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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051359.tiff Af4efn MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners April 4, 2005 COLORADO FROM: Jacqueline Hatch SUBJECT: USR-1488 File Pit/ Farfrumwurkin LLP The applicants for USR-1488, Jon File and Kenneth and Judith Schell have submitted the attached documentation and have addressed the items pertaining to 1. Prior to scheduling a Board of County Commissioner Hearing. A. The applicant has addressed Section 22-5-100.A of the Weld County Code states "oil and gas exploration and production should occur in a manner which minimizes the impact to agricultural uses and the environment and reduces the conflicts between mineral development and current and future surface uses." Section 22-5-100.B of the Weld County Code states "...encourage cooperation, coordination and communication between the surface owner and the mineral owner/operators of either the surface or the mineral estate." Section 22-5- 100.6.1 of the Weld County Code also states "new development should be planned to take into account current and future oil and gas drilling activity to the extent oil and gas development can reasonably be anticipated." The applicant shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owner/operators stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators. Drill envelopes can be delineated on the plat in accordance with the State requirements as an attempt to mitigate concerns. The plat shall be amended to include any possible future drilling sites. (Department of Planning Services) B. The applicant shall submit a traffic study to the Department of Public Works and the Colorado Department of Transportation for review. Evidence of approval shall be submitted in writing to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Works) C. The applicant shall provide the Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning Services with information regarding the method proposed, for conveying the material across County Road 3 '/<. (Departments of Public Works and Planning Services) D. The applicant shall provide current evidence that the facility has an adequate water supply (i.e., well or community water system). (Department of Public Health and Environment) • 2005-1359 > (7,4;,,,, MEMORANDUM TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner DATE: March 17, 2005 WI I DC FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator , • COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1488, File Pit 112 This is in response to your email dated March 9, 2005, asking if the Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed the traffic study and the conveyor system. The traffic study provided for the File Pit was received January 1, 2005. This study was prepared by LSC Transportation Consultants. The traffic study report shows that the intersection at State Highway 52 and WCR 3.25 is not a signalized. It currently operates at a good level of service (LOS) at "C" or better for all movements during both morning and evening peak hours. With the addition of site-generated traffic, this intersection is expected to continue to operate at a good LOS, which is acceptable. In responding to the conveyor system question, I have not received a construction drawing detail of the conveyor system over WCR 3.25. have sent a road improvements agreement to the applicant and have not received a signed copy or comments in return. All the above items are an update to the request on the status of USR-1488. pc: USR-1488 M:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\USR-1488-A.DOC Page 1 of 1 Jacqueline Hatch From: Nice-Idler, Gloria [Gloria.Nice-Idler@DOT.STATE.CO.US] ,t: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3:12 PM To: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: RE: File Pit I would have to so, yes. From: Jacqueline Hatch [mailto:jhatch@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 1:24 PM To: Hice-Idler, Gloria Subject: RE: File Pit So are they all set? ._..__...._....__------ From: Hice-Idler, Gloria [mailto:Gloria.Hice-Idler@DOT.STATE.CO.US] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:06 AM To: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: RE: File Pit I almost let this one get away. Their study indicates that nothing needs to be done at this location as a result of their plan. Frow: Jacqueline Hatch [mailto:jhatch@co.weld.co.us] S Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:18 PM To: Hice-Idler, Gloria Subject: File Pit Gloria, Just wondering if you have had a chance to review the traffic study for the File Pit located south of Highway 52 on both sides of CR3 1/4? THANKS! Jacqueline 03/30/2005 FILE PIT 112 CROSSING Page 1 of 1 Jacqueline Hatch From: Donald Carroll t: Friday, March 25, 2005 2:56 PM To: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: FW: FILE PIT 112 CROSSING From: Peter Wayland [mailto:pwayland@weilandinc.com] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 2:49 PM To: Donald Carroll Cc: bowlitz@aol.com Subject: FILE PIT 112 CROSSING Don, Attached is a drawing of the proposed crossing. Please review and provide comments. We will send copies of the drawing following your approval. We will provide grading plan and design details for culvert etc. following agreement on overlay thickness and prior to recording final plat. If this horizontal layout is acceptable, please contact Jacqueline Hatch with your approval—this is now the final piece needed to schedule commissioners hearing Thanks «FILE 112-ACCESS-CROSSING.pdf» Peter Wayland Weiland, Inc. 525 3rd Avenue, Suite 211 Longmont, CO 80501 303.532.0951 ph 303.532.0953 fax 03/25/2005 ) I ) STA 3+90.65 --' END ASPHALT\ V u - SCALE i z 'STOP SIGN (CROSSING TRUCKS) GRAVEL ROAD iik 496 R=40 � 175 / _ 175' �OO+q '' Disro- __ - _ — - - � � 4i/ � STOP SIGN PROPOSED CMP VEHICLE TRACKING CONTROL sssv���Jyvv- 3� � 1 5"-3 0' ROCK - 6' THICK o o END PAVEMENT T —100' -� 1 ._-- GRAVEL HAUL ROAD11. fr V - a.:17 L 5.3 REVISIONS FILE PIT 112 PROPOSED SITE ACCESS Wnvitnn�W2 If ilacngi;eer Inc. USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW AND CROSSING .. r=sa :. ...net rowan WELD COUNTY oRAW1, lie' ..n.�m .....z,,. A.., v.., FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP �' CTW PEW mrz3ms lore I W S I Weiland. Inc. Environmental & Engineering January 20, 2005 Environmental Support for; • Transportation • Land Development Jacqueline Hatch, Planner Weld County Planning and Zoning • Mining P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 • Industry Re: Special Review Permit, Administrative Review, Case Number: USR-1488. Basis for conditional approval, Part 1; B, C, and D; submittal of traffic study, conveyance of mined materials across Weld County Road 3 '/4, and applicant evidence of adequate water supply. Dear Ms. Hatch: Pursuant to addressing Weld County comments for the Special Review Permit, Administrative Review, the applicant would like to address the submittal of a traffic impact study for the site, the proposed method for conveying mined materials across WCR 3 '/4, and provide evidence of adequate water supply for the site with this letter and attachments. A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) for File Pit 112 dated November 1, 2004, has been completed by LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. The TIS has been submitted to Don Carroll at Weld County Public Works and Gloria Hice-Idler at CDOT Region IV in Greeley. In regard to the conveyance of mining products; after mining the West Pit of the File Pit 112 property, mining will continue with operations in the East Pit. With the start of mining operations on the east side of WCR 3 '/4, the operator will be required to transport mined materials to the west side of WCR 3 '/4. At this time, the applicant proposes to construct a crossing approximately %mile north of the intersection of SH-52 and WCR 3 '/4. The crossing configuration will meet all requirements of the current Colorado State Highway Access Code. In addition, the access road will be paved for a minimum distance of 300-feet on each side of WCR 3 '/4 in order to provide an adequate measure of vehicle tracking control, preventing the build- up of mud, gravel, or other debris tracked from the site. The proposed site access road on the west side of the site will come straight into the work area, past the proposed scale house and parking facility. On the east side of WCR 3 '/4, the proposed site access road 10395 Colfax Ave.. Suite 350, Lakewood. CO 80215 ph 303-436-0951 fax 303-436-0953 W I Weiland. Inc. Environmental & Engineering will immediately turn north and parallel WCR 3 '/4 at a distance of 70-feet from edge of pavement (EOP) on WCR 3 'A to EOP on the site access road. Please see the enclosed figure for the Proposed Site Access Roads. A flagman will be supplied to monitor the crossing during hours of operation as a safety measure for north and southbound vehicles on WCR 3 '/<. The applicant would like to leave open the option to provide an engineered overhead conveyance structure to transport mine materials from the east side of WCR 3 ''Ato the west side of WCR 3 'A. In regard to supply of onsite water, the applicant would like to report the location of an onsite water tap on the west side of the site. As evidence that this tap exists, a scanned copy of a recent bill for this tap is provided with this submittal. Please feel free to address any questions you may have regarding this proposal to either Peter Wayland or myself at the address and phone number provided. Sincerely, TVA. GC_..C . �? . William C. Klawitter, P.E. cc: Don Carroll, Weld County Public Works 10395 Colfax Ave.. Suite 350. Lakewood. CO 80215 ph 303-436-0951 fax 303-436-0953 ) ) YAP 1.FUND • •, �"' - EXISTING EDGE Of ASPHALT \ y ---- - _ N PROPOSED EDGE OF ASPHALT . i `~- a ....._....._....... PROPOSED GRAVEL ROAD — • • —PROPOSED PIT BOUNDARY • END ASPHALT • • I \Rm40'TOPN �� ---._._...------- ----• -- ... R=40' i . -- __ I END ASPHALT. p IV * .• z w .m pr*, i +• N1 is .,. `,• •. N r_ ! O p • REVISIONS USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT PROPOSED SITE MOM . M• r„viro,.,, emntal%any" FILE PIT 112 ACCESS ROADS — WELD COUNTY \•so DRAWN ' iv ow. ...wo. . . FARFRUMWURKIN,LLLP `...W Mw PRY f"1/20105 la`$HEETM MS — PLEASE RETURN TOP PORTION WITH-YOUR PAYMFNT— Last payment received 12/20/2004 16.30 Left Hand Water District — P.O. Box 210— Niwot, CO 80544-0210 — Phone 303-530-4200 — www.lefthandwater.dst.co.us Account Number: Date bill mailed: Service from: Service to: Number of days: Due date.: 3026 02 12/31/2004 10127/2004 12/29/2004 63 01/21/2005 Previous reading: Present reading: Units used: Description: Amount due: 0 0 0 .00 f your passant readiag is a Q your accoint was estimated WATER BASIC FEE 16.30 WATER USAGE .00 ACTIVATION FEE .00 SHUTOFF CHARGE .00 MISCELLANEOUS .00 .00 �� -- TOTAL CURRENT CHARGES 16.30a� Service address: Pr- • �,-- - Total amount due: i► 1G'+0 \ —.--- mportant information: Your Water Usage Rate is: 300 See Table Below /� 300 RESIDENTIAL 330 DUAL SYSTEM 310 COMMERCIAL b joi 'L15 / 1st 4,000 2.6B 1st 4,000 2.68 3.70 ALL USAGE / 7 / / ,A ') Next 16000 3.35 Next 8,000 3.35 Next 30.000 4.19 Over 12,000 5.50 320 MULTIPLE HOUSING / ! J Over 50.000 5.24 �, 3.70 ALL USAGE Ca WATER(1000 GAL) — — 2000 —_ 1-1 —SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IMP)RIAw INbral,HM IUT{Aa ' Ain "" may in - Jul Aug -Sep- Od Nov I 'd BLL0-404-E0E dli r3AId Jo Aldldd dBa =ao SO 02 uel 03/02/2005 WED 13:26 FAX fJ 001/001 Left Hand Water District March 2, 2005 Farfrumwurkin, LLLP FAX: 303-404-0778 Re: 6268 WCR 3W 85 33 11 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The property located at the above address or legal description is within the "SERVICE AREA" of Left Hand Water District . The tap fee for the above named property has been paid. This entitles one commercial unit to receive water service at this location. if you have further questions regarding this matter, you may contact me at the District office. Sincerely, /ate._ Kim Lane Administrative Assistant Left Hand Water District P.O. Box 210 Niwot, CO 80544-0210 re Phone 303-530-4200 Fax 303-530-5252 ti wwwlefthandwaterdst.co.us FARFRUMWURKIPI, LLLP 11811 Upham Street, #12 Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone: 303-404-3225 Fax: 303-404-0778 E-Mail: BOWLITZ@aol.com February 1, 2005 Jacquelyn Hatch Weld County Planning 918 10tt' Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Hatch, I wanted to take the time to make sure we have all of the conditions completed, so we could be put on the calendar for the County Commissioners hearing. I have addressed each issue you raised per your 2/14/05 e-mail and they are as follows: Issue A. There needs to be clarification regarding oil and gas operators Vs. Oil and Gas Mineral Interests. The state statute requires notification of all oil and gas Mineral Interests. All mineral interest owners do not have surface rights to drill. Only the oil and gas Operators for a given lease have surface rights to drill. There are three oil and gas Operators for recorded leases with the USR Permit Area. They are: Texas Tea Patina Oil & Gas Corporation Encana Energy Resources Inc. Bill Crew (Certified Landman) has drafted a letter on our behalf clarifying this issue along with an updated list as of 3/1/05 (see attached). It is our position, since the other interest owners rights are in the existing wells operated by Texas Tea, Patina and EnCana, that we only need agreements with the operators of the mineral lease and no one else. This is why Rancho Partnership LTD. and Cheyenne Oil Properties have never responded to our certified letters. We have surface agreements with Texas Tea, Patina and EnCana. EnCana has since requested that we create a new surface agreement which will better address their future needs on all of our properties, not just the mining area. EnCana has given us a proposal whereby all future wells will be drilled from only two locations on the property, in the center of the SW and SE quarter section (see attached). Both locations are outside of our planned excavation area. We are in agreement with this proposal and are currently finalizing wording to allow this. In your last email you stated: "The applicant shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owner/operators stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators. Drill envelopes can be delineated on the plat in accordance with the State requirements as an attempt to mitigate concerns. The plat shall be amended to include any possible future drilling sites. (Department of Planning Services)" Based on the attached documentation, it is our position that we have made an adequate attempt to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owners/operators. Issue B. Peter spoke with Don Carol and it is his understanding that the traffic study has been approved. Can you verify this for me.? Issue C. Peter also asked Don about conveying materials across Weld County Rd 3 1/4 and it was his understanding that Don is OK with our plan. Could you please verify? Issue D. Since the planning commission denied our request to use the restroom facilities at the house, which we had planned to use as an office on the East side of WCR 3.25, we have leased this home to Ralph Nelson and will not be using it for an office. Enclosed is a letter from Left Hand Water District stating that the existing water tap on the West side of WCR 3.25 (currently used for watering livestock) is capable of supplying enough water for the scale house (commercial use). Based on the information given herein and attached documentation, we are requesting a hearing with the Weld County Commissioners as soon as possible. Sincerelly KL—k JI n P. File Manager FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP Jacqueline Hatch -mom: Peter Wayland [pwayland@weilandinc.com] ant: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:56 AM fo: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: File Pit 112 Agreements FDF iGF i4 FGF FGF iDF fOF • Encana -1.pdf(77 Encana-2.pdf(41 Encana-3.pdf(39 Kerr-McGee.pdf Patina.pdf(54 KB) Texas Tea - 1.pdf Texas Tea- 2.pdf KB) KB) KB) (103 KB) (35 KB) (321 KB) Jacqueline, Please find attached Agreements for File Pit 112 USR Application. This is at least one agreement for each mineral lease holder for the permit area. KP Kauffman is outside the proposed permit area. «Encana -1.pdf» «Encana - 2.pdf» «Encana -3 .pdf» «Kerr-McGee.pdf» «Patina.pdf» «Texas Tea - 1.pdf» «Texas Tea - 2 .pdf» Peter Wayland Weiland, Inc. 10395 W. Colfax, Suite 350 Lakewood, CO 80215 ph. 303 .436 .0951 fax. 303 .436.0953 1 SURFACE DAMAGE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT,dated effectively this 18th day of March 2003 is made by and between the undersigned,FARFRUMWURXIN,LLLP,a Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partnership, whose address is 11811 Upham Street#12 Broomfield, CO 80020,heroin called"OWNER"and En Cana Energy Resources Inc.,950-17s Street,Suite 2600 Denver,Colorado 80202,herein called"EnCana"; WHEREAS,OWNER represents that they are the surface owners and in possession of an interest in part or all of the surface estate for the following described lands in Weld County,Colorado,said land herein called"LANDS",to wit: Townshin 2 North Range 68 West,6th P.M, Section 32:SWNW WHEREAS,EnCana has or will acquire certain leasehold interests in the oil and gas mineral estate in the LANDS and proposes to conduct drilling and subsequent production operations on the LANDS;and WHEREAS,OWNER and EnCana desire to minimize any surface damage to the LANDS and to reach an agreement regarding such surface damage. NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of ten dollars and other valuable consideration,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties agree as follows: 1. Prior to commencement of drilling operations,EnCaoa shall pay OWNER the following sum as full settlement and satisfaction of all damages growing out of,incident to,or in connection with the usual and customary exploration,drilling and completion operations,unless otherwise specifically provided herein: Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($2,500.00)for the wellsite located on the LANDS in which OWNER owns the surface estate,together with any lands used for roads purposes,pi. lines and Bowlines in connection with the wellsite. IL by reason directly resulting from the operation of EnCana,there is damage to crops,real or personal property upon the LANDS which is not associated with the usual and customary drilling operations,such as(but not limited to)damage to livestock, structures,buildings,fences,culverts,cement ditches,irrigation systems,and natural water ways,such damage will be repaired or replaced by EnCana,or EnCana will pay reasonable compensation to OWNER for such additional damage. D. If requested by OWNER,prior to heavy equipment operations on each wellsite,EnCaoa's representative will meet and consult with OWNER(or OWNER's representative)as to the location of the wellsite,arrrss roads, and flowline. E. In conducting operations on the LANDS,EnCana shall: A. Limit the size of each wellsite to approximately 375 feet by 350 feet during the original drilling and completion operations and shall limit the future site to be no more than 1/13 acre during other periods.The existing access road will be used for the drilling operations and permanent access until OWNER has constructed new roads fix_::....,, future lakes and subdivisions(which EnCana agrees not co :•''111p `� development of the properties covered under the original =ZOwA Ay% EnCana shall have the right to access their wellsite over nesN which shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width. vG:oo'. 