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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20042603.tiff 05/26/2004 08:10 9703517851 PAGE 01 4b.44 WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 915 TENTH STREET - f& "( 40% P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY,CO 80632 WEBSITE:WWW.co,weld.co.ygWilP slot!PHONE: (970) 336-7235 Q FAX: (970)352-0242 COLORADO 0 • 4 Owl crtc (. 5-Veit 5 wqfcr 5 ter. bAckt I eilic 1acr 5 er ✓< C e. G21 rec (,\ s,vp ra{ aw /3`iYcc 'f-' i S acct ora h/,-c.. *-19 Moisnx,4A- . 2004-2603 WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT (DEVELOPMENT/SUBDIVISION -SINGLE SYSTEM) THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 14th day of July, 2003, by and between the North Weld County Water District, acting by and through the North Weld County Water District Enterprise (hereinafter'District") a nd Ed O rr, (hereinafter "Developer"), of Owl Creek Estates Minor Subdivision, (hereinafter"Development"). RECITALS WHEREAS, District is a statutory special district formed under the laws of the State of Colorado and is a quasi municipal corporation; and WHEREAS,the District Enterprise was created by the District, in order to comply with the provisions of Section 20, Article X of the Colorado Constitution and Article 45.1 of Title 37 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as applicable; and WHEREAS,the District owns, maintains and operates a system for the storage of and distribution of potable water within Weld County and Larimer County, Colorado; and WHEREAS,the Developer desires to contract with the District for certain potable water supplies and services for the Development known as Owl Creek Estates; and WHEREAS, Developer intends to plat and/or develop more than three residential lots which will require dedication of raw water and/or payment of cash in lieu of raw water dedication in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, it is agreed by and between the District and Developer as follows: ARTICLE 1 WATER SUPPLY/FACILITIES 1.1 The District shall furnish a customary supply of water for a total of nine (9) individual residential water taps ("Taps"). The District shall furnish 70% of an acre foot (228,000 gallons) of water per tap per annual water year, if the allotment for Colorado- Big Thompson (CBT) project water, which is determined by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, is 50% or greater. North Weld County Water District will restrict the delivery as necessary when the CBT allotment is less than 50%. 1.2 The water to be furnished by the District shall be potable water, which complies with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and any other applicable drinking water regulations. No promise or guarantee of pressure is made by the District or is to be implied from anything contained herein. 1.3 The District shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply of water, except for interruptions due to: (1) Uncontrollable forces; (2) Operations or devices installed for water system protection; (3) Maintenance, repair, replacement, installation of equipment, or investigation and inspection of the water system, which interruption or reductions are temporary, and in the sole opinion of the District, necessary. 1.4 The District shall install and own a meter vault at each individual lot. PS.SuMivisam\0wIC¢e4Estl4s\Waltt Service Aertementdcc ARTICLE 2 RESIDENTIAL TAP COSTS AND EXPENSES 2.1 The Developer shall pay the full portion of the construction for water lines within the Development(or that exclusively serve the Development) that will serve the individual taps. The District must approve engineering and construction plans of all water lines before construction. Once the District has approved the final water line construction and installation, in accordance with all District policies and engineering requirements, the District will conditionally accept the water lines by issuance of a conditional acceptance letter(see Exhibit"A"). One year after conditional acceptance of the water lines, subject to final approval by the District, Developer shall dedicate ownership of the water lines to the District. The Developer may use the District's existing water lines to serve the individual taps, if the District determines in its sole discretion, that the water line may be accessed and has available capacity and pressure to serve the Development. 2.2 No residential water service will be provided to any water tap within the Development until all fees, expenses and charges as determined by the District have been paid and/or water dedicated. The fees, charges and expenses, and/or water dedication shall be as determined and defined by the District and based upon such fees, charges and expenses, and water dedication requirements then in effect. Developer understands that the amount due for such fees, charges and expenses, and/or water dedication are subject to change or modification at the sole discretion of District. 2.3 Pursuant to this Agreement, the fees, expenses and charges for a water tap consist of(1) Infrastructure Enhancement Fee as determined in Paragraph 2.4; (2) raw water or cash in lieu as provided in Paragraph 2.7; (3) Plant Investment Fee as provided in Paragraph 2.5; (4) Mileage Charge pursuant to Paragraph 2.6; and (5) Meter Fee as provided pursuant to Paragraph 2.10. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, payment of all fees, expenses and charges as established pursuant to this Agreement shall be a condition precedent to the District being required to provide water service to any tap within the Development. If the total fees, expenses and charges are not paid, all prior fees, expenses and charges paid by the Developer or any improvements made by the Developer shall be considered as forfeited to the District as liquidated damages as accurate calculation and determination of damages would not be possible. 2.4 The District will be constructing substantial offsite infrastructure enhancements including but not limited installation of tee and valves for connection to the Development. These enhancements will be attributable to the Development and an Infrastructure Enhancement Fee will be charged to the Developer. The Infrastructure Enhancement Fee shall be solely determined by the District, and for this development said fee shall be the sum of$95,000.0°. Full payment of said Fee by the Developer shall be made prior to commencement of construction of water lines that will serve the Development, or the issuance of any residential building permit, whichever occurs earliest. -OR- The Developer will be responsible for constructing substantial offsite infrastructure enhancements including but not limited to installation of tees and valves for connection • to the Development. The infrastructure shall consist of providing and installing an eight- inch diameter potable water main and appurtenances from the intersection of WCR 55 and Hwy 392 to the Development. The District must approve engineering and construction plans of all water lines before construction. Once the District has approved the final water line construction and installation, in accordance with all District policies and engineering requirements, the District will conditionally accept the water lines by issuance of a conditional acceptance letter(see Exhibit"A"). One year after conditional P'Sudlivisions Ow lCreckFi'uxs,Wamr Service Aereen®ntdoc acceptance of the water lines, subject to final approval by the District, Developer shall dedicate ownership of the water lines to the District. 2.5 The Plant Investment Fee shall be the sum of$7,500.0°multiplied by the platted and approved number of lots in this development being nine (9)total. The Plant Investment Fee as determined pursuant to this Paragraph 2.5 shall be $67,500.0°and said sum shall be paid by Developer to District in a single lump sum on or before the 22nd day of March, 2004. If the Plant Investment Fee is not paid by this last mentioned date, this Water Service Agreement shall be deemed null and void and the District shall be entitled to keep, as liquidated damages, any sums or fees previously paid by Developer. No portion of the Plant Investment Fee shall be returned or refunded once established pursuant to this Agreement even if the number of lots and/or taps in the Development is later decreased or unsold. However, if the number of lots and/or taps increases beyond the number established in this Paragraph 2.5, Developer will pay the Plant Investment Fee for each new tap within the Development at the rate for Plant Investment Fees then in effect. 2.6 Also, Developer shall pay the Mileage Charge for each tap in the Development. The Mileage Charge per tap for this Development is determined to be 667,500.913-and said sum shall be paid to District by Developer in a single lump sum on or before the 22nd day of March, 2004. If the mileage charge is not paid by this last mentioned date, this Water Service Agreement shall be deemed null and void and the District shall be entitled to keep, as liquidated damages, any sums or fees previously paid by Developer. No portion of the Mileage Charge shall be returned or refunded once established pursuant to this Agreement even if the number of lots and/or taps in the Development is later decreased or unsold. However, if the number of lots and/or taps increases beyond the number established in Paragraph 2.5, Developer will pay the Mileage Charge for each new tap within the Development at the rate for Mileage Charge then in effect. 2.7 The raw water requirement shall be met by payment of cash in lieu of the dedication of raw water. The cash in lieu fee for this Development shall be the total sum of$117,000.0°if paid on or before the 31st day of October, 2003. If such sum is not paid by this last mentioned date, the cash in lieu charge shall be paid as part of the tap application as provided in Paragraph 2.10. The cash in lieu sum due at the time of the tap application shall be in accordance with the cash in lieu fee as established by the District and in effect at the time of the tap application for this Development. 2.8 The Developer shall provide the District with security to secure the installation and warranty of water lines within the Development during the one-year conditional acceptance period. Said security shall cover 25% of all costs for construction of said water lines, which shall be released at the expiration of the one- year warranty period and upon full acceptance of the water lines by the District. The type of security to be accepted shall be at the sole discretion of the District, which will normally be a letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or bond. 2.9 During the one-year conditional acceptance period the Developer will be responsible for any repairs or maintenance of the Development water line improvements. All such repairs and/or maintenance shall be in accordance with the District policies and engineering requirements, and shall be reviewed and approved by the District prior to any repairs or maintenance being effected except in emergency situations. 