HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100330.tiff EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY
Due to the limited number of people working at the Parsons Mine at any one time (a maximum of
10), the Parsons Mine will use bottled water as potable water. Whitney Ditch Company shares will
be used on site for dewatering, washing the material and dust control. If additional water is
necessary, Lafarge will look into requesting a tap from the North Weld County Water District's
water line that is located in County Road 64'/2. Please see Exhibit G from the DRMS Application
which contains additional information about water supply to the Parsons Mine site.
EXHIBIT
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Parsons Mine
Weld County Special Review Application
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• EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY
Whitney Ditch Company shares will be used on site for dewatering, washing the material and dust
control. For potable water and the restroom facilities, Lafarge will obtain a tap from the North
Weld County Water District's water line that is located in County Road 64'/2. A commitment to
serve letter from the District is attached. Please see Exhibit G from the DRMS Application which
contains additional information about water supply to the Parsons Mine site.
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Parsons Mine
Weld County Special Review Application
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• BOARD OF DIRECTORS N t'L NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
CHARLES ACHZIGER Q 1 t' 33247 HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE,CO 80646
RALPH PRIOR
JOHN JOHNSON r tt DON POSSELT,DISTRICT MANAGER
• CE BUCK RINEHART P.O.BOX 56 • PHONE(970)356-3020 • FAX(970)395-0997
NELS NELSON ti
www.nwcwd.org • e-mail• water@nwcwd.org
August 12,2008 (Revised From March 25,2008)
LaFarge North America Scott Palmer,Deere and Ault Consultants,Inc.
1800 North Taft Hill Road 600 South Airport Rd,Ste A205
Fort Collins,CO 80521 Longmont,CO 80503
970.407.3620 303.651.1468
This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding water service to the following described property,
Approx. 12426 WCR 64 1/2.Lot B in a portion of the SW'4 of Section 30,T6N,R66W of the 6h Prime Meridian.
Parcel 080530000082
I. Water Service is presently being provided to the above mentioned property through meter 11
2. North Weld County Water District is able and intends to provide water service to the above-mentioned property,provided all
requirements of the District are satisfied. If contracts have not been completed with North Weld County Water District within
one year from the date of this letter,the District may refuse to supply water to the above-mentioned property. The District
reserves this right to refuse service,in the event that raw water is unavailable,and/or pipeline or Filter Plant capacity is not
capable to provide additional service. Before a water tap may be purchased,the applicant must provide a copy of a Warranty
Deed,a Physical Address,and this letter.
3. The District requests that for any County Process,including but not limited to a Recorded Exemption(RE),Subdivision
Exemption(SE),Use by Special Review(USR).Planned Unit Development(PUD),Minor Subdivision or Off-Site
Construction Plans within Weld or Larimer County that the respective County place North Weld County Water District on
the referral list. Furthermore,the District requests that the applicant submit the plat to North Weld County Water District
for review prior to submitting the plat to the County for filing. The District may need additional waterline easement(s)or
waterline improvements to provide service to the parcels being created or modified. If the plat is recorded without District
approval,additional easements may have to be recorded and/or additional waterline improvements will need to be
• constructed in order to maintain or establish new water service(s).
4.The District recommends that based on the number of family members and livestock along with other information
provided in the Water Tap Request Forin,your irrigated landscaping square footage not exceed approx.6,000 square
feet. The recommendation is based on the Full Standard Tap allocation and should be utilized to optimize delivery without
surcharge. Additional allocation should he purchased for landscaping areas larger than the recommended area.
5. The District recommends that anticipated raw water be purchased through the District. The District guarantees treatment and
delivery of raw water purchased. All water that is delivered over the allocation(with surcharge)is subject to water
availability. Water purchased through the District shall be 70%delivery of an Acre-Foot of water, 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%. A portion of the Raw Water Fee is utilized by the District to construct storage reservoirs.
6. Tap Options and Requirements
A.The District offers a Full Standard Tap option for those landowners with lot sizes greater than 0.33 Acres
(14,500 sq ft).This option allows the tap to utilize 228,000 gallons of water and plant investment capacity during a water
year for delivery without surcharge.
B. For landowners with lot sizes greater than 0.20 acres(8,800 sq ft)but less than 0.33 Acres(14,500 sq ft)OR
those landowners with verifiable irrigation rights or well permits for outside water use,the District offers a 75%Tap
option. This tap provides the landowner with 171,000 gallons of Water and Plant Investment capacity during a water
year for delivery without surcharge. The fees are 75%of the Full Standard Tap Fees.
