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HomeMy WebLinkAbout960248 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITH NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT/SOUTHERN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE 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 an Agreement for Road Rights-of-Way between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, acting by and through its Southern Water Supply Project Water Activity Enterprise, 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 Agreement for Road Rights-of-Way between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, acting by and through its Southern Water Supply Project Water Activity Enterprise, 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 26th day of February, A.D., 1996. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �� WE,LD COUNTY, COLORADO 4141A/64-i IL L'Ild®♦ l //i�Jl� /Orli 'Barbara J. Kirkmeyer,�hair s ' i� �; o ff ty Clerk to the Board � Pt a FBaxter, r Terc ®lam eputy Cler the Board Dale K. Hall O D AS Tct_L„ ���'� C e�Ci � Ft Constance L. Harbert Siun Attorniy - it `'/ /J)Th ��/ W. H. Webster / 960248 LJ : P6+), oath/di-7 flobbs,Trnu+, 'leaky EG0035 ARa4ri0332 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT ( "Agreement") is made and entered into on t-hruary-26 , 19_96_, by and between WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO ("Weld County") and the NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS SOUTHERN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE ("District") . 1 . Weld County hereby agrees to allow the District to permanently occupy and use, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the premises (the "Premises") more • particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference . The District acknowledges that this is a non-exclusive right to permanently occupy and use the Premises . The District consents to additional uses of the Premises by Weld County and other entities, provided however that such additional uses meet appropriate engineering standards and do not unreasonably interfere with the District ' s use of the Premises as described in this Agreement . 2 . The Premises may be permanently occupied and used by the District for the sole purposes of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing and replacing a raw water pipeline and appurtenant structures . Except as specifically allowed by this Agreement, the District agrees to place no structures or other items on or in the Premises . 3 . Weld County shall have the right to enter onto or into the Premises at any time for any purpose of Weld County. Weld County shall avoid any damage or interference with the District ' s pipeline or appurtenant structures on or under the Premises . 4 . In exercise of its rights pursuant to this Agreement, the District shall avoid any damage or interference with any Weld County installations, structures, utilities, or improvements on, under, or adjacent to the Premises . The District shall be solely responsible for any damages suffered by Weld County or others as a result of the District ' s use and occupancy of the Premises . 5 . All excavation and construction work performed by the District shall be done in an expeditious and workmanlike manner which minimizes the inconvenience to the public and individuals, as more specifically described in Exhibit B, attached hereto. The District will comply with all Weld County requirements regarding curb and pavement cuts, excavating, digging and related construction activities . All excavation, construction and other work performed under this Agreement shall conform with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations . 1 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 1 OF 10 REC00 DOC Weld County CO Clerk & Recorder 960248 6 . Weld County shall have no responsibility, liability, or obligation with respect to the safety or security of any person on account of the District' s use of the Premises or of any personal property placed or located on, at or in the Premises, it being acknowledged and understood by the District that the safety and security of any such persons and property is the sole responsibility and risk of the District . 7 . The District agrees to take such actions as necessary to maintain the Premises and pipeline and appurtenant structures in good and safe condition at all times . By entering into this Agreement, Weld County does not waive its right to enforce its applicable ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations with respect to the District ' s use and occupancy of the Premises . However, the District does not waive or relinquish any rights that it may have under law, specifically including, but not limited to, its rights and powers under C.R.S . § 37-45-118 (1) (d) (I) and (IV) . 8 . If Weld County contends that the District has failed to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, the District shall be provided with written notification by Weld County which documents the basis for the contention and, if the contention is consistent with the terms of this Agreement, the District shall bring the Premises or pipeline or its appurtenant structures into compliance with this Agreement within a reasonable period of time after receiving such notification, which period of time shall be consistent with the time periods set forth in the written notification and consistent with the nature of Weld County' s contention. 9 . Upon completion of the installation of the pipeline and appurtenant structures, the District agrees to provide Weld County with detailed "as-built" drawings which indicate the size, type, horizontal location and depth of the pipeline and appurtenant structures . 10 . The District agrees to list the pipeline with the Utility Notification Center of Northern Colorado or its successor. 11 . To the extent permitted by law, the District agrees to indemnify and save harmless Weld County and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims for damages, losses and expense, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, that may arise from or be incident to the existence or operation of the District ' s pipeline or appurtenant structures on the Premises . 