0L`be. ,c0 vs. ��I Nelsen 12-32J Well Page 2 B.Separate the top soil at the urns of excavation of pits so that the top soil and subsurface soil may be placed back in proper order as nearly as possible. C. Reclaim the wellsite as nearly as practicable to its original condition and if the locations am in pasture,reseed the location with native gasses.Weather permitting; reclamation operations shall be completed within three months following drilling and subsequent related operations,unless EnCana and OWNER mutually agree to postponement because of crop or other considerations. D. Use its best efforts to keep the well site free of weeds and debris. 4. OWNER agrees to waive the minimum thirty-day written notice requirement described in the Notice Letter provided by EnCana to OWNER when it initially gave notice of its intent to drill on the LANDS. 5. When the word"EnCana"is used in this Agreement,it shall also mean the successors and assigns of EnCana Energy Resources Inc.,including but not limited to its employees and officers,agents.affiliates,contractors,subcontractors and/or purchasers. 6. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties. OWNER agrees to waive any timing restrictions to drill this well contained in any of the original vesting oil and gas Iraws. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE. OWNER: STATF DO F UMWURRIN.rLIP V._} R0 '..us.. wr3 appeared fr ` the"mil e Jo File,Managing Partner Tax I.D.Number et ets instrument. oc „bt . )e the sane. ppt.• 4 k ENCANA F.NFRG RESOURCES INC. By: d- i. Al . "111 11•• ?S!" ' • ?" Vcir 1 rr, y t\.. (JrS,r t . T STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) This Memorandum is made and entered into this 18th day of March, 2003, by and between FARFRUMWURKIN, LLLP, a Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partnership, whose address is 11811 Upham Street, #12, Broomfield, CO 80020, ("SURFACE OWNER") and EnCana Energy Resources Inc., 950-17th St., Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202 ("ENCANA"). As of the date described above, SURFACE OWNER and ENCANA entered into a Surface Damage Agreement (the "Agreement") providing for the use of the surface of the land described below by ENCANA in connection with certain oil and gas operations and the compensation to Surface Owner for all damages (except as provided for in the "Agreement") to the surface of the land associated with the drilling, testing, completion, pumping, operation and maintenance of the wellsite to be located in: Township 2 North, Range 68 West, 6th P.M. Section 32: SWNW-Nelson 12-32J Well Weld County, Colorado This Memorandum of Surface Damage Agreement is executed by SURFACE OWNER and ENCANA and placed of record in Weld County, Colorado for the purpose of placing all persons on notice of the existence of the Surface Damage Agreement. A true and complete copy of the Surface Damage Agreement is available from ENCANA to any person with an interest in the above described land. F UMWURKIN,t,LLP Jon Fil6 Managing artner ENCANA ENERGY RESOURCES INC. By: J. Bra kik deso4n it ACKNOWLEDG - ` STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The for • nt was acknowledged before me this IT Ilay of April, 2003, by Jon File, M `f? i : `: FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP, A Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partners ; C TA [SEAL] i S )/7 ATAOB L' .e40 Notary Public My comnu 1hCarmlmbnEiplaeeek2 06 STATE OF COLORADO ) t Lt'1 Of) ) ss. COUNTY OF DENVER ) ^ Tti The foregoing instrument wal ackirvAiedged before me this „ day of (Zo(t ' , 2003, by i* J. 5('Q (iv\ of EnCana Energy Resources Inc. [SEAL] Aq 9;G� N ublic My commission expires, N. ti / ' i r� q t-%.•• 3/4% fo %�F •OP Cotp lb Commission EK'res 1182009 ENCANA TM October 29, 2004 Jon File Farfrumwurkin, LLLP 1 181 1 Upham Street, #I2 Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Re: Gravel Pit T2N-R68W Section 32: W1/2 W1/2 Dear Jon, We have received your recent request to relocate EnCana's pipeline in approximately two years after the proposed gravel pit has been completed and the lands restored and reclaimed, to the approximate proposed route, in the sketch map you have provided (a copy of which is attached hereto). It is EnCana's policy to modify and reroute our pipelines to allow for the surface development as long as the modifications and reroute do not interfere with the ability of EnCana to flow natural gas through the pipeline in question. We also require that the developer/owner of the lands pay, in advance, for all costs associated with the requested modification and relocation of the pipeline, including a 15% administration and overhead charge. We would require an exact survey of the proposed route, subject to approval by EnCana, prior to construction, complete with surface staking of the centerline and off- sets, with fills,cuts, utility line crossings, and road crossings all plainly indicated. Any agreement is subject to final approval and acceptance of the management of EnCana and neither the proposals of EnCana or counterproposals of Farfrumwurkin shall be construed to be offers or acceptances nor shall the parties be deemed to have entered into an agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof until a definitive written agreement is executed by all parties. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at any time or you may call Dale Hayhurst directly at 720-685-8513. Thank you. Sincerely, EnCana Energy Resources Inc. ��I � ' r�_ Dena Lund DJ Basin Field Superintendent Attachment: Proposed relocation route sketch map EnCana Energy Resources Inc. 1313 Denver Avenue. Fort Lupton,Colorado 80621 303-659-7740 Fax 303-857-1259 Discription of new pipeline location. Beginning at a point 25' West of the West line of Weld County Rd. 3 '/4 and 50' South of the 1/2 Section line where the existing pipeline is now h cated, thence traveling North along 3 1/4 Rd 865', thence West to a point 25' East of the East line of the abandon Railroad thence Southwes:following a course parrell to the Railroad to a point approximately 5' North of the 1/2 Section line where the existing pipeline now stands. West li e of Section 32 ,� sa et et ca // X oil well; • • X Proposed new location 865'North of theta Section tine • et a 0 0 1/2 Section fine 32 gN 6SW Existing Pit elino location 1 AGREEMENT TO MINE WITHIN 200 FEET OF A PERMANENT MAN-MADE STRUCTURE THIS AGREEMENT dated and made effective this 1st day of November 2004 is made between Farfrumwurking LLP,with an address of 1163 Oakhurst Drive,Broomfield,CO,herein called "OWNER"and Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC,with an address of 1999 Broadway,Suite 3600,Denver,CO 80202,herein called"KMG"; WHEREAS,OWNER represents that it is the surface owner and are in possession of an interest in part or all of the surface estate for the following described lands in Weld County,Colorado to wit: Township 2 North,Range 68 West,6's PM Section 31:SE/4 Section 32:SW/4 Weld County,Colorado WHEREAS,KMG owns an eight inch(8')natural gas pipeline,known as the"292-8"(the "PIPELINE"),on said property;and WHEREAS,OWNER has submitted an application to the Colorado Mining Land Reclamation Board to mine gravel on said property. NOW THEREFORE, I. KMG agrees to allow OWNER to mine within 25 ft of the existing PIPELINE 2. Owner will not encroach upon KMG's PIPELINE and related easement rights,as stated in OWNER's letter to KMG,dated October 1,2004 3. OWNER agrees to abide by the Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities on or near Kerr-McGee Gathering,LLC and Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities attached hereto as Exhibit A. 4. OWNER agrees to compensate KMG for the actual cost to repair any damages to the PIPELINE and any related facilities caused by mining activities undertaken by OWNER or OWNER's contractors. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,The Grantors have executed this agreement en on thedate set forth above. =/11:A, IN LLP KERB-McGEE GA l� / G LLC:2 O T��^_''�_Ii/ ���-1 JO P.FILE,Manager David Howell,Wattenberg Asset Manager for Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation, Manager of Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE OF COLORADO )ss, COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this\-141\day\day of November, +_•7-r 1:1w,‘ .s,` JOHN FILE as General Partner of Farfrumwurking LLP,on behalf of said company. ••••••••,Cj�Y�tr :/ OTAgL'y tJ r • Witness my hand and official seal ' y�• 3 Notary �1 i • My Commission expires: Notaryy ublic r',°A V° .• 'p 1 VBl- G� �� OPPr STATE OF COLORADO ) \,. COL_ ss. /CormirbtFa*03/242006 COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 14 day of November,21 t,..•:...,` David Howell as Wattenberg Asset Manager for Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain as manager__-1: ' LIG,`,, McGee Gathering LLC,on behalf of said corporation. f G 61-A' \' 't cWitness my hand and official seal d�,ttl 1j� My Commission expires: Notary Public ` r1iN94.VB1-%C;�•�' , l; law r..,.,:..Y.,ew nen..w,. p Exhibit A 'n Attached to and made a pan of tlutt certain Agreement to Mine W iNin 200 Feet 4f a Permanent ir Man-Made Structure made between Farfrumwurkin LLP and Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC,dated November 1st 2004 General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering LLC and Kerr- McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities This list of design, construction and contractor requirements, including but not limited to the following, is for the design and installation of foreign utilities or improvements on Kerr McGee Gathering LLC (KMG) right-of-way (ROW). These are not intended to, nor do they waive or modify any rights KMG may have under existing easements or ROW agreements. For information regarding KMG's rights and requirements as they pertain to the existing easements, please reference existing easements and amendments documents.This list of requirements is applicable for KMG facilities on easements and in road rights of ways only. Encroachments on fee property should be referred to the Land 8 ROW Department.Any reference to KMG in the below requirements is meant to include and apply to any Kerr McGee entity. Design • KMG shall be provided sufficient prior notice of planned activities involving excavation,blasting,or any type of construction on KMG's ROW or near its facilities.This is to determine and resolve any location,grade or encroachment problems and allow for the protection of KMG's facilities and the general public.This prior notification is to be made before the actual work is to take place. • The encroaching entity shall provide KMG with a set of drawings for review and a set of final construction drawings showing all aspects of the proposed facilities in the vicinity of KMG's ROW. The encroaching entity shall also provide a set of'as-built drawings'and submit to KMG,showing the facilities in the vicinity of KMG's ROW upon completion of the work. • Only facilities shown on drawings reviewed by KMG will be approved for installation on KMG's ROW. All drawing revisions that affect facilities proposed to be placed on KMG's ROW must be approved by KMG in writing. • KMG shall approve the design of all permanent road crossings. • Any repair to surface facilities following future pipeline maintenance or repair work by KMG on it's'prior rights'ROW will be at the expense of the developer or landowner. In addition, any repair to surface facilities following future pipeline maintenance or repair work by KMG on replacement ROW granted to relocate KMG facilities will also be done at the expense of the developer or landowner unless expressly addressed in surface use agreements and approved in writing by KMG. • The depth of cover over the KMG pipelines shall not be increased or reduced nor surface modified for drainage without KMG's written approval. • Construction of any permanent structure within KMG pipeline easement is not permitted without written approval by KMG. • Planting of shrubs and trees is not permitted on KMG pipeline easement without written approval by KMG. • Irrigation equipment i.e.backfiow prevent devices,meters,valves,valve boxes,etc.shall not be located on KMG easement without written approval by KMG. • Foreign utility installations,IE,distribution gas,oil and gas gathering,water,electric,telephone,cable and sewer lines,etc.. may cross perpendicular to KMG's pipeline within the ROW,provided that a minimum of eighteen inches(181 of vertical clearance is maintained between KMG pipeline(s)and the foreign utility.Any installation by a foreign utility with less than 18'of vertical separation is not allowed without written approval by KMG. In no case will vertical separation be less than 12'whether written or not.Constant line elevations must be maintained across KMG's entire ROW width,gravity drain lines are the only exception and must be approved in writing. Foreign line crossings below the KMG pipeline must be evaluated by KMG to ensure that a significant length of the KMG line is not exposed and unsupported during construction. Foreign line crossings above the KMG pipeline with less than 18'of clearance must be evaluated by KMG to ensure that additional support is not necessary to prevent settling on top of the KMG natural gas pipeline.A KMG representative must be on site during any crossing activities to verify clearance depths and to assure the integrity and support of the KMG facility. All installations of foreign crossings done by boring and or jacking require the KMG facility to be exposed to verify clearances. • Foreign utilities shall not run parallel to KMG pipelines within the KMG easement without written permission by KMG.A minimum of 10.0 feet of horizontal separation must be maintained in parallel installations whether the foreign utility is placed within the KMG easement or adjacent to the KMG easement.Any deviation from the 10.0'horizontal requirement must be approved in writing by KMG and an"as built survey provided to KMG after installation. • The foreign utility should be advised that KMG maintains cathodic protection on its pipelines and facilities. The foreign utility must coordinate their cathodic protection system with KMG's. At the request of KMG,foreign utilities shall install(or allow to be installed)cathodic protection test leads at all crossings for the purposes of monitoring cathodic protection interference. The KMG CP technician and the foreign utility CP technician shall perform post construction CP interference testing. Interference issues shall be resolved by mutual agreement between foreign utility and KMG. All costs associated with the correction of cathodic protection interference issues on KMG pipelines as a result of the foreign utility crossing shall be borne by the foreign utility for a period of one year from date the foreign utility is put In service. • The developer shall understand that KMG whether specifically required per federal law,or by company standard,will mark the routing of it's underground facilities with aboveground pipeline markers and test leads and maintain those markers and test leads. Markers will be installed at every point the pipeline route changes direction and adequate markers will be installed on straight sections of pipeline to insure,in the sole opinion of KMG,the safety of the public,contractor,KMG personnel and KMG facilities. • On all foreign utility crossings and f or encroachments,metallic foreign lines shall be coated with a suitable pipe coating for a distance of at least 10 feet on either side of the crossing. Page 1 of 3 Revision 3/01/2004 General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering LLC and Kerr- McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities • AC Electrical lines must be installed in conduit and properly insulated. • On all foreign pipelines,DOT approved pipeline markers shall be installed so as to indicate the route of the foreign pipeline across the KMG ROW. • No power poles,light standards,etc.shall be installed in the KMG easement without written approval by KMG. • KMG installs above ground appurtenances at various locations that are used in the operation of its facilities.Kerr McGee will install protective enclosures at the above ground appurtenances to protect them from outside damage.The design and placement of these above ground appurtenances and protective enclosures is done at KMG's sole discretion,and may exceed any regulatory requirements. Construction • If KMG will be relocating KMG facilities for any entity,grading in the new KMG ROW shall be+1-6 inches before KMG will mobilize to complete the relocation. Final cover after the completion of the project will not be less than 48'nor more than 72'.All cover that exceeds 72'or less than 48'will be approved in writing by KMG.Cover during all construction activities will NEVER be less than 36' unless approved in writing and a KMG representative is on site during the time cover is reduced. • The entity requesting relocation shall survey top of pipe after installation but before backfill to determine proper final elevation of KMG facilities. The entity requesting relocation is solely responsible for the final depth of cover over the relocated KMG facility.My deviation from cover requirements as outlined above will be corrected at the sole expense of the entity requesting relocation. • Contractors shall be advised of KMG's requirements and be contractually obligated to comply. • The continued integrity of KMG's pipelines and the safety of all individuals in the area of proposed work near KMG's facilities are of the utrrwst importance. Therefore,contractor must meet with KMG representatives prior to construction to provide and receive notification listings for appropriate area operations and emergency personnel. KMG's on-site representative will require discontinuation of any work that, In his or her opinion,endangers the operations or safety of personnel,pipelines or facilities. • The Contractor must expose all KMG pipelines prior to crossing to determine the exact alignment and depth of the lines. A KMG representative must be present. • The use of probing rods for pipeline locating shall be performed by KMG representatives only, to prevent unnecessary damage to the pipeline coating. A KMG representative shall do all line locating. • Notification shall be given to KMG at least 72 hours before start of construction. A schedule of activities for the duration of the project must be made available at that time to facilitate the scheduling of KMG's work site representative. Any Contractor schedule changes shall be provided to KMG immediately. • Heavy equipment will not be allowed to operate directly over KMG pipelines or in KMG ROW unless written approval is obtained from KMG. Heavy equipment shall only be allowed to cross KMG pipelines at locations designated by KMG.Haul roads will be