C.The District offers a third option for those landowners with lots less than.2 acres(8,800 sq ft)or with a
Board Approved Irrigation System or Board Approved Commercial Enterprise. This tap allows the landowner to
utilize 50%of the Full Standard Tap or 114,000 gallons per water year for delivery without surcharge. The fees for this
option arc 50%of the Full Standard Tap Fees.
Refer to the following page for a break down of the Districts'Tap Fees,Usage Rates,and Surcharge Rates.
Sincerely,
Alan Overton
North Weld County Water District
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• - - BOARD OF DIRECTORS NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
CHARLES ACHZIGER (� � 33247 HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE,CO 80646
RALPH PRIOR
JOHN Ly \ CJ
JOHN JOHNSON 11 DON POSSELT,DISTRICT MANAGER
• CE BUCK S NEHART P.O.BOX 56 • PHONE(970)356-3020 • FAX(970)395-0997
NELS NELSON fir.
www.nwcwd.org • e-mail: water@nwcwd.org
(Revised From March 25,2008) August 12,2008
The Tap Fees quoted below,shall be valid for ten(10)business days from the date the applicant receives this letter and
the tap fees must be paid within the ten(10)business days to receive the fees as quoted below. The Meter Set Fee as
stated below is valid only for the location shown on the attached map.
After ten(10)business days,the costs will be subject to the then in effect rates(current cost)established by the District.
The District is not responsible for notifying individuals,banks,lenders,prospective buyers,real estate agents or anyone else,in
any manner,of a change of rates and or fees.
TAP FEES INSTALLATION COST
Raw Water for One Acre-Foot Unit(AFU)Board
Approved 50%Tap 08/11/08 $5,500 Meter Set Fee
Storage Fee Portion of Raw Water Fee $500 $4,250
Board Approved 50%Tap 08/11/08
Base Portion of Plant Investment Fee $3,750 Line Reimbursement to Developer Orr Estates
Board Approved 50%Tap 08/11/08
Distance Portion of Plant Investment Fee $1,800 $2,000
(12 miles Board A roved 50%Tap 08/11/08
TOTAL Up-Front COSTS For STANDARD 517,800.00
TAP Sec Paragraph 5 for Options)PER TAP
Price is valid for ten(10),business days from receiving this letter.
Minimum Pressure 35 psi _
_ Normal Pressure Range 55 psi to 70 psi
Maximum Pressure 105 si
After the water tap has been purchased(Raw Water AFU&Plant Investment Fee)the applicant has one year in which to have
• the meter set. The District requires 45 days prior notice to setting a meter. If the meter has not been set within twelve months
from the purchase date and the applicant requests to relinquish the meter,the District shall refund the applicant 98%of the
purchase price paid by applicant. If the meter remains unset for thirteen to eighteen months after the initial purchase date and
the applicant requests to relinquish the meter,the District shalt refund the applicant 90%of the purchase price paid by applicant.
If the applicant does not choose to relinquish the meter within one year of the applicant purchasing the meter and the
meter remains unset,the account will begin billing the minimum monthly amount.
Usage Rates and Fees
Usage Amount Charge or Rate Per Month
0 to 10,000 gallons 527.00 Minimum
10,000 gallons and up $2.70 per 1,000 gallons
Water Surcharge
Surcharge will be assessed when an account's year to date usage exceeds the annual water allotment. Currently the
surcharge is$0.10 per 1,000 gallons in addition to the standard monthly usage fee. This fee is to recover the District's cost
to obtain additional water rights for delivery.
Rate Differential Charge
North Weld County Water District's customers have the option of transferring Colorado Big Thompson(CBT)Project
Water that they own or control to the District,on an annual basis. This water is utilized to increase the amount of raw
water allocated to a tap. The District will treat and deliver this water without water surcharge. A Rate Differential charge
of$23.00 per acre-foot will be assessed on all of these transfers.
Plant Investment Surcharge
Surcharge will be assessed when an account's year to date usage exceeds the Plant Investment Allotment. The transfer of
additional water will not remove this charge. Additional Plant Investment Units must be purchased to increase the
allotment and reduce the Plant Investment Surcharges.These rates are in addition to the standard monthly usage fee.