12 . Neither party to this Agreement waives any immunity that it may have to suit or damages under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S . §§ 24-10-101, et seq. , as now in existence or as changed at any time in the future, the doctrine of sovereign immunity or any similar or subsequent act or doctrine . 2 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 2 OF 10 960248 13 . Any notices or communication required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows : If to Weld County: County of Weld 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 If to the District : Chief Engineer Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District PO Box 679 Loveland, CO 80539-0679 or to such other address or the attention of such other person(s) as hereafter designated in writing by the applicable parties . Notices shall be effective upon mailing. 14 . Waiver by either party of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term or provision hereof . 15 . This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Venue in any civil court action brought pursuant to this Agreement shall be in Weld County. 16 . Weld County reserves the right to charge reasonable fees in order to defray the cost of inspection and any and all administrative expenses associated with the installation and construction of lines contemplated by this Agreement, according to a schedule of fees established by ordinance. 17 . This Agreement is personal to the parties hereto. The District shall not transfer or assign any rights hereunder without the prior approval of Weld County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement on the date first above written. 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 3 OF 10 3 960248 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO % �4 E LzS By:v ,1A-Zi gL : /'Lie,/Lk,/ ric-_., IY'�w Mat /Chair Barbara J. Kirkm44r (02/26/96) }}ee������qq'' try 1561 1�( \`•=' \`` ` E UNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD on Deputy Clerk ACKNOWLEDGMENTS STATE OF COLORADO ) ss . COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by BARBARA J. KIRKMEYER , as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, Colorado on FEBRUARY 26 19 96 Witness my hand and official seal . MY CC"" S JS My commission expires : JA0narin, 19J9 /04 Notary Bilbl4 0 AS TO FORM: _,,:27 14 � Wel un i Att ney 2-1--------- 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 4 OF 10 4 960248 NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS SOUTHERN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE Ba. �5�eGal Darell D. elman Associat eneral Manager STATE OF COLORADO ss . COUNTY OF ,C3.e.me, ) The foregoing instrument was ckn wdq/ed before me by .la tee tc O. c2!�bg/.n o.� , aS �c -1.-vat: or the`�Board of Directors of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, acting by and through the Southern Water Supply Project Water Activity Enterprise, on .ybn e- c2.s- , 1996 . Witness my hand and official seal . My commission expires : 442// 2 /q97 • tiA1 f✓a, Not y Public w J v• . le" • :..... 414a30 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 5 OF 10 5 360248 EXHIBIT A The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, acting by and through its Southern Water Supply Project Water Activity Enterprise will enter the Weld County Road rights-of-way at the following locations : Weld County Roads 1, 5, 7, 9 1/2, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30 1/4, 31, 32 and Platteville Main Street . 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 6 OF 10 6 960248 EXHIBIT B 1 . The installation and construction of the pipeline upon the Premises permitted herein shall be completed by (date) . The District must inform Weld County of the start date of all installation and construction. If the District intends to perform any work on the pipeline on any Saturday or Sunday, the District must inform Weld County of such intention in writing. Any request for an extension of the time for completion, as stated above, must be made to Weld County prior to the required completion date. 2 . The District must provide Weld County with plan drawings which show the positioning of the pipeline to be installed or constructed on the Premises . The District shall ascertain the location of all existing utility lines along the Premises in relation to the pipeline to be installed and constructed. If it becomes necessary to change the location of the pipeline, a new plan drawing must be given to Weld County. 3 . The District shall secure and maintain, at its own cost, general liability insurance with policy limits of not less than the limits established by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S . §§ 24-10-101, et seq. , as now in existence or as changed at any time in the future. During the period of construction, the District shall add Weld County as an additional insured on its policy. The District shall supply Weld County with Certificates of Insurance and copies of insurance policies . 4 . The District shall mark the pipeline installed or constructed upon the Premises with markers reasonably acceptable to Weld County, Colorado. The District shall place a marker at each side of any road which is crossed by the pipeline . 5 . During installation and construction of the pipeline, the District shall maintain traffic on all Premises . Flagmen shall be provided at any locations where the orderly flow of traffic is interrupted. 6 . The District shall provide all necessary signs and barricades in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and its latest Colorado Supplement in order to warn oncoming motorists of any installation or construction work. 7 . If the District must close the Premises during installation and construction, permission shall be obtained from the Weld County Engineering Department at least 24 hours in advance so the appropriate actions may be taken to effect such closure . 