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HomeMy WebLinkAbout970828.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SALES AGREEMENT WITH U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN 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 a Commercial Real Estate Sales Agreement between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Regional Communications Center and U S West Communications, Inc., with 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 Commercial Real Estate Sales Agreement between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Regional Communications Center, and U S West Communications, Inc., 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 the following vote on the 30th day of April, A.D., 1997. ,Onhillud ty Clerk to the Board �w eputy Cler ;o the Board BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD BOUNTY, COL ORADO DO /George E. Baxter, Chair rem tance L. Harbertf Proem ,f Dale K. Hall EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING Barbara J. Kirkmeye , ��11 ty- W. H. Webster (AYE) 970828 �: c1 /1 CM0010 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SALES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this 31.a of .c1j-1997, by and between U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation, formerly known as the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company (the "Seller"), and County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado, (the "Purchaser"). 1. Agreement of Sale. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase, the real property at 3101 35th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634, generally depicted as the highlighted area on Exhibit A attached to and incorporated in this Agreement (the "Land") together with a sewer line easement over Seller's property, and all existing improvements located on the Land, if any, excluding, however, any personal property owned by Seller, those improvements identified on Attachment #1 hereto (the "Facilities") and subject to the reservation of easement discussed below (the "Improvements"). The precise perimeter of the Land will be described in the Survey (as defined in Section 3(c) below) and shall become Exhibit B hereto. The Land and the Improvements are referred to in this Agreement as the "Property." 2. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Property shall be One Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand and no/100ths dollars ($197,000.00) (the "Purchase Price") and shall be payable as follows: (al Contemporaneously with Purchaser's execution and delivery of this Agreement, Purchaser shall deposit with Weld County Title the sum of $10,000.00 in the form of a check, (the "Earnest Money"). (b) The balance of the Purchase Price, $187,000.00 (plus or minus prorations made pursuant to this Agreement), shall be paid by Purchaser at closing in cash, certified check, or cashier's check (the "Cash Payment"). 3. Purchaser's Inspection. (a) Purchaser shall have 7 days, commencing on the date of this Agreement (the "Inspection Period"), to have the Property inspected and to conduct such tests and investigations as Purchaser deems advisable. All such investigations shall be at the sole cost and expense of Purchaser. Purchaser shall have no right to conduct a Phase II environmental assessment of the Property without Seller's prior written consent. If written notice of any unsatisfactory condition, signed by Purchaser, along with an unequivocal notice of Purchaser's election to terminate this Agreement, is not received by Seller prior to expiration of the Inspection Period, the condition of the Property shall be deemed satisfactory to Purchaser. If written notice of any unsatisfactory condition, signed by Purchaser, and stating Purchaser's unequivocal election to terminate this Agreement, is given to Seller prior to expiration of the Inspection Period, this Agreement shall terminate, the Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser and the Purchaser and Seller shall be relieved of any further obligations under this Agreement, except those that expressly survive termination of this Agreement. As consideration for Seller's termination of this Agreement, Purchaser shall provide Seller with a copy of all reports in Purchaser's possession related to Purchaser's inspection of the Property. Purchaser is responsible and shall pay for any damage which occurs to the Property as a result of Purchaser's inspections, tests, and investigations of the Property, or as a result of Purchaser's entrance onto the Property. Purchaser shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Seller from any claim, liability, or cost which Seller may incur or which may be asserted against Seller or the Property by reason of Purchaser's inspections, tests, and investigations of the Property, or cs a result of Purchaser's entrance onto the Property. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to merge with the passage of title to the Property and shall survive closing or other termination of this Agreement. (b) Seller has furnished to Purchaser, at Seller's expense, a current commitment for an owner's standard coverage title insurance policy in an amount equal to the Purchase Price, on May 27, 1997. Purchaser may require Seller to furnish to Purchaser copies of instruments listed in the schedule of exceptions ("Exceptions") in the title insurance commitment. This requirement shall pertain only to instruments shown of record in the office of the clerk and recorder of the designated county or counties. The title insurance commitment, together with any copies of instruments furnished pursuant to this Section, shall constitute the "Title Documents." Purchaser must request Seller to furnish copies of instruments listed in the schedule of exceptions no later than seven calendar days after Purchaser's receipt of the title insurance commitment. Seller will have the title insurance policy delivered to FLF/U100-001G 01/28/97 salesagr 970828 Purchaser as soon as practicable after closing. Purchaser shall have the right to inspect the Title Documents. Written notice by Purchaser of any unsatisfactory title condition shown by the Title Documents shall be signed by Purchaser and given to Seller on or before seven calendar days after Purchaser's receipt of Title Documents. If Seller does not receive Purchaser's notice within the seven-day period, Purchaser shall be deemed to have accepted the condition of title as disclosed by the Title Documents as satisfactory. If written notice of any unsatisfactory title condition, signed by Purchaser, is given to Seller within the seven-day period, Seller shall use reasonable efforts to correct said unsatisfactory title condition prior to the date of closing. If Seller fails to correct said unsatisfactory title condition on or before the date of closing, this Agreement shall terminate, Seller and Purchaser shall be relieved of any further obligations under this Agreement except those that expressly survive termination of this Agreement, and the Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser; provided, however, Purchaser may, by written notice received by Seller, on or before the date of closing, waive objection to said unsatisfactory title condition. Purchaser shall pay for any extended coverage for, or endorsements to, the title insurance policy. (c) Seller shall furnish to Purchaser and the Title Company, at Seller's expense, a current improvement and boundary line survey of the Property no less than seven days prior to the Closing Date (as defined below). (d) This contract is expressly conditioned upon approval from the City of Greeley of the subdivision of Seller's property to create the Property. If not so approved by the City of Greeley on or before the closing date, or any extensions agreed upon between the parties, this contract shall terminate and all Earnest Money shall be returned to Purchaser. 4. Access and Sewer Line Easement. Seller acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser requires access to the Property over the entrance road located on Seller's Property and generally depicted on Exhibit C hereto (the "Access Drive"). Seller further acknowledges that Purchaser requires an easement for the sewer line, which currently runs from the Property to connection with 7 a line that serves the septic tank ("Sewer Line"). The metes and bounds legal descriptions for the Access Drive art mM e.9--the-Sewer--Line-will be prepared by Seller prior to Closing. At Closing, Seller and Purchaser shall execute an Access and Sewer Line Easement in substantially the form of Exhibit D attached hereto, which Access and Sewer Easement will burden Seller's Property and benefit the Property. 