constructed at all crossings. The haul roads will be constructed using lightweight equipment. The existing depth of cover over the pipeline must be verified.Cover will be added such that a total of 8'of fill exists over the pipeline and extends a minimum of 10' on each side of the pipeline. Depth of cover will then taper as required for equipment access.Steel plates may be used for load dissipation only if approved in writing by KMG. • Contractor shall comply with all precautionary measures required by KMG,at its sole discretion to protect its pipelines. When inclement weather exists,provisions must be made to compensate for soil displacement due to subsidence of tires. • Excavating or grading which might result in erosion or which could render the KMG ROW inaccessible shall not be permitted unless the contractor agrees to restore the area to its original condition and provide protection to KMG's facility. At no time will cover be reduced to less than 36'without written approval by KMG and a KMG representative on site. • A KMG representative shall be on-site to monitor any construction activities within twenty-five(25)feet of a KMG pipeline or aboveground appurtenance. The contractor shall not work within this distance without a KMG representative being on site. Contractor shall use extreme caution and take any appropriate measures to protect KMG facilities. • Ripping is only allowed when the position of the pipe is known and not within ten(10)feet of KMG facility. KMG personnel must be present. • Temporary support of any exposed KMG pipeline by Contractor may be necessary if required by KMG's on-site representative. Backfill below the exposed lines and 12' above the lines shall be replaced with sand or other selected material as approved by KMG's on-site representative and thoroughly compacted in 12'lifts to 95%of standard proctor dry density minimum or as approved by KMG.'s on-site representative. This is to adequately protect against stresses that may be caused by the settling of the pipeline. • No blasting shall be allowed within 1000 feet of KMG's facilities unless blasting notification is given to KMG Including complete Blasting Plan Data. A pre-blast meeting shall be conducted by the organization responsible for blasting. KMG shall be indemnified and held harmless from any loss,cost of liability for personal injuries received,death caused or property damage suffered or sustained by any person resulting from any blasting operations undertaken within 500 feet of Page 2 of 3 Revision 3/01/2004 General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering LLC and Kerr- McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities its facilities. The organization responsible for blasting shall be liable for any and all damages caused to KMG's facilities as a result of their activities whether or not KMG representatives are present. KMG shall have a signed and executed Blasting Indemnification Agreement before authorized permission to blast can be given. No blasting shall be allowed within 200 feet of KMG's facilities unless blasting notification is given to KMG a minimum of one week before blasting. The organization responsible for blasting must complete Blasting Plan Data. KMG shall review and analyze the blasting methods. A written blasting plan shall be provided by the organization responsible for blasting and agreed to in writing by KMG. A written emergency plan shall be provided by the organization responsible for blasting. KMG shall have a signed and executed Blasting Indemnification Agreement before authorized permission to blast can be given. A pre-blast meeting shall be conducted by the organization responsible for blasting. • Any contact with any KMG facility,pipeline,valve set,etc.shall be reported immediately to KMG. If repairs to the pipe are necessary,they will be made and inspected before the section is re-coated and the line is back-filled. • KMG personnel shall install all test leads on KMG facilities. Local Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC Representation: Manager of Construction 8 Facilities Engineering: Kevin R.Osif,P.E. Phone: 303 655-4307 Facilities Engineer: Joseph E.Sanchez,P.E. Phone: 303 655-4319 Foreman 1: James Phillips Phone: 303 655-4343 Foreman 1: Rick Noffsinger Phone: 303-655-4326 Emergency Contacts: On call supervisor Phone: 303-559-4001 Kerr McGee 24 hour emergency number Phone: 303-659-5922 One Call Emergency Phone: 800-922-1987 Page 3 of 3 Revision 3/01/2004 M NING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, effe:;tive this 5th day of November, 2004 is made and entered into by and between the undersigned, FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP whose address is 11811 Upham St#12 Broomfield,Colorado 80020, hereinafter referred to as "MINE OPERATOR"and PATINA.OIL& GAS CORPORATION whose address is 1625 Broadway,Suite 2000 Denver Colorado 80202, herein referred to as"PATINA"; WHEREAS, MINE OPEIATOR represents that, subject to approval of a mining plan and permit from tie State of Colorado, Weld County, and other governmental bodies having jurisdi:tion in such matters,they shall be granted the right to mine the gravel underlying the surface of the land in part of the following described property to wit: Township 2 North Range 68 West,6th P.M. Section 31: E of i he SE',4 Weld County,Colorado Hereinafter referrr d to as(the"LANDS") WHEREAS, MINE OPERATOR also represents that it has the express written consent from the Surface Owner's, Kenneth L. and Judith Ann Schell to conduct such mining operations. WHEREAS, PATINA represents that it owns certain leasehold interests in the oil and gas mineral estate in and uider the LANDS. WHEREAS, MINE OPERATOR desires to develop the gravel minerals on portions of the LANDS. AND WHEREAS, PATI6 A'S leasehold interest may establishes rights to explore, drill,produce,operate, maintain and access the well(s) and related production facilities that maybe located on the LANDS, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties agree a.follows: 1. The MINE OPERATOR agrees not to excavate or mine the areas known as the 'Drilling Windows" allowed by the State of Colorado Oil and Gas C inservation Commission pursuant to Rule 3I8A.a.(I). The two (2) drilling windows on the Lands measure 400 feet by 400 feet centered in the NEJ4SEJ4 and SE/4SE/4 of Section 31, Township 2 N:Oh,Range 68 West,6th P.M. 2. Subject to PATINA's approval from Schell, The MINE OPERATOR Trees to provide a minimum forty (40') wide access or right-of—wry corridor from the nearest public road to each Drilling Window for future access road(s) and pipeline(s) that may _ N ppRr be constructer and installed by PATINA. R The MINE OPERATOR shall clearly indicate and label the specific r.C.,, __,, ;4't • location and boundaries of the Drilling Windows, or rights-of-way, 0-..r""'•�� `U:P on the minin plats and plans prior to their being presented f t TAR'N y p s,�pUe�,;oq consideration and approval of the appropriate governing bodies willrt OP GCS' prior to recc rding in the State of Colorado and Weld County N p U B L l G Colorado me(rds. ,• OF This agreement shall br binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,The p:irties have accepted and executed this Agreement on the date set forth a..ve. FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP 14 J n P.File,Manager PATINA OIL &GAS CORPO RATION /, By: avid W Ie,Vice Pre ident A:IKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE OF COLORADO ) :s. COUNTY OF rmUti.rd _ cc� The foregoing instrument was acknowle iged before me this J day of November,2004,by Witness my hand and official seal My commission expires: $ )<.)'1/.3t.).;`; 99 Notary ic : c` pf O T A R O PP STATE OF COLORADO ) "*J9r CO\-Q ) ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ay of November,2004,by Witness my hand and official seal My commission expires: '.A i /v:.. "`ay N OgT <` OAP G . Notary Pu Gc tr.. .O 01-1.:o 9rC.. . c, U�'P C?. C V MINING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT,dated effectively this 15th day of November 2004 is made by and between the undersigned,FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP whose address is 11811 Upham St #12 Broomfield CO 80020,hereinafter referred to as"OWNER"and Texas Tea of Colorado, LLC 601 16"'St.,C-344,Golden,CO 80401,herein called"TEXAS TEA"; WHEREAS,OWNER represents that they are the surface owners and in possession of an interest in part or all of the surface estate for the following described lands in Weld County,Colorado,said land herein called"LANDS",to wit: Township 2 North Range 68 West,6th P.M. Section 32:S W t/a,W1/2 of the N W t/a and the Nr/z of the SE rA WHEREAS,Texas Tea has acquire certain leasehold interests in the oil and gas mineral estate in the LANDS;and WHEREAS,OWNER wishes to develop the gravel minerals on said property. NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of ten dollars and other valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties agree as follows: 1.The OWNER agrees not to mine any closer than 15'from any flow line. 2.The OWNER agrees to repair any permanent man made facility owned by TEXAS TEA,damaged directly by OWNER mining operations, 3.Per that agreement dated 3/24/04,OWNER has the right to elevate the Nelson#1A and the Nelson#5 well.OWNER will mine up to 30%of the gravel surrounding each well at one time,replacing that material as they go so that no more than 30%of the ground is disturb at any given time,staying at least 75 feet away from the same.Once the surrounding ground is compacted,the wells may be elevated and the surrounding ground filled in to final grade.The reservoir upon completion,will be located at least 150'away from each well. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,The Grantors have executed this Agreement on the date set forth above. ion rFi nle e ral er FA�.FRUM WURKIN LLLP STATE.OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF The foregoing'instrument ,;,;wledged before me this j_day of 72 DV• ,2004,by Witness my hand My commission e� -��'•KsIC�f.�iS,I,ttl ?e' +OTAR/ � ' Ay lr t •t No Pu c •, �iJBUC •� l IN WIT 4l•: HERE 4318; •e Grantors have executed this Agreement on the date set forth above. 11‘, OF CCA• ? • Bob Parker for TEXAS TEA of Colorado LLC STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this Li day of,Z.:472--: ,2004,by Witness my hand and official seal My comrn '' ' WaitilLd , • TA/ '.9 t�' Notary Publi r'I try.' f'UBUC • �: t 4 'O�r tt,,\OF Ca __— ay CAmmsSh1 Fni 1''n^YS , Feb 26 04 09:23p 3032739620 3032739620 P. d FR0P1 : Michael L. Blake, P.C. PHONE IC. 3037907219 Feb. 26 2004 0B:25i1M P1 AGREEMENT FOR gLUGGING ANDABANDONMENT OF OIL AND GAS WELL THIS AGREEMENT FOR PLUGGING AND ABANDONMENT OF OIL AND GAS WELL is made this day of February,2004,by and between Texas Tea of Colorado,LLC,a Colorado limited liability company whose address is 601 16th Street PMBC-344,Golden,Colorado 80401 (hereinafter"Texas Tea"),and FARFRUMWURKIN,LLLP, a Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partnership whose address is 11811 Upham Street, #12, Broomfield, Colorado 80020 (hereinafter"Ownu"). RECITALS • WHEREAS,Texas Tea is the owner of that certain oil and gas well known as the Nelson #2 Well(heeinafertLc"War)situate in the NW 1/4/SW IN,Section 32,Township 2 North,Range 68 West,County of Weld,State of Colorado(hat:Mater the"Land")and is the Lessee of the or7 and gas lease pertaining thereto(hereinafter the tease"),ail as rate fully described in Exhibit"A attached hereto and made a part hereof and WHEREAS,Owner is the surface owner of a portion of the Land and desires to develop its portion of said Land;and WHEREAS,Owner desires to have Texas Tea permanently take the Well out of production and to plug the Well in order to further develop said Land,and Texas Tea agrees to take the Well out of production and to plug the Well; NOW'I'HERF.FORE,in consideration of the tangoing premises and the mutual covenants and agreements herein stated,and other good and valuable consideration,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Payment of Consideration. Owner shall pay to Texas Tea the sum of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars(140,000.00) in cash, check or certified funds contemporaneously with the execution of this Aly..,rnc.,t,as consideration for the agreements of Texas Tea hereunder. Said funds shall be considered earned movies of Texas Tea upon payment and nonrefundable. 2. P&A of the Wag. Upon sixty(60)days written notice from FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP requesting the same,Texas Tea agrees to permanently plug and abandon die Well under Texas Teas bonds and/or permits,including but not limited to the following work:plugging and pemmican abardoome t of the Welt;disconnecting,capping off and removing any towlines from the Well as necessary following all Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rCOGCC")and county policies and regulations related to plugging and pemoaweaa abandonment of the Well,and removing the equipment to be retained by Texas Ten(collectively the"P&A work").Texas Tea shall also clean up any envirmmnensal damage caused during the plugging and abandonment of the Well;the site surface reclamation of the Wells,and Bowlines following all Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission("COGCC')(coileaively the"Site Reclamation").Texas Tea stall obtain all necessary Feb 26 04 09:24p 3032739620 3032739620 p, 2 FROM : Michael L. Blake, P.C. PHONE NO. : 3037907219 Feb. 26 2004 00:26RM P2 permits, licenses and approvals for the P&A work and the Site Reclamation. Owner shall pay directly,or munediately reimburse Texas Tea for,all coats of the P&A work. Such costs of the P&A wort:shall be competitively bid,and the parties hereto shall agree in advance of the P&A work on the contractor to be used for the P&A work. Texas Tea shall pay the cost of the Site Reclamation. Notwithstanding the foregoing.in no neat shall Texas Tea be required to begin the P&A work prior to February 28,2005. 3. Rck,cation of Fa ihities. In the event that it is determined by FARFRUMWURKIN's engineers that an oil and gas collection line or road Deeds to be relocated or an oil and gas well needs to be elevated to accommodate FARFRUMWURKIN reservoirs and gravel mine, FARFRUMWURKIN will give Texas Tea not less than one(1)year's written notice of its intention to do so and not less than thirty(30)days written notice of the beginning of any such work. The parties agree to cooperate in scheduling and the scope of any such work. Any such work desired to be performed by FARFRUMWURKIN shall be done at FARFRUMWURKIN's sole cost and expense trough a qualified contractor selected by FARFRUMWURK.IN with Texas Tea's approval, such approval not being unreasonable withheld Any replacement of and gas collection line shall be of high strength poly pipe or other material approved by.Taos Tea equal to or greater than the diameter and strength of the collection line it replaces. In the event that any roads are relocated, FARFRUMWURKIN shall beep reasonable access open to any of Texas Tea's existing wells,and shall replace any road moved with a road of similar quality to the road replaced. FARFRUMWURKIN shall restore the ground surrounding any elevated wells to their pre-existing condition and replace any corroded or damaged pipes or fittings at the well head with new parts to prevent future failure of any well that is elevated. 4. Reservoirs. Texas Tea agrees to not contest the application of FARFRUMWURKIN for a 112 Mining Permits or other applicable permits as required to construct its reservoirs on the Property. The boundaries of any reservoir constructed by FARFRUM W URIUN shall not be located any closer that a minimum of one hundred-fifty(150)feet from any of Texas Tea's wells or closer than those distances from any of Texas Tea's oil and gas facilities on the Property as allowed by applicable state and federal statures and/or regulations. 5. The Well,the Lease and all equipment at the Well shall remain the sole property of Texas Tea. 6. Operation of the Well Prior to the P&A work. Texas Tea may continue to operate and maintain the Well in a reasonable operator manner and retain all proceeds therefrom until the beginning of the P&A work in accordance withrecognized industry standards and in full compliance with applicable leasesllaws, rules and regulations of appropriate local, state, and federal governmental authorities. Such operation and maintenance of the Well shall not unreasonably interfere with Owner's,wits successors or assigns,use of the surface and subsurface.of the Lands, and Owner's use of the surface and subsurface of the Lands shall not=reasonably interfere with Texas Tea's operation and maintenance of the Well. 2 Feb 26 04 09:24p 3032739620 3032739620 p. 3 FROM : Michael L. Blake, P.C. PMOME N0. : 303799721.9 Feb. 26 2904 00:27PM P3 7. Permanent Abandonment Upon completion of the P&A work hereunder,Texas Tea agrees that is shall never use or reopen either of the Well or drill another well on the that portion of the Land currently owned by Owner or otherwise we the surface of that portion of the Land cw entry awned by Owner in the (mute without the express written consent of Owner. Not withstanding the foregoing.nothing in this Agreement shrill be construed expressly or by implication to prevent Tens Tea from drilling an additional well or wells on other portions of laths covered by the Lease or from operating its caning oil and gas wells and related facilities located on those lands covered by the [mace. Additionally,FARFRUMWURKIN shall not interfere with Texas Tea's continued operation of its other oil and gas operations conducted on the Land or under the Lease, including but not limited to interference with Texas Tea's relationships with gove oriental agencies. S. Indemnification. a. Texas Tea agrees to indemnify,defend and hold harmless Owner,its affiliates, members,managers,employees,agents,mpresentaives,assigns and successors from and against any and all claims,liabilities,losses,costs and expanses(ircliting,without limitation,court costs and reasonable attorneys fees)that are attributable to the Well and other assets described herein and that are based upon was or omissions which arise prior to the completion of the MA work and the Site Reclamation (inclml ng,without limitation,liability for damage to property,or injury to or the death of any person arising prior to the completion of the P&A work and Site Reclamation). b. Owner awes to indemnify,defend and bold harmless Texas Tea,its affiliates, members,managers,employees,agents,representatives;assigns and successors from and against any and all claims,liabilities,losses,costs and a menses(including,without limitation,court costs and reasonable attorneys'fees)that are attributable to the Well and other assets described herein and that ate based upon acts or omissions wbiclljarise after the completion of the P&A work and the Site Reclamation,including but not limited to damage caused by Owner,it assigns,agents,contractors, successors,or representatives(and including,without limitation liability for damage to property,or injury to or the death of any person arising after the completion of the P&A work and Site Reclamation). 