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WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT
(SHEPHERDS HILL ESTATES - SINGLE SYSTEM)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the day of
, 20 , by and between the North Weld County Water District, acting by
and through the North Weld County Water District Enterprise (hereinafter "District") and
Soaring Skies Ventures LLC, (hereinafter "Developer'), of Shepherds Hill Estates,
(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
'.",'HEREAS, 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 Shepherds Hill Estates,
located in the South '/2 of Section 5, Township 7 North, Range 67 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian, State of Colorado, County of Weld, further described as Lot B of
Recorded Exemption 3685, Parcel # 070505300018; 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 Town as
follows:
ARTICLE 1 DR �#I WATER SUPPLY/FACILITIES
1.1 The District shall furnish Development a customary supply of water for a
total of nine (9) individual Single-Family residential taps ("Residential Tap"), and one (1)
Irrigation/Open-Space water taps ("Irrigation Tap"), and collectively identified as ("Tap or
Taps"). The District shall furnish 70% of an acre foot (228,000 gallons) of water per
equivalent 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. Whenever the CBT allotment is less than 50% for any annual
water year, District will reduce or restrict the delivery of the amount of water per
equivalent Tap as deemed proper and necessary by District to assure water supplies.
1.2 The water to be fur„isned 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
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system, which interruption or reductions are temporary, and in the sole opinion of the
District, if necessary.
1.4 The District shall install, own, repair and maintain a meter vault at each
individual lot within the Development in which the District shall install equipment as
deemed necessary, including but not limited to meters, reading devices, flow restricters,
etc.
1.5 The District estimates the water supply to have a normal pressure range
of seventy (70) to one hundred fifty (150) pounds per square inch (psi). The maximum
pressure that will be supplied to any Tap may be as great as one hundred fifty (150) psi.
Therefore, the Developer (or Lot Owner) agrees to install preventative plumbing devices
to restrict and/or release the pressure. Developer and/or Lot Owner releases District
from any and all liability or claims that may be made against the District concerning
damage from excessive water pressure supplied to the Development, Tap or lot.
ARTICLE 2
TAPS, LINES AND FEES DRAFT
2.1 The District must approve, in writing, all engineering and construction
plans and materials of all Water Lines within any Development or Water Lines leading to
the Development. The Developer shall be responsible for payment of the total cost of
the construction for Water Lines within the Development (or Water Lines that are
necessary to serve the Development) that will serve the Taps. "Water Lines", means all
lines which carry water to the meter vault(s) within the Development.
2.2 From the meter to the structure or lot being served with water, water will
be delivered through private service lines which are installed by the Developer or Lot
Owner, and for which the District has no responsibility or liability.
2.3 After the Developer has installed and constructed the Water Lines, the
Developer will be required to submit a letter of receipt of the value of the Water Lines;
and after such installation and valuation of the waterline has been approved by the
District, the District will conditionally accept the Water Lines by issuance of a conditional
acceptance letter (see Exhibit "A"). 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
existing Water Line may be accessed and has available capacity and pressure to serve
the Development.
2.4 For all Water Lines located within the Development's roadway or
utility/waterline easements, future repair of paving or other improved surfaces
subsequent to the initial installation of any Water Line shall be the responsibility of the
Developer, Homeowners Association, or current owner of the Right-Of-Way. The
District will repair and backfill the trench to the surface but will not rebuild any surface
improvements, including but not limited to pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, or
landscaping other than grasses.
2.5 No water service will be provided to any water Tap within the
Development until all fees, experiscs and charges as determined by the District have
been paid and/or raw 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.
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2.6 Pursuant to this A reement, the fees, expenses and charges for a water
— Tap consist of:
(1) Review & Inspection Fee as provided in Paragraph 2.8;
(2) Infrastructure Enhancement Fee as determined in Paragraph 2.9;
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(3) Plant Investment tee as provided in Paragraph 2.10;
(4) Mileage Charge pursuant to Paragraph 2.11; and
(5) Raw Water or CaJh in Lieu Fee as provided in Paragraph 2.12;
(6) Raw Water Storage Fee as provided in Paragraph 2.12.2; and
(7) Meter Fee as provided pursuant to Paragraph 2.15.
