersigned Applicant hereby agrees to provide throuut this facility the following improvements. Improvements blank they do (OFF -SITE) (Leave spaces where not apply) Quantity Units Unit Costs ($) Estimated Construction Cost (s: Site Grading Street Grading Street Base Street Paving / S O S i t G?/S Y $ //,, s aao Curbs, Gutters, and Culverts Sidewalk Stormwater/Drainage Facilities Retention / Detention Ponds Road Culvert 13 D L F $ J30 /LF 3 i s Goo Grass Lined Swale Ditch Improvements Subsurface Drainage Sanitary Sewers/Sewage Facilities Sanitary Sewer Forced Main Erosion Control Measures/BMP's Laterals (house or building connected) Water Supply and Storage Water Mains (includes bore) Fire Hydrants Survey, Street Monuments/Boxes Parking Area Street Lighting Street Names Signage & Pavement Marking S({ Ns 44 e o✓ $ Sop An $ .2 000 J Fencing Requirements Landscaping Park Improvements Telephone Gas III 1111111III 11 55A Weld County, CO Steve Moreno Clerk Electric 111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III III 1111 Transfer 12/23/2009 10 3666724 11 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 & Recorder SUB -TOTAL: a 9 /a o. Engineering and Supervision Costs $ (Testing, inspection, as -built plans and work in addition to preliminary and final plat; supervision of actual construction by contractors) TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND SUPERVISION $ 3°2,133,00 38/3 EXHIBIT A - Cost Sheet (OFF -SITE) - Signature Page The above improvements shall be constructed in accordance with all County requirements and specifications, and conformance with this provision shall be determined solely by Weld County, or its duly authorized agent. Said improvements shall be completed according to the construction schedule set out in Exhibit B By: Applicant Date , 20 _ Title By: Applicant Date , 20 _ Title (If corporation, to be signed by President and attested to by Secretary, together with corporate seal.) 1111111 Iilll IIIIII 11111111111 III 11111 III 111111 III IIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 12 of 15 R 0.00 0 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder M:WGREEMENTS\Exhibits\Exh A off-site.xls EXHIBIT //IB`�-//Time 11 Schedule � (ON -SITE) &/(O1FF-S�yIwTE)) (� 7 ? (� Name ofSubdivision, PU'D, USR, RE, SPR:µ.5g /& tiedak pe. T4 /Filing/Case #:Lot cods Loce on:'aP f �- CR3 2 Intending to be legally bound, the undersigned Applicant hereby agrees to provide throughout this facility the following improvements O -Pit ITc&tS tort plcre All improvements shall be completed within years from the date of approval of the final plat. Construction of the umprovements listed in Exhibit A shall be completed as follows: Improvements (Leave spaces blank where they do not apply ) Time Schedule WAS7TEl fOFF-SITE) Site Grading Street Grading Street Base Street Paving Curbs, Gutters, and Culverts Sidewalk Stormwater/Drainage Facilities Retention / Detention Ponds Road Culvert Grass Lined Swale Ditch Improvements Subsurface Drainage Sanitary Sewers/Sewage Facilities Sanitary Sewer Forced Main Erosion Control Measures/BMP's Laterals (house or building connected) Water Supply and Storage Water Mains (includes bore) Fire Hydrants Survey, Street Monuments/Boxes Parking Arca Street Lighting Street Names Signage & Pavement Marking Fencing Requirements Landscaping Park Improvements Telephone Gas Electric Water Transfer Final Completion Date for Entire Project /I 1111111 11111 111111 111111 1 11111111111111111111111 1111111 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 13 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder EXHIBIT B - Time Schedule- Signature Page The County, at its option, and upon the request of the Applicant, may grant an extension of time for completion for any particular improvements shown above, upon a showing by the Applicant that the above schedule cannot be met. By: Applicant Date , 20 Title By: Applicant Date , 20 Title (If corporation, to be signed by President and attested to by Secretary, together with corporate seal.) 11111111111111111111111111111 III 1111111 III 111111 III IIII 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 14 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder M:WGREEMENTS\Exhibits\Exh B Time Schedule.xls INVOICE NUMBER INVOICE DATE DESCRIPTION DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT 102009WELD 20-OCT-09 BOND FOR ROAD AT PIPEYARD 0.00 4,940.00 0.00 4,940.00 NOBLE ENERGY, INC. 10/21/09 2009114041 150191 P.O. BOX 909 110 W. BROADWAY $****4,940.00 DATE CHECK NO. ACCT. NO. ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA 73402 (800) 220-5824 TOTAL PLEASE DETACH BEFORE DEPOSTING CHECK NOBLE ENERGY, INC P.O. BOX 909 '.110 W BROADWAY.'` ARDMORE; OKLAHOMA 73402 (800) 220-5824 1O/21/09 PAY TO THE ORDER OF DATE CHECK NO. 200911-4041 JPMorgan Chase Bank NA TEXAS CONTROLLED DISBURSEMENTS DALLAS, TX 75201' 111100 0002 EXACTED4,940dolsOOcts Four Thousand ,Nine Hundred Forty Dollars And 00 Cents*** WELD COUNTY BUILDING DEPT 918 10TH STREET GREELEY, CO 80631 United States 11111111111111111111111 VIII III 111111 III 111111111111 2009114041 32-88/1113 $****4,940.00` 3666724 12/23/2009 10:55A Weld County, CO 15 of 15 R 0.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk & Recorder Hello