9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and exhibits thereto constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and all prior agreements, whether written or oral,arc merged herein. This Agreement shall nor be amended except upon agreement in writing duly executed by both panics. 10. Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,shall not be construed as thereafter waiving any such terms and conditions,but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred. 3 1 /1 Feb 26 04 09: 24p 3032739620 3032739620 p. 4 • FROM : Michael L. Blake. P.C. PHONE NO. : 3037907219 Feb. 26 2004 0B:27AM P4 11. Force Ma cure. a. IC bemuse of force majeure, either party is unable to carry out its non- financial obligations wader this Agreement,and if the party affected by the face rnajeure promptly gives to the other party written notice of the force majeure,the obligation of the party giving the notice shall be suspended to the extent made necessary by the force majeure and during its continuance, provided the effect of the force majeure is eliminated insofar as possible with all dispatch. b. The term"force majeure"shall mean any cause or causes which materially prevail the performance of the obligations arising under this Agreement and which arc not reasonably within the control of and are without the Snit or negligence of the non-performing party, and shall include,without limitation by enumeration,acts of God,act of public enemy,blockades, ins ateetioos,riots,disnrdera,civil disenbances,fins,explosions,norms.lightning,wind,perils of the sea,floods,landslides,boycotts,sabotage,embargoes,acts of military authorities,acts of local, state of federal.agencies or legislative and regulatory bodies,curt actions.arrests or restraints. c. The parties shall use all reasonable means of avoiding the occurrence of any of the foregoing items of force majeure. Nothing contained hectic.shall be construed so as to require a party to settle any strike or labor dispute in which it may be involved. 12. l ga. Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth herein above. 13. Attorney Fees. In the event that any action is filed or an arbitration is held in relation to this Agreement,the successful party in the action or arbitration shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys fees and costs related to such action. 14. ltelatigpship of the Parties. The relationship of the parties to this Agreement is limited to the purposes and transactions contained herein in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create a general partnership,a limited partnership,a joint venture,or any other similar relationship between the parties. 15. ,gs. paragraph headings are used solely for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of any provision of this Agreement. 16. Severalg illy. Should any provision of this Agreement or the Assignments be held to be void or unenforceable,the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect,to he read and construed as if the void or unenforceable provisions were deleted. 17. Govcr)ing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. 4 Feb Q6 04 09: 25p 3032739620 • JVJL 2JJ V(_V FROM Michael 1. Blake. P.C. PHONE N0. 3037907219 Feb. 26 200a 00:2BRm PS 1*. cape. The panics,and each of them,represent and%savant that they arc in good standing and duly quit to conduct blasmess a the Sat of Colorado and their respective reptesanatives executing this Agreement below am fully empowered to do so;the execution and pafoema000 of this Agmemeot and the tormcta orears Jasod hereby have been duly and validly authorized and constitute bedmg obligations of the patties 19. Successor and Assigns. The tarns,coseyaots,and conditions hereof bind and inure to the benefit of the panics hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 20. Reeosdine Me noteadant. The patties hereto agree that a memorandum of this Aped meat suitahk for molding may be recorded by Owner at the office of the Oak and Recorder for the County of Weld upon execution otitis Agreement by the parties. 21. FeesinuleSrentnres Facsimile signatures of this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as otigimi signatures. IN WIINt& WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in multiple aaaterpwfs,when taken together,shell constitute a single imv ins,by their respective rgweseatatives tkmmto tidy authorized,as of the day and year Best written above. TEXAS TEA OF COLORADO,LLC FARFRIJMWURKIIV,LI I P 1 By. By: Robot Parker.Manager Title: �n � f ti ed L'er J / 2RietE/t Did hereby appear and subscribed and sworn to before me this .7SG(, day of 2004 Pji t `K'r'• Sy.el hand and official seal.My commission expires: /—ai a- 0 S _ sz . .�,• �pTgR� •c�1� ( STATE OF OIA n 0) I 9 j°UBUC . • N v fj • Ne Public • o � tF COL A1v�....' T•i+• .;, /e- Did hereby appear and subscribed and sworn to before me this n?S6Q day of Cif! 2r,P,,2004 S , -•y.. hand and official seal.My �_ ... �\\.y. . Y �i II, commission apices: -I` S _ �I ,`ir if 14 dad.i .lea) /--�//�w - � o • f (!!((..� 1T�ObIiC• 405:l '°UBUC S lleel��C0t t-f My Commssbn Expires 0112112005 •• 26 04 09: 25p 3032739620 3032739620 p. 6 FROM : Michael 1. Blake, P.C. PHONE tA. : 3037907219 Feb. 26 2004 Of3:281M P6 EXHIBIT"A" LEASE AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS Attached to and Made a Part of that certain Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Oil and Gas Leases and Well by and between Texas Tea,LLC, and FARFRUM W URYCTN,LLLP dated February ,2004. WELD COUNTY.STATE OF COLORADO TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH.RANGE 68 WEST.WELD COUNTY.COLORADO WELL NAMES: Nelson#1,#1A,#2,#3,44,&#5 LEASE INFORMATION: LESSOR: Ray L Nelson& Margaret E.Nelson.husband&wife LESSEE: Martin J.Freedman LEASE DATED: May 6, 1976 RECORDED Book:766 Page: 1688170 DESCRIPTION: Township 2 North Range 68 West,6th P M Section 31: E/2NE/4 lying south and east of the railroad right-of-way, containing 2 acres,more or less. Toua ship 2 North.Range 68 West.6th Pl Section 32:W2NW/4,SW/4,N/2SE/4 except beginning at E. I/4 corner of section,then W. along the centerline of section 14843',then S.25° 46'E. 1460.8',then N. 89° 2T E. 866.4',thence N. 0° 45'W. 1306.0' to point of beginning. Limited in depth from surface of the earth to the base of the Shannon formation. Rancho Partnership,Ltd.,expressly reserved all right,title and interest in and to the wells and spacing units for the Nelsen"E"Unit #1 & #2 we%in that certain Agreement,Assignment and Bill of Sale between itself and Robert D. Reed dated December 20, 1995 and recorded February 7, 1996,at Reception No.2475427,B-1531, P-281, Weld County, Colorado, Clerk and Recorder and in that certain Agreement,Assignment and Bill of Sale between itself and Cheyenne Oil Properties dated August 3, 1995 and recorded August 29, 1995, at Reception No.2453244,B-1508,P-797,Weld County,Colorado,Clerk and Recorder. 6 AMENDMENT AGREEMENT THIS Agreement ("Agreement") is made this 27th day of February, 2004, by and between FARFRUMWURKIN, LLLP (FFW) a Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partnership, whose address is 11811 Upham Street, Unit #12, Broomfield, CO 80020, hereinafter referred to as "Surface Owner" and TEXAS TEA OF COLORADO, a Colorado Limited Liability Company, whose address is 601 16th Street, PMBC-344, Golden, CO 80401, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee". For in consideration of $10,000.00, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto stipulate and agree as follows: This agreement is made and becomes a part of that certain agreement dated 2/27/04 "Agreement for rlugging and Abandonment of Oil and Gas Well" (PA). Everything in said PA agreement will remain the same except for the closing date of said PA, in exchange for a non-refundable deposit of $10,000.00. Both parties agree that the closing date shall be extended to 3/28/04, at which time FARFRUMWURKIN, LLLP shall pay the remaining $30,000.00 balance and the agreement shall be final. ) �/� Ft �uR r�� d"� 4j 7Ufl. n- 1 >(:)./L c.� �j-L <�-xx{� , CLc� ^1r-„ -�,,:.-w�/ .-k . . TEXAS TEA OF CO179IRA O, LLC :: M;u; i1LLLP Robert Parker, Manager Jon P. File, Managing Partner Subj: (no subject) Date: 2/23/05 12:55:07 AM Mountain Standard Time From: BOWLITZ To: mike,tucker_@encana.com File: FARFRUMWURKINSDA6.doc (56320 bytes)DL Time (28800 bps): < 1 minute Mike Here is a copy of the amended agreement. I tried to include all of the key elements. Where are we on the letter to Weld County? Jon p„a,r,,.,r., id iMK America Online- ROW! 1T7 SURFACE USE AGREEMENT THIS SURFACE USE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , 2005, by and between ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. ("EnCana") with an address of 370 17th Street, suite 1700, Denver, Colorado 80202 and Farfrumwurkin, L.L.L.P., a Colorado limited liability limited partnership ("Surface Owner") with an address of 11811 Upham Street, Box 12, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020,. EnCana and Surface Owner may be referred to herein as a "Party", or collectively as the "Parties". A. Surface Owner has the right to permit, enter, explore, mine and reclaim the surface estate for the sand and gravel reserves within that certain tract of land more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, being all or a portion of the SW/4, N/2SE of Section 32, Township 2 North, Range 68West, Weld County, Colorado, which is hereinafter referred to as the"Property". B. Surface Owner plans to develop the surface of the property. Such development shall include, but is not limited to a gravel mine known as the "File Pit 2". C. EnCana currently operates one or more oil and gas wells ("Existing Wells") and has the right to develop its oil and gas leasehold estate by drilling additional wells on the Property subject to all of the terms and conditions of that oil and gas lease Dated May 6, 1976. Pursuant to paragraph 3 of exhibit "A" of the Lease which states " Lessee is aware of the value of the land and agrees to, subject to conforming to the spacing rules set out by governmental regulations agencies, contact lessor for his approval prior to drilling operations; etc." ("Future Wells" and together with the Existing Wells, the "Wells"); and D, EnCana warrants and represents that it owns or controls all of the mineral estate covered under the Ray L. Nelson Lease, except for that portion as described as, from the surface of the earth to the base of the Shannon formation and this agreement shall control all of that portion owned by EnCana. E. This Agreement sets forth the Parties' rights and obligations regarding the relationship between the development of the Property by Surface Owner and EnCana's operation and development of its oil and gas leasehold estate, such rights and obligations to be binding upon the Parties' hereto, and the Parties' respective heirs, successors, and assigns. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, including in the recitals, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Oil and Gas Operations Areas. a. EnCana agrees to limit its oil and gas operations conducted in connection with the Existing Wells and Future Wells, including but not limited to, drilling, completion, and maintenance of wells and equipment, production operations, workovers, 1 well recompletions and deepening's, fracturing, twinning, the drilling of replacement wells and the location of associated oil and gas production facilities to those locations depicted on Exhibit B and identified as "Oil and Gas Operations Areas". Said area is depicted as a 300' x 350' rectangle, located in the center of the SW '/4 and the SE % of Section 32 as shown on Exhibit B. All production facilities, structures and new wells shall be located within the Structure Location Area which is defined as an area _' x ' as shown on Exhibit B. b. Surface Owner shall have the right to mine sand/gravel on the Property and within each of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas identified on Exhibit B, subject to the following: In the event Surface Owner elects to commence mining operations within any Oil and Gas Operations Area, Surface Owner shall provide written notice to EnCana at least 60 days prior to the commencement of any such operations identifying the area where such operations are to be conducted. In the event Surface Owner elects to mine sand/gravel in an Oil and Gas Operations Area which does not contain an Existing Well or production facility as of the date Surface Owner provides notice of its intent to conduct sand/gravel mining operations, Surface Owner agrees to conduct its mining operations in the affected area in such as manner as to complete such operations as quickly as reasonably practicable using sound mining operation practices. Upon completion of mining operations in an area that does not contain an Existing Well or production facility, Surface Owner shall fill, level and compact the area and shall, as reasonably practical, return the affected area to the condition it existed prior to the commencement of such operations. In the event Surface Owner elects to mine the gravel/sand in an Oil and Gas Operations Area that has one or more Existing Wells or existing production facilities at the time Surface Owner provides notice to EnCana, Surface Owner shall perform its mining operations as follows: Mining within the affected area shall be conducted by excavating a single pie shaped area of gravel and aggregate and thereafter backfilling and compacting each area with overburden or other suitable material prior to excavating the next pie shaped area; provided, however, that in no event shall Surface Owner mine within seventy five (75) feet of any Existing Well head or within fifty (50) feet of any existing production facilities and provided further that in no event shall more than one eighth circle segment of the pie shape be excavated at any one time. Excavation in the Oil and Gas Operations Area will be coordinated with EnCana in a mutually acceptable manner so as to avoid conflict with or interruption of EnCana's oil and gas operations and to ensure there is an appropriate safety plan and interim procedures. Surface Owner will bear the costs associated with the mining operation, including permanent or temporary rerouting and replacement of access roads, and flow lines and utility lines in order to prevent interruption of production from any affected well. In addition, Surface Owner and its successor and assigns shall indemnify and hold EnCana harmless from any and all damages, loss and liability, caused by Surface Owner's mining operations within an Oil and Gas Operations Area. However, with regard to the Nelson 12-32 well, which Surface Owner has allowed EnCana to locate within 45 feet of the original 111 mine, Surface Owner shall be allowed to continue to conduct its mining operations adjacent to said well provided such operations shall maintain a minimum distance of 45' South of said well and 75' in all other directions of said well. Surface Owner agrees to pay for any damage it causes to any facility owned by EnCana resulting from Surface Owner's mining operations. 2 c. EnCana shall, subject to the terms and conditions herein and the oil and gas lease Dated May 6, 1976, have the right to drill more than one well with attendant facilities within each of the structure location Areas and to deepen, recomplete or twin any well that is drilled. Wells may also be drilled from the SE 'A that produce from adjoining properties so long as a portion of the production will be paid under the current lease and the wells are located within the structure location area. d. EnCana has the right to locate, build, repair and maintain tanks, separators, dehydrators, compressors and all other associated oil and gas drilling and production equipment and facilities within the structure location area. However all new structures etc. will be located as close to the existing tanks and separators as is practical using sound engineering practices. e. Surface Owner shall not plat any surface property line within the Structure Location Areas. No temporary or permanent building structure, shall be located within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas or within 150' of any well. f. Except for the pipeline and flowline easements, access and the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and Structures Location Areas identified in this Agreement, EnCana shall not use the surface of the Property except in cases of emergencies. g. In exchange for EnCana allowing Surface Owner to relocate one of EnCana's pipelines and to elevate the Nelson 12-32 well to better accommodate Surface Owner's planned reservoir, Surface owner agrees to pay $40,000.00 of the directional drilling cost for the Nelson 13-32 well upon the completion of the drilling of the 13-32 well. h. Surface Owner is scheduled to receive royalties on the Nelson lease on July 31, of 2012. There are (4) wells that will need to be directional drilled after the 13- 32. Which are the 14-32, 23-32, 24-32 and the 33-32. Surface owner hereby agrees to pay $40,000.00 for each of the 14-32, 23-32, 24-32, and the 33-32 wells that is directional drilled between July 1, 2014 and July 31, of 2016 out of the royalties received from each well provided all five wells are completed by July 31, 2016. i. Surface Owner has existing water wells, and plans to construct more such wells into the upper water table as defined as from the surface of the earth to a depth of 50 feet. EnCana agrees to keep the ground and underlying water tables and more specifically the ground water described above, free from contamination from all of their oil and gas operations including drilling, treating, collecting, transporting, processing tank batteries, pipelines and connected facilities. EnCana further agrees to require their contractors, subcontractors. agents and or assigns and any other company that has a working relationship with EnCana to abide by this Paragraph 1.i. In the event there is a discovery of a release or spill, that could cause harm to the underlying water table, EnCana agrees to take immediate action as necessary, to correct the cause and clean up any contaminated soils so that no further damage occurs and to return the ground to its original condition, maintaining compliance with applicable local, State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to spillage or operation of an oil and gas facility. 2. Access to the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. 3 a. Access to each of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas shall be along the routes depicted on Exhibit B. b. Access to an Oil and Gas Operations Area may be changed by mutual agreement of Surface Owner and EnCana; provided however, all costs and expenses of such relocations shall be borne by the party which requests the relocation. EnCana shall be assured of uninterrupted access to all the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and no such access may be closed to EnCana until an acceptable replacement or alternate pipeline and access route is available for use. c. Surface Owner shall keep the portions of access roads jointly used by both Surface Owner and its subdivision occupants and EnCana in good condition and repair until such roads are dedicated to the local jurisdiction; provided, however, if EnCana causes damage to a road that is jointly used by both EnCana and Surface Owner or its subdivision occupants and which is constructed to the specifications in section 2.e.