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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251986.tiffResolution Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Right -of -Way and Temporary Construction Easement for County Roads 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project, and Authorize Chair to Sign Any Necessary Documents — Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company 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 Purchase and Sale Agreement for Right -of -Way and Temporary Construction Easement for the County Roads 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company, commencing upon full execution of signatures, with further 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 Purchase and Sale Agreement for Right -of -Way and Temporary Construction Easement for the County Roads 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement and any necessary documents. 5041041 Pages: 1 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 leidrIftIGyi MORI NIA, MID AU 11111 cc•. Pw(c.fw/mit'D/sW, cn(A5), 2025-1986 (ac r(cp/G°/rte) EG0083 07/14/9-5 Purchase and Sale Agreement for Right -of -Way and Temporary Construction Easement for County Roads 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project — Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 14th day of July, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppler: Excused Kevin D. Ross: Excused Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 5041041 Pages: 2 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 iNcIFIRCILENCILIIME I1G14IIIIMIk 111111 2025-1986 EG0083 Uni-vack 04013S July 9, 2025 Weld County Public Works (970) 400-3750 1 11 1 H St., P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Mrs. Esther Gesick, CTB 1 150 O Street Greeley, CO 80632 Re: Public Service Company of Colorado Purchase and Sales Agreement for ROW on the CR 54/13 Roundabout Project Dear Mrs. Gesick, Please place the attached purchase and sale agreement (PSA) on the BOCC agenda. The PSA outlines the responsibilities for the County's purchase of ROW and a temporary construction easement from the Public Service Company of Colorado within the project limits of the CR 54 and CR 13 Roundabout project. A waiver valuation was done by the County's on -call ROW agent. The property being acquired as ROW is 2,093 square feet and the property being acquired for the temporary construction easement is 1,917 square feet. The total purchase price for the ROW and easement is $3,120. The County Attorney's office has reviewed the agreement. Public Works has included the ROW and easement acquisition in its 2025 budget. I will attend the BOCC meeting to answer any questions the BOCC may have. Sincerely, A-1. Clay Kimmi Senior Engineer Public Works Department 2025-1986 -74 � E coS3 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (Sale in Lieu of Condemnation) THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of the Effective Date, as defined below, by and between PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, a Colorado corporation ("Seller") whose address is Right of Way Department, Attn: Senior Manager, 1123 W 3`d Ave, Denver, CO 80223, and WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Colorado ("Purchaser") whose address is 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632. RECITALS A. Pursuant to Article 6 of Title 38, Colorado Revised Statutes, Purchaser has the power of eminent domain (otherwise referred to as condemnation power) to acquire private property for public purposes. Purchaser has determined that acquisition and development of the Property is necessary and is in the public interest and necessary for public use. In lieu of requiring Purchaser to exercise its condemnation power to acquire the Property, Seller hereby agrees to sell the Property to Purchaser and Purchaser agrees to acquire the Property pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Property conveyed herein is being acquired by Purchaser and shall be used by Purchaser for a public purpose. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, Seller and Purchaser agree as follows: Article 1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: 1.1 Agreement. This Agreement, including the following exhibits attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof: Exhibit A: Property Description Exhibit B: Form of Quitclaim Deed In Lieu of Condemnation Exhibit C: Form of Property Access Agreement 1.2 Closing. The transfer of title to the Property to Purchaser, the payment to Seller of the Purchase Price, and the performance by each parry of the other obligations on its part then to be performed, all of which shall be deemed to occur concurrently in accordance with Article 4. 3041041 Pages: 3 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 "II 1.3 Closing Date. The Closing shall occur at the offices of Title Company on such date and at such time as the Seller and Purchaser agree after the end of the Feasibility Period. Unless otherwise agreed by Seller and Purchaser, the Closing Date shall be no later than thirty (30) days following the end of the Feasibility Period or the date the Indenture Release arrives at the offices of the Title Company, whichever is later. 1.4 Effective Date. The earliest date by which each party has executed and delivered to the other a counterpart of this Agreement as indicated by the dates shown on the parties' respective sioature pages. 1.5 Environmental Law. Any federal, state, or local laws (including common laws), statutes, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders, or decrees issued or promulgated by any governmental authority relating to the prevention of pollution, preservation and restoration of environmental quality, protection of human health, the environment and natural resources (including air, surface water, groundwater or land), or the release, use, generation, handling, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of Hazardous Substances, including, without limitation, the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq.), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.), the Solid Waste Disposal. Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. § 6901, et. seq.) the Hazardous Material Transportation Act, (49 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.), and the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq.), and applicable state counterparts, and their implementing regulations, all as amended. 1.6 Feasibility Period. The time period commencing on the Effective Date and ending ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties. 1.7 Hazardous Substances_ Any pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous or extremely hazardous substances, materials, wastes, constituents, compounds, chemicals, or other materials that are listed in, regulated by, or may form the basis of any liability under, any Environmental Law. 1.8 Indenture. The indenture document(s) identified in Article 7. 1.9 Indenture Release. The document by which Seller obtains the release of the Property from the lien of the Indenture as set forth in Article 7. 1.10 Liability or Liabilities. Any and all, direct or indirect, demands, claims, notices of violations, notices of probable violations, filings, investigations, administrative proceedings, actions, causes of action, suits, other legal proceedings, judgments, assessments, damages, deficiencies, taxes, penalties, fines, obligations, responsibilities, liabilities, payments, charges, losses, costs, and expenses of any kind or character (whether known or unknown, fixed or unfixed, conditional or unconditional, based on negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, choate or inchoate, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, accrued, absolute, contingent, or other legal theory), including, any legal or other costs and expenses incurred in connection with investigating or defending any of the foregoing, and all amounts paid in settlement of any of the foregoing. 1.11 "Intentionally Omittedl Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 2 5041041 Pages: 4 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO IIIII NUrdI N E WKIM1 M4:h4l41Ki illi J4 Li II II 1.12 Property. The real property legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto, except for the "Reserved Interests" as defined below and subject to the express terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Exhibit A is subject to revision and/or replacement upon completion of the Survey, if any, and approval of the revised legal description by Seller and Purchaser. 