5. Permanent Facilities License. Purchaser and Seller further acknowledge and agree that Seller shall, after closing, continue to have access and limited use of the Property for the operation, maintenance and repair of Seller's Facilities currently located on the Property. At Closing, Purchaser and Seller shall execute a Permanent Facilities License in substantially the form of Exhibit E, attached hereto, which Permanent Facilities License will burden the Property and benefit the Seller's Property. 6. Assignment and Assumption of Westlink Agreement. Seller'5 Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that Purchaser will accept an assignment of, and assume P rrh-.pr's Tn447 obligations under, the Agreement Between U W WEST Communications, Inc., and The Westlink Company, with an effective date of July 1, 1994, solely with respect to the Property. Therefore, at Closing, Purchaser and Seller shall execute an Assignment and Assumption of Agreement in substantially the form of Exhibit F attached hereto. 7. Closing and Possession. The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (the "Closing") shall take place at the offices of Weld County Title Company or in such other place which may be mutually agreed to by Seller and Purchaser on or before June 13, 1997 (the "Closing Date"), at a time mutually agreed to by Purchaser and Seller. At Closing, (1) Seller shall deliver to Purchaser a duly executed and acknowledged special warranty deed (the "Deed"), conveying to Purchaser Seller's interest in the Property and shall give possession of the Property to Purchaser, (2) Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the Cash Payment, and (3) each party shall execute, acknowledge (if appropriate), and deliver such additional documents, and do such other acts, as may be reasonably required in order to accomplish the intent and purposes of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the Access and Sewer Line Easement, the Permanent Facilities License, and the Assignment and Assumption Agreement. FLF/U100-001G 01/28/9/ -2- salesagr 976828 8. Prorations. Taxes, utilities, and other charges or items of income shall be prorated at the Closing and shall be final. Such prorations shall be made on the basis of a 365 -day year, and shall have the effect of increasing or decreasing the amount of the Cash Payment. Purchaser acknowledges that Seller is a public utility, and that real property taxes on the Property are currently assessed at the state level. If the amount of taxes and assessments is not known at the time of closing, they shall be estimated on the basis of the previous year. Seller shall pay the cost of its own attorneys' fees. Purchaser shall pay any other costs and charges in connection with the closing, including its own attorneys' fees, any transfer fees, and the cost of recording the Deed. Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of any sales or uses taxes payable in connection with the transaction. 9. Disclaimer of Warranties. SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSO- EVER (INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF HABITABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE), WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY, THE ZONING OF THE LAND, THE SOIL CONDITIONS OF THE LAND, THE PRESENCE ON OR BENEATH THE PROPERTY (OR ANY PARCEL IN PROXIMITY TO THE LAND) OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES OR MATERIALS, OR THE SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR PURCHASER'S INTENDED USE. PURCHASER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT PURCHASER IS PURCHASING THE PROPERTY "AS IS" AND IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION (EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO ANY IMPROVEMENTS THAT SELLER MAY BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT) AND THAT PURCHASER IS NOT RELYING UPON ANY REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND OR NATURE MADE BY SELLER OR BY SELLER'S AGENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY. BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE DEED, PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT PURCHASER'S OPPORTUNITY FOR INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION OF THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN ADEQUATE TO ENABLE PURCHASER TO MAKE PURCHASER'S OWN DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY. 10. Casualty Damage. In the event that the Improvements should be damaged by any casualty prior to Closing, Seller shall promptly give Purchaser written notice of such occurrence, and as soon thereafter as practicable, shall provide Purchaser with an estimate made by an architect, engineer or contractor selected by Seller and approved by Purchaser (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of the cost and amount of time required to repair such damage. If it is so estimated that it will take longer than until the Closing Date to repair such damage and if neither party terminates this Agreement pursuant to subsection (c) below, then Purchaser shall be given an opportunity to review and approve any construction contract which Seller proposes to enter into to have such damage repaired, and Purchaser shall not unreasonably withhold or delay such approval. If such damage is not "Major Damage," as hereinafter defined, or if the damage is "Major Damage" and neither Purchaser nor Seller elects to terminate this Agreement pursuant to subsection (c) below, then Seller shall promptly contract for and commence the repairs and complete so much thereof as may be accomplished prior to the closing date, all in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Purchaser. In the event such repairs are not completed on or before the Closing Date, Seller shall either (1) complete such repairs after the Closing Date within a time period agreed to by Purchaser, or (2) provide Purchaser at the Closing with funds in an amount reasonably determined by Seller to be sufficient to complete the repairs. If the estimated cost of such repairs is greater than 5% of the Purchase Price ("Major Damage"), then either Seller or Purchaser may elect to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other within ten days after both parties' receipt of the estimate. In the event of such termination, the Title Company shall return the Earnest Money to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved of any further obligations hereunder, except those that expressly survive termination of this Agreement; however, if neither party elects to so terminate this Agreement, then this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and the parties shall proceed in accordance with subsection (b) above. 11. Condemnation. (a) If prior to Closing Seller learns of any actual or threatened taking in condemnation or by eminent domain (or a sale in lieu thereof) of all or any portion of the Property, Seller will notify Purchaser promptly thereof. FLF/U100-001G 01/26/97 -3- salesagr 970828 (b) Other than with respect to an "Immaterial Taking" (as defined below), any actual or pending taking or condemnation for any public or quasi -public purpose or use by any competent authority in appropriate proceedings or by any right of eminent domain of all or any part of the Property between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date shall, at Purchaser's option, cause a termination of this Agreement. In the event of such termination, the Title Company shall return the Earnest Money to Purchaser and both parties shall be relieved of further obligations hereunder, except those that expressly survive termination of this Agreement. The election to terminate provided hereby must be exercised by Purchaser (or will be deemed to have been waived) by notice to Seller to that effect given within 15 days following Purchaser's receipt of Seller's notice of the taking. If Purchaser shall not elect to so terminate this Agreement, or in the event of an Immaterial Taking, Seller shall be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement with respect to the portion of the Property so taken or condemned, but Purchaser will be entitled to receive all proceeds of any such taking or condemnation, and Seller agrees that it will not make any adjustment or settlement of any such taking or condemnation proceeding without Purchaser's consent and will take at Closing all action necessary to assign its entire interest in such award to Purchaser. Any taking or condemnation for any public or quasi -public purpose or use which does not affect access, reduce parking or take any part of the Improvements shall be deemed an "Immaterial Taking." 