(I), EnCana agrees to promptly repair any damage it may cause resulting from its use of the access roads at its sole expense. d. No party shall unreasonably interfere with the use by the other of an access road. e. Construction and Width of Access Roads. (1) Access roads or portions of access roads that are jointly used by EnCana and Surface Owner shall be thirty (30) feet or more in width and Surface Owner shall construct or improve all paved or improved joint access roads so as to withstand the weight of oilfield equipment. Specifically, Surface Owner shall construct the roads so that they can be used to withstand the weight of 104,000 pounds and 26,000 pounds per axle. (2) Access roads or portions of access roads that are used exclusively by EnCana shall be thirty (30) feet in width and EnCana shall install and maintain any such road to those federal, state and local regulations and standards that apply to oil and gas operations. Any such exclusive access road shall be installed and maintained at EnCana's sole expense. All roads or drill sites when in use, shall have a clean gravel base or be used only when the ground is dry, to prevent tracking of mud or debris onto the pavement. 3. Pipelines, Flowlines and Pipeline Easements. a. Pipeline easements shall be at the locations identified on Exhibit B, and pipelines shall be installed, at the sole Expense of EnCana, at minimum depths of forty- eight (48) inches below the surface of the ground. b. Locations of pipelines and pipeline easements may be changed by mutual agreement of the parties; provided, however, all costs and expenses of such relocations shall be borne by the party which requests the relocation. hi the event that Surface Owner requests the relocation of a pipeline or flowline, EnCana shall provide Surface Owner with a written estimate of the relocation costs which Surface Owner shall thereafter promptly remit to EnCana. The payment shall be adjusted up or down upon completion 4 -- of the work, after an itemized statement is provided to Surface Owner. However, in the event the estimate is considered unreasonable by Surface Owner, in Surface Owner's sole discretion, Surface Owner shall have the right to obtain competing bids for the work to be performed from other qualified contractors that are well known in the industry of Surface Owner's choosing. In the event Surface Owner's contractor's bid is less than the estimated relocation costs provided by EnCana, Surface Owner shall be entitled to have the work performed at the lower cost and by its contractor, or EnCana's contractor may agree to perform the work at the cost set forth in Surface Owner's contractor's bid. hi the event EnCana's contractor elects not to perform the work pursuant to the independent contractor bid, the work shall be preformed by the lowest bidder as chosen by Surface Owner. Both parties agree to cooperate in the relocation of pipelines and oil and gas facilities if it is determined by Surface Owner that the relocation is in the best interest of the future development of the property. This includes the pipeline running East to West along the '/ Section line. c. All current and future Pipeline easements shall be depicted on Exhibit B and shall be fifty (50) feet in width during original construction activities and thirty (30) feet in width for all other operations, maintenance and transportation activities. Flowline easements shall be thirty (30) feet in width for all operations. All current pipeline easements shall be shown on Exhibit B with the appropriate Weld County reception number in place. d. Surface Owner shall be entitled to reserve the right to cross the pipeline easements at approximately right angles, and Surface Owner shall also have the right to install and maintain access on such easements for utility lines, including those for water, gas, sewer, electric, telephone, cable, television and fiber optic and other pipelines that travel along the pipeline easements provided for herein; provided however, i) any new underground facilities which travel along a pipeline easement identified herein shall be located a distance horizontally of at least ten (10) feet from parallel existing pipelines; ii) any new underground facilities shall have at least twenty- four (24) inches of vertical clearance between such new facility and a pipeline provided for herein; However with regard to sewer and drain lines that cannot be raised or lowered due to the grade required for water flow, exceptions shall be allowed and Surface Owner and EnCana agree to work together to address each others request if such circumstance should ever arise and iii) any overhead power lines shall be at least twenty (20) feet above the ground. Surface Owner shall, in addition, pay EnCana all reasonable costs and expenses that EnCana incurs to encase its existing pipelines and flow lines to the extent that such pipelines and flowlines underlie any new street or road provided all encasing is fully completed at the time that Surface Owner commences construction of any street and/or road if such street or road intersects with any of the EnCana's pipelines and flow lines. e. EnCana currently has pipelines in existing Oil and Gas Operations Areas as set forth in Exhibit B. Easements will be provided to EnCana for any such pipelines, if easements have not already been granted. f. Surface Owner shall maintain a minimum ground cover of 48 inches over pipelines and flowlines in the conduct of its operations and its construction activities on the Property. 5 4. Subdivision Plat. Surface Owner shall identify the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, Structure Location Areas and all access and pipeline easements on any future subdivision plats and applications for development that it files with a local jurisdiction, which shall include restrictions stating that no temporary or permanent buildings shall be located, constructed or installed within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas or Structure Location Areas as identified on Exhibit B. Surface Owner shall record any such subdivision plat in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County or other appropriate jurisdiction. 5. Governmental Proceedings. a. Surface Owner Will Not Object. Surface Owner agrees that it will not object in any forum to the use by EnCana of the surface of the Property consistent with this Agreement and the terms and conditions of the Lease dated May 5, 1976 and hereby waives any such right to object. Surface Owner further agrees that it will provide such other written approvals and waivers which are reasonably requested by EnCana and consistent with this Agreement. b. EnCana Will Not Object. EnCana agrees that it will not object in any forum to Surface Owner's to annexation, zoning, rezoning, platting, replatting, subdividing, or other development of the Property to the extent such annexation, zoning, rezoning, platting, replatting, subdividing, or other development of the Property is consistent with this Agreement. 6. Notices of Hearings. Surface Owner shall provide EnCana with written notice not less than thirty (30) days before each hearing for consideration of a plat application or other land use application for the Property or portions of the Property that include the Oil and Gas Operations areas, Structure Location areas or pipeline easements, that is to be held before the County or other local jurisdiction. 7. Notice to Homeowners Builders and/or Future Sand and Gravel Mining Permit Holders. Surface Owner shall furnish all builders, developers and Future Sand and Gravel Mining Permit Holders which purchase all or any portion of the Property and each person or entity who proposes to enter into a contract to purchase a lot which is adjacent to or any part of which is within an Oil and Gas Operations Area or a pipeline easement, with a plat that shows the locations of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, access routes, and pipeline easements. In addition, Surface Owner shall provide written notice to all such purchasers that includes the following information: a. there may be ongoing oil and gas operations and production on the surface of the Property within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, pipeline easements and access routes; b. there are likely to be wells drilled and oil and gas production facilities constructed and installed within the Structure Location Areas and flow lines and pipelines constructed and maintained on the Property; c. heavy equipment will be used by EnCana from time to time for oil and gas drilling and production operations and such operations may be conducted on a 24-hour basis; and 6 d. homeowner associations and buyers of individual lots or homes will be subject to and burdened by all of the covenants, conditions and waivers made by or placed upon Surface Owner in this Agreement. 8. Notice of Oil and Gas Operations. EnCana shall provide Surface Owner with notice of drilling operations and subsequent well operations in accordance with COGCC rules and regulations. 9. Notice of Construction Activities by Surface Owner. Surface Owner will notify EnCana prior to commencement of any dirt work, grading or other surface construction activities it will be conducting in the Structure Location Area. If requested by EnCana, Surface Owner shall meet with EnCana representatives at the Property to locate existing flow lines, gathering lines or pipelines and to coordinate proposed surface construction activities with current and prospective oil and gas operations. 10. EnCana Mitigation. EnCana agrees that it will install and maintain at its sole cost and expense such fences, gates and locks around the wells and production facilities as are required by the COGCC. Surface Owner may upgrade fences, gates and locks at its expense and with the consent of EnCana, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, and provided that such fences, gates and locks comply with COGCC and local regulations. 11. Authority to Execute Agreement. The undersigned represent that they have the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and bind each respective party hereto regarding the terms and conditions set forth herein with respect to the surface rights or oil and gas interests or oil and gas leasehold interests that each respective Party owns in the Property, as applicable. 12. No Waiver of Rights. EnCana does not waive the rights it has pursuant to its oil and gas interests to explore for, drill and produce the oil and gas for the Property or for ingress and egress to the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and Structure Location Area, subject, however, to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the oil and gas lease Dated May 6, 1976. 13. No Waiver of Rights. Surface Owner does not waive any rights it has to develop the surface of the land except as specifically provided for in this Agreement. 14. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all of the covenants in it shall be binding upon the personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns of all of the parties and the benefits of this Agreement shall inure to their personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. This Agreement and all of the covenants in it shall be covenants running with the land. 15. Recording. EnCana shall record a Memorandum of this Agreement with the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County and provide evidence to Surface Owner of the recording. 16. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado without reference to its conflicts of laws provisions. 7 17. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflicts with such laws; however, the remainder of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect. In the event that any part of this Agreement would otherwise be unenforceable or in conflict with applicable laws due to the term or period for which such part is in effect, the term or period for which such part of this Agreement shall be in effect shall be limited to the longest period allowable which does not cause such part to be unenforceable or in conflict with applicable laws. 18. Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing either by; i) personal delivery; ii) expedited delivery service with proof of delivery; iii) United States mail, postage prepaid, and registered or certified mail with return receipt requested; or iv) prepaid telecopy or fax, the receipt of which shall be acknowledged, addressed as follows; Surface Owner: Farfrumwurkin, L.L.L.P. 11811 Upham Street, Box 12 Broomfield, Colorado, 80020 Attn: Jon File, Managing Partner EnCana: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Attention: DJ Land Department 370 17th Street, Suite 1700 Denver, Colorado 80202 Notices shall be effective upon receipt and any party may change an address by notice to the other parties. 19. Incorporation of Exhibits. Exhibit A and Exhibit B are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. 20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding among the parties and supersedes any previous communications, representations or agreements, whether oral or written. No change of any of the terms or conditions herein shall be valid or binding on any party unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party. 21. Counterpart Executions. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized representative, to be effective on the date and year first written above. 8 FARFRUMWURKIN, L.L.L.P. By: Jon P. File, General Partner of Party of Five, LLLP, the General Partner of Farfrumwurkin, LLLP ENCANA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC. By: Byron R. Gale as Attorney in Fact for EnCana Energy Resources, Inc. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2005, by Jon P. File as General Partner of Party of Five, LLLP, the General Partner of Farfrumwurkin L.L.L.P.. My Commission expires: Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. 9 -- COUNTY OF DENVER The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2005, by Byron R. Gale as Attorney-in-Fact for ENCANA ENERGY RESOURCES INC., and he executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and purposes therein set forth. IN WITNESS WHEROF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first written above. My Commission expires: Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public • 10 SURFACE USE AGREEMENT THIS SURFACE USE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , 2005, by and between ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC. ("EnCana") with an address of 370 17th Street, suite 1700, Denver, Colorado 80202 and Farfrumwurkin, L.L.L.P. ("Surface Owner") with an address of 11811 Upham Street, Unit 12, Broomfield, Colorado, 80020, Jon File, Managing Partner. EnCana and Surface Owner may be referred to herein as a"Party", or collectively as the "Parties". A. Surface Owner has the right to permit, enter, explore, mine and reclaim the surface estate for the sand and gravel reserves within that certain tract of land more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, being all or a portion of the SW/4, N/2SE of Section 32, Township 2 North, Range 68West, Weld County, Colorado, which is hereinafter referred to as the "Property". B. Surface Owner's right to mine the sand and gravel and reclaim the surface estate is subject to the rights of the oil and gas leasehold estate, all or a portion of which is owned by EnCana. C. Surface Owner plans to develop the surface of the property as part of a gravel mine known as the " D. EnCana currently operates one or more oil and gas wells ("Existing Wells") and has the right to develop its oil and gas leasehold estate by drilling additional wells on the Property ("Future Wells" and together with the Existing Wells, the "Wells"); and E. This Agreement sets forth the Parties' rights and obligations regarding the relationship between the development of the Property by Surface Owner and EnCana's operation and development of its oil and gas leasehold estate, such rights and obligations to be binding upon the Parties' successors and assigns. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, including in the recitals, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Oil and Gas Operations Areas. a. EnCana agrees to limit its oil and gas operations conducted in connection with the Wells, including but not limited to, drilling, completion, and maintenance of wells and equipment, production operations, workovers, well recompletions and deepenings, fracturing, twinning, the drilling of replacement wells and the location of associated oil and gas production and drilling equipment and facilities and also the location and drilling of oil and gas wells that produce from and drain the Property as well as lands which are pooled or communitized with the Property and/or are directionally or horizontally drilled to bottomhole locations outside the Property, to those locations depicted on Exhibit "B" and identified as "Oil and Gas Operations Areas". In consideration of EnCana agreeing to limit its operations to the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, Surface Owner agrees to pay 100% of any incremental directional drilling costs that may be incurred for a well drilled from each Oil and Gas Operations Area. 1 b. Surface Owner reserves the option to mine the sand/gravel within each of the Oil and Gas Operations Area. Surface Owner shall give EnCana written notice at least 60 days prior to the commencement of operations in the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. In the event Surface Owner elects to mine the gravel in an Oil and Gas Operations Area that has no existing well or production facility at the time of Surface Owner's notice to EnCana, Surface Owner shall conduct its mining operations in such area as quickly as reasonably practicable and, upon completion of such mining operation, shall fill, level and compact the area to match the Oil and Gas Operations Area as depicted on Exhibit "B". In the event Surface Owner elects to mine the gravel/sand in an Oil and Gas Operations Area that has one or more existing wells or production facilities at the time of Surface Owner's notice to EnCana, Surface Owner shall conduct such mining by excavating pie shaped wedges of gravel and aggregate and thereafter backfilling and compacting the area with overburden or other suitable material prior to excavating the next pie shaped area; provided, however, that in no event shall Surface Owner mine within eighty (80) feet of any existing wellhead or fifty (50) feet of any production facilities and provided further that in no event shall more than one eighth circle segment of the pie shape be excavated at any one time. Excavation in the Oil and Gas Operations Area will be coordinated with EnCana in a mutually acceptable manner so as to avoid conflict with or interruption of EnCana's oil and gas operations and to ensure there is an appropriate safety plan and interim procedures. Surface Owner will bear the costs associated with the mining operation, including permanent or temporary rerouting and replacement of access roads, and flowlines and utility lines in order to prevent interruption of production from any affected well. In addition, Surface Owner and its successor and assigns shall indemnify and hold EnCana harmless from any and all damages, loss and liability, including attorney's fees incurred as a result of Surface Owner's operations in an Oil and Gas Operations Area. c. EnCana shall continue to have the right to drill more than one well with attendant facilities within each of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and to deepen, recomplete or twin any well that is drilled, as well as to drill directional and horizontal wells that produce from and drain the Property or lands other than the Property. d. EnCana has the right to locate, build, repair and maintain tanks, separators, dehydrators, compressors and all other associated oil and gas drilling and production equipment and facilities only within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. e. Surface Owner shall not plat any surface property line within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas; no temporary or permanent building, structure, or other improvement shall be constructed or installed by Surface Owner within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. The Oil and Gas Operations Area shall be for the exclusive use of oil and gas drilling and production operations. f. Except for the pipeline and flowline easements, access and the Oil and Gas Operations Areas identified in this Agreement, EnCana shall not use the surface of the Property except in cases of emergencies. 