2.10 Prior to a meter being set and water service being provided at or for any tap, the Developer or parcel owner shall be required to complete the District's tap application form, pay the Meter Fee, and pay any remaining fees, expenses and charges, if any, (such as cash in lieu), in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District at the time of any tap application, or any other expenses or costs that may be incurred by the District in relation to the Development. P:\S„bd, om\OwiCreekEsuss\Water Servwe Agreementdrc ARTICLE 3 FIRE PROTECTION 3.1 Fire protection is a basic provision generally required for development activities in the County for which this Development is to be constructed. The Development may be located within an established fire protection district ("FPD")which has its own policies, procedures and requirements concerning fire protection which may be in addition to or supplement any requirements imposed by the County. Developer understands that District is not responsible for compliance with any such FPD or County requirements and such requirements are the sole responsibility of Developer, FPD and/or County. Developer further understands that District is not required to provide fire flows or even allow fire protection devices, including but not limited to hydrants, water • lines, sprinklers, and valves, to be installed, inspected, serviced or provided by District. 3.2 However, as a courtesy and public service, District will permit Developer • to install certain fire protection infrastructure pursuant to the provisions of this Article 3 and any other provisions or requirement deemed necessary by District, in its sole discretion. 3.3 Developer shall provide to the District, FPD and County plans and specifications for fire protection infrastructure, including but not limited to location and size of water lines to serve fire hydrants ("Fire Facilities"). Said plans shall be in accordance with any specifications and requirements established by District, County and/or FPD. Based upon the plans,the District has determined that Developer shall be required to install separate and dedicated Fire Facilities which are water lines and hydrants separate and apart from the water service lines that provide potable water to the residential taps within the Owl Creek Estates Development. If Developer is unable to provide adequate or completed plans at this time, the District, in its sole discretion, --- may subsequently require the Developer to install such separate and dedicated Fire Facilities prior to final approval and submission and/or recording of any final • development plan. 3.4 Upon final approval of the plans and designs by District, County and FPD, Developer shall be responsible for installation of the same including all costs incurred by District to review plans, installation, and inspection of the same by District. Upon approval of the installation of all such fire facilities by District, County and FPD, District will thereafter assume the responsibility for effecting maintenance and repairs of such facilities but District will be compensated for such maintenance and repairs, in perpetuity, by Developer or Homeowners Association in the Owl Creek Estates Development. Additionally, responsibility for all costs of maintenance and repairs shall become a part of Covenants that run with the title to all lots and property within the Owl Creek Estates Development, and which shall constitute a first and prior lien upon all lots and property in said Owl Creek Estates Development. 3.5 As a consideration for this Agreement, Developer releases District from any and all liability or claims that may be made against the District concerning lack of water, pressure, maintenance, etc. 3.6 Any final approval of this Development must make reference to the responsibility of the property and owners concerning expenses of maintenance and repairs for the fire facilities pursuant to Paragraph 3.4 ARTICLE 4 EASE LTC A RIGHTS S 1 / V 4.1 As additional consideration for this Watcr Service Agreement, Developer PASubdiv,sw,u‘owleieek states1waer Service Agree en'.tloc determined all of which °hall be satisfactory to the District, at its Colo diccretion. This Agreement is conditional upon execution and recording of the Easement and Right of Way Agreement, and until such Easement and Right of Way Agreement is finalized to the satisfaction of the District and recorded, District shall not be required to provide any cervices of any typo. 1.2 In addition to execution of the attached Easement and Right of Way Agreement, any plats submitted for approval to any governmental authority shall provide and indicate the location of the easements and rights of way as provided in this Agreement. Said plans and plats niuct be approved by the District prior to any final approval by any governmental authority. ARTICLE 5 MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 This Agreement is conditional as the final plat of the Development has not yet been approved by Weld County. If the final plat is not approved on or before the 1st day of June, 2004, this Agreement can then be terminated by Developer and the same shall be considered null and void. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, Developer shall be entitled to a refund of 90% of costs and expenses paid pursuant to Article 2. The 10% retention by the District shall be considered as administrative expenses. 5.2 This Agreement cannot be assigned by Developer without the express written approval of District. 5.3 This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns. P:GubWivisio s\OwICmekEstates\Water Scmca Agrecmentdac IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year �-. first above written. DEVELOPER: By: DISTRICT: ATTEST: NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT By: By: Secretary President • STATE OF COLORADO )ss. COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of by Developer. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: ^ Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss. COUNTY OF WELD The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of by as President and as Secretary of North Weld County Water District. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public P:\Sutrlivisions\OwICreetEculcs\Wafer Service ie cement doc • This is an updated Water Service Agreement from North Weld County Water District. To the best of our knowledge, the only changes have been dates. 05/26/2084 88:10 9703517851 PATE 02 WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT (DEVELOPMENT/SUBDNISION-SINGLE SYSTEM) THIS AGREEMENT Is made and entered into as of the day of , by and between the North Weld County Water District, acting by end through the North Weld County Water District Enterprise (hereinafter'District"and Ed On;(hereinafter'Developer),of Owl Creek Estates Minor Subdivision,(hereinafer'Devebpmenf). RECITALS WHEREAS,District is a statutory special district formed under the laws of the State of Colorado and is a quasi municipal corporation;and WHEREAS,the District Enterprise was created by the District in order to comply with the provisions of Section 20,Article X of the Colorado Constitution and Article 45.1 of Title 37 of the Colorado Revised Statutes,as applicable;and WHEREAS,the District owns,maintains and operates a system for the storage of and distribution of potable water within Weld County and Lorimer County,Colorado; and WHEREAS,the Developer desires to contract with the District for certain potable water supplies and services for the Development known as Owl Creek Estates;and WHEREAS,Developer intends to plat and/or develop more than three residential lots which will require dedication of raw water and/or payment of cash in lieu of raw water dedication In accordance with the terms of this Agreement; NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth,ft is agreed by and between the District and Developer as follows: ARTICLE 1 WATER SUPPLYIPACILITIES 1,1 The District shall furnish a customary supply of water for a total of nine(9) Individual residential water taps('Taps'). The District shell furnish 70%of an ate foot (228.000 gallons)of water per tap per annual water year,If the allotment for Colorado- Big Thompson (CBT) project water, which is determined by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, Is 50% or greater. North Weld County Water District will restrict the delivery as necessary when the CAT allotment is less than 50%. 1.2 The water to be furnished by the District shall be potable water, which complies with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and any other applicable drinking water regulations. No promise or guarantee of pressure is made by the District or is to be implied from anything contained herein. 1.3 The District shall use reasonable diligence to provide a constant and uninterrupted supply of water,except for Intenuptio ns due to: (1)Uncontrollable faces; (2)Operations or devices installed for water system protection; (3)Maintenance,repair, replacement, Installation of equipment or investigation and Inspection of the water system, which Interruption or reductions are temporary, and in the sole opinion of the District,if necessary. 1.4 The District shall install and own a meter vault at each individual lot. P:vea,4 sW.io.rtar.naftweirvio•Agoal(O,-25ayex 05/26/2804 08:10 9703517851 PACE 03 ARTICLE 2 RESIDENTIAL TAP COSTS AND EXPENSES 2.1 The Developer shall pay the full portion of the construction for water lines within the Development(or that exdusivey serve the Development)that will serve the individual taps. The District must approve engineering and construction plans of all water lines before construction. Once the District has approved the final water line construction and installation,in accordance with all District policies and engineering requirements,the District will conditionally accept the water lines by issuance of a conditional acceptance letter(see Exhibit W). Two years after conditional acceptance of the water lines,subject to final approval by the District,Developer shall dedicate ownership of the water lines to the District. The Developer may use the District's existing water lines to serve the individual taps,if the District determines in its sole discretion,that the water line may be accessed and has available capacity and pressure to serve the Development. 