1.13 Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be the total amount to be paid by the Purchaser for the Property as specified in the Article entitled "Purchase Price." 1.14 Reserved Interests. As defined in Article 8. 1.15 Surve . The survey of the Property, if any, obtained by Purchaser pursuant to Section 5.2. 1.16 Title Commitment. The title insurance commitment, if any, obtained by Purchaser with respect to the Property pursuant to Section 5.3. 1.17 Title Company. Fidelity National Title, 8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 900, Denver, Colorado 80237. 1.18 Title Policy. An ALTA Owner's Policy of Title Insurance issued pursuant to the Title Commitment, if any. Article 2. Purchase and Sale. Seiler hereby agrees to sell, and Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase, upon and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the Property. Article 3. Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be Three Thousand One Hundred Twenty and no/100 Dollars ($3,120.00), to be paid by Purchaser in immediately available funds at Closing. Article 4. Preconditions to Closing and Closing,. 4.1 Purchaser's Preconditions to Closing. Purchaser aclrnowledges and agrees it is undertaking the expense and obligations related to this Agreement, and its inspection of the Property, at its own risk and that Seller's and Purchaser's Preconditions to Closing may not be satisfied. In addition to other preconditions set forth in this Agreement, preconditions to Purchaser agreeing to close, unless otherwise waived by the Purchaser, are: (a) The Indenture Release has been executed and delivered to the Title Company and is available for recording as part of Closing. Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 3 5041041 Pages: 5 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO ���� INFJEV 4UMNiiV« I ifIWRI liggli ik 111111 (b) Possession of the Property is ready for transfer to Purchaser as provided in Section 4.7. 4? Seller's Preconditions to Closing. A precondition to Seller agreeing to close is that Purchaser agrees that all real property interests are transferred subject to this Agreement and the following: (a) All real property shall be transferred "as -is, where -is, and with faults," and such disclaimer language may be included in any quitclaim deed. (b) All real property shall be transferred subject to the Reserved Interests as set firth in the Quitclaim Deed attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein. (c) Seller's obligation to close the transaction described in this Agreement shall be subject to Seller's obtaining the Indenture Release. (d) Purchaser shall have provided evidence (obtained by Purchaser without expense to Seller) satisfactory to Seller that: (i) the Property has been legally subdivided or is otherwise a legally conveyable parcel under applicable governmental regulations, and (ii) the transaction will not result in Seller's remaining parcel, with all existing improvements, being in violation of applicable zoning ordinances. (e) All environmental liabilities and obligations of the Parties with respect to the Property shall be as provided in Article 6. 4.3 Seller's Closing Deliveries. At Closing, subject to payment by Purchaser ofthe Purchase Price and performance of Purchaser's other obligations under this Agreement, Seller shall execute, acknowledge (where appropriate), and deliver to Purchaser the following, each dated as of the Closing Date: (a) A fully executed Quitclaim Deed conveying to Purchaser the Property, subject only to Reserved Interests (the "Deed") substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein. (b) An affidavit of Seller regarding liens, judgments, tax liens, bankruptcies, parties in possession, mechanics' or material suppliers' liens and other matters affecting title to the Property in customary form as may be reasonably required by Title Company to delete the so-called "standard exceptions" (1-4) from the Title Policy; provided, however, Seller shall not be required to certify or indemnify the Title Company for matters not specifically represented or warranted by Seller herein. (c) All reasonable and customary documents and instnunents which (i) Purchaser or Title Company may reasonably determine are necessary to transfer the Property to Purchaser subject only to the Reserved Interests, (ii) Purchaser or Title Company may reasonably determine are 'necessary to evidence the authority of Seller to enter into and perform this Agreement and the documents and instruments required to be executed and delivered by Seller pursuant to this Agreement, (iii) Title Company may require as a condition to issuing the Title Policy, or (iv) may be required of Seller under Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 4 5041041 Pages: 6 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111IVJEIll IFilPEri ligIiilIKMIANIII4i11411111 applicable law, including but not limited to a FIRPTA Certificate indicating that Seller is not a "foreign person" as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 1445(f)(3). (d) A settlement statement consistent with this Agreement, if requested by either party in writing. (e) Evidence of the executed Indenture Release ready for recording with the Deed. 4.4 Purchaser's Closing, Deliveries. At Closing, subject to delivery by Seller of the fully executed Deed and Indenture Release and performance of Seller's other obligations under this Agreement, Purchaser shall cause the following to be delivered to Seller: (a) The Purchase Price shall be payable by Purchaser by electronic funds transfer of immediately available funds on the Closing Date. (b) All normal and customary documents and instruments, each executed and acknowledged (where appropriate) by Purchaser, which (i) Seller or Title Company may reasonably determine are necessary to evidence the authority of Purchaser to enter into and perform this Agreement and the documents and instruments required to be executed and delivered by Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) may be required of Purchaser under applicable law. (c) A settlement statement consistent with this Agreement executed by Purchaser, if requested by either party in writing. (d) Evidence that the Property has been legally subdivided or is otherwise a legally conveyable parcel under applicable governmental regulations. 4.5 Closing. Escrow. The sale and purchase of the Property shall be closed through an escrow with Title Company. Purchaser and Seller shall deposit with the Title Company their respective Closing deliveries described in Sections 4.3 and 4.4, with appropriate instructions for recording and disbursement consistent with this Agreement. If the preconditions to Closing have not been met by December 31, 2025 and such failure is not the result of a default by either party, this Agreement shall terminate, and all items held in the Closing escrow shall be returned to the applicable party and this Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force or effect_ If the preconditions to Closing are not met by December 31, 2025 as the result of a failure of performance by either party, then the rights of the parties under this Agreement shall be governed by Article 11 hereof. 4.5 Closing Adjustments. The following adjustments shall be made at Closing: (a) Seller represents that it is unit assessed and that real property taxes for the Property cannot be prorated. Seller shall pay when due all real property taxes for the Property imposed for the period up to and including the date of Closing, and Purchaser shall be responsible for any real property taxes for the Property imposed after Closing. In the event Purchaser receives a tax bill for the Property for some or all taxes due from Seller pursuant to this Agreement, Seller shall remit the full amount of taxes due to Purchaser within twenty (20) days following its receipt of the tax bill. In the event Seller receives a tax bill for the Property for some or all taxes due from Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement, Purchaser Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 5 5041041 Pages: 7 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0,00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO ���� Mrdrifilili in hierthliirillin tili7h� C AIA �� �� shall remit the full amount of taxes due to Seller within twenty (20) days following its receipt of the tax bill. (b) Seller shall pay in full all special assessments that are due and payable prior to the Closing. Any other special assessments (and charges in the nature of or in lieu of such assessments) levied, pending or constituting a lien with respect to any of the Property shall be prorated as of the Closing Date, with Seller paying those allocable to the period prior to the Closing Date and Purchaser being responsible for those allocable subsequent thereto. (c) Purchaser shall pay the documentary fee required in connection with the recording of the Deed. (d) Purchaser will pay the cost of recording the Deed. (e) If Purchaser elects to obtain a Title Policy, Purchaser will pay the premium for the Title Policy. Purchaser will also pay the cost of any lender's title insurance, any charge for the deletion of exceptions, and any endorsements desired by Purchaser or required by its lender. (f) Purchaser shall pay 100% of any escrow fee and/or Closing fee payable to Title Company with respect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. (g) Purchaser shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by Seller, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, survey costs, and environmental site assessment costs incurred in connection with this transaction. 