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HomeMy WebLinkAbout970933.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS (PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE) AND ACCEPT LETTER OF CREDIT #55 AS COLLATERAL FROM MEADOW VALE SUBDIVISION, SECOND FILING - MEADOW VALE FARM, INC. 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, by Resolution dated April 30, 1997, the Board approved a Site Specific Development Plan and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Final Plan, S #420, for Second Filing (78 lots), Meadow Vale Subdivision, for the following described real estate, to -wit: Part of the SW% of Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, pursuant to certain Conditions of Approval in said Resolution, the Board has been presented with an Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements (Private Road Maintenance) between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Meadow Vale Farm, Inc., with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, on May 7, 1997, the Board considered said agreement and deemed it advisable to continue this matter to May 12, 1997, and WHEREAS, at said hearing on May 12, 1997, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and to accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit #55, drawn on the Eaton Bank, 1700 47th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634, in the amount of $50,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements (Private Road Maintenance) between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and Meadow Vale Farm, Inc., be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that collateral, in the form of Irrevocable Letter of Credit #55, drawn on the Eaton Bank, 2700 47th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634, in the amount of $50,000, be, and hereby is, accepted. 970933 PL1010 �� : OG; /I7eavi 4%/e Fa/7, /it 1-1 IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT - MEADOW VALE FARM, INC. (SECOND FILING, S#420) PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of May, A.D., 1997. 196 Dale, K. Hall my Clerk to the Board eputy Clerk o the Board APPRS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO EXCUSED George E. Baxter, Chair EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING Lance L. Harbert,ro-Te W. H. Webster (AYE) 970933 PL1010 369 IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMEN (PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE) Weld County Planning Dept. MAR 1 1 1997 'QED THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1. 1. day of ma rch , by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, acting through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter called "County", and MParinw va 1 P Pa rm . Tnr hereinafter called "Applicant". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Applicant is the owner of or has a controlling interest in the following described property in the County of Weld, Colorado: Lots 1-4 Blk. 4; Lots 1-5 Blk5; Lots 1-6 Blk. 7 of the 2nd Filing Meadow Vale Farm the Southwest quarter (SW4) of Section (4 (T2), Range 68West (68W) of the 6th Princ County of Weld, State of Colorado. Blk 6; Lots 1-4 PUD Located in ), Township 2North ipal Meridan, WHEREAS, a final subdivision/PUD plat of said property, to be known as Meadow Vale Farm has been submitted to the County for approval; and WHEREAS, of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance provides that no final plat shall be approved by the County until the Applicant has submitted a Subdivision Improvement Agreement guaranteeing the construction of the public improvements shown on plans, plats and supporting documents of the subdivision, which improvements, along with a time schedule for completion, are listed in Exhibits "A" and "B" of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and of the acceptance and approval of said final plat, the parties hereto promise, covenant and agree as follows: 1.0 Engineering Services: Applicant shall furnish, at its own expense, all engineering services in connection with the design and construction of the subdivision improvements listed on Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and made a part of this reference. 1.1 The required engineering services shall be performed by a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor registered in the State of Colorado, and shall conform to the standards and criteria established by the County for public improvements. 1.2 The required engineering services shall consist of, but not be limited to, surveys, designs, plans and profiles, estimates, construction supervision, and the submission of necessary documents to the County. 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 1 OF 11 REC DOC Weld County CO JA Suki Tsukamoto Clerk & Recorder 0.00 Revised 12/95 970933 PC lb/O 1.3 Applicant shall furnish drawings and cost estimates for roads within the subdivision to the County for approval prior to the letting of any construction contract. Applicant shall furnish one set of reproducible "as -built" drawings and a final statement of construction cost to the County. 2.0 Rights -of -Way and Easements: Before commencing the construction of any improvements herein agreed upon, Applicant shall acquire, at its own expense, good and sufficient rights - of -way and easements on all lands and facilities traversed by the proposed improvements. 3.0 Construction; Applicant shall furnish and install, at its own expense, the subdivision improvements listed on Exhibit "A: which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, according to the construction schedule set out in Exhibit "B" also attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. 