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 providing water service to any Tap within the Development. Except as
provided in 7.1, if the total fees, expenses and charges are not paid, all prior fees,
expenses and charges paid by he Developer for any improvements made by the
Developer shall be considered as forfeited to the District as liquidated damages as
accurate calculation and deterrrjination of damages would not be possible.
2.7 The Raw Water or! Cash in Lieu Fee, Plant Investment Fee, and Mileage
Charge must be completed andl'fulfilled jointly before the District provides any water
service. Once these fees have been paid or completed, the Developer or Lot Owner will
then have one (1) year to pay fdr and have the meter set. Upon installation of the
meter, or, after one (1) year of payment of these referenced fees, the District shall
commence billing the Developer or Lot Owner a Minimum Monthly Charge in
accordance with the policies the District then in effect. The Minimum Monthly Charge
shall apply whether or not any water is taken through the Tap.
2.8 The District will be' expending resources for review and inspection of the
Development including but not limited to engineering review, Water Line inspection,
surveying, bacteriological testin , and pressure testing of the Water Line constructed for
the development. The Developer will be required to reimburse the District for such
expenses and shall be known a4 the "Review, or the and Inspection Fee". The Review
and Inspection Fee shall be sot ly determined by the District, and for this Development
said fee shall be the sum of $3,400.°°. A portion of this payment determined to be
$180.00 of said Fee shall be paid by the Developer and payment shall be made upon
execution of this Agreement and the remainder $3,220.u° of said Fee be made prior to
commencement of constructionlof Water Lines that will serve the Development
issuance of any building permit,jwhichever occurs earliest. The Review and Inspection
Fee, as established in this Paragraph 2.9 is non-refundable.
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2.9 The District may be constructing substantial Infrastructure, including but
not limited to approximately 4,4 0 Lineal Feet of 12" waterline and appurtenances from
the intersection of WCR 13 & 9 north to the Storage Facility that supplies water
including Fire Flows to this Dev lopment. Additionally the District will provide
connection to the existing eight finch (8") waterline in WCR 15 with three eight-inch (8")
gate valves and stub out into tha development or make connection to the waterline
within the development. 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$39,310.°°. A portion of
this payment determined to be S1,965.50 of said Fee shall be paid by the Developer and
payment shall be made upon a ecution of this Agreement and the remainder $37,344.50
of said Fee be made prior to comencement of construction of Water Lines that will
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serve the Development, or the issuance of any building permit, whichever occurs
.— earliest. The Infrastructure Enhancement Fee, as established in this Paragraph 2.9 is
non-refundable.
2.10 The Developer or Lot Owner will be responsible for making payment of the
"Plant Investment Fee". Said payment shall be made prior to the issuance of any
building permit or the setting of a water meter, 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 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 initially established in
Paragraph 1.1, Developer will pay the Plant Investment Fee for each new Tap within the
Development at the rate for Plant Investment Fees then in effect.
2.11 The Developer or Lot Owner will be responsible for making payment of the
"Mileage Charge". Said payment shall be made prior to the issuance of any building
permit or the setting of a water meter, whichever occurs earliest. All Mileage Charges
paid shall be in accordance with the Mileage Charge as established by the District and
in effect at the time of the 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 initially established in Paragraph 1.1, Developer will pay the
Mileage Charge for each new Tap within the Development at the rate for Mileage
Charge then in effect.
2.12 The "Raw Water or Cash In Lieu Fee" requirement for this Development
shall be met by payment of "Cash in Lieu". The Developer or Lot Owner will be
responsible for making payment of this fee. Said payment shall be made prior to the
issuance of any building permit or the setting of a water meter, whichever occurs
earliest. All Cash In Lieu Fees paid shall be in accordance with the Cash In Lieu Fee as
established by the District and in effect at the time of payment.
2.12.1 At the sole discretion of District, the District may allow the Developer to
dedicate Raw Water to fulfill the raw water requirement. The raw water requirement for
a Residential Tap being a single family residence on one (1) lot shall be the dedication
of at least one (1) Unit of Colorado Big Thompson (CBT) project water per Tap, or at
least one (1) share of North Poudre Irrigation Company (NPIC) stock for every four (4)
residential Taps.