4.7 Possession. Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Purchaser on the Closing Date, subject to the Permitted Exceptions and the Reserved Interests. Article 5. Feasibility Period. 5.1 Access to Property. During the Feasibility Period, subject to execution and delivery of, and compliance with the terms and conditions of, a Property Access Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and provisions of this Article 5, Purchaser, through its employees, agents, consultants and contractors, shall have the right to enter onto the Property for the purpose of conducting, at Purchaser's sole expense, non-invasive visual site inspections necessary for acquisition and development analysis, including a Phase I environmental site assessment in accordance with the standards developed therefor by the American Society of Testing Methods ("ASTM") and referred to as ASTM E: 1527-13 as amended ("Phase I Assessment"). Purchaser shall not conduct any invasive tests on the Property prior to the Closing Date without the prior written consent of Seller. Purchaser shall deliver copies of any reports generated as a result of the site inspection regarding the Property within five (5) business days after receiving them, but in any event not later than five (5) business days prior to the last day of the Feasibility Period, if Purchaser has received the reports or results by that date. 5.2 Optional Survey. During the Feasibility Period, Purchaser may, at its sole cost and expense, obtain a survey of the Property prepared and certified by a registered land surveyor licensed in Colorado. The survey shall conform to the current "Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for Land Title Surveys" Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 6 5041041 Pages: 8 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0,00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO I'll Mani MANI 111111 adopted by the American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors_ If Purchaser obtains a survey of the Property, Purchaser shall have such survey certified to Seller and provide Seller a copy of the survey at no charge within five (5) business days of receipt thereof. Purchaser shall take title to the Property subject to all matters identified on any survey of the Property. 5.3 Optional Title Commitment. At any point during the Feasibility Period, Purchaser may, at its sole cost and expense, obtain a title commitment for the Property. If Purchaser obtains a title. commitment, Purchaser shall provide a copy of the title commitment to Seller within five (5) business days after receipt thereof. Purchaser shall take the Property subject to all matters identified on any title commitment for the Property as of Closing, except as otherwise contemplated herein, including the release by Seller by Closing of the Indenture and any other monetary liens not caused by Purchaser_ Article 6. As -Is Condition of Property and Release. 6.1 Condition of Property - (a) Purchaser recognizes that there are risks associated with buying real estate and agrees to make its own investigation concerning the Property and rely on such findings without any representation or warranty from Seller or any real estate broker or other agent representing or purporting to represent Seller. The Property is sold by Seller and acquired by Purchaser "as -is, where -is, with all faults" with no right of set-off or reduction in the purchase price, and except as explicitly set forth in this agreement, the Property is being conveyed by Seller to Purchaser without representation, covenant or warranty of any kind, express or implied, either oral or . written, statutory, common law or otherwise, made by Seller or any agent or representative of Seller with respect to the physical or structural condition of the Property, or with respect to the compliance of the Property or its operation with any laws, ordinances or regulations of any government or other body. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that Seller has not made and does not make, and Purchaser hereby waives and releases any claim against Seller arising out of, any representations, warranties or covenants of any kind or character whatsoever, whether express or implied, with respect to warranty of condition, safety, income potential, operating expenses, uses, habitability, tenantability, or suitability for any purpose, merchantability, or fitness of the Property for a particular purpose, all of which warranties Seller hereby expressly disclaims. (b) Except for Seller's express representations and warranties contained in this agreement or in any other document executed in connection with the transaction, Seller has not and will not make any representation or warranty regarding any matter or circumstance relating to Environmental Law, the release of Hazardous Substances in, on or under the Property, or the protection of human Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 % 5041041 Pages: 9 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 1111 F.rrJfiROCCr ifill iAii4IW ZNIF a lik �� �� health, safety, natural resources or the environment, or any other environmental condition of the Property, and nothing in this agreement or otherwise shall be construed as such a representation or warranty. Subject to any express representation or warranty made by Seller in this agreement, Purchaser shall be deemed to be taking the assets "as is" and "where is" with all faults for purposes of the environmental condition, and Purchaser is relying entirely upon information and knowledge obtained from its own investigation, experience, or personal inspection of the Property. (c) Purchaser expressly assumes at Closing all environmental and other risks and liabilities with respect to the Property, including but not limited to any liability of any kind arising in any way from the presence or historic operations on the Property and any remaining environmental conditions that could potentially impact the soil or groundwater, or air at, under or above the Property) whether such liability is imposed by statute or derived from common law, including but not limited to liabilities arising from Environmental Law. 6.2 Release. From and after Closing, Purchaser, its successors, assigns, agents and representatives hereby agree to hold harmless, waive, release and forever discharge Seller, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, shareholders, contractors, successors, agents, insurers, and representatives from all Liabilities, whether known or unknown, to the extent caused by or arising out of or resulting from the environmental condition of the Property or arising under any Environmental Law, whether such Liabilities are imposed by statute, or derived from common law, and all other comparable federal, state or local environmental, conservation or protection laws, rules or regulations relating to Hazardous' Substances on, under, or originating from the real property or interest being conveyed. Purchaser hereby further releases and discharges Seller from any and all rights which Purchaser may have to assert Liabilities against Seller in connection with or arising out of the environmental condition of the Property as of the Closing Date. All provision of this Article 6 shall survive Closing and shall not be deemed merged into any instrument of conveyance delivered at Closing. Article 7. Indenture Release. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Purchaser acknowledges that the Property is subject to the Seller's Indenture to Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York dated as of October 1, 1993 and recorded on October 1, 1993 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County, Colorado, in Book 1406 at Page 1 (Reception No. 2354434), as modified and supplemented of record from time to time (the "Indenture"). Seller acknowledges and affirms that Purchaser's obligation to close the transaction described in this Agreement is conditioned upon Seller's obtaining a release ("Indenture Release") of the Property from the Indenture in recordable form. Seller shall apply for the Indenture Release following the Effective Date of this Agreement. In the event Seller does not obtain the Indenture Release, for any reason, before the end of the Feasibility Period, Purchaser may elect, at its discretion, to terminate this Ageement, and the Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force or effect, and all parties shall be relieved Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 5041041 Pages: 10 of 31 8 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO of all liabilities and obligations hereunder. In the event Seller obtains the Indenture Release in accordance with the foregoing, then the contingency herein shall be deemed satisfied. Article 8. Reserved Interests. The deed delivered at Closing shall reserve to Seller easements for the maintenance of, and access to, utility improvements which are now, or may hereafter be, located on the property owned by Seller as set forth in the Deed (the "Reserved Interests"). Nothing in this Agreement shall require Seller to abandon or in any manner forfeit its Reserved Interests in the future without just compensation, or to pay for any future relocation or modification of the Facilities (as defined in the deed) to accommodate development of the Property or adjacent property. In the event Purchaser sells, assigns, conveys or in any manner transfers the Property, such transfer shall be subject to the Reserved Interests. It is understood and agreed that if Purchaser or its successors or assigns requests the relocation or modification of any of the Facilities located on the Property, such relocation or modification shall be at the expense of Purchaser or its successors or assigns and not Seller. In the event of a relocation, Seller may require a replacement easement on terms substantially equivalent to the Reserved Interests. Article 9. Condemnation. If prior to Closing eminent domain proceedings are commenced or threatened against any material portion of the Property, Seller shall immediately give notice thereof to Purchaser, and Purchaser at its option (to be exercised within fifteen (15) days after Seller's notice) may either (a) terminate this Agreement, in which event the Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force or effect, and all parties shall be relieved of all liabilities and obligations hereunder, or (b) proceed to Closing and receive at Closing either a credit against the Purchase Price in the amount of the award, in the case of a completed eminent domain proceeding, or an assignment of all rights in eminent domain, in the case of a pending eminent domain proceeding. Prior to Closing, Seller shall not designate counsel, appear in, or otherwise act with respect to any eminent domain proceedings, or commence any repair or restoration resulting therefrom, without the consent of Purchaser. Article 10. Brokers. Each of the parties represents to the other that such party has not incurred or agreed to pay any brokerage commission or finder's fee in connection with this transaction. Article 11. Termination by Seller and Default. 11.1 Termination by Seller. Subject to Purchaser's right to terminate this Agreement as provided herein including, but not limited to termination pursuant to Aricle 5, Article 7, or Article 9, in the event Purchaser fails to perform its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, Seller shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement upon occurrence of an uncured default by Purchaser. Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 5041041 Pages: 11 of 31 9 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO N#66%, ilk 11111 11.2 Default. In the case of any default by Purchaser which continues for a period of ten (10) days after Seller notifies Purchaser in writing of such event (except for a default consisting of Purchaser's failure or refusal to close, for which no notice will be required), Seller's exclusive remedies shall be termination of this Agreement. In the case of any default by Seller which continues for a period often (10) days after Purchaser notifies Seller in writing of such event (except for a default consisting of Seller's failure or refusal to close, for which no notice will be required), upon Purchaser's option, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement. Purchaser also shall have the right to seek specific performance of this Agreement, provided that any action therefor is commenced within six (6) months after such right arises. Purchaser and Seller expressly waive any right to recover damages from the other party. Article 12. Assignability. Purchaser shall not assign this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder to any other person or entity without the prior written approval of the Seller. Article 13. Notices. Any notice, consent, waiver, request or other communication required or provided to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given and shall be deemed given when delivered personally or when mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or when dispatched by nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in any event, addressed to the party's address as follows: To Seller: Public Service Company of Colorado Right of Way Department Attn: Senior Manager 1123 W 3rd Ave Denver, CO 80223 With a copy to: Xcel Energy Service, Inc. ATTN: Legal Services, Real Estate CO1453-04-MCB 3500 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 And courtesy copy to: joseph.dirago@fisherbroyels.com If to Purchaser: Clayton Kimmi Weld County Public Works 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 5041041 Pages: 12 of 31 10 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO Ntirlikh10.1ki III II Greeley, Colorado 80632 ckimmi@weld.gov Any notice given in any other manner shall be effective only when the individual to whose attention the notice was to be directed actually becomes aware of the notice. Any party may change its address for notices or copies of notice by ten (10) days' prior written notice to the other parry, given as herein provided. Article 14. Miscellaneous. 14.1 Entire Agreement; Right to Extend Performance; Modification. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between Seller and Purchaser, and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements, relating to this transaction. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented except in writing executed by both Seller and Purchaser. No term of this Agreement shall be waived unless done so in writing by the party benefited by such term. 14:2 No Merger. The terms of this Agreement shall survive and be enforceable after the Closing and shall not be merged therein. 14.3 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Colorado_ In the event of a legal dispute between the parties, the parties agree that the Weld County District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve said dispute. 14.4 Severability. If any term of this Agreement or any application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and any other application of such term shall not be affected thereby. 