2 2. Access to the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. a. Access to each of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas shall be along the routes depicted on Exhibit B. b. Access to an Oil and Gas Operations Area may be changed by mutual agreement of Surface Owner and EnCana; provided however, all costs and expenses of such relocations shall be borne by the party which requests the relocation. EnCana shall be assured of uninterrupted access to all the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and no such access may be closed to EnCana until an acceptable replacement or alternate pipeline and access route is available for use. c. Surface Owner shall keep the portions of access roads jointly used by both Surface Owner and its subdivision occupants and EnCana in good condition and repair until such roads are dedicated to the local jurisdiction; provided, however, if EnCana causes damage to a portion of a road that is jointly used by both EnCana and Surface Owner or its subdivision occupants and which is constructed to the specifications in section 2.e.(1), EnCana agrees to promptly repair any damage which it may cause which is a direct result of its use of the road. d. No party shall unreasonably interfere with the use by the other of an access road. e. Construction and Width of Access Roads. (1) Access roads or portions of access roads that are jointly used by EnCana and Surface Owner shall be thirty (30) feet or more in width and Surface Owner shall construct or improve all paved or improved joint access roads so as to withstand the weight of oilfield equipment. Specifically, Surface Owner shall construct the roads so that they can be used to withstand the weight of 104,000 pounds and 26,000 pounds per axle. (2) Access roads or portions of access roads that are used exclusively by EnCana shall be thirty (30) feet or more in width and EnCana shall install and maintain them to those state and local standards that apply to oil and gas operations. 3. Pipelines, Flowlines and Pipeline Easements. a. Pipeline easements shall be at the locations identified on Exhibit "B", and pipelines shall be installed at depths of approximately forty-eight (48) inches below the surface of the ground. b. Locations of pipelines and pipeline easements may be changed by mutual agreement of the parties; provided, however, all costs and expenses of such relocations shall be borne by the party which requests the relocation. hi the event that Surface Owner requests the relocation of a pipeline or flowline, EnCana shall provide Surface Owner with a written estimate of the relocation costs which Surface Owner shall thereafter promptly remit to EnCana. The payment shall be adjusted up or down upon completion of the work and after an itemized statement is provided to Surface Owner. 3 c. Pipeline easements shall be fifty (50) feet in width during construction activities and thirty (30) feet in width for all operations, maintenance and transportation activities. Flowline easements shall be thirty (30) feet in Width for all operations. d. Surface Owner shall be entitled to reserve the right to cross the pipeline easement at approximately right angles, and Surface Owner shall also have the right to install and maintain access to such easements for utility lines, including those for water, gas, sewer, electric, telephone, cable, television and fiber optic and other pipelines that travel along, but not within, the pipeline casements provided for herein; provided however, i) any new underground facilities which travel along a pipeline easement identified herein shall be located a distance horizontally of at least ten (10) feet from parallel existing pipelines; ii) any new underground facilities shall have at least twenty- four (24) inches of vertical clearance between such new facility and a pipeline provided for herein; and iii) any overhead power lines shall be at least twenty (20) feet above the ground. Surface Owner shall, in addition, pay EnCana all costs and expenses that EnCana incurs to encase its pipelines and flowlines to the extent that such pipelines and flowlines underlie any street or any other road either in advance of or at the time that Surface Owner commences construction of any street and/or such other road, at the place where the EnCana pipelines and flowlines intersect with any street or such other road. e. Surface Owner shall grant the pipeline easements (for production from the Property and/or other lands) to EnCana at the time EnCana requests them and at no cost to EnCana. f. Surface Owner shall maintain a minimum ground cover of 48 inches and not more than 72 inches over pipelines and flowlines in the conduct of his operations and its construction activities on the Property. 4. Subdivision Plat. Surface Owner shall identify the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and all access and pipeline easements on its subdivision plats and in all applications for development that it files with a local jurisdiction, and the plats shall include restrictions that no property lines, and no temporary or permanent buildings, structures, or other improvements shall be located, constructed or installed within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. Surface Owner shall record the subdivision plat in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County and provide written evidence to the Oil Companies within fifteen (15) days of recording. 5. Waiver of Surface Damage Payments. Surface Owner hereby waives all surface damage payments pursuant to any present or future Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") rule or regulation or local regulation, state statute, common law or prior agreement for each and every well and related wellsite that is drilled within an Oil and Gas Operations Area and for each production facility and access and pipeline easement. EnCana or its lessees or assignees may provide a copy of this Agreement to the COGCC or to any local jurisdiction, person or entity or any court of law as evidence of this waiver. 4 6. Waiver of Setbacks and Other Requirements. Surface Owner understands and acknowledges that the COGCC has rules and regulations that apply to the distance between a wellhead and public roads, production facilities, building units and surface property lines, among other things. Surface Owner hereby waives all setback requirements in COGCC Rule 603, or any successor rule or amendment to the COGCC setback rules, and to any other state or local setback requirements, or other requirements or regulations, that are or become inconsistent with this Agreement or that would prohibit or interfere with the rights of EnCana or its lessees and assignees to explore for and produce the oil and gas in accordance with this Agreement. Surface Owner understands, and shall notify parties who purchase all or portions of the Property from Surface Owner, that EnCana may cite the waiver in this section 6 in order to obtain a location requirement exception or variance under COGCC rules or from a local jurisdiction. 7. Governmental Proceedings. a. Surface Owner Will Not Object. Surface Owner agrees that it will not object in any forum to the use by EnCana of the surface of the Property consistent with this Agreement and hereby waives any such right to object. Surface Owner further agrees that it will provide such other written approvals and waivers which are reasonably requested by EnCana and consistent with this Agreement, including, but not limited to, all approvals and waivers to drill a well or to conduct oil and gas operations on the Property because of any law or regulation, including any local ordinance and regulations of the COGCC, and including, for example, waivers to state and local setback requirements and to any setback requirements from a surface property line or for an exception location. b. EnCana Will Not Object. EnCana agrees that it will not object in any forum to a request by Surface Owner to annex, zone, rezone, plat or replat all or any portion of the Property to the extent such request is consistent with this Agreement. 8. Notices of Hearings. Surface Owner shall provide EnCana with written notice not less than thirty (30) days before each hearing for consideration of a plat application or other land use application for the Property or portions of the Property that is to be held before the County or other local jurisdiction. 9. Notice to Homeowners Builders and/or Future Sand and Gravel Mining Permit Holders. Surface Owner shall furnish all builders, developers and Future Sand and Gravel Mining Permit Holders which purchase all or any portion of the Property and each person or entity who proposes to enter into a contract to purchase a lot which is adjacent to or any part of which is within 350 feet from an Oil and Gas Operations Area or a pipeline easement, with a plat that shows the locations of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, access routes, and pipeline easements. In addition, Surface Owner shall provide written notice to all such purchasers that includes the following: a. there may be ongoing oil and gas operations and production on the surface of the Property within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, pipeline easements and access routes; 5 b. there are likely to be wells drilled and oil and gas production facilities constructed and installed within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and flowlines and pipelines constructed and maintained on the Property; c. heavy equipment will be used by EnCana from time to time for oil and gas drilling and production operations and such operations may be conducted on a 24-hour basis; and d. homeowner associations and buyers of individual lots or homes will be subject to and burdened by all of the covenants and waivers made by Surface Owner in this Agreement, including, but not limited to those covenants and waivers; i) prohibiting the location of any building, structure, or other improvement within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas; ii) waiving objections to the drilling of wells, the construction of facilities, and the conduct of oil and gas operations on the Property consistent with this Agreement; and iii) waiving objections to the setback requirements under the rules of the COGCC or any local jurisdiction. 10. Notice of Oil and Gas Operations. EnCana shall provide Surface Owner with notice of drilling operations and subsequent well operations in accordance with COGCC rules and regulations. 11. Notice of Construction Activities by Surface Owner. Surface Owner shall provide EnCana with thirty (30) days written notice prior to commencement of any dirt work, grading or other surface construction activities they will be conducting on the Property. If requested by EnCana, Surface Owner shall meet with EnCana representatives at the Property to locate existing flowlines, gathering lines or pipelines and to coordinate proposed surface construction activities with current and prospective oil and gas operations. 12. Impact Mitigation. a. EnCana Mitigation. EnCana agrees that it will install and maintain at its sole cost and expense such fences, gates and locks around the wells and production facilities as are required by the COGCC. Surface Owner may upgrade fences, gates and locks at its expense and with the consent of EnCana, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, and provided that such fences, gates and locks comply with COGCC and local regulations. b. Surface Owner Mitigation. Surface Owner shall bear all costs and expense to install such noise and visual impact mitigation measures it desires or the County or other local jurisdiction requires at or around the Oil and Gas Operations Areas which are in excess of or in addition to those measures which are required by COGCC regulations for areas which are not high density; provided, however, EnCana shall have reasonable discretion to veto or protest the types and locations of impact mitigation measures in order to allow for safe oil and gas operations. 13. Authority to Execute Agreement. Each party represents that it has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement with respect to the surface rights or oil and gas interests or oil and gas leasehold interests that it owns in the Property, as applicable. 6 14. No Waiver of Rights. EnCana does not waive the rights it has pursuant to its oil and gas interests to explore for, drill and produce the oil and gas for the Property or for ingress and egress to the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, except as specifically provided in this Agreement. 15. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all of the covenants in it shall be binding upon the personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns of all of the parties and the benefits of this Agreement shall inure to their personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. This Agreement and all of the covenants in it shall be covenants running with the land. 16. Recording. EnCana shall record a Memorandum of this Agreement with the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County and provide evidence to Surface Owner of the recording. 17. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado without reference to its conflicts of laws provisions. 18. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflicts with such laws; however, the remainder of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect. In the event that any part of this Agreement would otherwise be unenforceable or in conflict with applicable laws due to the term or period for which such part is in effect, the term or period for which such part of this Agreement shall be in effect shall be limited to the longest period allowable which does not cause such part to be unenforceable or in conflict with applicable laws. 19. Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing either by; i) personal delivery; ii) expedited delivery service with proof of delivery; iii) United States mail, postage prepaid, and registered or certified mail with return receipt requested; or iv) prepaid telecopy or fax, the receipt of which shall be acknowledged, addressed as follows; Surface Owner: Farfrumwurkin, L.L.L.P. 11811 Upham Street, Unit 12 Broomfield, Colorado, 80020 Attn: Jon File, Managing Partner EnCana: EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. Attention: DJ Land Department 370 l7`h Street, Suite 1700 Denver, Colorado 80202 Notices shall be effective upon receipt and any party may change an address by notice to the other parties. 7 20. Incorporation of Exhibits. Exhibits A and B are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. 21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding among the parties and supersedes any previous communications, representations or agreements, whether oral or written. No change of any of the terms or conditions herein shall be valid or binding on any party unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party. 22. Counterpart Executions. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized representative, to be effective on the date and year first above written. FARFRUMWURIC1N L.L.L.P. ENCANA ENERGY RESOURCES INC. By: By: Name: Name: Byron R. Gale Its: its: Attorney-in-Fact 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2005, by Jon File individually and on behalf of Farfrumwurkin L.L.L.P. as its Managing Partner. My Commission expires: Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF DENVER ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2005, by Byron R. Gale as Attorney-in-Fact for ENCANA ENERGY RESOURCES INC., and he executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and purposes therein set forth. IN WITNESS WHEROF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first written above. My Commission expires: Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public 9 YOUNG LAW FIRM, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law November 16, 2004 Jon File Farfrumwurkin, L.L.L.P. 11811 Upham St., Unit 12 Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Re: Drilling Rights and Future Oil Well Locations in the NW '4, SW '/4 and SE 'A of Section 32 2N 68W Dear Jon: Per your request, I have reviewed the Oil and Gas Lease dated May 6, 1976 between Martin J. Freedman and Ray L. Nelson, as well as correspondence between Farfrumwurkin, LLLP and EnCana Energy Resources, Inc. It is my understanding, based on the correspondence and other materials, that EnCana is disputing your authority to determine the placement of new wells,to be drilled on the subject property. Pursuant to the lease, EnCana is entitled to drill on the surface of the land into the ~ spacing units (bottom hole locations) specified by OGCC rules and regulations, however, their ability to do so is limited by the terms of the Oil and Gas Lease of 1976. Your lease contains a unique provision found in Exhibit A, Section (b)(3) where it states that, "Lessee is aware of the value of the surface of the land and agrees to, subject to the spacing rules set out by governmental regulating agencies,contact Lessor for his approval prior to drilling operations; said approval, however, shall not unreasonably be withheld." This provision is clearly intended to keep the land available for use at its highest and best use while permitting drilling in areas which do not affect or minimizes the economic impact on the surrounding land. This clause clearly references "spacing rules" and is not intended to address surface locations. Therefore even though there may be five (5) surface locations in each quarter section, this does not mean that the Lessee is allowed to drill a well in each location at its discretion. Rather the Lessee may be allowed to drill a well into each spacing unit from an area chosen by Lessor that does not diminish the value of the land more than an amount equal to the royalties the mineral owners would receive. The clause operates in a manner that requires the Lessee to first comply with the spacing rules set out by governmental regulating agencies, and then Lessee is required to obtain the Lessor's approval to drill on the land, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In other words,this clause prohibits the Lessee from simply picking a spot to drill inside the drilling window and then seeking the land owners 1450 SOUTH HAVANA STREET I SUITE 412 I AURORA I COLORADO 180012 TELEPHONE: (303)309-3014 1 FACSIMILE: (303)309-3994 approval to drill there, but rather the Lessee is required to determine what the spacing unit is and then obtain the land owners permission to drill on the subject area of land. Given the above, and in my opinion, you, as the land owner, have the authority to determine the location of any new well heads to be drilled on the property based on a determination of the value of the land on which the well head is to be placed. Thus, if EnCana proposed a well head on land which has a higher economic use when compared to the value the land would have if used for drilling (essentially royalties), then you have the right to determine the placement of the proposed well head within an area that will minimize the economic impact the well would have on the value of the land. This interpretation is consistent with the Lease, and in my opinion, you would be acting reasonable in denying permission to drill in an area that has a higher and better use. It is important to note that the Lease does not require that the Lessor provide the most economically viable drilling site to the Lessee. Instead, the Lessee is required to drill in areas that minimize the economic impact of the drilling operations on the land. Further evidence to support this contention, and as shown by the performance of the lease to date, the fact that all existing wells on the subject parcel located west of Weld County Road 3 ''A were located in or next to wetland areas, with one being placed outside of the drilling envelope clearly establishes the intent of the parties to the original lease was to preserve the value of the land. Therefore, I believe that you are acting reasonable in withholding certain drilling sites, based upon the determination that the land has a higher and better use. The land at issue is within your proposed development, indicating that the land has a higher and better use than that of being simply an oil well site. Based on this fact alone, I believe you are justified in denying access to the proposed well sites. It is my understanding, however, that you desire to work with EnCana to allow them to drill new wells provided these wells are located in such a manner as to minimize the economic impact to your land and your development. Since EnCana already has two existing wells located in the center of the quarter sections which you do not intend to purchase, perhaps you could allow EnCana to directional drill the number of wells allowed in each quarter section from the drilling window located in the center of the quarter sections, keeping the rest of the property open for development. This would allow EnCana to meet the requirements of Section (b) (3) and keep the intent of that provision in tact. Yours very truly, 7: 4._ James E. Young 1450 SOUTH HAVANA STREET[ SUITE 412 1 AURORA I COLORADO 180012 TELEPHONE: (303)309-3014 I FACSIMILE: (303)309-3994 �) yio g .,r (p�(s• n,.(Xf o'clock .fr.1\.-.-.M._MAY ��,• !� fl] .,C'` ( l){) Rttordgd of //..t/-••.q.-1•y_/-�• Ta 0bml'•,Dem cc(,d^. r.. SR rtanucritS eel'AID UP 1688170/0 S, L. Sheht., Jr., Recoedt �' ... 1 U an.6.ao,No.2 Rae, No. ........ w OIL AND GAS LEASE 3- 1 6th day of May .I .by and between :, ^ AGREEMENT.Matte and entrrrtl Into the }. Ray_l Nelson and Margaret E, Nelson, his wife. — i Route 1, Box 210 Erie Colorado ODS16 ,nenlnafrr riled teeear(whethr nor or mnrc)nd t whose post office address n DewVa Co O de 1 Martin J. Freedman whose post ofnte address isd25_.Clntrelhan4 Rid trftnor ,nettFlnrr led Le•see, 0. Ten and More DOLLARS WI TNESSE.t h.That the Lessor,for and In consideration of demised, cash in hand ord.the receipt of which 1+hereby acknoe,lease and nod the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained,has described. with the 0 leased and let. and reclusive right for the by presents mining,esplorina by geophysical and other methods,andhe operating ki Lessee.the producing otherefrom nil and-slices of • t— purposed, n whatsoever nature or Flnd.with rights of way and easements for dune pipe lines,rid erection of structures thereon to produce.save and take care Weld te co of said products.all al certain tract of land situated In the Counts'of OD Colorado ,described as follows,to-wit: NO state of r-1 • SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE PART HEREOF. • In a O O and rnntalnint 256 more or less. Ont Year from May 6 1976 - O ; Is>ater d :sea: this tzar. that: remain in ,n,-, ,., a .e.. -+ / $X_4 Ir.'!" !hit date sad as a thereaner as oil or gas of whatsoever nature or kind is produced from said Masud premises or onn....pooled therewith,or drilling operations are continued as hereinafter provided. ut If,at the t•hen enga of the primary lrmnrhl this ^pfratlon oil +thereon,Inn l being h s leartishallced ,contin leased ue{n 1 race+o hint if s or on rprrael +are heine contlnu' Jesse secat ed on t In drilling a re-working and orations shall he considered to be continuously prosecuted if not a more ee ninety e on the leased•slh emew'• er on na pooled therewith, ore than it of days+nail a Pox between the said a o or enrage pooled therewith.the produ the ction(thereof shong of uldatease s for the from aniy usf e •"t aft eohe p well. to•fret discovery eshall l no or tan on land or n acreage r't subsequent the ssa'inn of yproductionN om date terminateo if Lessee ton of dry hocea additional adrilling 1 tl Ise remarking and prodc within aIrwltlnf ssuch sopera- * date or sew • d tine at or.der the expiration or ce the primary term of this h•r•this lease shall continue in torte s+long moil ore gas d prodvrta from the leased p, opera- * premise+raT on acreage pooled therewith. ept as other- 2. This d a 0, cP LEASE. In rag Unuc Uan of the down rash operations during the primary term. Lure move at any timertlmes bP sdurint orgated.e after the pri- mr provided herein. hi rpmmcocad or r• any se term surrender Nu lease ns to all or any portion of via land and a to any strata or......m be delivering lessor or by filing for record ep a • release or releases.and be relieved of all obligation thereafter acovine as to the acreage surrendered. 2. In nmdderatfon of the premises the rid Lessee covenants and agrees: • t 1•t.To deliver to the credit,.I lessor.free of cost.in she pipe line to which Let,ee may connect wells on said land,the equal rave-eighth II Oil Part of all oil produced and saved from the leased premises. ace ss god.To pay Lessor one-eighth li/el of the troll proceed*each rear.payable nuarter P.for the gat.from each well where gas only is a sed oil the premise'. and if used in the manufacture of gasoline a e valty of one-eighth 11/e),payable • bona, while the same prevailing shin[ u its.t theteorfr market rate for gas, • monthly oyal Td. Par tenor on gas produced prod from env cod writ and used off the premise'or in tth manufactureil of ga rate or env other product a royalty r col one-eighth ale tlei e proceeds,ci g is mouth..1 or mar •t the prevailing market rate .. Where gas from royalty a well capable of producing der.gas is not sold or used,Lessee h may pay or tender th royalty to thedateo royalty owners one o e erimier nsuing after the per net f 90 days frod m the dateesucheh payment or tender well Is Our in and thereafter on or before e on or before he anniversary a date of this haw during the • cod such well is shut In. If such payment or tender is made,it will be considered that gas Is being produced within the mewling of this lease. pots S. If said Lessor owns• less interest in the above described land than the entire and undivided lee ehimch leroa Lessor'se estate therrein.ilivn n bears tothe royalties (including ray shot-in gas r^yalty)herein provided for shall be paid the Lessor only m the pro w acid undivided fee. onnn,except water from • h. lesser shall have the eight to use,free of cost,gas.oil and water produced raid land for Lessee's operation the ten the sr-lb.-4 hen ur- requested by Led_'. el T. When see shall bury Lessee's pipe line below plow depth. A. No well 0 snail be drilled nearer than 200 feet to the hex or barn now on r+d premises w-nh.mp written consent of Lew.._ 9. bear shall pay for damages caused by Leasers operations to growing crops on said land. _. sag. le+we shall have the right at any time to remove all machinery and fixtures placed on said premise•, including the nil draw and re a I canna. I. The rights of Lessor and Leaser hereunder may be assigned in whole or part. No change in ownership of Lessor's ir.terest Ibs assignment I or otherwise)shall be binding on hewer until Lessee has been furnished with notice.consisting of certified copies of all recorded instruments or documents and other information necessary to establish a compile dam of record title from Lessor.and then only tun'ilith it a to l ymen sh s thereaft-r made. No other kind of notice,whether actual or constructive.shall be binding on Lessee. No or Lessor's • erip as to dillrent portions or parcels of said land shall operate to enlarge the obligations or diminish the rights of Lessee,and all Lessee's • s rations may be conducted without retard to• y such division. If all or nv part of this lea.is assigned.no leasehold owner than be liable fur a^ ^ • ♦no . ler,a of any oion. s hereb given to - s a recvrr 12. I, •r t.at its onon,is herebyco the right rut power at any time and from or time a +rat pL eitherunitize It ze or altePror •n to all m any Dot of the Land described herein awl as to any one le more of the formations herelaity sdrt,to pool or sin the i gse- • oe s estate and the d estate covered this I bear with other It lease ce iris ior the immediatet vicinity ire the irrespective production of oil and gas, sea.....ly for thewithproduction Teepee( of either.when In ,lease Judgment It is Likewise.eceansrY re advisablevfo lu d i cod derma ti n col whHhar•nm^li lr simgas,mar ty et r fortetomince to n n Diner cing,sort ti Mare, fongorunits previously of any undit to shall bbe formations not Lessee eedag oil or and filing id yrecirdta de exclude claration of non-producing u,lttl atioafor r reformation,which whichadeclaration(shall describes th unit. accomplishedAny u may include land upon l which • well has theretofore been cc-mottled or upon which operations for drilling have theretofore been commenced. Production.drilling or re- working operations nr•well shut in for want of a market anywhere on a unit which includes all or a part of thta kale shall be treated as 1f it were in for want ol a fled,Including(shut-in sea royalti s of es. Lessor shall receive p market de lieu of the royalties elsewhere herein sped- production from the unit so pooled royaltroyaltiesiy on on the portion of such produt ktn• •Ilocated to this Mose:such allocation shall be that proportion of the unit production that the total number of surface acres covered by this tear and included in the unit bears to the total number of surface acres in such unit. In addition to the foregoing,Lesser shall have the right to sodUse. f the pool.or enterring int or any a prativethe above or lan of des elopment ndssato or one peration more approved b formations ny R vermenW lh other a thorityands nd.In t the ie general me to time, - with like approval. to modify.change or terminate any such plan or agreement nd,in such event.the terms.conditions and provisions of this lease shall be deemed modified to conform to the terms.conditions,and provisions of such approved cooperative or unit plan of deweopment or • operation and,particularly,all drilling and development requirements of this least,express or implied,shall be satisfied by compliance with the defiling and development requirements of such plan or agreement.and this lease shall not terminate or metre during the life of such plan or agree- n ment. In the event that said above described lands or any pan thereof,shall herealsee be operated under any such cooperativethen the produc- tion taof developmnt or operation whereby the production therefrom r allocated to different portions of the land covered by mid plan, al:acated to any particular tract of land shall,for the purpose of computing the royalties to be paid hereunder to Lessor,be retarded as having been produced from the particular tract of land to which It it allocated and not to my other tract of land:end the royalty payments to he made hereunder so tensor shall be based upon production only as so allocated. Lessor shall formally eapiese Lessor's consent to any cooperative or unit ental y plan of I I eMI 1 epress we implied operation adopted cevenanta of this leasead s all be subject to all Fedeproved by any r l and StatecLaws.Executive g the same upon request of Orden,Rules or egulatop•�nd this lease shall not be terminated.in whole or Its part,nor Lease held liable in damages,for failure to comply therewith,if compliance is prevented by.of if such!Allure is the result of,any rich Law,Order.Rule or Regulation, - 14. Lessee hereby wanann and agrees to defend the title to the lands herein described,and agrees that the lessee shall have the right at any time to redeem for Lesson bl Payment,any mortgages, taxes or otter hens on the Suave dscnbed land..in the red of*tetra of payment by Leanne and be subrogated to the rights of the holder thereof,and the undersigned Lesson,for themselves and their helm r+ceet on and aaigras, hereby surrender and release all right of dower and homestead In the presorts described herein.insofar as said right of dower and homestead may In ray way affect the purposes for which this lease Is made.at recited herein. IS. Should any one or more of the parties hereinabove named as Lessor fail to execute this lease,it shall nevertheless be binding upon all such parties who do execute it as Leiner. The word''Lessor:'as used in this lease,shall mean any one or more or all of the parties who execute this lease as Lessor. All the provisions of this lease shall be binding on the heirs.successors and animas of Lefler and Lewes, IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this instrument bexecutedaa of the date first above written, ..),/{ , 1 le -. .TI. ')Jc 3lL ,,1' 2 . , w 3`i -3 /Lc 11 41 1688170 • 66 J-3 • ,�� EXHIBIT "A" Ray L. Nelson, et ux i , P. Description: ,I I - Tewnshi 2 North Ran e 68 West Weld Count Colorado Section 31: ERNE, lying 5 & C of RR ROW, containing 2 acres, morn or I less. , 44 ac TC9, . ,1 Section 32: 5W;; WOW; lying 5 & C or RR ROW containing more or less; N}5E} except beginning at E } cornet of section, then S along centerline 89D 866 4', a of section •Lhen then 5 25D 4619 C 1460.8', then ,. N OD ASM W 1306.0' to P08. < - - n, Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained ae herein, the following • pr _ - - provisions are agreed to by both lessor a d ~� - 1. All Royalthereby y previsions of "one—eighth (1/0)^ contained herein, ' aro hereby amended to be "fifteen per cent (15%)". j . .t . - I 3. Losses is aware of the value of t`ee sue acecifgsurface of ttellahe ndeandut by .. e,l agrees to, subject to conforming governmental regulating agencies, contact Lessor for his approval .,, prior to drilling operations; said approval, however, shall not r• to tank unreasonably be wltnneld. This provision shall also apply battery sites and pipeline right—of—ways. t may be • 1 A. No drilling operations (or completions thereof)Nmayaberoncf conducted upon • ' the surface of the land from March let through �T. ' .- year without the written consent of Lasso r. 1 I • Signed for Identification: } itr 11� f�• Ray L. elson 1 .,� Margaret No ` s + • ,0 r i • • • _. . a. . .*+r. 4. l• 60V1IO s • - 41. G6 • • i - EXHIBIT "R" Ray L. Nelson, et ux : s P. Description: ald t.t . • Tovnshi . 2 North C,lan o ly lying hot tofNRB now,n contain ingd2 acres, more or I -i Section 31: C.N' loss. • Section 32: So or lying 518 exceptpR ROW,beginningn at i ESI corner of y more on less; WO al, •'; section, then W along centerline of section 1484.5•, then 5 250 46M E 1460.8', then N 890 22M E 866.4', then N 00 45M W 1306.0' to POB.•4 • .......• P. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the following . provisions aro agreed to by both Lessor and Losses: •. contained herein, 1. All Royalty provisions of "ono—eightn (1/8)" • aro horeby amended to be "fifteen per cent (15%)". , 4I 3. Lease is aware or the value of the surface of the land and • agrees to, subject to conforming to the spacing rules set out by . governmental regulating agencies, contact Lessor for his approval to 'j - prior to drilling operations= said approval, however, shall not 9 unreasonably be withneld. This provision shall also apply f 1 _ battery sites and pipeline right—of—ways. 1 4. No drilling operations (or completions thereof) may be conducted upon the surface of the land from March lot through November 1st of any •.� . year without the written consent of Lessor. ( • Signed for Identific�tlon: , le ' T f l 7 • / c .C•� .. Ray , �L..�{Jolson Margaret Nelson' a •r I • .. . YOUNG LAW FIRM, L.L.C. Attorneys at Law January 5, 2005 Jon File Farfrumwurkin, L.L.L.P. 11811 Upham Street. Unit 12 Broomfield, Colorado 80020 Via Facsimile: (303) 404-0778; Original to Follow Via U.S. Mail Re: EnCana Oil & Gas, Inc. Surface Damage Agreement Dear Jon: I am writing to address your concerns regarding statements made by Mike Tucker from EnCana regarding the interpretation of the Surface Damage Agreement. Specifically, you asked me to review the Surface Damage Agreement and address assertions made by Mr. Tucker regarding the scope of the no contest clause pertaining to future development of your properties. I have reviewed the Surface Damage Agreement in light of Mr. Tucker's comments that EnCana is only prohibited from objecting to development on LANDS as that term is defined in the Surface Damage Agreement, and I disagree. Based on my review, it is my opinion that EnCana is prohibited from objecting to any development of property which is subject to the original Oil and Gas leases under which EnCana is operating. When EnCana clearly defined the land subject to the agreement, and indicated that further reference to the land subject to the agreement would be identified as the term "LANDS." Thus, in order for Mr. Tucker's interpretation to be correct, the term LANDS must appear within the prohibition on objecting to development contained in subparagraph E (A). The term LANDS, however, is not used in this subparagraph as defining which property EnCana is prohibited from objecting to future development on. A reading of the subparagraph at issue evidences the intent of EnCana, to not contest"the development of the properties covered under the original lease." This language is clear, unambiguous, and easily distinguishable from the term "LANDS" as used in the Surface Damage Agreement. Moreover, the fact that the term LANDS is used in the preface to subparagraph E (A), it evidences the intent that the parties agreed to extend the non-contest clause to property other than the land subject to the Surface Damage Agreement. 