2.12.2 In addition to the dedication of the Raw Water, the Developer shall be
responsible for a Raw Water Storage Fee as determined by District. 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 Raw Water.
2.13 The Developer shall provide the District with security, as deemed
acceptable by District, 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 two-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.
2.14 During the two-year conditional acceptance period, the Develo :er 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
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the District prior to any repairs or maintenance being effected except in emergency
situations.
2.15 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 required for development activities in
the Weld 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 Weld County. Developer
understands that District is not responsible for compliance with any such FPD or Weld
County requirements and such requirements are the sole responsibility of Developer,
FPD and/or Weld 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 provision 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 Weld 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, Weld
County and/or FPD.
3.4 Upon final approval of the plans and design by District, Weld 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, Weld County and
FPD, District will thereafter assume the responsibility of 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 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 Development, and
which shall constitute a first and prior lien upon all lots and property in said
Development.
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3.5 As additional consideration for this Agreement, Developer understand that
District has not and will not perform any independent review or analysis of the adequacy
of any fire facilities. Accordingly, Developer releases District from any and all liability or
claims of any type that could be made against the District, including but not limited to
water pressure, line size, lack of water, maintenance, volume or velocity of flow, or any
other item related to fire facilities in the Development.
3.6 All final approvals of this Development must make reference to the
responsibility of the Developer or Homeowners Association concerning expenses of
maintenance and repairs for the fire facilities pursuant to Paragraph 3.4.
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ARTICLE 4
PETITION OF INCLUSION
4.1 If determined to be necessary by District, the Developer agrees to sign
and execute a standard Petition of Inclusion, Exhibit "B".
ARTICLE 5
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
5.1 As additional consideration for this Water Service Agreement, Developer
agrees to sign and execute any necessary Easements and Rights-of-Way regarding
specific locations, widths, size of pipeline(s) and descriptions for Water Lines as
determined by the District. 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.
5.2 Additionally, any final development plat must be reviewed and approved
by District as to all aspects of Easements and Rights-of-Way for water facilities,
pipelines and fire facilities. All such items must be dedicated for public use and District
must approve the final plat.
ARTICLE 6
DUAL WATER (IRRIGATION) SYSTEM
6.1 This Agreement is for a single system water service which means that one
(1) system provides water for all water usage within Shepherds Hill Estates. Neither the
Developer or any Lot Owner will construct, install or use a secondary or alternative
water system within Shepherds Hill Estates without an amendment to this Agreement to
insure proper installation, use and connection of a dual water system. For any breach
of this provision, District shall have the right to discontinue water service to the entire
Development until an amendment to this Agreement has been finalized by the District,
Developer and/or all Lot Owners. �`
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7.1 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
day of , 20_, 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 Article 2.11, 2.12 and 2.13 if such refund is applied for within one (1) year of
the payment made to the District. The 2% retention by the District shall be considered
as administrative expenses. All or any portion of costs or expenses the Developer
incurred pursuant to Articles 2.1, 2.9, 2.10 and 2.17 shall not be entitled to a refund of
any amount.
7.2 This Agreement cannot be assigned by Developer without the express
written approval of District.
7.3 This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the parties hereto and
their heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and
year first above written.
DEVELOPER:
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By: By:
DISTRICT:
ATTEST: NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 20 , by
Developer.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
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Notary Publ :1
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF WELD )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 20 , by as
President and as Secretary of North Weld
County Water District.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Putflili% r fa
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
CHARLES ACHZIGER 33247 HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE, CO 80646
\LPH PRIOR 1 I DON POSSELT, DISTRICT MANAGER
JOHN JOHNSON
CE BUCK RINEHART r' P.O. BOX 56 • PHONE (970)356-3020 • FAX (970) 395-0997
NELS NELSON
www.nwcwd.org • e-mail: water@nwcwd.org
TRANSMITTAL
June 8,2005
To: Soaring Skies Ventures, LLC From: North Weld County Water District
Attn: Timothy J. Halopoff,P.E. P.O. Box 56
P.O. Box 1245 33247 Hwy 85
Fort Collins, CO 80522-1245 Lucerne, CO 80646
Re: Soaring Skies Ventures, LLC
Enclosed is a DRAFT Water Service Agreement for North Weld County Water District to
provide water service, and fire flows of 500 gpm with a Residual Pressure of 20psi in the system,
to the Development.