14.5 Construction. The rule of strict construction shall not apply to this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be interpreted in favor of or against either Seller or Purchaser merely because of their respective efforts in preparing it. 14.6 Captions, Gender, Number and Langna9-e of Inclusion. The article and section headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of any term of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, the masculine, feminine and neuter adjectives shall include one another, and the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (i) "including" shall mean "including but not limited to", (ii) "terms" shall mean "terms, provisions, duties, covenants, conditions, representations, warranties and indemnities", (iii) "any of the Property" shall mean "the Property or any part thereof or interest therein", as the case may be, (iv) "rights" shall mean "rights, duties and obligations", (v) "liabilities" shall mean "liabilities, obligations, damages, fines, penalties, claims, demands, costs, charges, judgments and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees", (vi) "incurred by" shall mean "imposed upon or suffered or incurred or paid by or asserted against",(vii) "applicable law" shall mean "all applicable Federal, state, county, municipal, local or other laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations", (viii) "about the Property" shall mean "in , on, under or about the Property", (ix) "operation" Sate in Lieu PSA March 2023 11 5041041 Pages: 13 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 1111 I iiiCtI «ID 4111144L1Z; I "111 shall mean "use, non-use, possession, occupancy, condition, operation, maintenance or management", and (x) "this transaction" shall mean "the purchase, sale and related transactions contemplated by this Agreement." 14.7 Binding, Effect. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall bind the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Seller and Purchaser. 14.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. 14.9 Recordina. Neither party shall record this Agreement. 14.10 Conflict of Interest by Public Official. Seller represents that to its actual knowledge, no officer or employee of Purchaser is either directly or indirectly a party to or in any manner interested in the subject matter of this Agreement, except as such interest may arise as a result of the lawful discharge of the responsibilities of such elected official or employee. 14.11 No Personal Liability. No board member, director, officer, agent or employee of either Purchaser or Seller shall be charged personally or held contractually liable by or to the other party under any term or provision of this Agreement or because of any breach thereof or because of its or their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement. 14.12 Approval. This Agreement, and each and every one of its provisions and terms, is expressly subject to, and shall not be or become effective or binding on Purchaser or the Seller until approved by the Purchaser's Board of Commissioners, if required, and until the sale of the Property is approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Colorado, if required. 14.13 Electronic Signatures and Electronic Records. Each party consents to the use of electronic signatures on this Agreement and any document executed in connection with this Agreement, other than the deed to be delivered by Seller at Closing. The parties agree not to deny the legal effect or enforceability of this Agreement solely because it is in electronic form or because an electronic record was used in its formation. The parties agree not to object to the admissibility of this Agreement in the form of an electronic record, a paper copy of an electronic documents, or a paper copy of a document bearing an electronic signature, on the grounds that it is an electronic record or an electronic signature or that it is not in its original form or is not an original. 14.14 Nondiscrimination. In connection with the performance of work under this Agreement, Seller agrees not to refuse to hire, discharge, promote or demote, or to discriminate in matters of compensation against any person otherwise qualified, solely because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status or physical and mental disability; and the Seller further agrees to insert the foregoing provision in all subcontracts hereunder. 14.15 Seller Fees and Expenses. Purchaser shall pay all of Seller's out of pocket costs, fees and expenses related to this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby, including attorney fees and survey costs, at Closing, or upon the earlier termination or expiration of this Agreement. This provision shall survive termination and expiration of this Agreement. Sale in Lieu PSA Match 2023 12 5041041 Pages: 14 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO Lk 11111 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and affixed their seals on the dates set forth in their respective acknowledgments below. PURCHASER: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Colorado ATTEST: �� ;4. By: g6915n Name: oustan Aragon Title: Deputy Clerk to the Board Approved as to form: By: Name: Adria Schiel Title:Assistant County Attorney By:CPiv Name Pens Title: Chair Buck [Seller signature on next page] Sate in Lieu PSA March 2023 13 JUL 1 4 2025 5041041 Pages: 15 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO MiliNir% Will K11 O41 1111 20•25-Iq�'(P SELLER: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, a Colorado co nom/ Name. Adam Pe a Its: Sr_ Manager, Permits and Right of Way Xcel Energy Services, Inc., as Authorized Agent for Public Service Company of Colorado Sale in Lieu PSA March 2023 14 5041041 Pages: 16 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO ���� RICIPIT I liiiilti, MbNa lihI rilittii ii 1� �� EXHIBIT "A" PROJECT CODE: 24989 PROJECT NUMBER: STU C030-085 PARCEL NUMBER: RWE-04 DATE: April 04, 2024 LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract or parcel of land No. RWE-04 of the Department of Transportation, State of Colorado, Project Code 24989, Project Number STU C030-085, containing 3,095 square feet (0.071 acres), more or less, being a part of the Northwest One -Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6 P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado, being a portion of that warranty deed filed in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office under reception No. 1804393, Dated September 26, 1979 and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northwest Corner of said Section 30; Thence South 68°55'31" East, a distance of 138.94 feet, to a point on the Easterly line of said warranty deed description and being the POINT OF BEGINNING. 1. Thence departing said Easterly line South 89°58'57" West, a distance of 60.49 feet; 2. Thence South 55°59'39" West, a distance of 35.78 feet; 3. Thence South 00°24'36" West, a distance of 60.00 feet, to a point on the Southerly line of said warranty deed description; 4. Thence along said Southerly line, South 89°58'57" West, a distance of 10.00 feet, to a point on the Easterly Right -of - Way line of Weld County Road 13, and described in Road Viewers report filed in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office under reception No. 46959, dated February 13, 1893; 5. Thence departing said Southerly line and along said Easterly Right -of -Way line, North 00°24'36" East, a distance of 100.00 feet, to a point on the Southerly Right -of -Way line of Weld County Road 54 and described in Quit Claim deed filed in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office under reception No. 56647, dated June 18, 1895; 6. Thence departing said Easterly Right -of -Way line and along said Southerly Right -of -Way line, North 89°58'57" East, a distance of 100.00 feet, to a point on the Easterly line of said warranty deed; 7. Thence departing said Southerly Right -of -Way line and along said Easterly line, South 00°24'36" West, a distance of 20.