8 . The District will not allow cleated or track equipment to work on or move over asphalt surfaces without mats . 7 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 7 OF 10 960248 9 . The District will return all disturbed portions of the Premises to their original condition within a reasonable time after completion of construction. 10 . The District will at the end of each day during the installation and construction, : (a) Removed all material from the traveled portion of the Premises . (b) Back fill all excavations upon the traveled portions of the Premises . (c) Post proper signs for all materials and excavations off the traveled portions of the Premises, in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and its latest Colorado supplement . 11 . The District must obtain approval by Weld County prior to cutting asphalt surfaces . 12 . The District shall place gravel on all surfaces where any damage has occurred to the road surface from equipment, trenching, or storage of material . Weld County shall determine the damaged areas, depth of new gravel, and timing for the placement of said gravel . 13 . On gravel roads where excavation is done in the road surfaces or excavation materials are stacked on the road surfaces, road base of 300 tons of 3/4 inch crushed gravel meeting the Colorado Highway Department specifications for Class 6 gravel per mile shall be spread by the District over the road surfaces upon completion of the work. Shoulders on paved roads where excavation is done shall require 100 tons per mile upon completion. 14 . The District shall encase the pipeline from toe of slope to toe of slope under all paved County roads, intersections, and approaches, unless Weld County agrees otherwise . 15 . Manholes and other points of access to the pipeline are to be permitted within the Premises only when such manholes or other points of access are located beyond the shoulder of the through traffic roadways and do not obstruct maintenance operations within the Premises . 16 . Above ground appurtenances, including, but not limited to meters, launchers, receivers, or valve stations shall be allowed within the Premises only upon the approval of the Weld County Engineer. 8 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 8 OF 10 9602/8 17 . Thrust blocks shall be required on all vertical and horizontal bends in the pipeline within the Premises, unless Weld County agrees otherwise . 18 . If any wet or incompatible materials are produced by the District from excavations and are to be returned to the original grades and cross sections, Weld County will have the authority to determine what materials shall be discarded and what materials shall be acceptable as replacement . 19 . Complete road restoration including, but not limited to, clean-up, repair of damaged facilities, trench compaction, and replacement of gravel shall be kept by the District within one (1) mile of new excavation. Backfilling lifts greater than eight (8) inches, but not exceeding eighteen (18) inches, shall be permitted, providing that the District has suitable equipment to properly compact the depth of lift placed. Weld County shall determine if the District' s equipment and the depth of backfill lift is appropriate. Ninety-five percent (95%) of a standard proctor shall be required at any trench depth in replacement of any materials within the traveled portion of the Premises . Eighty-five percent (85%) of a standard proctor shall be required at any trench depth in replacement of any materials off the traveled portions of the Premises . 20 . No culverts, irrigations structures, drain lines, utility lines, of any other facilities within the Premises are to be cut or damaged. In the event the District inadvertently damages a facility within the Premises, the District must first notify the owner of the damaged facility, and the District must either immediately repair and replace the damaged facility or pay for the owner to repair and replace the same, in accordance with the desires of the owner. All damaged facilities are to be inspected by Weld County before being concealed in any manner. Drainage and borrow ditches are to be restored to original condition immediately after backfilling is completed. 21 . The District will not install or construct the pipeline when the ground is frozen to a depth which will cause damage to the Premises as determined by the Weld County Engineer. 22 . The District will cover the pipeline with a minimum of three (3) feet of groundcover. 23 . The pipeline installation and construction will be performed at no expense whatsoever to Weld County. In the event that it becomes necessary to change the location of the pipeline due to changes in the Weld County road, such relocation will be performed by the District at no expense whatsoever to Weld County; provided however, that Weld County shall give the District at least ninety (90) days prior written notice of Weld County' s intent to change the Weld County road and cooperates with the District in the 9 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 9 OF 10 960248 construction schedule such that the District can comply with its commitments for water delivery. 24 . The District shall construct, operate, maintain, repair and replace the pipeline in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement . 2480332 B-1536 P-800 03/11/96 04:10P PG 10 OF 10 10 960248 H0BBS ,TROUT&RALEY .PC ID :303-832-4465 JAN 17 ' 96 11 :08 No .002 P .01 HOBBS, TROUT & RALEY, P.C. Attorneys at Law Suite 1300 1773 Sherman Street DENVER, COLORADO 80203 Telephone: (303) 861-1963 Facsimile: (303) 832-4465 FAX TRANSMITTAL TO: LG6 l alatriso/L FAX NO.: (n6) 35? -6;&fa. COMPANY: Wed County A#Orneys CONFIRMING NO.: CRn03s/' 9,800 FROM: ip,Va rt. Sforlr tO ice. EXTENSION NO.: /33 DATE: Mutt_ /la Nina Le TOTAL NO. OF PAGES: i CHARGE: /4oz.6- 4 'to . IF YOU EXPERIENCE TROUBLE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, PLEASE CALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: (303) 861-1963, EXT. 132 OR 120 • [FAX:: (303)832-44651 The information contained in or attached to the FAX messages intended only for the ryzerrENTTAL sae of the individual(s)named above. 