2.2 No residential water service will be provided to any water tap within the Development until all fees,expenses and charges as determined by the District have been paid and/or water dedicated. The fees,charges and expenses,and/or water dedication shall be as determined and defined by the District and based upon such fees,charges and expenses, and water dedication requirements then in effect. Developer understands that the amount due for such fees,charges and expenses, and/or water dedication are subject to change or modification at the sole discretion of District. 2.3 Pursuant to this Agreement,the fees,expenses and charges for a water tap consist of(1)Infrastructure Enhancement Fee as determined in Paragraph 2,4;(2) raw water or cash in lieu as provided in Paragraph 2.7;(3)Plant Investment Fee as provided in Paragraph 2.5;(4)Mileage Charge pursuant to Paragraph 2.6;and(5) Meter Fee as provided pursuant to Paragraph 2.10. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,payment of all fees,expenses and charges as established pursuant to this Agreement shall be a condition precedent to the District being required to provide water service to any tap within the Development. if the total fees,expenses end charges are not paid,all prior fees,expenses and charges paid by the Developer or any improvements made by the Developer shall be considered as forfeited to the District as liquidated damages as accurate calculation and determination of damages would not be possible. The District requires that the(1)dedication of raw water or cash in lieu as provided in Paragraph 2.7;(2)Plant Investment Fee as provided in Paragraph 2.5;(3) Mileage Charge pursuant to Paragraph 2.6 requirements be fulfilled in conjunction. After the raw water dedication or cash in lieu,the Plant Investment Fee and the Mileage Charge have been dedicated and/or paid,the Developer or Lot Owner will have up to one year to have the meter set. Once the meter has been set or after one year of the payment and/or dedication of Raw Water,Plant Investment Fee and Mileage Charge, the District shall begin billing the Developer or Lot Owner a minimum monthly charge, as established by the District and In effect at the time, 2.4 The District may be constructing substantial offsite infrastructure enhancements. A portion of these enhancements will be attributable to the Development and an Infrastructure Enhancement Fee will be charged to the Developer. The infrastructure Enhancement Fee shall be solely determined by the District,and for this development said fee shall be the sum of$95,000.00. A portion of this payment determined to be$4,7509°of said Fee shall be paid by the Developer and parent shall be made upon execution of this agreement and the remainder($90,250. )of said Fee be made prior to commencement of construction of water lines that will serve the Development,or the issuance of any residential building permit or on or before the 1m day of October.2004,whichever occurs earliest. If such sum is not paid by this last mentioned date,said sum shall be refigured by the District. Full payment of said Fee by the Developer shall be made prior to commencement of construction of water lines that WrYv1,ImWilOod IWMMtleyvrvApasemeelS-23O{}8q ,I 05/26/2084 00:10 9703517851 PAGE 84 will serve the Development or one hundred twenty(120)days prior to the issuance of any residential building permit,whichever occurs earliest -OR- The Developer will be responsible for constructing substantial offsne infrastructure enhancements including but not limited to installation of tees and valves for connection to the Development. The Infrastructure shall consist of providing and installing an eight- inch diameter potable water main and appurtenances from the intersection of WCR 55 and Hwy 392 to the Development. The District must approve engineering and construction plans of all water linos before construction. Once the District has approved the final water line construction and installation,In accordance with all District policies and engineering requirements,the District will conditionally accept the water lines by issuance of a conditional acceptance letter(see Exhibit W). Two years after conditional acceptance of the water lines,subject to final approval by the District, Developer shall dedicate ownership of the water lines to the District. 2.5 The Plant Investment Fee for a minimum of three(3)taps shall be initially paid to the District in a single lump sum. The Developer will be responsible for making additional payments of the Plant Investment Fee In groups of two(2). Said payment shall be made prior to the issuance of any residential building permit or the installation of the water service(s),whichever occurs earliest. All Plant Investment Fees paid,shall be in accordance with the Plant Investment Fee as established by the District and in effect at the time of the lump sum payment No portion of the Plant Investment Fee shall be returned or refunded once established pursuant to this Agreement and the Development is approved by Weld County,even if the number of lots and/or taps in the Development is later decreased or unsold. However,if the number of lots and/or taps increases beyond the number established in this Paragraph 2.5,Developer will pay the Plant investment Fee for each new tap within the Development at the rate for Plant Investment Fees then In effect. 