12. Representation. The listing broker, Austin & Austin Real Estate, a sales agent for CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. (collectively, the "Listing Company") represents Seller. The Listing Company owes duties of trust, loyalty, and confidence to Seller only. While the Listing Company has a duty to treat Purchaser honestly, the Listing Company is Seller's agent and is acting on behalf of Seller and not Purchaser. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES PRIOR TIMELY NOTICE BY THE LISTING COMPANY THAT THE LISTING COMPANY IS SELLER'S AGENT. 13. Time of Essence and Remedies. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. If the Earnest Money or any other payment due under this Agreement is not paid, honored, or tendered when due, or if any other obligation under this Agreement is not performed or waived as provided in this Agreement, there shall be the following remedies: (a) If Purchaser is in default, Seller shall have the option to either: (I) treat this Agreement as canceled, in which case the Earnest Money shall be forfeited by Purchaser and retained on behalf of Seller, and Seller may recover such damages as may be proper; or (2) Seller may elect to treat this Agreement as being in full force and effect and Seller shall have the right of specific performance and damages. (b) If Seller is in default, then Purchaser shall have the option of either: (1) demanding the return of the Earnest Money, and upon such return both parties shall be released from all obligations under this Agreement, except those that expressly survive termination of this Agreement; or (2) treating this Agreement as being in full force and effect and enforcing the right of specific performance. Purchaser shall have no right to monetary damages. (c) Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event of any litigation or arbitration arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded all reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees. FLF/U100-001G 01/28/97 -4- salesagr 970028 14. Notices. (a) All notices permitted or required pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be either (1) hand -delivered, (2) deposited with a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (3) deposited with the United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. All notices shall be deemed to have been served when actually received, or upon refusal of delivery. All notices shall be addressed to the parties to whom such notices are intended as set forth below: 1. If to Seller: U S WEST Business Resources, Inc. 3640 E. Indian School Road, Room 300 Phoenix, AZ 85018 Attn: PSL Real Estate Manager (602) 952-0557 with copies to: Fisher & Sweetbaum 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80202 2. If to Purchaser: Weld County 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Attn: Bruce Barker, Esq. (970) 356-4000 3. If to Broker: CB Commercial Real Estate Group, Inc. 7979 E. Tufts Avenue Parkway, Suite 600 Denver, CO 80237 Attn: Jim Ranson (303) 740-4800 (b) Either party may change its address by giving notice to the other in accordance with this Section 14. Recommendation of Legal Counsel. This is a legal instrument. It is recommended that Purchaser obtain the advice of legal counsel regarding this Agreement. 15. Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement is the entire agreement between Purchaser and Seller with respect to the Property and supersedes any and all other prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, formal or informal. If any provision of this Agreement proves to be illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected, and in lieu of the illegal or unenforceable provision, a provision shall be added as a part of this Agreement as similar in terms as the illegal or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal and enforceable. (b) This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the state in which the Property is located, without reference to its conflict of law provisions. (c) This Agreement may be amended, modified, or terminated only by a written instrument executed by Seller and Purchaser. No right under this Agreement may be waived, except by written instrument executed by the party who is waiving such right. The waiver by either party of any right or agreement in this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other right or agreement contained in this Agreement. (d) This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, Purchaser and Seller and their successors, heirs, administrators, and assigns. Purchaser may not assign its interest in this Agreement without Seller's written consent. FLF/U100-001G 01/28/97 -5- salesagr 970023 (e) Any claim, controversy or dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitration shall be conducted in the county where the Property is located. There shall be no discovery other than the exchange of information which is provided to the arbitrator by the parties. The arbitrator shall have authority only to award equitable relief and compensatory damages, and shall not have authority to award punitive damages or other noncompensatory damages; the parties hereby waive all rights to and claims for monetary awards other than compensatory damages. (f) If either party (the "Exchanging Party") hereto desires to involve the Property in a tax - deferred exchange under the provisions of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Exchange"), the other party (the "Non -Exchanging Party") agrees to cooperate with the Exchanging Party in the Exchange. Such cooperation may include the involvement of a qualified intermediary and the execution by the Non -Exchanging Party of documents and instruments deemed reasonably necessary by the Exchanging Party in order to effect the Exchange. The Exchanging Party agrees to be liable and to pay for all costs that may be incurred by the Non -Exchanging Party, including the Non -Exchanging Party's attorneys' fees and other similar or dissimilar costs so incurred. The Exchanging Party shall indemnify the Non -Exchanging Party against any and all liability or other obligation that may arise in connection with such cooperation. The Non -Exchanging Party shall not be required to accept title to any exchange property. Purchaser and Seller have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above. SELLER: PURCHASER: U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation, formerly known as The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company By: /110.4,r) Yxtic Clliu(FL Name: {ittft,1yVUf)7e Its: Attorney -in -Fact APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM IYla4a� l7 cJc- By Date (0/3/5 ATTACHMENTS TO THIS AGREEMENT: County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of a Colorado By: Na e: Geo ge E. Baxter Title: Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, Weld County Exhibit A - General Location of Subject Property Exhibit B - Legal Description of Subject Property Exhibit C - General Location of Access Road Exhibit D - Access and Sewer Line Easement Exhibit E - Permanent Facilities License Exhibit F - Assignment and Assumption of Agreement Attachment #1 - Facilities FLF/U100-001G 01/28/97 -6- safesagr 970028 Attachment #1 (to Greeley Purchase and Sale Agreement) 1. The equipment owned by Seller that is in the Building and generally located in the area identified on the attached Exhibit 1 as the "USW Radio, Motorola Mod." ; and 2. The Antenna located on the Tower and generally described and depicted on the attached Exhibit 2; and 3. Any and all removable personal property owned by the Seller and located in the Building, together with any and all fixtures located in the Building which are necessary to the Seller's operation of the Licensee's Facilities (as defined in the form of Permanent Facilities License Agreement attached to this Commercial Real Estate Sales Agreement ("Sales Agreement"); and 4. Any property and equipment owned by the Westink Company and located in the Building or on the Tower pursuant to the Westlink Agreement described in Section 6 of the Sales Agreement. MMfW100-492 052997 u0482exh.docQ 970828 "'s'..LI Oc now EXHIBIT #1 1 6 l leaven :.: Lori Room `, 5 S.4M4 aisle �eeiicnorc see Orton. ,m ; s.ww+ *Assn R7000(MsieiwiCel.Vdw/iwe� off, ls...ew ENGINE laooAe 1 .5 970825, o0PM COh'PO I Jnv 4 00 . «r IC r-.7 lH!J MAY 28 '9? 