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JAN 17 ' 96 11 : 04 303 832 4465 PAGE . 001 960248 H0BBS .TR0UT&RALEY .PC ID :303-832-4465 JAN 17 '96 11 :09 No .002 P .02 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into on , 19 , by and between WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, BY AND THROUGH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO ("Weld County") and the NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS SOUTHERN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE ("District") . 1. weld County hereby agrees to allow the District to permanently occupy and use, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the premises (the' "Premises") more ' particularly described in Exhibi attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference]the District acknowledges tnat this is a non-exclusive rigne to permanently occupy and use the Premises. The District consents to additional uses of the Premises by Weld County and other entities, provided however that such additional uses meet appropriate engineering standards and do not unreasonably interfere with the District's use of the Premises as described in this Agreement. 1,d,d,1.100 2. The Premises may be permanently occupied and used by the District for the sole purposes of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing and replacing a raw water pipeline and appurtenant structures. Except as specifically allowed by this Agreement, the District agrees to place no structures or other items on or in the Premises. 3. Weld County shall have the right to enter onto or into the Premises at any time for any purpose of Weld County. Weld County shall avoid any damage or interference with the District's pipeline or appurtenant structures on or under the Premises. 4 . In exercise of its rights pursuant to this Agreement, the District shall avoid any damage or interference with any Weld County installations, structures, utilities, or improvements on, under, or adjacent to the Premises. The District shall be solely responsible for any damages suffered by Weld County or others as a result of the District' s use and occupancy of the Premises. 5. All excavation and construction work performed by the District shall be done in an expeditious and workmanlike manner which minimizes the inconvenience to the public and individuals, as more specifically described in Exhibit B, attached hereto. The District will comply with all Weld County requirements regarding curb and pavement cuts, .excavating, digging and related construction activities. All excavation, construction and other work performed under this Agreement shall conform with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. 1 JAN 17 ' 96 1 1 : 05 303 832 4465 PR 411:4. H0BBS .TR0UT&RALEY .PC ID :303-832-4465 JAN 17 '96 11 :09 No .002 P .03 17. Thrust blocks shall be required on all vertical and horizontal bends in the pipeline within the Premises. 18 . If any wet or incompatible materials are produced by the District from excavations and are to be returned to the original grades and cross sections, Weld County will have the authority to determine what materials shall be discarded and what materials shall be acceptable as replacement. 19. Complete road restoration including, but not limited to, clean-up, repair of damaged facilities, trench compaction, and replacement of gravel shall be kept by the District within one (1) mile of new excavation. Backfilling lifts greater than eight (8) inches, but not exceeding eighteen (18) inches, shall be permitted, providing that the District has suitable equipment to properly compact the depth of lift placed. Weld County shall determine if the District' s equipment and the depth of backfill lift is appropriate. Ninety-five percent (95%) of a standard proctor shall be required at any trench depth in replacement of any materials within the traveled portion of the Premises. Eighty-five percent (85%) of a standard proctor shall be required at any trench depth in replacement of any materials off the traveled portions of the Premises. 20 . No culverts, irrigations structures, drain lines, utility lines, of any other facilities within the Premises are to be cut or damaged. In the event the District inadvertently damages a facility within the Premises, the District must first notify the owner of the damaged facility, and the District must either immediately repair and replace the damaged facility or pay for the owner to repair and replace the same, in accordance with the desires of the owner. All damaged facilities are to be inspected by Weld County before being concealed in any manner. Drainage and borrow ditches are to be restored to original condition immediately after backfilling is completed. 21. The District will not install or construct the pipeline when the ground is frozen to a depth which will cause damage to the Premises as determined by the Weld County Engineer. 22. The District will cover the pipeline with a minimum of three (3) feet of groundcover. dsInca "tha'D 1st e )V understo.ndt hat' 23 . Thew-pipeline installation and construction }gill be performed at no expense whatsoever to Weld County. In the event that it becomes necessa`rrto change the locate n of the pipeline due to changes in the Weld County road, such relocation will be performed by the District at no expense whatsoever to weld County; provided however, that Weld County shall give the District at least ninety (90) days prior written notice of Weld County' s intent to change the Weld County road and cooperates with the District in the Aaai4iovu JAN 17 ' 96 11 : 06 - 303 832 4465 PAGE . 003 960248 ' H0BBS ,TR0UT&RALEY ,PC ID :303-832-4465 JAN 17 ' 96 11 : 10 No .002 P .04 44}14-ions COvtihuef ' • . construction schedule such that the District can comply with its commitments for water delivery. t 24. The District shall construct, operate, maintain, repair and replace the pipeline in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. 9 • JAN 17 ' 96 11 : 06 303 832 4465 PAGE . 004 960248 Hello