Please look over the documents and if you have any questions give me a call. If everything is
acceptable please forward waterline construction plans to the District for review. The District is
requiring the internal piping system to be designed with restrained joint pipe for bends,tees and
dead ends rather than thrust blocks. Please contact me before designing the internal waterline to
get our current specifications for pipe, services, air releases,hydrants and general design
requirements. This will save a lot of time on the design of the waterline. Once the waterline
construction plans are approved the District will execute the Water Service Agreement(which
will be needed before final County approval).
I have also enclosed our most recent news letter which contains some general information
including are current costs for a Tap including the Plant Investment, Mileage, Cash-In-Lieu or
Raw Water and the Meter Set Fee (normally around $900 for Subdivisions).
Sincerely,
Alan Overton
North Weld County Water District
Me m o ra n duaurRy�Planning Department 11 :3GREELEY OFFICE
ititCPTO: Sheri Lockman, W.C. Planning AUG 2 2 2005
O DATE: August 17, 2005 RECEIVED
• FROM: Pam Smith, W.C. Department of Public
COLORADO Health and Environment
CASE NO.: PK-1099 NAME: Dyecrest Dairy/Shepards Hill Estates \
The Weld County Health Department has reviewed this sketch plan proposal for a 9 lot PUD on
54.6acres. The minimum lot size of 5 acres coupled with an overall density of one septic system p r
6.06 acres does meet current Department policy.
The application has satisfied Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code in regard to water service. The
application states the water will be supplied by North Weld County Water District. A draft water service
agreement is included in the application materials. The application states that sewer will be provided
by Box Elder Sanitation District. However, a letter from Box Elder Sanitation acknowledges that the
property is within the District's 208 service area, but goes on to state that no sewer line is within 3
miles of the property 'as the crow flies' and the cost of sewer line expansion is unreasonable. Box
Elder Sanitation does not oppose the use of septic systems for this subdivision. The applicant has
submitted a preliminary geotechnical report in the application. This report, from Earth Engineering
Consultants and dated June 16, 2005 states that the site is expected to be suitable for conventional
septic systems. The property is bordered by the Cactus Hill Lateral on the west. Because of the large
lot sizes and anticipated construction of conventional septic systems the Department is not requiring
primary and secondary septic envelopes on the lots.
The application states that the detention pond for the development will be placed in an easement on
Lot 1. The maintenance for the detention pond has not been determined at this time; however the
possibilities are that either the owner of Lot 1 or the HOA will be responsible.
The initial impact plan submitted in the application materials is limited in scope and should be
elaborated on.
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WIID County Planning Departments/d County Referral
GREELEY OFFICE
COLORADO AUG X 4 2005
RECEIVED July 18, 2005
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Dyecrest Dairy LLC Case Number PK-1099
Please Reply By August 15, 2005 Planner Sheri Lockman
Project PUD Sketch Plan for nine (9) residential lots (Shepherd Hill Estates)
Legal Lot B of RE-3685; Pt S2 of Section 5, T7N, R67'W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
Location East of and adjacent to CR 15; approximately 1/4 mile north of CR 84
Parcel Number 0705 05 300018
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Department Design Review Meeting:
) We have reviewed the request and find that it does does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no con rots with our interests.
o See attached letter.