3.1 Said construction shall be in strict conformance to the plans and drawings approved by the County and the specifications adopted by the County for such public improvements. Whenever a subdivision is proposed within three miles of an incorporated community located in Weld County or located in any adjacent county, the Applicant shall be required to install improvements in accordance with the requirements and standards that would exist if the plat were developed within the corporate limits of that community. If the incorporated community has not adopted such requirements and standards at the time the subdivision is proposed, the requirements and standards of the County shall be adhered to. If both the incorporated community an the County have requirements and standards, those requirements and standards that are more restrictive shall apply. 3.2 Applicant shall employ, at its own expense, a qualified testing company previously approved by the County to perform all testing of materials or construction that is required by the County; and shall furnish copies of test results to the County. 3.3 At all times during said construction, the County shall have the right to test and inspect or to require testing and inspection of material and work at Applicant's expense. Any material or work not conforming to the approved plans and specifications shall be removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the County at Applicant's expense. 3.4 The Applicant shall furnish proof that proper arrangements have been made for the installation of sanitary sewer or septic systems, water, gas, electric and telephone services. 3.5 Said subdivision improvements shall be completed, according to the terms of this Agreement, within the construction schedule appearing in Exhibit "B". The Board of County Commissioners, at its option, may grant an extension of the time of completion shown on Exhibit "B" upon application by the Applicant subject to the terms of Section 6 herein. 2 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 2 OF 11 Revised 12/95 4.0 Release of Liability: Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from any and all liability loss and damage county may suffer as a result of all suits, actions or claims of every nature and description caused by, arising from, or on account of said design and construction of improvements, and pay any and all judgments rendered against the County on account of any such suit, action or claim, together with all reasonable expenses and attorney fees incurred by County in defending such suit, action or claim whether the liability, loss or damage is caused by, or arises out of the negligence of county or its officers, agents, employees, or otherwise except for the liability, loss, or damage arising from the intentional torts or the gross negligence of the county or its employees while acting within the scope of their employment. All contractors and other employees engaged in construction of the improvements shall maintain adequate workman's compensation insurance and public liability insurance coverage, and shall operate in strict accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Colorado governing occupational safety and health. (THERE IS NO SECTION 5) 6.0 Approval of Streets by the County: Upon compliance with the following procedures by the Applicant, streets within a subdivision may be approved by the County as public roads and will be maintained and repaired by a homeowners association or, in its absence, the owners of lots within the subdivision. 6.1 If desired by the County, portions of street improvements may be placed in service when completed according to the schedule shown on Exhibit "B", but such use and operation shall not constitute an approval of said portions. 6.2 County may, at its option, issue building permits for construction on lots for which street improvements detailed herein have been started but not completed as shown on Exhibit "B", and may continue to issue building permits so long as the progress of work on the subdivision improvements in that phase of the development is satisfactory to the County; and all terms of this Agreement have been faithfully kept by Applicant. 6.3 Upon completion of the construction of streets within a subdivision and the filing of a Statement of Substantial Compliance, the applicant(s) may request in writing that the County Engineer inspect its streets and recommend that the Board of County Commissioners partially approve them. Not sooner than nine months after partial approval, the County Engineer shall, upon request by the applicant, inspect the subject streets, and notify the applicant(s) of any deficiencies. The County Engineer shall reinspect the streets after notification from the applicant(s) that any deficiencies have been corrected. If the County Engineer finds that the streets are constructed according to County standards, he shall recommend full approval. Upon a receipt of a positive unqualified recommendation from the County Engineer for approval of streets within the development, the Board of County Commissioners shall fully approve said streets as public but with private pay. 7.0 General Requirements for Collateral: 7.1 The value of all collateral submitted to Weld County must be equivalent to 100% of the value of the improvements as shown in this Agreement. Prior to Final Plat 3 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 3 OF 11 Revised 12/95 approval, the applicant shall indicated which of the five types of collateral prefered to be utilized to secure the improvements subject to final approval by the Board of County Commissioners and the execution of this Agreement. Acceptable collateral shall be submitted and the plat recorded within six (6) months of the Final Plat approval. If acceptable collateral has not been submitted within six (6) months then the Final Plat approval and all preliminary approvals shall automatically expire. An applicant may request that the County extend the Final Plat approval provided the cost estimates are updated and the development plans are revised to comply with all current County standards, policies and regulations. The improvements shall be completed within one (1) year after the Final Plat approval (not one year after acceptable collateral is submitted) unless the applicant(s) requests that this Agreement be renewed at least thirty (30) days prior to its expiration and further provides that cost estimates for the remaining improvements are updated and collateral is provided in the amount of 100% of the value of the improvements remaining to be completed. If improvements are not completed and the agreement not renewed within these time frames, the County, at its discretion, may make demand on all or a portion of the collateral and take steps to see that the improvements are made. 7.2 The applicant may choose to provide for a phased development by means of designating filings of a Planned Unit Development Plan or Final Plat Subdivision. The applicant would need only to provide collateral for the improvements in each filing as approved. The County will place restrictions on those portions of the property that are not covered by collateral which will prohibit the conveyance of the property or the issuance of building permits until collateral is provided or until improvements are in place and approved pursuant to the requirements for a Request for Release of Collateral. 7.3 The applicant intends to develop in accordance with Exhibits "A" and "B". 8.0 Improvements Guarantee: The five types of collateral listed below are acceptable to Weld County subject to final approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 8.1 An irrevocable Letter of Credit from a Federal or State licensed financial institution on a form approved by Weld County. The letter of credit shall state at least the following: 8.1.1 The Letter of Credit shall be in an amount equivalent of 100% of the total value of the improvements as set forth in Section 6.0 and exhibits "A" and "B" 8.1.2 The Letter of Credit shall provide for payment upon demand to Weld County if the developer has not performed the obligations specified in the Improvements Agreement and the issuer has been notified of such default. 8.1.3 The applicant may draw from the Letter of Credit in accordance with the provisions of this policy. 4 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 4 OF 11 Revised 12/95 8.1.4 The issuer of the Letter of Credit shall guarantee that at all times the unreleased portion of the Letter of Credit shall be equal to a minimum of 100% of the estimated costs of completing the uncompleted portions of the required improvements, based on inspections of the development by the issuer. In no case shall disbursement for a general improvement item exceed the cost estimate in the Improvements Agreement (i.e., streets, sewers, water mains and landscaping, etc.). The issuer of the Letter of Credit will sign the Improvements Agreement acknowledging the agreement and its cost estimates. 8.1.5 The Letter of Credit shall specify that 15% of the total Letter of Credit amount cannot be drawn upon and will remain available to Weld County until released by Weld County. 8.1.6 The Letter of Credit shall specify that the date of proposed expiration of the Letter of Credit shall be either the date of release by Weld county of the final 15%, or one year from the date of Final Plat approval, whichever occurs first. Said letter shall stipulate that, in any event, the Letter of Credit shall remain in full force and effect until after the Board has received sixty (60) days written notice from the issuer of the Letter of Credit of the pending expiration. Said notice shall be sent by certified mail to the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. 8.2 Trust Deed upon all or some of the proposed development or other property acceptable to the Board of County Commissioners provided that the following are submitted: 8.2.1 In the event property within the proposed development is used as collateral, an appraisal is required of the property in the proposed development by a disinterested M.A.I. member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers indicating that the value of the property encumbered in its current degree of development is sufficient to cover 100% of the cost of the improvements as set forth in the Improvements Agreement plus all costs of sale of the property. 8.2.2 In the event property other than the property to be developed has been accepted as collateral by Weld County, then an appraisal is required of the property by a M.A.I. member of the Institute of Real Estate Appraisers indicating that the value of the property encumbered in its current state of development is sufficient to cover 100% of the cost of the improvements as set forth in the Improvements Agreement plus all costs of sale of the property. 8.2.3 A title insurance policy insuring that the Trust Deed creates a valid encumbrance which is senior to all other liens and encumbrances. 8.2.4 A building permit hold shall be placed on the encumbered property. 8.3 Escrow Agreement that provides at least the following: 5 Revised 12/95 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 5 OF 11 8.3.1 The cash in escrow is at least equal to 100% of the amount specified in the Improvements Agreement. 8.3.2 The escrow agent guarantees that the escrowed funds will be used for improvements as specified in the agreement and for no other purpose and will not release any portion of such funds without prior approval of the Board. 