1450 SOU rHI HAVANA STREET I SUITE 412 I AURORA I COLORADO 180012 TELEPHONE: (303)309-3014 I FACSIMILE: (303) 309-3994 In short, subparagraph E (A) prohibits EnCana from contesting development not only on the LANDS as defined in the Surface Damage Agreement, but also from contesting development on all other property not within the term LANDS as defined in the Surface Damage Agreement, but which is included in and subject to the original Oil and Gas Lease. Please call me if you have any questions. Yours very truly, James E. Young 1450 Sou ni HAVANA S[REEF SUITE 412 I AURORA I COLORADO 180012 TELEPI IONE: (303) 309-30141 FACSIMILE: (303)309-3994 LAND AD-11N 72O9563 J35 Li.iS:�.w Knee icgn �. •rum Act 3 0 3 �rc7 `/ sboe3 SURFACE DAMAGE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT,dated effectively this 18th day of March 2003 is made by and between the undersigned,FARFRUMWURRIN,LLLP,a Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partnership,whose address is 11811 Upham Street#I2 Broomfield, CO 80020,herein called"OWNER"and EnCana Energy Resources Inc.,950-17t Street,Suite 26(10 Denver,Colorado 80202,herein called"EnCana"; WHEREAS,OWNER represents that they are the surface owners and in possession of an interest in part or all of the surface estate for the following described lands in Weld County,Colorado,said land herein called"LANDS",to wit: Township 2 North Rattle 68 West,6th P.M. Section 32:SWNW WHEREAS,EnCana has or will acquire certain leasehold interests in the oil and gas mineral estate in the LANDS and proposes to conduct drilling and subsequent production operations on the LANDS;and WHEREAS,OWNER and EnCana desire to minimize any surface damage to the LANDS and to reach an agreement regarding such surface damage. NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of ten dollars and other valuable consideration,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the parties agree as follows: I. Prior to commencement of drilling operations,EnCana shall pay OWNER the following sum as full settlement and satisfaction of all damages growing out of,incident to,or in connection with the usual and customary exploration,drilling and completion operations,unless otherwise specifically provided herein: Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($2,500.00)for the wellsite located on the LANDS in which OWNER owns the surface estate,together with any lands used for roads purposes,pipelines and(towlines in connection with the welisite. If,by reason directly resulting from the operation of EnCana,there is damage to crops,real or personal property upon the LANDS which is not associated with the usual and customary drilling operations,such as(but not limited to)damage to livestock, structures,buildings,fences,culverts,cement ditches,irrigation systems,and natural water ways,such damage will be repaired or replaced by EnCana,or EnCana will pay reasonable compensation to OWNER for such additional damage. D. If requested by OWNER,prior to heavy equipment operations on each wellsite,EnCana's representative will meet and consult with OWNER(or OWNER's representative)as to the location of the wellsite,access roads, and flowline. E. In conducting operations on the LANDS.EnCana shall: A. Limit the size of each wetlsite to approximately 375 feet by 350 feet during the original drilling and completion operations and shall limit the future site to be no more than 1/8 acre during other periods.The existing access road will be used for the drilling operations and permanent access until OWNER has constructed new roads for _:._f,1r�'-� future lakes and subdivisions(which EnCana agrees not ' "-� :::;arc i� b1A 'HL\:. development of the Properties covered under the original ';� O EnCana shall have the right to access their wellsite over - road t. which shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width. ;1 1 Bl coy- . Nelson 1232)Well Page 2 B.Separate the top soil at the time of excavation of pits so that the top soil and subsurface soil may be placed back in proper order as nearly as possible. C. Reclaim the wellsite as nearly as practicable to its original condition and if the locations are in pasture,reseed the location with native grasses.Weather permitting; reclamation operations shall be completed within three months following drilling and subsequent related operations,unless EnCana and OWNER mutually agree to postponement because of crop or other considerations. D. Use its best efforts to keep the well site free of weeds and debris. 4. OWNER agrees to waive the minimum thirty-day written notice requirement described in the Notice Letter provided by EnCana to OWNER when it initially gave notice of its intent to drill on the LANDS. 5. When the word"EnCana"is used in this Agreement,it shall also mean the successors and assigns of EnCana Energy Resources Inc.,including but not limited to Rs employees and officers,agents,affiliates,contractors.subcontractors and/or purchasers. 6. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of the parties. OWNER agrees to waive any tinting restrictions to drill this well contained in any of the original vesting oil and gas leases. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED AS OF TILE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE. OWNER: $TATF I_..+ . DU rr+i • ^ < , } FARFRUMWURKIN,LLLP � � � t pT � � R'•., P.0 wane% thy appeared be = maim 'FtE Jo/File,Managing Partner • otitis:. instrument,Taz ID.Number )exec WM. G k ENCANA ENERG RESOURCES INC. By: _ mool N�r. Page 1 of 1 Subj: FW: Date: 2/17/05 2:37:47 PM Mountain Standard Time From: Mike.Tucker@encana.com To: BOWLITZ@aol.com File: Document.pdf (195735 bytes) DL Time (28800 bps): <2 minutes ,Sent from the Internet(Details) Jon, Attached is a rough platting of pad sites within the two areas we have been discussing as operations areas. Give me a call when you receive these and we will discuss. Thanks, MLT Original Message Q71) From: Tucker, Mike Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 2:33 PM To: Tucker, Mike Subject: • Thursday, February 17, 2005 America Online: BOWLITZ _ r y ? 150' radius from wells Low Density Boundry 350' radius from existing well High Density Boundry \ nks Blown up view of the SW 1/4 Battery site Wells 50' ma x• Apart ` 1 Structure Location Ar-a 150' x 200' rx x 150 radio from existing well Low sity Soundry x 350 radius from existing well High Density 75Co terSif sigh Noir xxx xx Structure Local roe �,/ X X 150 x 700' 6 �/L/�` X // p� Structure Location Ar:r 1�(. i)-7//c_ .y^ 150'x700' FARFRUMWURKIN LLLP 11811 Upham St. # 12 Broomfield Co 80020 contact Jon P. File Section 32 2N 68W iti V`" ...pi-- ,A' '!�3�" `,•(� ' Structure Location Ar , ,., 1' ii' #+.,t f, r,. 150' x 200' a x G • V •ai # • . . , 'r1>•„A "'..�! l3-2- ♦ 1-i.., .ititt 1 4 ir���!,,jy( .f u ¢� t ,. a -J� � it � ��l��� ib.Y��� byy ., t �'..:;L T'� S Z .-! a .} t)'' ' (11) iM.. aH;�• it-u'1 . . ' y, J(� a f J.La arC rnrra. ' rO '.4 i' a i' + X 1 S from nd'Ong well ilf X 1s0'polp Iron exlsOn vx.0 rat'44 High Density eoi •ry liri i� F° ktf :' ► ' t :�" y ' 1 Struewre Loa rRk !�l *F ? { F 151'x200' !0.::t: ' f. _• v Structure Locs on !wax zoos71-1 FARFRUMWURKII X 11811 Upham St. # / iti Broomfield Co 801 contact Jon P. FllE Section 32 2N 68V ,,, 124 ,1A, 1-7 16 s- J UPDATED LIST OF MINERAL OWNERS AND MINERAL LESSEES (Filly Ridge) Subject Property: Township 2 North, Range 68 West. 6th P.M., Weld County. CO Section 32: SW%, Crews &Zeren, LLC, a mineral title company, states that to the best of its knowledge the following is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of the mineral owners and mineral leasehold owners having an interest in the Subject Property, based upon the real property records of Weld County, Colorado, as verified through February 20, 2005. A photocopy or facsimile of this list shall for all purposes be a valid as the original hereof. Dated this 1st day of March, 2005. CREWS & ZEREN By: William G. Crews, CPL Certified Professional Landman #3477 Mineral Owners Mineral Leasehold Owners: Farfrumwurkin, LLLP Encana Energy Resources Inc. 11811 Upham Street, #12 950 17th Street, Ste. 2600 Broomfield, CO 80020 Denver, CO 80202 Rancho Partnership Ltd. 1600 Stout Street, Ste. 750 Denver, CO 80202 Cheyenne Oil Properties 107 N. 4th Street, Ste. 209 Ponca City, OK 74601-4528 Texas Tea of Colorado, LLC 1355 So. Boulder Rd., #F-187 Louisville, CO 80027 Crews de Zeren,LLC Mineral Title Services P.O. Box336337 (970)351-0733 Greeley, CO 80633-0606 Page 1 of 1 Fax(970)351-0867 CREWS & ZEREN, LLC Petroleum Land Consultants March P.O. Box 336337 2, 2005 Greeley, CO 80633 (970) 351-0733 Jon File Fax (303)484-2110 Farfrumwurkin, LLLP info@crews-zeren.com 11811 Upham Street, #12 Broomfield, CO 80020 Re: Mineral Lessees SW'A-32-2n-68w Dear Mr. File: This letter is to clarify the leasehold status of the referenced property. As you will note on the Updated List of Mineral Owners and Mineral Lessees for this parcel, Encana Energy Resources Inc.; Rancho Partnership Ltd.; Cheyenne Oil Properties and Texas Tea of Colorado, LLC are all shown as leasehold owners. Encana operates the deeper wells on the property, and Texas Tea operates the shallow wells. Cheyenne Oil and Rancho are non-operating working interest owners, which means that they have designated the two operators as having authority to make all operating decisions on their behalf. Under these circumstances, if Rancho or Cheyenne wish to drill other wells, they must act through Encana or Texas Tea. Please let me know if the above does not adequately address the leasehold ownership. Cordially, William G. Crews, CPL enclosure - updated mineral ownership list WGC/mm fc: Peter Wayland - Weiland, Inc. SEP-30-2004 11:d4AAi FROM-WEILAND INC 3034360953 T-290 P 001/002 F-135 LIST OF MINERAL OWNERS AND MINERAL LESSEES (Schell) Subject Property: Township 2 North, Range 68 West,6''P.M. Sections 31: Lots A and B of Recorded Exemption No. 1467-31-4-RE1775, being a part of the SE'/. Minco LLC, a mineral title company, states that to the best of its knowledge the following is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of the mineral owners and mineral leasehold owners having an interest in the Subject Property,based upon the real property records of Weld County,Colorado, as same were verified at September 10, 2004. A facsimile or photocopy of this list shall,for all purposes, be as valid as the original hereof Dated this 17*day of September, 2004. MINCCOO LW By:William G. Crews, CPL Certified Professional Landman#3477 Mineral Owners: Mineral Leasehold Owners: ✓Jack Hein and Ruth G. Hein /Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corp. Rt. 2, Box 219 1999 Broadway, Suite 3600 Erie, CO Denver,CO 80202 (Last known address at 1972) ,}Patina Oil& Gas Corporation /Kenneth L. Schell and Judith Ann Schell 1625 Broadway, Suite 2000 `r7 833 Cola State Highway 52 Denver, CO 80202 Erie, CO 80516 94TincoLGC (ineraP it(eServices P.O. Bo x336337 (970)351-0733 Gentry, CO 80633-0606 Pagel of 1 Tat(970)351-0867 BOCC Exhibit F contains 2 sheets of oversized maps File Gravel Pit Special Review (Mining Operation) Application Extraction Plan Map and Special Review Plat Map Please see original file Page 1 of 4 Carol Harding From: Gregory Balmes [balmesco@msn.com] ,: s' ! Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 12:27 PM EXHIBIT To: Carol Harding I_ Subject: Docket#: 2005-37 U U5l2 1 8 May 17, 2005 To: The Weld County Board of Commissioners From : The Homeowners of Centennial Ponds and Reflection Bay Re: Docket #: 2005-37 Permit # M-2003-045 & M-2003-060 To whom it may concern : We would like to strongly object to the proposed issuance of another mine permit to be located on WCR 3.25 just north of Hwy. 52 to a Mr. John File, better known as FARFRUMWURKIN. We have put up with a pile of dirt from one mine by Lafarge, at the southeast corner of CR 3.25 and 16.5 for over 3 1/2 years and it is not done yet. We were promised 6 months. CR CR 3.25 has just been repaved and we find it most appalling to just get our road back and now find there is a possibility that we may not be able to use it again due to this new mine. We also have active mining north of 16.5 and CR 3.25 with a new mine right on 16.5. And we now have a large pile of dirt ( 1 mile long and 15'-20' high just being a big dust blower) The truck traffic is supposed to be routed onto CR 3.25 then onto Hwy. 52. Due to the volume of traffic on Hwy. 52 already, any trucks attempting to make a left hand turn onto Hwy. 52 will all but close down current residence use of CR 3.25 to the south. We understand that it is common practice for the petitioner to pay for their own traffic study. But the traffic study done is seriously flawed and incomplete. Westbound traffic on Highway 52 crests a hill approximately 1,200 feet east of CR 3.25. At 50 mph it takes approximately 15 seconds for traffic to reach 3.25. At 60 mph it is closer to 12 seconds. This time frame 5/17/2005 Page 2 of 4 barely allows enough time for a passenger vehicle to get to the acceleration lane, let alone an 80,000 pound semi trying to start off from a dead stop going uphill. It seems to us that the decision to grant this permit has already been made as the road has been widened at Hwy. 52 and CR 3.25 and an acceleration lane added for eastbound traffic turning off of CR 3.25. This is not your first encounter with the applicant nor will it probably be your last so please bear with us on this next statement. Without permission or permit, dirt work for a subdivision was started and completed on an agricultural parcel of this property. The subdivision request was denied and now the owner of this property wants to mine it to recoup his costs. Then he plans to sell storage rights for water for the 40' hole he will create by mining this property and then try to get a Town to annex the property for homes. The applicant has constructed a building that looks as if it is to be used as a machine storage facility and appears to have worked on his septic leach field, according to the county without the benefit of a permit. And ,-. if you really want to see where your signs are announcing your meeting, you will have to look behind the fence posts and gate that it is hidden behind to see it. We also would like to say that we live within 500 feet of this proposed mine and have never been notified of a meeting about this from the County. And we find it objectionable that is approved to advertise in the Fort Lupton Press, instead of the Erie Review or the Longmont Daily Times Call. It just seems that people don't want us to really know what is going on. We understand that a landowner has certain rights as to use of their land, however, this land was purchased as a farm. He has the right to farm this land and we fully support his right to do that. We would not object to a subdivision. But to be able to disrupt our quality of life and damage the value of our property with a mine for 6 years, to that we do object. What about our rights? Our rights to use roads we are taxed for. Our rights to the country setting we paid for. Bear in mind that we are not complaining about things that were here before we were. We are 5/17/2005 Page 3 of 4 complaining about things that are happening now, after we have moved in. Things that will effect our lives negatively and not positively. Our rights to clean air and being able to sleep until a reasonable hour. We could see this mine happening if we were in short supply of aggregate. If it was for the good of everyone involved, instead of just one entity. But when we put the rights to make money over the rights of people, we are making a mistake. We ask if the applicant will be doing the mining himself or if someone like LaFarge will be doing the mining? What is his expertise in operating a mine and what is his record of reclaiming property? There is a solution that LaFarge is using that we would like to see explored. To the west of this proposed mine is one operated by Asphalt Specialties, if a deal could be reached for them to mine this property and belt transport the material to their site to the west, then the truck traffic would be routed onto Hwy. 52 with no impact to residential properties. Also, we will be asking the Assessor to re-evaluate our taxes due to the damage that is being done to our road access and to our rural setting. For the life of us, we cannot understand that when a farm is removed from production and becomes a mine, why it is still taxed as "ag" property. Is it not a commercial operation and should be taxed as thus? This is what we are asking for: 1) No trucks can leave the yard between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 am. 2) The hours of operation are to be from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday. 3) That the permit is for a period of 5 years and is not renewable. 4) That at the end of 5 years the property must be reclaimed with no stored piles of dirt or aggregate. 5/17/2005 Page 4 of 4 5) That the aggregate must be mined in sections until the aggregate in that section is exhausted. Then that section must be reclaimed before the next section is actively mined. Please bear in mind that this project can be done in 3 years or less. It is our opinion that the applicants choose not to use sufficient resources of men, money or equipment to get this done. There is no reason that someone like a LaFarge could not do it and we see no reason that this applicant cannot do the same. Thank you for your time in listening to our concerns. Respectfully, The Homeowners of Centennial Ponds and Reflection Bay 5/17/2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS (72A f) 16 THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT- OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIAL REVIEW IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. I, Jacqueline Hatch, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER P LTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST EN/ DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR t`;S -( y `D IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONE DISTRICT. p" c 6CL)C L./k/' 4 rz if Jacqueline Hatch Signature of Person Posting Sign STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to me this< ? day of , 2005. WITNESS my hand and official seal. 4J ( J 1(2/4 Notary Public BILLIE J. MOORE NOTARY PUBLIC �/ jay,,t STATE OF COLORADO / / � i My Commission Expires: EXHIBIT I 14 I Isle *I : 4 ,...7, d Y i 1 � k i /{ t .yam... l.. -iiwig; it a I a e f" I ' y `" #..,� �HiS PAOPFRIYAWItEt BE RFLDI AT �� ' .y+' I —%u y 1 r� r.' .uxf 2n dr -uo t".i{r _ r x�"`'c-�t'`Lt a � � 7 �1 �"€r�f� �'� WELD MORE INFORMATION ACRES � ,d�` �� I } -„,:,.. „,..-.. ./..,...,.._....,.::,. 4 � ,1 ,i�- �q r PEANNINT Y DEPARTMENT OF 4f ''''''''''14.'' '' ,i: - { - x. . s s ° (87 S3 SERVICE$ + it �, '-`, . c R 0)3 610 AT s. t ""v„ ti, j n apt ".3 CIA ,-. i 0 ext.3; { R y i . ". { ., t `'�� a-.ri Imo` •1i -u, .. ' • i� % � . o f ,: • Y „ ._�� tic.{_" +, ..r, ,] �,,,t �w i >,.r S i i t > / v Fr. 6 ��: ".. f ;4,:e2t i .'.��.3. - t7..,'c/Ah 7 7,+k b � -../.4,r47:-.<1;,:..,_-:•-•(7.." wf�r4,- tt"t' i t tr �I.f. 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