2.6 The Mileage Charge fora minimum of three(3)taps shall be initially paid to the District in a single lump sum. The Developer will be responsible for making additional payments of the Mileage Charge in groups of two(2). Said payment shall be made prior to the issuance of any residential building permit or the installation of the water service(s),whichever occurs earliest. NI Mileage Charges paid,shall be in accordance with the Mileage Charge as established by the District and in effect at the time of the lump sum payment. No portion of the Mileage Charge shall be returned or refunded once established pursuant to this Agreement and the Development is approved by Weld County,even if the number of lots and/or taps in the Development is later decreased or unsold. However,if the number of lots and/or taps increases beyond the number established in this Paragraph 2.5,Developer will pay the Mileage Charge for each new tap within the Development at the rate for Mileage Charges then in effect. 2.7 The raw water requirement shall be the dedication of at least one(1)Unit of Colorado Big Thompson(CBT)project water per Lot,or at least one(1)share of North Poudre Irrigation Company(NPIC)stock for every four(4)Lots. In addition to the dedication of the water rights,the Developer shall be responsible for a raw water storage fee. The Raw water Storage Fee shall be applied once for each Unit of CBT or four times per share of NPIC that is dedicated to the District. The Raw Water Storage Fee payment shall be made in conjunction with the dedication of the water rights. The initial raw water dedication shall be a minimum of three(3)units of CBT or equivalent shams of NPIC. Such water rights shall be dedicated to the District and payment of Raw Water Storage Fees shall be paid. The Developer will be responsible for dedication of additional Raw Water In groups of two(2)lots. Said dedication shall be made prior to the issuance of any residential building permit or the installation of the water service(s),whichever occurs earnest. -OR- PV.loll.aio..a.+n umnivaida+..Nr.,m( .emme, 05/26/2004 08:10 9783517851 PAGE 05 n The raw water requirement shall be met by payment of cash in lieu of the dedication of raw water. The Initial cash in lieu fee shall be a single lump sum payment for a minimum of three(3)taps. The Developer will be responsible for making additional payments of the cash in lieu fee in groups of two(2). Said payment shall be made prior to the issuance of any residential building permit or the installation of the water service, whichever occurs earliest. All Cash in Lieu Fees paid,shall be in accordance with the Cash in Ueu Fee as established by the District and In effect at the time of the lump sum payment. If the number of lots and/or taps increases beyond the number established in this Paragraph 2.7,Developer will pay the Cash in Lieu Fee for each new tap within the Development at the rate for Cash in Lieu Fee then in effect 2.8 The Developer shall provide the District with security to secure the installation and warranty of water lines within the Development during the two-year conditional acceptance period. Said security shall cover 25%of all costs for construction of said water lines,which shall be released at the expiration of the one- year warranty period and upon full acceptance of the water lines by the District. The type noormaolf security to be ty be setter of credit,certificate of deposit,or b bond. pted shall be at the sole discretion of the District which will 2.9 During the two-year conditional acceptance period the Developer will be responsible for any repairs or maintenance of the Development water line Improvements. All such repairs and/or maintenance shall be in accordance with the District policies and engineering requirements,and shall be reviewed and approved by the District prior to any repairs or maintenance being effected except in emergency situations. 2.10 Prior to a meter being set and water service being provided at or for any tap,the Developer or parcel owner shall be required to complete the District's tap application form,pay the Meter Fee,and pay any remaining fees,expenses and charges,if any,in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District at the time of any tap application,or any other expenses or costs that may be incurred by the District in relation to the Development. ARTICLE 3 FIRE PROTECTION 3.1 Fire protection is a basic provision generally required for development activities in the County for which this Development la to be constructed. The Development may be located within an established fire protection district('FPD")which has its own policies,procedures and requirements concerning fire protection which may be in addition to or supplement any requirements imposed by the County. Developer understands that District is not responsible for compliance with any such FPD or County requirements and such requirements are the sole responsibility of Developer, FPD and/or County. Developer further understands that District is not required to provide fire flows or even allow fire protection devices, including but not limited to hydrants,water lines,sprinklers,and valves,to be installed,inspected,serviced or provided by District. 3.2 However,as a courtesy and public service,District will permit Developer to install certain fire protection infrastructure pursuant to the provisions of this Article 3 and any other provisions or requirements deemed necessary by District,in Its sole discretion. 