8.3.3 The escrow agent will be a Federal or State licensed bank or financial institution. 8.3.4 If the County of Weld County determines there is a default of the Improvements Agreement, the escrow agent, upon request by the County, shall release any remaining escrowed funds to the County. 8.4 A surety bond given by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Colorado in an amount equivalent to 100% of the value of the improvements as specified in the Improvements Agreement. 8.5 A cash deposit made with the County equivalent to 100% of the value of the improvements. 9.0 Request for Release of Collateral: Prior to release of collateral for the entire project or for a portion of the project by Weld County, the Applicant must present a Statement of Substantial Compliance from an Engineer registered in Colorado that the project or a portion of the project has been completed in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications documenting the following: 9.1 The Engineer or his representative has made regular on -site inspections during the course of construction and the construction plans utilized are the same as those approved by Weld County. 9.2 Test results must be submitted for all phases of this project as per Colorado Department of Transportation Schedule for minimum materials sampling, testing and inspections found in CDOT Materials Manual. 9.3 "As built" plans shall be submitted at the time the letter requesting release of collateral is submitted. The Engineer shall certify that the project "as built" is in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications as approved or that any material deviations have received prior approval from the County Engineer. 9.4 The Statements of Substantial Compliance must be accompanied, if appropriate, by a letter of acceptance of maintenance and responsibility by the appropriate utility company, special district or town for any utilities. 9.5 A letter must be submitted from the appropriate Fire Authority indicating the fire hydrants are in place in accordance with the approved plans. The letter shall indicate if the fire hydrants are operational and state the results of fire flow tests. 9.6 The requirements in 9.0 thru 9.5 shall be noted on the final construction plans. 6 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 6 OF 11 Revised 12/95 9.7 Following the submittal of the Statement of Substantial Compliance and recommendation of approval of the streets by the County, the applicant(s) may request release of the collateral for the project or portion of the project by the Board. This action will be taken at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board. 9.8 The request for release of collateral shall be accompanied by "Warranty Collateral" in the amount of 15% of the value of the improvements as shown in this Agreement excluding improvements fully accepted for maintenance by the responsible governmental entity, special district or utility company. 9.9 The warranty collateral shall be released to the applicant upon final approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 10.0 Public Sites and Open $paces: When the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to a rezoning, subdivision or planned unit development, requires the dedication, development and/or reservation of areas or sites other than subdivision streets and utility easements of a character, extent and location suitable for public use for parks, greenbelts or schools, said actions shall be secured in accordance with one of the following alternatives, or as specified in the PUD plan, if any: 10.1 The required acreage as may be determined according to the Weld County Subdivision Regulations shall be dedicated to the County or the appropriate school district, for one of the above purposes. Any area so dedicated shall be maintained by the County or school district. 10.2 The required acreage as determined according to the Weld County Subdivision Regulations, may be reserved through deed restrictions as open area, the maintenance of which shall be a specific obligation in the deed of each lot within the subdivision. 10.3 In lieu of land, the County may require a payment to the County in an amount equal to the market value at the time of final plat submission of the required acreage as determined according to the Subdivision Ordinance. Such value shall be determined by a competent land appraiser chosen jointly by the Board and the Applicant. The cash collected shall be deposited in an escrow account to be expended for parks at a later date. 11.0 Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the Applicant, and upon recording by the County, shall be deemed a covenant running with the land herein described, and shall be binding upon the successors in ownership of said land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written. 7 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 7 OF 11 Revised 12/95 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COKYNTY, COLQRADO APPROVED AS TO FORM: , ,,,,,uuunn,� co, A. Mg9o�✓.; 0 tIOTgq`, Sultcribec,ndsworttabel'gremethis �v'`dayof -� _ ,19901 IP•'. VBLI .o a My C ► sqssi��nn.ee�x qk�.'` ��1-4-. .� %b}S„,.f.