09:17 FR EXHIBIT #2 1 716029544386 P.02/02 U 5 BEST COPI9.NICRTICP6, INC. TELEPHONE MTINIEIACCE RADIO SERVICE STATION *110714 - GREELEY. COLORADO 134.S' AGL C/L 126.3' Us wes r - H H H H H 1 135' AGL PAGE 1 OF I 131' AGL ___. C/L 125' LIGHTNING ROD BELLBOY - KRI927 (NEST -LINO 115' RGI. f' ANTENNA (l) TPRS - 1iNM0714 DECIBEL PRODUCTS DB-420 GROUND ELEVATION 4858' R1SL LRTITUIE: 40-23-I0 LONGITUDE: 104-44-11 BNEDLLND 4,14/97 970925 ** TOTAL PAGE.02 ** Exhibit A Z 1732flid S 0.05 10 W45'30' C 115.31' v3�EASEMENT B clyy. 0.16 Ac.f yI 6934 SO. RS sonic tFT. i4D V FE e Ea' Z. 8 ~m Y co 1,5 ,5 £ 133 Wd '9'0'61 if caw• w I vS•5031 0 s/ Ti En oxk1 e� W .q®:o 4146 Pi C05YSs- w' y APPROXIMATE UM OF WNW 15th ENST LINE OF 11c IM NORG51 gVMLINEtS OF SECT°. v \ of vu 1.041 ;v U. S WM'f1'M EASEMENT A S WON 4 35th 279.0 9i0fl2S Exhibit B PARCEL 3 That portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., City of Greeley, County of Weld, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Considering the East line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., as monumented by a 3/4" rebar with a 3 1/4" diameter aluminum cap, P.L.S. 23513, at the Northeast corner of said Section 23, and by a 3/4" X 30" rebar with a 3 1/4" diameter aluminum cap, P.L.S. 10855 at the East Quarter corner of said Section 23, to bear a record bearing of South 00'59'40" East, with all bearings hereon relative thereto. Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 23; thence along the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23 South 00'59'40" East 1813.92 feet; thence continuing South 00'59'40" East 279.81 feet; thence South 89'03'02" West 222.81 feet to the beginning of a curve to the left, having a central angle of 89'38 38" and a radius of 18.00 feet, the chord of said curve bears South 44'13'43" West 25.38 feet; thence Southwesterly along the arc of said curve 28.16 feet; thence South 00'35'36" East 3.33 feet; thence South 89'24'24" West 148.40 feet; thence North 11'31'10" West 20.60 feet; thence South 89'16'36" West 173.03 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 00'32'11" East 192.89 feet; thence South 89'21'23" West 215.49 feet; thence North 00'34'32" West 173.52 feet; thence North 77'15'00" East 57.51 feet; thence North 33'26'00" East 36.41 feet; thence North 89'32'49" East 139.06 feet; thence South 00'32'11" East 22.38 feet more or less to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. The above described parcel contains a gross acreage of 1.01 acres (44130 s.f.±) more or less. 970823 Exhibit C CO S s Z 7asard LY r _ 74®.0 cOtil :4; v;$k �.v' s sown' w EASEMENT B 0.10 Ac.± 0934 S0. FT.± mlsync TOM MO ILYM 0100 N 070(58 w 1• W900IWTE @:L Iff ASPHALT 30th N- N «i Cf 15t tc^LMTEF UST UWE OF Tit WAST awTER Cf C Nll 410.4' 003 e'w J W0.21' EASEMENT A 507594 35th 970025 EXHIBIT D GRANT OF EASEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (Access and Sewer Line Easement) This Grant of Easement (this "Grant") is made this day of , 1997, by U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation, whose address is 1005 17th Street, Room 1550, Denver, Colorado 80202 ("Grantor"), to the Board of County Commissioners for Weld County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado ("Grantee"), whose address is 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632. The parties covenant and agree as follows: 1. Easement Property. The "Access Easement Property" shall mean the real property located in the City of Greeley, County of Weld, State of Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto, and as depicted as the "Access Drive" on Exhibit A-1 attached hereto, which real property is owned by Grantor. The "Sewer Line Easement Property" shall mean the real property under which is located the sewer line from the building on Grantee's Property to the Septic Tank Facilities (as hereinafter defined) (the "Sewer Line"). (Together, the Access Drive Easement Property and the Sewer Line Easement Property may collectively be referred to herein as the "Easement Property.") 2. Consideration. Grantor makes this Grant in and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. 3. Grant of Rights to Use Easements. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee a non- exclusive easement over the Access Easement Property for pedestrian and vehicular access to Grantee's property described on Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("Grantee's Property"). Grantor further grants to Grantee a non-exclusive easement under and through the Sewer Line Easement Property for the installation, maintenance, replacement, removal and repair of the underground sewer line located therein, together with all necessary or desirable underground facilities and appurtenances for Grantee's operation of the Sewer Line. Except to the extent necessary, the Sewer Line and all related facilities, shall be constructed, kept and maintained underground. 4. Maintenance of the Access Drive. Except as provided in subparagraphs (a) through (c) below, Grantor shall maintain the Access Drive at Grantor's cost and expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (a) To the extent that Grantee's use of Grantee's Property or the Access Drive is the primary cause of damage to the Access Drive necessitating repair, Grantee shall be solely responsible for the costs to repair such damage. (b) Grantee further shall be solely responsible for all costs of any improvements to the Access Drive, the public right of way adjacent to the Access Drive, or Grantor's property required by any governmental authority or agency as a result of Grantee's development of and use of Grantee's Property and Grantee's use of the Access Drive pursuant to this Grant. (c) In the event the Permanent Facilities License between Grantor and Grantee of even date herewith is terminated at a future date, or Grantor commences to pay rent for its use of Grantee's Property pursuant to the terms of the Permanent Facilities License, then the parties shall execute a separate agreement, effective the date of the termination of the Permanent MMTN100-482 052197 U0482Sew.O 970828 Facilities License or the date on which Grantor commences to pay rent for its use of Grantee's Property thereunder, as the case may be, pursuant to which separate agreement Grantee shall be responsible for 50% of the costs for maintenance and repair to the Access Drive (the "Maintenance Reimbursement") on an annual basis and renewable from year to year (provided, however, that in the event Grantee is already paying its Proportionate Share Maintenance Reimbursement pursuant to Article 7 below, and such Proportionate Share Maintenance Reimbursement is greater than 50% of the Maintenance Costs, Grantee shall pay such larger amount as previously has been established pursuant to Article 7 below), which costs shall include, but are not limited to, paving and repaving, resurfacing, signage, snow and debris removal, and repair and maintenance of the drainage from the Access Drive (the "Maintenance Costs"). (Upon Grantee's reasonable request, Grantor shall also make available to Grantee copies of supporting invoices for any Maintenance Reimbursement.) Any Maintenance Reimbursement shall be due 30 days from the date of Grantor's invoice. Notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary, the Maintenance Reimbursement provisions shall be subject to the requirements of Article 10, Section 20, of the Constitution for the State of Colorado and any statutory requirements in compliance therewith. 