0 to 456,000 gallons above the Plant Investment Allotment $3.15 per 1,000 gallons
More than 456,000 gallons above the Plant Investment Allotment $1.30 per 1,000 gallons
Allocation Table
Full Standard Tap Water Allocation:228,000 gallons Plant Investment Allocation:228,000 gallons
75%Tap Option Water Allocation: 171,000 g_allons Plant Investment Allocation: 171,000 gallons
50%Tap Option Water Allocation: 114,000 gallons Plant Investment Allocation: 114,000 gallons
• A tap may be allotted more than 1 unit of Water and/or Plant Investment. In this case the allotment is the class X
228,000 gallons=Annual Allocation.(eg. Water Allocation 5 x 228,000= 1,140,000 gallons Annual Allocation)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1..1 NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
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CHARLES ACHZIGER 33247 HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE,CO 80646
RALPH PRIOR
JOHN JOHNSON F DON POSSELT,DISTRICT MANAGER
• CE BUCK RINEHART
NELS NELSON p y P P.O.BOX 56 • PHONE(970)356-3020 • FAX(970)395-0997
- www.nwcwd.org • e-mail: water@nwcwd.org
March 25,2008
LaFarge North America Scott Palmer,Deere and Ault Consultants,Inc.
1800 North Taft Hill Road 600 South Airport Rd,Ste A205
Fort Collins,CO 80521 Longmont,CO 80503
970.407.3620 303.651.1468
This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding water service to the following described property,
Approx. 12426 WCR 64 1/2,Lot B in a portion of the SW Y.of Section 30,T6N,R66W of the 6a Prime Meridian.
Parcel 080530000082
2. North Weld County Water District is able and intends to provide water service to the above-mentioned property,provided all
requirements of the District are satisfied. If contracts have not been completed with North Weld County Water District within
one year from the date of this letter,the District may refuse to supply water to the above-mentioned property. The District
reserves this right to refuse service,in the event that raw water is unavailable,and/or pipeline or Filter Plant capacity is not
capable to provide additional service. Before a water tap may be purchased,the applicant must provide a copy of a Warranty
Deed,a Physical Address,and this letter.
3. The District requests that for any County Process,including but not limited to a Recorded Exemption(RE),Subdivision
Exemption(SE),Use by Special Review(USR),Planned Unit Development(PUD),Minor Subdivision or Off-Site
Construction Plans within Weld or Larimer County that the respective County place North Weld County Water District on
the referral list. Furthermore,the District requests that the applicant submit the plat to North Weld County Water District
for review prior to submitting the plat to the County for filing. The District may need additional waterline easement(s)or
waterline improvements to provide service to the parcels being created or modified. If the plat is recorded without District
approval,additional easements may have to be recorded and/or additional waterline improvements will need to be
• constructed in order to maintain or establish new water service(s).
4.The District recommends that based on the number of family members and livestock along with other information
provided in the Water Tap Request Form,your irrigated landscaping square footage not exceed approx.6,000 square
feet. The recommendation is based on the Full Standard Tap allocation and should be utilized to optimize delivery without
surcharge. Additional allocation should be purchased for landscaping areas larger than the recommended area.
5. The District recommends that anticipated raw water be purchased through the District. The District guarantees treatment and
delivery of raw water purchased. All water that is delivered over the allocation (with surcharge)is subject to water
availability. Water purchased through the District shall be 70%delivery of an Acre-Foot of water, 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%. A portion of the Raw Water Fee is utilized by the District to construct storage reservoirs.
6. Tap Options and Requirements
A.The District often a Full Standard Tapoption for those landowners with lot sizes greater than 0.33 Acres
(14,500 sq ft).This option allows the tap to utilize 228,000 gallons of waterand plant investment capacity during a water
year for delivery without surcharge.
B. For landowners with lot sizes greater than 0.20 acres(8,800 sq ft)but less than 033 Acres(14,500 sq ft)OR
those landowners with verifiable irrigation rights or well permits for outside water use,the District offers a 75%Tap
option. This tap provides the landowner with 171,000 gallons of Water and Plant Investment capacity during a water
year for delivery without surcharge. The fees are 75%of the Full Standard Tap Fees.
C.The District offers a third option for those landowners with lots less than.2 acres(8,800 sq ft)or with a
Board Approved Irrigation System or Board Approved Commercial Enterprise. This tap allows the landowner to
utilize 50%of the Full-Standard dTap or 114,000 gallons per wateryear for deliverywithout surcharge. The fees for this
option are 50%of the Full Standard Tap Fees.
Refer to the following page for a break down of the Districts'Tap Fees,Usage Rates,and Surcharge Rates.