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above -described parcel contains 3,095 sf. (0.071 ac.), more or less. Basis of Bearings: The North line of the Northwest One -Quarter of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado. From the Northwest Corner of said section 30, being monumented by A No. 6 rebar with a 2.5 -inch aluminum cap stamped LS 17662, in a monument box at the West end, to the North One -Quarter corner of said section 30, being monumented by A No. 6 rebar with a 2.5 -inch aluminum cap stamped LS 17662, in a monument box at the East End, as Bearing North 89°58'57" East, a distance of 2562.37 feet, being a Grid Bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, North American Datum 1983/2011, with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto. For and on behalf of Weld County Daniel R. Holmes, PLS 38213 (970) 304-6496 Weld County Public Works Dept. 1111 H Street Greeley, CO 80632 5041041 Pages: 17 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO II EXHIBIT B After recording, return to: QUITCLAIM DEED IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, a Colorado corporation whose street address is Right of Way Department, Ann: Senior Manager, 1123 W 3`d Ave, Denver, CO 80223 ("Grantor"), for Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration, in hand paid, hereby sells and quitclaims to Weld County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Colorado ("Grantee") whose address is, 115OO Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632, the real property in Weld County, Colorado, described in Exhibit I attached hereto and incorporated herein, with all its appurtenances (the "Property"), but EXCEPTING AND RESERVING UNTO GRANTOR and its successors and assigns the easements, rights and interests in the Property ("Reserved Interests") that are described on Exhibit 2 attached hereto and incorporated herein. By accepting and recording this deed, Grantee further agrees with Grantor as :Follows: (1) Pursuant to Article 6 of Title 38, Colorado Revised Statutes, Grantee has the power of eminent domain (otherwise referred to as condemnation power) to acquire private property for public purposes: Grantee has determined that acquisition and development of the Property is necessary and is in the public interest and necessary for public use. In lieu of requiring Grantee to exercise its condemnation power to acquire the Property, Grantor has agreed to convey the Property to Grantee and Grantee has agreed to acquire the Property, upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Quitclaim Deed. Grantee hereby stipulates and agrees that the Property conveyed herein shall be used by Grantee for a public purpose and that all parcels created by this conveyance (including the Property and any larger parcel from which the Property is subdivided) are properly created and conform to all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations regarding the subdivision of property. (2) The Property is sold by Grantor and acquired by Grantee "As -Is, Where- Is, With All Faults" with no right of set-off or reduction in the purchase price and without representation, covenant, or warranty of any kind, express or implied, either oral or written, statutory, common law or otherwise, made by Grantor or any agent or representative of Grantor with respect to the physical or structural condition of the Property or with respect to the compliance of the Property or its operation with any laws, ordinances or regulations of any government or other body (except as provided in the last paragraph of this Section 2). Grantee acknowledges and agrees Grantor has not made and does not make, and Grantee waives and releases, any representations, warranties or covenants of any kind or character whatsoever, whether express or implied, with respect to B-1 5041041 Pages: 18 of 31 07/14/2025 02:08 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 111111 warranty of condition, safety, income potential, operating expenses, uses, habitability, tenant ability, or suitability for any purpose, merchantability, or fitness of the Property for a particular purpose, all of which warranties Grantor hereby expressly disclaims. Further, Grantor has not made any representation or warranty regarding any matter or circumstance relating to Environmental Law, the release of Hazardous Substances in, on or under the property, or the protection of human health, safety, natural resources or the environment, or any other environmental condition of the property, and nothing in this deed or any related agreement shall be construed as such a representation or warranty, and Grantee shall be deemed to be taking the assets "as is" and "where is" with all faults for purposes of the environmental condition, and Grantee has relied entirely upon information and knowledge obtained from its own investigation, experience, or personal inspection of the Property. (3) Grantee expressly assumes all environmental and other liabilities with respect to the property including but not limited to any liability of any kind arising in any way from the presence or historic operations on the property and any remaining environmental conditions that could potentially impact the soil or groundwater, soil gas at, under or above the property whether such liability is imposed by statute or derived from common law, including but not limited to liabilities arising from environmental law. To the extent permitted by Colorado law, Grantee, its successors, assipas, agents and representatives hereby agree to hold harmless, waive, release and forever discharge Grantor, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees shareholders, contractors, successors, agents insurers, and representatives from all Liabilities, whether known or unknown, to the extent caused by or arising out of or resulting from the environmental condition of the Property or arising under Environmental Laws whether such Liabilities are imposed by statute, or derived from common law, and all other comparable federal, state or local environmental, conservation or protection laws, rules or regulations relating to Hazardous Substances on, under, or originating from the real property or interest being conveyed following the date hereof. Grantee hereby further releases and discharges Grantor from any and all Liabilities which Grantee may have against Grantor in connection with or arising out of the environmental condition of the Property as of the date hereof (4) In this deed the following capitalized terms have the following meanings: Environmental Law. Any federal, state, or local laws (including common laws), statutes, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders, or decrees issued or promulgated by any governmental authority relating to the prevention of pollution, preservation and restoration of environmental quality, protection of human health, the environment and natural resources (including air, surface water, groundwater or land), or the release, use, generation, handling, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of Hazardous Substances, including, without limitation, the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq.), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.), the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. § 6901, et. seq.) the Hazardous Material Transportation Act, (49 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, (33 U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.), and the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq.), and applicable state counterparts, and their implementing regulations, all as amended. B-2 5041041 Pages: 19 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 1M1111,410040Wf1,F1:01WINONIAMILlii 111111 Hazardous Substances. Any pollutants, contaminants, toxic or hazardous or extremely hazardoussubstances, materials, wastes, constituents, compounds, chemical ls, or other materials that are listed in, regulated by, or may form the basis of any liability under, any Environmental Law. Liability or Liabilities. Any and all, direct or indirect, demands, claims, notices of violations, notices of probable violations, filings, investigations, administrative proceedings, actions, causes of action, suits, other legal proceedings, judgments, assessments, damages, deficiencies, taxes, penalties, fines, obligations, responsibilities, liabilities, payments, charges, losses, costs, and expenses of any kind or character (whether known or unknown, fixed or unfixed, conditional or unconditional, based on negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, choate or inchoate, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, accrued, absolute, contingent, or other legal theory), including, any legal or other costs and expenses incurred in connection with investigating or defending any of the foregoing, and all amounts paid in settlement of any of the foregoing_ Signed and delivered as of , 2025. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, a Colorado corporation By _ Adam Pena Manager, Permits and Right of Way Xcel Energy Services, Inc., as Authorized Agent for Public Service Company of Colorado 5041041 Pages: 20 of 31 B_j 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO DOW Id till STATE OF COLORADO ) CITY AND ) ss. COUNTY OF DENVER ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2025, by Adam Pena as Manager, Permits and Right of Way, Xcel Energy Services, Inc., as Authorized Agent of Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado corporation. My commission expires: Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public 5041041 Pages: 21 of 31 $-4 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO VIII FartiildIlifilli+tNN! Lredil hEiciK4i R4111111 EXHIBIT "A" PROJECT CODE: 24989 PROJECT NUMBER: STU C030-085 PARCEL NUMBER: RWE-04 DATE: April 04, 2024 LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract or parcel of land No. RWE-04 of the Department of Transportation, State of Colorado, Project Code 24989, Project Number STU C030-085, containing 3,095 square feet (0.071 acres), more or less, being a part of the Northwest One -Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6 P.M.), County -of Weld, State of Colorado, being a portion of that warranty deed filed in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office under reception No. 1804393, Dated September 26, 1979 and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northwest Corner of said Section 30; Thence South 68°55'31" East, a distance of 138.94 feet, to a point on the Easterly line of said warranty deed description and being the POINT OF BEGINNING. 1: Thence departing said Easterly line South 89°58'57" West, a distance of 60.49 feet; 2. Thence South 55°59'39" West, a distance of 35.78 feet; 3. Thence South 00°24'36" West, a distance of 60.00 feet, to a point on the Southerly line of said warranty deed description; 4. Thence along said Southerly line, South 89°58'57" West, a distance of 10.00 feet, to a point on the Easterly Right -of - Way line of Weld County Road 13, and described in Road Viewers report filed in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office under reception No. 46959, dated February 13, 1893; 5. Thence departing said Southerly line and along said Easterly Right -of -Way line, North 00°24'36" East, a distance of 100.00 feet, to a point on the Southerly Right -of -Way line of Weld County Road 54 and described in Quit Claim deed filed in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office under reception No. 56647, dated June 18, 1895; 6. Thence departing said Easterly Right -of -Way line and along said Southerly Right -of -Way line, North 89°58'57" East, a distance of 100.00 feet, to a point on the Easterly line of said warranty deed; 7. Thence departing said Southerly Right -of -Way line and along said Easterly line, South 00°24'36" West, a distance of 20.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. The above -described parcel contains 3,095 sf. (0.071 ac.), more or less. Basis of Bearings: The North line of the Northwest One -Quarter of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado. From the Northwest Corner of said section 30, being monumented by A No. 6 rebar with a 2.5 -inch aluminum cap stamped LS 17662, in a monument box at the West end, to the North One -Quarter corner of said section 30, being monumented by A No. 6 rebar with a 2.5 -inch aluminum cap stamped LS 17662, in a monument box at the East End, as Bearing North 89°58'57" East, a distance of 2562.37 feet, being a Grid Bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, North American Datum 1983/2011, with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto. For and on behalf of Weld County Daniel R. Holmes, PLS 38213 (970) 304-6496 Weld County Public Works Dept. 1111 H Street Greeley, CO 80632 5041041 Pages: 22 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly�IKopoes, Clll1elIrlIk and Recorder, Weld ' ICounty , CO ,III III���I�� MACKI Irl. � � � 1■TI LIf111 � N& Exhibit 2 to Quitclaim Deed (Reserved Interests) Grantor (also referred to as "PSCo") reserves to itself and its successors and assigns the following Reserved Interests: 1. A perpetual, non-exclusive easement for the transmission and distribution of electricity, for the transmission and distribution of natural gas and communication signals, and the repair, like kind replacement and maintenance of existing utility facilities, both overhead and underground, including poles, pipes and other supports of whatever materials; together with braces, guys, anchors, cross -arms, cables, conduits, wires, conductors, manholes, transformers, and other fixtures, devices, and appurtenances used or useful in connection therewith (collectively the "Facilities") on, over, under, and across the following described premises (the "Easement Area"): The Property identified in Exhibit A to the Quitclaim Deed 2. All of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to the existing Facilities and any future Facilities. 3. The right and authority in PSCo, its successors, licensees, lessees, contractors, or assigns, and its and their agents and employees to (1) enter at all times upon said Property to survey, mark and sigh the Easement Area or the Facilities, construct, install, operate, repair, remove, replace with similar Facilities, reconstruct, alter, relocate, patrol, inspect, improve, enlarge, remove, and maintain the Facilities; (2) have full right and authority to cut, fell, remove, trim, or otherwise control (including without limitation by applying herbicides in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations), all trees, brush, and other growth which might interfere with or endanger the Facilities; (3) permit the joint use by others of rights of way and conduit for similar purposes and for such other uses as may be required by law; and (4) have reasonable access to, and ingress and egress for personnel, equipment and vehicles over and across said Property in connection with PSCo's exercise of its rights associated with the Facilities. 4. The right to prohibit the erection, placement or presence of buildings, structures, signs, wells and other objects by Grantee, or by anyone claiming under Grantee, without the prior written consent of Grantor, including trees, shrubs and fences that will or may be an unreasonable interference with Grantor's Reserved Interests. Grantee, for itself and its successors and assigns, agrees it will not perform any act within the Easement Area that may unreasonably interfere with or endanger the Facilities and further agrees that its use of the Property shall be consistent with the Reserved Interests. It is understood and agreed that if Grantee requests the relocation or modification of any of the Facilities located within the Easement Area, such relocation or modification shall be at the expense of Grantee. B-6 5041041 Pages: 23 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO XCEL ENERGY/PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY When working near or under a high voltage electric transmission line, it must be assumed the transmission line is energized, and any workers may not be closer than twenty feet (20') in any direction to the energized transmission lines or conductors. The Xcel Eneru/Public Service Company of Colorado Electric Transmission Line Operations Department must be contacted at 303- 883-0089 or 303-638-4085 a minimum of 31 days in advance to arrange for a Patrolman to be on site during any construction work within an electric transmission line right-of-way. Safety provisions will allow for operations in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements. When determined to be necessary, the Electric Transmission Line Patrolman will arrange for an outage of the electric lines. Any outage is a day-to-day situation, with the Patrolman on the job site at all times. When the Patrolman has arranged for an outage, any workers must be no closer than three feet (3') in any direction from the de -energized lines or conductors. There is a fee charged when an electrical clearance is required or the patrolman is on site for more than four hours. Under NO circumstances may work be started within twenty feet (20') in any direction of the transmission lines or conductors without clearance from the Patrolman. It is the responsibility of the party in charge of the work or contractor to notify the Patrolman whenever starting and ending the work. When an encroachment of any electric transmission line right-of-way is proposed, it is necessary to request a review of all details to ensure compliance with the National Electric Safety Code. Approved encroachments shall be documented with a fully executed License Agreement. PLAN AHEAD AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -IT COULD SAVE A. LIFE B-7 5041041 Pages: 24 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 PAO wdIikfNih M A 4rh II II1 EXHIBIT C PROPERTY ACCESS AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and effective this i eday of 2025, by and between Weld County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic under a laws of the State of Colorado ("Purchaser"), and Public Service Company of Colorado ("PSCo"), a Colorado corporation. Recitals A. Purchaser and PSCo are parties to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of , 2025, relating to PSCo's sale and Purchaser's purchase of certain real pro erty identified in Exhibit A (the "Property"). B. Pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Ageement, Purchaser has requested PSCo's permission for its authorized employees and representatives to enter the Property to perform a non-invasive site assessment. C. PSCo is willing to provide Purchaser with such access under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Agreement 1. Purchaser and its designated employees, contractors or agents shall be granted access to the Property under this Agreement only for the purpose of conducting a Phase I environment study and a non-invasive site assessment (the "Work"). This Agreement is specifically limited in its scope of activities to be conducted. The persons performing the Work will be subject to PSCo's reasonable approval, prior to any entry onto 5041041 Pages: 25 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO IIII !Ear "II C-8 the Property. Further, Purchaser shall provide PSCo with written notice of its intention to enter the Property at least five (5) business days prior to entering. 