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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050756.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES AND OF FEES FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTATION AND APPRAISAL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GEORGE AND BONITA ADAM WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with an Agreement for Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Expenses and of Fees for Real Estate Consultation and Appraisal between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and George and Bonita Adam, 11684 Weld County Road 5.5, Longmont, Colorado 80501, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,Colorado,that the Agreement for Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Expenses and of Fees for Real Estate Consultation and Appraisal between the County of Weld,State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and George and Bonita Adam be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by ing vote on the 7th day of March, A.D., 2005. �� ► �� i - � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 , *At La =, � WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ST . . William H. Je , Chair Clerk to the Board eeil o- m ck/ Deputy Clerk t the Bo Un David E. Long (Ply)AS EXCUSED ` Robert D. Masden ounty Att ey EXCUSED -51/ /� - Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 2005-0756 EG0052 0n: /960, f4n 03/--�� AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES AND OF FEES FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTATION AND APPRAISAL THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 3rci day of / -(GLrC 2005, by and between the County of Weld, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of its Public Works Department, hereinafter referred to as "Weld County," with offices located at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, and George and Bonita Adam, hereinafter referred to collectively as "the Adams,"whose address is 11684 Weld County Road 5'h, Longmont, Colorado 80501. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Weld County is currently reviewing alternative right-of-way placements for the improvement and extension of Weld County Road ("WCR") 7, to be approximately located on the section line between Sections 3 and 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Adams own property located in the NE 1/4 of Section 4-2-68 (the "Adams' property"), and WHEREAS, one or more of the alternative rights-of-way could be located on the Adams property, and discussions and negotiations have occurred between the Adams and their legal representative, and representatives of Weld County, regarding the right-of-way alternatives, improvement plans, project schedules, Weld County's proposed option agreement, and Weld County's request for access to the Adams' property for the purpose of conducting surveys, and WHEREAS, such discussions and negotiations have required the expenditures by the Adams for legal fees and expenses and fees for real estate consultation and appraisal, and WHEREAS, the parties hereto agree that compensation to the Adams to reimburse them for their expenditures for such fees and expenses is warranted, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date first written above to and until such time as Weld County acquires right-of-way from the Adams for said improvements project (through purchase or condemnation proceedings), or four years after the date first written above, whichever occurs sooner. Page 1 of 3 Pages 2. REIMBURSEMENT BY WELD COUNTY FOR LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES AND FEES FOR REAL ESTATE CONSULTATION AND APPRAISAL PAID BY THE ADAMS. The Adams have paid to Packard and Dierking, LLC, the sum of $16,396.60 for legal fees and expenses incurred in the course of their participation in discussions and negotiations regarding the right-of-way alternatives, improvement plans, project schedules, Weld County's proposed option agreement, and Weld County's request for access to the Adams' property for the purpose of conducting surveys for alternative right- of-way placements for the improvement and extension of WCR 7, to be approximately located on the section line between Sections 3 and 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6`h P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The Adams have also paid the sum of$2,000.00 to Berry and Associates Real Estate Appraisers, LLC, for an appraisal of a portion of the Adams' property being considered for acquisition by Weld County for said WCR 7 improvement project. Weld County agrees to reimburse the Adams, according to the following understandings: a. Upon signing this Agreement, Weld County will pay to the Adams the sum of $2,000.00 for reimbursement of the entire fees paid by them to Berry and Associates Real Estate Appraisers, LLC, for real estate consultation and appraisal, without seeking offset of such fees against the proceeds, if any, received by the Adams from Weld County for the taking of right-of-way. b. Upon signing this Agreement, Weld County will pay to the Adams the sum of $16,396.60 for reimbursement of the entire fees paid by them to Packard and Dierking, LLC. Offset against the proceeds, if any, received by the Adams from Weld County for the fair market value of right-of-way taken for the WCR 7 improvements project will be the lesser of the $16,396.60 or seven percent (7%) of such proceeds. Under no circumstances shall the Adams be obligated to repay the County any portion of the $16,396.60 other than as an offset against the proceeds received by the Adams from Weld County for the taking of right-of-way. c. The terms stated in this Section shall apply to and bind the heirs and successors in interest to the Adams' property. 3. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. a. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement Page 2 of 3 Pages shall be an incidental beneficiary only. b. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties to this Agreement and supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject matter of this transaction, whether oral or written. '�+ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Intergovernmental ,this r ay of Ma�4 , 2005. n COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF is.t ({: : �U1 COLORADO, by and through the Board of :1�:'a 1 , •' County Commissioners of Weld County ,r. prr Irk to the Board `gip::s%,/ L�� By: T yi ),-,, C De uty Clerk to the Board William H. Jerke, Chairman r-- SAkMr DOTSON Notary Publicale of Colorado Re�„ . • orge Adam SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Y`Iday of Fry la/lick 2005. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Utti\ A)4//6 I?- ----- My commission iplews:::: I 7 art'Public SARAHTSONota bic Skis Cora ,fr �lrr/- - - - - cA�cB�onita Adam Y` SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Y day of 610- -Ort' , 2005. WITNESS my hand and official seal. r I p N tart'Public My commission expires: / 1 ( D i Page 3 of 3 Pages aO0S- 0757 PackardDierking ATTORNEYS AT L A W RENITA M. JOLLEY renita@pacicarddierking.com March 4, 2005 fih1EtvEr\ VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS MAR 0 7 as Bruce Barker, Esq. Weld County Attorney WELD COUNTY 915 10th Street, 3th Floor .ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Agreement for Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Expenses Dear Mr. Barker: I have enclosed with this letter two counterparts of the above-referenced document, executed by our clients, George Adam and Bonita Adam. Please keep one counterpart for your files and forward to me a counterpart executed by William H. Jerke, on behalf of Weld County, along with a check for the appropriate sum, at your earliest convenience. Please contact Bruce or me if you anticipate a substantial delay in returning an executed copy of the Agreement and the required funds. Very truly yours, 9)-d/A-F-, Renita M. Jolley Enclosures (2) cc: George and Bonita Adam (via fax; w/o encl.) Packard and Dierking, LLC Attorneys at Law WaterStreet Voice: 303.447.0450 2595 Canyon Boulevard Fax: 303.447.0451 Suite 200 www.packarddierking.com Boulder, Colorado 80302 OO5-7-0737 Hello