5. Maintenance of the Sewer Line. Grantee agrees that after Grantee's construction, if applicable, and after any maintenance, repair, replacement or removal of the Sewer Line, Grantee shall restore the surface of the Sewer Line Easement Property, as nearly as reasonably possible, to the grade and condition it was in immediately prior to said construction, maintenance, repair, replacement or removal, except as may be necessary to accommodate the Sewer Line. Grantee further agrees not to deposit, nor permit anything to be deposited in the Sewer Line in violation of any laws, regulations or ordinances, nor which would damage or negatively affect Grantor's Sewer Line, nor Grantor's Septic Tank Facilities located on property adjacent to both Grantee's Property and Grantor's Property, and which are more particularly described in the Grant of Easement dated March 11, 1996 recorded in the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder in Book 1537 at Page 17 (the "Sheel Easement"). Grantee further covenants and agrees, for itself, its successors and assigns, to comply with the Sheel Easement. Finally, unless the Sewer Line Easement is terminated pursuant to paragraph 7(a) below, Grantee shall reimburse Grantor for 25% of all costs Grantor incurs for maintenance and repair of the Septic Tank (the "Septic Tank Maintenance Costs"). Grantee shall deliver any reimbursement amounts to Grantor within 30 days from the date of Grantor's invoice for Septic Tank Maintenance Costs. 6. Retained Rights of Grantor. Grantor reserves the right of ownership, use and occupancy of the Easement Property insofar as said ownership, use and occupancy does not impair the rights granted to Grantee in this Grant. 7. Change in Use or Development of Grantee's Property. (a) In the event that Grantee constructs additional improvements on the Grantee's Property and/or changes the current use of Grantee's Property to a use that is other than a communications facility, and such improvements or change in use results in more than a 20% increase in the amount of sewage deposited through the sewer line into Grantor's Septic Tank Facilities (as defined in the Sheel Easement), then upon written notice from Grantor, Grantee's rights under this Grant to use the Sewer Line shall immediately cease and terminate and title to this Grant with respect to the Sewer Line shall automatically revert to and immediately revest in Grantor, its successors or assigns, without the necessity of any further action. (b) In the event that Grantee constructs additional improvements on the Grantee's Property and/or changes the current use of Grantee's Property to a use that is other than a communications facility, and such improvements or change in use results in more than a 20% MMT/U100-482 052197 -2- U0482Sew.Dc629 O828 increase in the number of vehicle trips on and over the Access Drive, then the parties shall execute a separate agreement, pursuant to which separate agreement Grantee shall be responsible for Grantee's proportionate share of all of the Maintenance Costs (the "Proportionate Share Maintenance Reimbursement") for the Access Drive on an annual basis and renewable from year to year. Upon Grantee's reasonable request, Grantor shall also make available to Grantee copies of supporting invoices for any Proportionate Share Maintenance Reimbursement.) My Proportionate Share Maintenance Reimbursement shall be due 30 days from the date of Grantor's invoice. Notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary, the Proportionate Share Maintenance Reimbursement provisions shall be subject to the requirements of Article 10, Section 20, of the Constitution for the State of Colorado and any statutory requirements in compliance therewith. 8. Insurance; Permits. Grantee shall maintain Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering its obligations to Grantor under this Grant with liability limits and coverages satisfactory to Grantor. Such insurance shall name the Grantor as additional insured, and a Certificate of Insurance evidencing such coverage shall be provided to Grantor annually within 30 days after the anniversary of this Grant. Grantee may satisfy its obligations under this paragraph 7 through a program of self-insurance. 9. Indemnity. To the extent permitted by law, Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold Grantor harmless from and against any liability, claims, damage, cost or expense which may result from Grantee's use and enjoyment of the Easement Property, or the failure of Grantee to comply with the terms of this Grant, except to the extent such claims arise from the negligent acts or omissions of Grantor, its officers, agents, employees, licenses or invitees. 10. Abandonment. In the event that Grantee shall abandon the rights granted to it under this Grant with respect to either the Access Drive Easement or the Sewer Line Easement, all right, title, and interest hereunder of Grantee concerning the respective easement shall cease and terminate, and Grantor shall hold the respective Easement Property, as the same may then be, free from the rights of Grantee so abandoned. Failure to use the Access Drive or the Sewer Line for a period of two years or more shall constitute evidence of abandonment 11. Disputes. Any claim, controversy or dispute, whether sounding in contract, statute, tort, fraud, misrepresentation, or other legal theory, related directly or indirectly to this Grant shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitration shall be conducted in the county in which the Easement Property is located. There shall be no discovery other than the exchange of information which is provided to the arbitrator by the parties. The arbitrator shall have the authority only to award compensatory damages or equitable relief, and shall have no authority to award punitive damages or non -compensatory damages. 12. Binding Effect. This Grant shall extend to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. The terms, covenants, agreements and conditions in this Grant shall be construed as covenants running with the land. 13. Applicable Law. This Grant of Easement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of Colorado. MMTN100-482 052197 -3- U0482Sew.DcG r.I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Grant of Easement the day and year first above written. GRANTOR: U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation By Name Its Attorney -in -Fact Approved as to Legal Form by counsel to Grantor: Fisher & Sweetbaum, P.C. By Date ACCEPTED BY: GRANTEE: Board of County Commissioners for the County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado By Name Title ATTEST: By Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Weld MMTN100-482 052197 -4- U0482Sew.DenI(31325 STATE OF ) ss. COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 1997, by as of the County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 19_, by as Attorney -in -Fact for U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires: MM AJ100-482 052197 -5- 970823 U0482Sew.Dc6Z EXHIBIT E PERMANENT FACILITIES LICENSE AGREEMENT (Weld County, Colorado) This Permanent Facilities License Agreement ("License") is made and entered into this day of , 1997, by and between the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado ("Licensor"), whose address is 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632, and U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Licensee"), whose address is Recitals A. Immediately preceding the execution of this License, Licensee has conveyed to Licensor the real property located at 3101 35th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto ("the Property"). B. Licensee previously has placed communications facilities on the Property, including, but not limited to, antennae on the tower located on the Property (the "Tower"), as well as antennae, radio equipment, and a radio base station in the building located on the Property (the "Building"), and Licensee intends to place an antenna at the 70 -foot level of the Tower, together with related equipment in a building or cabinet to be constructed by Licensee at the base of the Tower (the "P.C.S. Tower Equipment") (together, the P.C.S.Tower Equipment, antenna, radio base station, and equipment shall herein be referred to as the "Facilities"), and Licensor has agreed to allow Licensee to install and continue to