•f ' 4Not�ubl APPLICANT helot w V4t-r & a na+ cZkit. BY: M:FORNAPRIVATEDB 8 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 8 OF 11 Revised 12/95 EXHIBIT " A NAME OF SUBDIVISION: MEADOW VALE FARM FILING 2 LOCATION: PART OF SW 1/4 SEC. 4 & SE 1/4 SEC. 5, T2N, R68 W Intended to be legally bound, the undersigned Applicant hereby agrees to provide throughtout this subdivision and as shown of the subdivision final plat County dated 19 , recorded on ,19 , in Book , Page No , Reception No. , the following improvements ITEM NO. OF UNITS U.C. TOTAL COST WATER 2" Water line 8" Water line 2" Fittings 8" Fittings 2" Valves 8" Valves Fire Hydrants 3/4" Water Services 2" Temp. Blow -off COMPLETED AS OF April 1997 SEWER 8" Sewer w/underdrain 1,885' Sewer Manholes 7 Ea. Underdrain 1,885 Sewer Services 19 Ea. Air Test Main and Services 1 Ea. COMPLETED AS OF April 1997 STREETS & SIDEWALKS Rough Grading Subgrade Prep. Asphalt Sidewalk 1836' 2123' 11 Ea. 7 Ea. 1 Ea. 3 Ea. 5 Ea. 19 Ea. 1 Ea. L.S. L.S. 4,465 s.y. 1,080' Grading and Road Completed April 30,1997 8.00 14.00 50.00 350.00 200.00 480.00 2,000.00 450.00 150.00 Subtotal 16.00 1,000.00 3.45 500.00 754.00 Subtotal 13.00 8.00 Subtotal 2552369 8-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 9 OF 11 14,688 29,722 550 2,450 200 1,440 10,000 8,550 300 ---completed 30,160 7,000 6,503 9,500 754 completed 15,000 5,000 58,045 8 640 8,640 MISCELLANEOUS Landscaping and Plantings L.S. 2 nd. Filing 20,000 Sprinkling System L.S. 2nd. Filing 15,000 Gas, Phone & Electric Contracted for Entrance Sign and Landscaping L.S. 5.000 Subtotal 40,000 Uncompleted work as of April 30,1997 $48,640.00 Engineering and Supervision Costs Completed Total Estimate cost of improvements and supervision $279,862.00 The above improvements shall be constructed in accordance with all County requirements and specifications, and conformance with this provision shall be determined solely by Weld County, or its duly authorized agent. Prior to the issuance of building permits on any phase, a Letter of Credit equal to that portion of the improvements not completed as shown hereon shall be provided to Weld County. Said improvements shall be completed according to the construction schedule set out in Exhibit "B". Meadow ale Farm Inc. President M adow Vale Farm Inc. Secretary 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 10 OF 11 EXHIBIT "B" Nane of Subdivision: Meadow Vale Farm Filing: 2nd Filing Location: Colorado Highway 119 and Weld County Road 5.5 Intending to be legally bound, the undersigned Applicant hereby agrees to construct the improvements shown on the final subdivision plat of Meadow Vale Farm Subdivision, dated 19 , Recorded on 19 in Book , Page No. , Reception No. , the following schedule. All improvements shall be completed within one year of final plat. Construction of the improvements listed in Exhibit "A" shall be completed as follows: Improvements Water and Sewer Mains Streets Sidewalks Entrance Sign Landscaping and Sprinkler System eado ale Farm Inc. President resident Time of Completion March and April 1997 April 1997 May 1997 June 1997 July 1997 eadow Vale Farm Inc. Secretary 2552369 B-1610 P-558 06/10/1997 03:09P PG 11 OF 11 £ATTh£}n $A±IC IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT #55 April 25, 1997 Weld County Board of Commissioners 915 Tenth Street P.O. Box 1948 Greeley, CO 80632 Re: Completion of Improvements, Meadow Vale Farm Filing #2. Dear Sirs: Pldnn!ng Depz. APR 2 4 1997 The Eaton Bank, 2700 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634, hereby authorizes you to draw on us for the account of Meadow Vale Farm, Inc., up to an aggregate amount of FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00), such amount not available except by your drafts at sight, accompanied by certification by the Weld County Engineer that Meadow View Farm, Inc. failed to complete the installation of improvements for the Meadow Vale Farm Second Filing, Weld County, Colorado, in accordance with the Improvement Agreement for the Meadow Vale Farm Second Filing dated , 1997, by and between Weld County and Meadow View Farm, Inc., a Colorado Corporation. We hereby further agree that: (a) Drafts drawn under, and in compliance with the terms of this Irrevocable Letter of Credit will be duly honored if presented at our office at 2700 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634, on or before April 25, 1998, upon which date this Letter of Credit shall expire. (b) Funds available under this Irrevocable Letter of Credit may be drawn in such amounts, and at such times, as determined by the County Engineer, in his/her sole discretion, provided that the amount drawn shall not exceed the aggregate amount specified herein. (c) We shall have no right, duty, obligation, or responsibility to evaluate the performance, or non- performance, of the underlying contract between Meadow Vale Farm, Inc. and the holder of this Letter of Credit. 100 OAK AVENUE / EATON, CO 80615 / BUS (970) 454-3456 / FAX (970) 454-2457 2700 47TH AVENUE / GREELEY, CO 80634 / BUS (970) 339-3456 / FAX (970) 339-3906 Irrevocable Letter of Credit #55. Weld County Commissioners/Meadow View Farm, Inc. April 25, 1997 - Page 2. (d) This Letter of Credit will be reduced to 15% of the face amount ($7,500.00) upon acceptance by Weld County of the public improvements required by the Improvement Agreement referred to above. (e) The Letter of Credit covering the final 15% shall remain in full force and effect until the final 15% is released by the County, or, until the Board of Commissioners has received sixty (60) days prior notice of expiration of this Letter of Credit, whichever occurs first. We shall notify you in writing of the pending expiration date. Said notice shall be sent by certified mail to the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at P.O. Box 1948, Greeley, CO 80632. (f) The amount of any draft drawn hereunder must be endorsed on the reverse side hereof. All drafts must be marked `Drawn under Irrevocable Letter of Credit #55, Meadow Vale Fann, Inc." and be accompanied by this original Letter of Credit. Dated this 25rd day of April, 1997. The Eaton Bank By Christopher W. Jeavons Vice President Hello