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Mr. Lee Morrison, Assistant Count A • - RNEY•g .FFlCE
Weld County Attorney's Office
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: Approval of North Weld County Water Districts service assurance
Dear Mr. Morrison,
JR Engineering and Soaring Skies Ventures, LLC is in the process of a zone change of 55
acres of land, Shepherds Hill Estates (PK-1099),within Weld County, from Agricultural
(Ag)to PUD (9 Lot) Estate. We have received comments pertaining to the zone change
from Sheri Lockman, with the Weld County Planning Department, and a comment was
made requesting that we receive the Weld County Attorney's Office approval of the
assurance that the North Weld County Water District (NWCWD) gave as a commitment
to serve this development. I have attached a copy of the Draft copy of the Water Service
Agreement and letter that we received from NWCWD, which will be executed upon the
District's approval of the construction plans. I have also included a copy of the District's
comments and a utility layout sheets containing the location of the water line. A copy of
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment's comments is attached
which agrees the water service is to be provided by the NWCWD.
The zone change packet is to be submitted on October 10th, 2005. Please review the
included documents and contact me at the address below, or at ihalopoff'njrengineering.com,
with your remarks or your approval of the service assurance. We appreciate your
attention to this matter and are available for any questions.
Sincerely, 12
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Timothy J. alopoff, ..
c/o Soaring Skies Ventures, LLC I
• Attachments: Letter and Draft Water Service Agreement \()•
NWCWD Sketch plan comments
Utility layout sheets for Shepherds Hill Estates
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment' Sketch plan
comments
2620 East Prospect Road,Suite 190,Poet Collins,CO 80525
970-4969888•ru 970-491-9984•www.jrcnginaering.com
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31 May 2005
Mr. Timothy J. Halopoff, P.E.
Manager
Terra Firma Ventures,LLC, $oARl rata Sues ' &nrURES,LLC
P.O. Box 1245
Fort Collins,CO 80522-1245
Re: Sanitary sewer service to the proposed Shepherds Hill Estates subdivision
Dear ivir. Halopoff
You have sought information on the availability of sanitary sewer to the property being
considered for the proposed Shepherds Hill Estates, in which nine lots are planned on a parcel of
about 55 acres in Section 5, T7N, R67W, in Weld County, Colorado. This parcel is described as
RE-3685, Lot B.
The nearest available active public sanitary sewer line is just north of Hwy. 14 in the Vista Bonita
subdivision between LCR5 and 1-25. The proposed site is approximately 3 miles as the crow
flies from any currently constructed sewer infrastructure and would probably need a sewer line
that would have an alignment at least 4 miles long to get to the edge of the proposed
development. A pressure sewer line, if constructed to this property, would have an estimated
construction cost of about $25/ft. This type of pipeline would cost at least $0.5 million. A
gravity sewer line with the same or an alternate alignment would cost at least twice as much.
Such a sewer line, if constructed, would need to be paid for completely by the developer.
Furthermore, the District board of directors may ask the developer to over-size either of the
sanitary sewer lines identified above. Such an oversized sewer line would probably cost more
than $1 million.
In view of the magnitude of the costs mentioned above and the fact that the subdivision has only
nine lots, it would not be unreasonable for the proposed subdivision to be served via an alternate
wastewater disposal system. Boxelder Sanitation District will not object to the proposed
subdivision being provided sanitary sewer service by alternate means, such as individual sewage
disposal systems (ISDS). In accord with the applicable local government regulations, if and
when public sanitary sewer facilities reach the proximity of the proposed subdivision, the
properties may be required to obtain service from the District. In light of this future possibility, it
is recommended that the ISDS be designed with the flexibility of hooking up to public sanitary
sewer as and when it becomes available.
Please call if you have questions on this matter.
Sincerely,
Ravindra M. Srivastava, Ph.D., P.E.
General Manager
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Xcel Energy-
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY 1901 East Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins,Colorado 80525
May 26, 2005
Soaring Skies Ventures, LLC
Attn: Timothy J. Halopoff
P.O. Box 1245
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Re: Availability of Natural Gas Distribution to WCR 84 & WCR 86
Dear Sir:
Thank you for your request for information regarding natural gas
service availability to WCR 84 & WCR 86. Xcel Energy will provide
natural gas to the project according to the terms of our extension
policies as they are on file with the Colorado PUC. We currently have
gas main in Weld County Road 84 and Weld County Road 15.
I will be your primary contact at Xcel Energy for this project. If you
have any questions, please feel free to call me on 970-225-7828.
Thank You,
/C
Stephanie Rich
Xcel Energy
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