Sincerely,
• Alan Overton
North Weld County Water District
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS I-I NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
CHARLES ACHZIGER O
33247 HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE,CO 80646
vRALPH PRIOR DON POSSELT,DISTRICT MANAGER
JOHN JOHNSON nLi
• CE BUCK RINEHART 0 ,,,,„s„,p
NELS NELSON 'dry y e P.O.BOX 56 • PHONE(970)356-3020 • FAX(970)395-0997
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www.nwcwd.org • e-mail: water@nwcwd.org
March 25,2008
The Tap Fees quoted below,shall be valid for ten(10)business days from the date the applicant receives this letter and
the tap fees must be paid within the ten(10)business days to receive the fees as quoted below. The Meter Set Fee as
stated below is valid only for the location shown on the attached map.
After ten(10)business days,the costs will be subject to the then in effect rates(current cost)established by the District.
The District is not responsible for notifying individuals,banks,lenders,prospective buyers,real estate agents or anyone else,in
any manner,of a change of rates and or fees.
TAP FEES INSTALLATION COST
Raw Water for One Acre-Foot Unit(AFU) $11,000 Meter Set Fee
Storage Fee Portion of Raw Water Fee $1,000 $4,250
Base Portion of Plant Investment Fee $7,500 Line Reimbursement to Developer Orr Estates
Distance Portion of Plant Investment Fee $3,600 $2,000
(12 miles)
TOTAL Up-Front COSTS For STANDARD $29,350.00
TAP(See Paragraph 5 for Options)PER TAP
Price is valid for ten(10)business days from receiving this letter.
Minimum Pressure 35 psi
Normal Pressure Range 55 psi to 70 psi
Maximum Pressure 105 psi
After the water tap has been purchased(Raw Water AFU&Plant Investment Fee)the applicant has one year in which to have
the meter set. The District requires 45 days prior notice to setting a meter. If the meter has not been set within twelve months
from the purchase date and the applicant requests to relinquish the meter,the District shall refund the applicant 98%of the
purchase price paid by applicant. If the meter remains unset for thirteen to eighteen months after thq.initial purchase date and
• the applicant requests to relinquish the meter,the District shall refund the applicant 90%of the purcl} se price paid by applicant.
If the applicant does not choose to relinquish the meter within one year of the applicant pul'chasing the meter and the
meter remains unset,the account will begin billing the minimum monthly amount.
Usage Rates and Fees
Usage Amount Charge or Rate Per Month
0 to 10,000 gallons $27.00 Minimum
10,000 gallons and up $2.70 per 1,000 gallons
Water Surcharge
Surcharge will be assessed when an account's year to date usage exceeds the annual water allotment. Currently the
surcharge is$0.10 per 1,000 gallons in addition to the standard monthly usage fee. This fee is to recover the District's cost
to obtain additional water rights for delivery.
Rate Differential Charge
North Weld County Water District's customers have the option of transferring Colorado Big Thompson(CBT)Project
Water that they own or control to the District,on an annual basis. This water is utilized to increase the amount of raw
water allocated to a tap. The District will treat and deliver this water without water surcharge. A Rate Differential charge
of$23.00 per acre-foot will be assessed on all of these transfers.
Plant Investment Surcharge
Surcharge will be assessed when an account's year to date usage exceeds the Plant Investment Allotment. The transfer of
additional water will not remove this charge. Additional Plant Investment Units must be purchased to increase the
allotment and reduce the Plant Investment Surcharges.These rates are in addition to the standard monthly usage fee.
0 to 456,000 gallons above the Plant Investment Allotment $3.15 per 1,000 gallons
More than 456,000 gallons above the Plant Investment Allotment $1.30 per 1,000 gallons
Allocation Table
Full Standard Tap Water Allocation:228,000 gallons Plant Investment Allocation:228,000 gallons
75%Tap Option Water Allocation: 171,000 gallons Plant Investment Allocation: 171,000 gallons
50%Tap Option Water Allocation: 114,000 gallons Plant Investment Allocation: 114,000 gallons
A tap may be allotted more than 1 unit of Water and/or Plant Investment. In this case the allotment is the class)(
• 228,000 gallons=Annual Allocation.(eg.Water Allocation 5 x 228,000=1,140,000 gallons Annual Allocation'
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EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
There are no sanitary sewer facilities planned for this operation. Lafarge will use portable restrooms
near the working face. Lafarge will apply for an ISDS permit for the plant site area.
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