operate the Facilities on the Property. Licensee has also agreed to permit Licensor to access the Property to, among other things, store other Facilities -related equipment and hardware as well as to use the Tower not only for the placement of Licensee's existing tower antennae, but also to enable Licensee's agents and employees to practice climbing and repair -related skills ("Tower Practice"). C. Licensee has requested, and Licensor has agreed to provide to Licensee, a license for the installation, maintenance, repair, replacement and removal of the Facilities as well as access to the Facilities, into and through the Property. Agreement NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual promises hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. License Agreement. Licensor hereby grants and conveys to Licensee, subject to the provisions hereof, (a) a non-exclusive license and right of way into and through the Property to access the Licensee's Facilities thereon; (b) an exclusive license at the 70 -foot level of the Tower, together with a license at the base of the Tower, for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, removing, and replacing the P.C.S. Tower Equipment; (c) an exclusive license for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, removing, and replacing the Facilities; (d) a license to store Licensee's equipment and hardware on the Property in a location reasonably acceptable to Licensor; and (e) a license on the Tower to enable Licensee's agents and employees to conduct Tower Practice. 940S28 MMTN100-482 052197 U0482Lic.Oc6O 2. Electrical Service. Licensor and Licensee acknowledge and agree that, prior to the date of this License, the cost for electrical service to Licensee's Facilities has been $ per month (the "Base Electrical Service Costs"). Licensee will pay Licensor the Base Electrical Service Costs each month. In the event that there is a rate increase for electrical service to the Property, Licensee will pay to Licensor an amount each month equal to the Base Electrical Service Costs multiplied by the percentage increase in the electrical service charges charged by the electrical service provider. [By way of illustration only, if the Base Electrical Service Costs are currently based on charges of $ per kilowatt (Cost A), and there is a rate increase such that the cost of electrical service is $ per kilowatt (Cost B), then Licensee shall pay (1) the Base Electrical Service Costs, plus (2) an amount equal to the Base Electrical Service Costs multiplied by the percentage difference between Cost A and Cost B.] Licensee shall have the right, at Licensee's expense, to install a submeter for the electrical service to all of Licensee's Facilities. Licensee further shall install a separate meter for the electrical service to the P.C.S. Tower Equipment. 3. Term. (a) The term of this License shall be perpetual, subject to Licensor's and Licensee's right to terminate as set forth below. Licensor may only terminate this License (1) in the event that Licensor, or its successors or assigns, ceases to use the Property for the operation of communications facilities and such new use of the Property would be incompatible with Licensee's use of the Property as set forth in this License and Licensee does not exercise its right to either purchase the Property or pay rent for Licensee's use of the Property pursuant to subparagraph (b) below; or (2) in the event that Licensee is in default of this License and Licensor obtains a decision from an arbitrator pursuant to the provisions of Section 13 of this License permitting Licensor to terminate this License. Licensee may terminate this License at any time by providing Licensor with 30 days' prior written notice of termination. In the event of termination pursuant to this Section 3, Licensee will remove the Facilities from the Property and restore the Property directly affected by Licensee's Facilities, as nearly as is reasonably practicable, to its condition as of the date of this License. (b) In the event that Licensor, or its successors or assigns, ceases to use the Property for the operation of communications facilities and any such new use of the Property is incompatible with Licensee's use of the Property pursuant to this License, then Licensee shall have the right, but not the obligation, at Licensee's option, to either (1) purchase the Property at the then fair market value of the Property as determined by an independent MAI certified real estate appraiser with substantial experience in appraising properties in Weld County, Colorado, or (2) pay Licensor, its successors or assigns, rent for all of Licensor's Property described in this License at then "prevailing market rate for the Premises" (as defined in subparagraph (e) below). Licensor shall provide Licensee with notice of the change in use of the Property ("Licensor's Notice"), and Licensee shall have 12 months from the date of Licensor's Notice to either (A) purchase the Property pursuant to this subparagraph (b), or (B) notify Licensor that it intends to pay rent for its use of all of Licensor's Property described in this License and to commence paying Licensor rent therefore. If Licensee does not elect either to purchase the Property or to pay rent for the Property pursuant to this subparagraph (b), then this License shall terminate 12 months from the date of Licensor's Notice. (c) In the event that the Tower or the Building are damaged to the extent that Licensor, in its reasonable judgment, decides not to repair the damage, and subject to the other stated provisions of this Section 3, Licensee shall have the right, but not the obligation, at Licensee's expense, to rebuild or reconstruct the Tower and/or the Building, as the case may be, MMT/U100-482 052197 -2- 970828 U0482Lic.Oc6Q (but only to the extent as Licensee, in its reasonable judgment, determines is necessary for the operation of its Facilities), and to continue to use the Property for its Facilities pursuant to this License. (d) In the event that Licensor conveys the Property to an unrelated third party (i.e., an entity that is not controlled by, controls, or is under common control with Licensor) (a "Purchaser"), and the Purchaser's use of the Property is not incompatible with Licensee's use of the Property pursuant to this License, then this License shall not terminate; however, Licensee shall pay the owner of the Property rent for its proportionate use of the Property pursuant to this License, which rent shall be a proportionate share (based on the Licensee's actual use of the Property) of the then "prevailing market rate of the Premises" (as defined below). (e) The "prevailing market rate of the Premises" means what a landlord under no unusual compulsion to lease the Property and a tenant under no unusual compulsion to lease the Property would determine as rent, taking into consideration the uses permitted under this License; the quality, size, design, and location of the Property; and the rent for comparable properties located in Greeley, Colorado. 4. No Interference with Licensor's Operations. Licensee shall operate the Facilities and conduct Tower Practice in such a manner that it will not interfere with the operations of Licensor on the Property. In the event Licensor should find that there is interference with the efficient operation of its communications facilities on the Property solely because of Licensee's use of the Property, Licensee shall be responsible for removing the cause of such interference within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days, after Licensee's receipt of notice of such interference from Licensor; provided, however that Licensee may extend such 30 -day period if such interference cannot be removed within 30 days and Licensee is diligently proceeding with removing the interference. In the event that Licensee fails to remove the interference pursuant to this Section 4, Licensor may remove the interference and charge Licensor for the costs Licensor actually incurred to remove the interference. Licensee shall maintain its Facilities in compliance with all applicable laws. 5. Licensor's Right to Relocate Facilities in the Building/Licensor's Repairs. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the purpose and intent of this License is to grant to Licensee a license for the Facilities, even though Licensor's development plans for the Property are or may not yet be finalized. Accordingly, the parties agree that Licensor, at Licensor's sole cost and expense, shall have the right to relocate only Licensee's Facilities that are currently located in the Building to another similarly sized location in the same Building (the "Relocation Space"), subject to Licensee's reasonable approval as to the size and location of, as well as the availability of access to, the Relocation Space. In the event that any repair, replacement, alteration, or improvement contemplated by Licensor may result in interference with Licensee's Facilities or its use and operation of such Facilities, Licensor will provide Licensee with not less than 30 days' prior written notice of Licensor's plans to conduct such repair or maintenance activities, and to the extent reasonably possible, shall make reasonable accommodations to allow Licensee to continue to use the Property for the operation of its Facilities during the time in which Licensor is conducting its repair or maintenance activities on the Property. 7. Waiver and Release. Except to the extent caused by the Licensor's gross negligence or intentional misconduct, Licensee waives and releases Licensor, its employees, and agents from all claims for any loss, injury, death, or damage to persons, property, or to Licensee's business occasioned by theft, act of God, public enemy, injunction, riot, strike, insurrection, wars, court order, requisition, order of governmental body or authority, fire, explosion, falling objects, MMTN700-482 052197 -3- 97082.5 U0482L,t.Dc6Q steam, rain, snow, water, leak or flow of water, rain or snow from the Property or into the Building, or from any other place, or from breakage, leakage, obstruction, or other defects of the pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, air conditioning, or lighting fixtures of the Building, or from construction, repair or alteration of the Building or Property, or from any cause beyond Licensor's reasonable control. 6. Environmental Obligations. (a) Licensee will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify and hold Licensor, its agents, and employees harmless from and against any and all direct claims, costs, and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with Licensee's introduction of Hazardous Materials to the Property. (b) Licensor will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify, and hold Licensee, its agents, and employees harmless from and against all claims, costs, and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, rising out of or in connection with the removal, cleanup, or restoration of the Property with respect to Hazardous Materials from all sources other than those Hazardous Materials introduced to the Property by Licensee. (c) For purposes of this Section 6, "Hazardous Materials" means asbestos, explosives, radioactive materials, hazardous waste, hazardous substances, or hazardous materials including, without limitation, substances defined as "hazardous substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601- 9657 ("CERCLA"); the Hazardous Material Transportation Act of 1975, 49 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1812; the Resource Conservation Recovery Acts of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6987; the Occupational Safety And Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. §§ 651, et seq.; or any other federal, state, or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order or decree regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning hazardous materials, wastes or substances now or at any time hereinafter in effect (collectively, "Environmental Laws"). "Hazardous Waste" means hazardous waste as defined under the Resource Conservation Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901-6987. 7. Indemnification. Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensor from and against any and all liabilities, suits, judgments, claims, costs and expenses (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from claims relating to the use of the license granted herein by Licensee, its agents, employees, and contractors, except to the extent such claims arise from the negligent acts or omissions of Licensor, its officers, agents, employees, licensees, or invitees. 8. Continuous Access to the Building. Licensor shall provide Licensee a key and any access cards necessary to gain access to the Building located on the Property in which a portion of the Facilities are located. 9. Successors and Assigns. Subject to the terms of this License, this License shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 10. No Other Agreements. The agreement is the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof 11. Governing Law. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. MMTN700-482 052197 -4- U0482Lic.Dc6Q 970828 12. Notices. Any notice or other communication required or permitted under this License must be in writing and will be deemed to have been given when personally delivered, deposited with any nationally recognized overnight carrier that routinely issues receipts, or deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the party for whom it is intended at its address set forth at the beginning of this License. Either Licensor or Licensee may add additional addresses or change its address for purposes of receipt of any such communication by giving 10 days' prior written notice of such change to the other party in the manner prescribed in this section. 13. Disputes. (a) Any claim, controversy or dispute, whether sounding in contract, statute, tort, fraud, misrepresentation or other legal theory, related directly or indirectly to this License, whenever brought and whether between the parties to this License or between one of the parties to this License and the employees, agents or affiliated businesses of the other party, shall be resolved by arbitration as prescribed in this section. The Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-15, not state law, shall govern the arbitrability of all claims. (b) A single arbitrator engaged in the practice of law who is knowledgeable about the subject matter of this License shall conduct the arbitration under the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"). The arbitrator shall be selected in accordance with AAA procedures from a list of qualified people maintained by the AAA. The arbitration shall be conducted in the regional AAA office closest to where the claim arose, and all expedited procedures prescribed by the AAA rules shall apply. (c) There shall be no discovery other than the exchange of information which is provided to the arbitrator by the parties. The arbitrator shall not have authority to award punitive damages, but may award compensatory damages or equitable relief; the parties hereby waive all rights to and claims for monetary awards other than compensatory damages or equitable relief Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees, and the parties shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision and award shall be final and binding, and judgment enforcing the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof (d) If any party files a judicial or administrative action asserting claims subject to arbitration as prescribed herein, and another party successfully stays such action or compels arbitration of said claims, the party filing said action shall pay the other party's costs and expenses incurred in seeking such stay or compelling arbitration, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 14. Recording. This License shall be recorded in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado. MMTN100-482 052197 -5- u048uic.0c5Q Gt4�� IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Licensor and Licensee have executed this License as of the day and year first written above. LICENSOR: Board of County Commissioners for the County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado By Name Title ATTEST: By Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Weld LICENSEE: U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation By Name Title APPROVED AS TO FORM by counsel to Licensee: Fisher & Sweetbaum, P.C. By Date MMTN700-482 052197 -6- 9 08zs U0482Lic.Dc6Q STATE OF COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 1997, by as of the County of Weld, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF ) ) ) ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 1997, by as of U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires MMTN100-482 052197 -7- 970029 U0482Lic.Dc6Q EXHIBIT F PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AGREEMENT THIS PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF AGREEMENT (this "Assignment") is made and entered into as of June _ , 1997, by and between US WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Assignor") and Weld County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado ("Assignee"). Recitals A. Pursuant to a the Commercial Real Estate Sales Agreement dated June 3, 1997, by and between Assignor and Assignee (the "Agreement"), Assignor has conveyed to Assignee the real property and improvements described on Exhibit A hereto (the "Property") as of the date hereof. B. The Real Property is subject to an Agreement Between U S WEST Communications, Inc. And The Westlink Company with an effective date of July 1, 1994, a copy of which is attached to this Assignment (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Agreement Westlink has installed and maintains paging equipment on the Property, as well as other properties owned by Assignor. C. Pursuant to the Agreement and in connection with the conveyance of the Real Property, Assignor has agreed to assign to Assignee Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to its interest under the Agreement with respect, and solely with respect to, the Property, and Assignee has agreed to assume and perform all of Assignor's liabilities and obligations arising under the Agreement with respect to the Property on and after the date hereof. Assignment NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Assignor hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to Assignee Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to its interest under the Agreement with respect to, and solely with respect to, the Property. 2. Assignor shall indemnify, defend with counsel reasonably acceptable to Assignee, and hold Assignee harmless from any claim, liability, cost, or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any obligation or liability of USWC (as defined in the Agreement) under the Agreement and solely with respect to the Property which were to be performed or which became due prior to the date hereof. 3. Assignee hereby assumes all liabilities and obligations of Assignor under the Agreement with respect to the Property, and agrees to perform all obligations of Assignor under the Agreement with respect to the Property which are to be performed or which become due on or after the date hereof. 4. To the extent permitted by law, Assignee shall indemnify, defend with counsel reasonably acceptable to Assignor, and hold Assignor harmless from any claim, liability, cost, or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any obligation or liability of USWC under the Agreement with respect to the Property which are to be performed or which become due on or after the date hereof. Mmt/u100-482 050797 970023 5. This Assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Assignor, Assignee, and their respective successors and assigns. 6. This Assignment may be executed in separate counterparts which, when taken together, shall constitute one document. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Assignment as of the date set forth above. ASSIGNOR: U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation By Name Its ASSIGNEE: Weld County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Colorado ATTEST: By Name Its MmUu100-482 050797 -2- • SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED, made this Ye- day of June, 1997, between U S WEST Communications, Inc., a Colorado corporation, f/k/a The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company, a Colorado corporation ("Grantor"), and Board of County Commissioners for the County of Weld, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, whose legal address is 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 ("Grantee"): WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for and in good and valuable consideration of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, all the real property and improvements, located in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, described on Exhibit A. The Grantor, for itself and for its successors in interest, does by these presents expressly limit the covenants of the deed to those herein expressed, and excludes all covenants arising or to arise by statutory or other implication, and does hereby covenant that agaihst all persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by, through or under said Grantor and not otherwise, it will forever warrant and defend the said described real estate, however, subject to and excepting those items identified on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this deed on the date first written above. U S WEST Communications, Inc:, a Colorado corporation Approved as to Legal Form By Counsel to Grantor. Fi er Sweetba C. Itts dl v. (p/,r/CilC STATE OF Crl6vw.AO ) ss. COUNTY OF ahgsk The foregoing instrument was acknowledged befo a me this , by t4Cla ) (<- s Attorney -in -Fact WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public My commission expires -S \ane4\ VS ZOO8 N6RN10DI91 060997 U0162swd..DocQ --.. State of Colorado Teresa L. Nelson Notary Public 2555460 B-1613 P-677 06/30/1997 10:00A PG 1 OF 3 REC DOC Weld County CO JA Suki Tsukamoto Clerk & Recorder 16.00 EXHIBIT A (To Special Warranty Deed to County of Weld) Lot 2, U S WEST Communications 1st Filing, being a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., City of Greeley, County of Weld, State of Colorado. EXCLUDING, HOWEVER, all of Grantor's personal property, equipment and fixtures located on the Property which personal property and fixtures are used by Grantor for the maintenance, operation, repair, replacement and refurbishment of Grantor's communications facilities, including Grantor's antennae affixed to the tower located on the Property, together with the Grantor's antennae, radio equipment, and a radio base station which are located in the building on the Property; and AND FURTHER EXCLUDING, any personal property, equipment and fixtures located in the building or the tower located on the Property and owned by any third party, including but not limited to, any personal property and fixtures of Westlink located on the Property pursuant to the Agreement between Grantor and The Westlink Company with an effective date of July 1, 1994. 2555460 B-1613 P-677 06/30/1997 10:OOA PG 2 OF 3 EXHIBIT B 1. Right of way for the Southard Lateral over and across the NE 1/4 of said Section 23 as evidenced by Decree recorded May 31, 1928 in Book 832 at Page 287. 2, Reservation by the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, its successors and assigns in Deed recorded OCTOBER 11, 1906 in BOOK 233 at PAGE 53 (1) All coal, and other minerals, within or underlying said lands; (2) The exclusive right to prospect in or upon said land for coal and other minerals therein or which may be supposed to be therein and to mine for and remove from said land, all coal and other minerals which may be found thereon by anyone; (3) The right of ingress and regress upon said land to prospect for, mine and remove any and all such coal and other minerals and the right to use so much of said land as may be convenient or necessary for the right of way to and from such prospect places or mines, and for the convenient and proper operation of such prospect places, mines, and for roads and approaches thereto or for removal therefrom of coal, minerals, machinery, or other material; (4) The right of said Union Pacific Railroad Company to maintain and operate its railroad in its present form of construction, and to make any change in the form of construction or method of operation of said railroad; and any interests therein, assignments or conveyances thereof. 3.. Taxes for the year -1997 and subsequent years. 4. All items of tet.ord. 5. The Permanent Facilities License Agreement from Grantee to Grantor of even date. herewith. 2555460 B-1613 P-677 06/30/1997 10;OOA PG 3 OF 3 Hello