3.3 Developer shall provide to the District,FPD and County plans and specifications for fire protection infrastructure,including but not limited to location and size of water lines to serve fire hydrants("Fire Facilities'). Said plans shall be in accordance with any specifications and requirements established by District,County and/or FPD. Based upon the plans,the District has determined that Developer shall be required to Install separate and dedicated Fire Facilities which are water lines and mccessdopionsw wseir i.+onlegrind. 05/26/2004 08:10 9703517851 PALE 06 hydrants separate and apart from the water service lines that provide potable water to the residential taps within the Owl Creek Estates Development. If Developer is unable to provide adequate or completed plans at this time,the District in its sole discretion, may subsequently require the Developer to install such separate and dedicated Fire Facilities prior to final approval and submission and/or recording of any final development plan. 3.4 Upon final approval of the plans and designs by District,County and FPD, Developer shell be responsible for installation of the same including all costs Incurred by District to review plans, installation,and Inspection of the same by District. Upon approval of the installation of all such fire facilities by District,County and FPD,District will thereafter assume the responsibility for effecting maintenance and repairs of such facilities but District will be compensated for such maintenance and repairs,in perpetuity,by Developer or Homeowners Association in the Owl Creek Estates Development. Additionally,responsibility for all costs of maintenance and repairs shell become a part of Covenants that run with the title to all Iota and property within the Owl Creek Estates Development,and which shall constitute a first and prior lien upon all lots and property in said Development. 3.5 As a consideration for this Agreement,Developer releases District from any and all liability or claims that may be made against the District t concerning lack of water,pressure,maintenance,etc. 3.9 Any final approval of this Development must make reference to the responsibility of the property and owners concerning expenses of maintenance and repairs for the fire facilities pursuant to Paragraph 3.4 ARTICLE 4 PETITION OF INCLUSION 4.1 The Developer agrees to sign and execute the attached Petition of inclusion,Exhibit W. This Agreement is conditional upon execution and recording of the Easement and Right-of-Way Agreement,and until such Easement and Right-of-Way Agreement is finalized to the satisfaction of the District and recorded,District shall not be required to provide any services of any type. ARTICLE 9 EASEMENTS AND RIONTS- F-WAY 5.1 As additional consideration for this Water Service Agreement,Developer agrees to sign and execute the attached form Easement and Right-of-Way Agreement (Exhibit"Cr)with the specific locations,widths,size of pipeline(s)and descriptions to be determined all of which shall be satisfactory to the District,at its sole discretion. This Agreement is coditlonal upon execution and recording of the Easement and Right of- Way Agreement and until such Easement and Right-of-Way Agreement is finalized to the satisfaction of the District and recorded,District shall not be required to provide any services of any type. 5.2 in addition to execution of the attached Easement and Right-of-Way Agreement,any plats submitted for approval to any governmental authority shall provide and indicate the location of the easements and rights-of-way as provided in this Agreement. Said plans and plats must be approved by the District prior to any final approval by any governmental authority. pair, sstimaawtsuwvin. vi...e.(of.uayr 05/26/2004 00:10 9703517051 PAGE 07 n n ARTICLE 6 MISCELLANEOUS 6.1 This Agreement is conditional as the final plat of the Development has not yet been approved by Weld County. If the final plat is not approved on or before theist day of January,2006,this Agreement can then be terminated by Developer and the same shall be considered null and void. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, Developer shall be entitled to a refund of 98%of costs and expenses paid pursuant to Mile 2.5,2.6,and 2.7 if such refund is applied for within one year of the payment made to the District. The 2%retention by the District shall be considered as administrative expenses. Any costs or expenses the Developer occurred pursuant to Articles 2.1 and 2.4 shall not be entitled to a refund of any amount. 6.2 This Agreement cannot be assigned by Developer without the express written approval of District. 8.3 This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the parties hereto and their heirs,executors,personal representatives,successors and assigns. P:'w.Ybnro.t4Sfl ,,,w,�MMnAp.ur(os.sso4)Le 05/26/2084 88:10 9783517851 PAGE 08 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. DEVELOPER: BY: DISTRICT: ATTEST: NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT By. By. Secretary President STATE OF COLORADO )ss. COUNTY OF The foregoing Instrument was acknowledged before me this day of by Developer. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The fonagoing Instrument was acknowledged before me this day of .by as President and as Secretary of North Wei) County Water District. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public. Pti 1(04]104)•4 Hello