2. Purchaser agrees to pay all costs and expenses associated with the Work. Purchaser shall repair and restore any damage done to the Property and/or to any portions therefore resulting from or arising out of the Work and upon completion of the Work shall restore the Property to its condition as existed immediately prior to the entry by the Purchaser. 3. This Agreement shall terminate upon the sooner of December 31, 2025 or completion of the Work. Any provision of this Agreement shall survive termination if context so requires including without limitation the indemnities provided for in paragraph 4 hereof and the insurance provisions provided for in paragraph 8. 4. To the extent authorized by law, Purchaser, its contractors and agents shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold PSCo harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees, consultant and expert witness fees), damages, claims, actions, suits, judgments, fines, penalties or liabilities for personal injury, death, property damage, environmental contamination or natural resource damages arising or allegedly arising in any way as a result of the Work or presence on the Property of Purchaser or the presence or acts of any of its agents, contractors, consultants or employees (including, but not limited to, mechanics' lien claims); provided, however, that such indemnity shall not extend to any such costs, damages, claims, actions, suits, fines, judgments, penalties or liabilities arising solely out of the discovery of any existing condition on the Property, except to the extent such condition is exacerbated by Purchaser, and provided further that the Purchaser shall be responsible for the proper treatment and disposal of all samples taken with respect to the Property. Purchaser does not hereby waive any of the immunities, limitations of liability or defenses provided by the common law, any statute, or the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS 21-10-101 et seq. 5041041 Pages: 26 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO 11111 FAN Pik C-9 5. Purchaser shall obey all PSCo written rules and regulations made known to it prior to its entry as well as reasonable oral instructions related to safety as such are made known to Purchaser during its presence on the Property. 6. Purchaser assumes all liability for any breach of the terms of this Agreement by Purchaser and any of Purchaser's employees, agents and contractors. Purchaser agrees and understands that any unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information shall cause substantial harm to PSCo and that PSCo will not have an adequate remedy at law for such breach of the terms of this Agreement. Therefore, this Agreement may be enforced in equity by specific performance, temporary restraining order and/or injunction. The rights to such equitable remedies shall be in addition to all other rights or remedies which PSCo may have under this Agreement or under applicable law. The prevailing parry in any dispute hereunder shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 7. At all times while on the Property, Purchaser shall be accompanied by a PSCo representative, unless otherwise authorized by PSCo in advance. Purchaser shall provide PSCo with a copy of any completed report or document describing the results or conclusions arising from the Work as soon as such report is completed_ Delivery of such reports or documents are without any representation or warranty. Upon issuance of any final reports, Purchaser shall deliver to PSCo all prior drafts and other documentsgenerated pursuant to the Work within its possession or control, all without representation or warranty. PSCo hereby requests, pursuant to CRS 24-72-204(30)(a)(IV), and Purchaser agrees to maintain all information and documents (including final reports) generated as a result of the Work as strictly secret and confidential and will not disclose such information or documents to any third party without the express written consent of PSCo or as required by Iaw, except to lenders, attorneys, and consultants to the extent necessary to complete Purchaser's diligence and entitlement activities and perform its obligations hereunder, and subject to such third party's agreement to maintain the information as confidential. PSCo agrees that to the extent Purchaser's refusal to disclose such information or documents is challenged by any person pursuant to CRS 24-72-204(5), PSCo shall be responsible for defense of said challenge and for any award of damages or attorney fees arising therefrom. 5041041 Pages: 27 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO IIIII N1111.1117 "MINI%Githli Iihrh' silk Ill II C-10 Confidential Information shall be disseminated within the Purchaser's organization and within third party organizations on a "need to know" basis only. Purchaser will deliver to PSCo all copies of any reports, documents describing the results or conclusions arising from or related to the Work, and any and all other documents, writings or records discussing the Work and the results or conclusions. 8. Purchaser and any of its agents, contractors or consultants performing the Work shall take out and maintain, at their own expense, at least the following insurance: Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per occurrence for each bodily injury claim, $100,000 per occurrence for each bodily injury caused by disease claim, and $500,000 aggregate for all bodily injuries caused by disease claims; Commercial General Liability insurance policy with limits of $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $1,000,000 for each personal and advertising injury claim, $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate, and °$2,000,000 policy aggregate; Business Automobile Liability with limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit applicable to all owned, hired and non- owned vehicles used in performing work on the Property. 9. Purchaser shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all of its agents, contractors, consultants, and employees comply with the requirements of this Agreement. 10. This Agreement shall be govemed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. 11. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the Work contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof. 12. This Agreement shall bind upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. 5041041 Pages: 28 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO IA Ill II C-11 13. This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded or canceled, and any of the terms or covenants hereof may be waived, only by written instrument executed by the parties hereto or, in the case of waiver, by the party waiving compliance. 14. The failure of PSCo at any time or times to require performance of any provision hereof shall in no manner affect its right later to enforce the same. No waiver by PSCo of the breach of any terms or covenant contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances shall be deemed to be construed as further or continuing waiver of any such breach or a breach of any other term or covenant of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be bound hereby, have caused this Agreement to be executed by their officers, duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written. PURCHASER: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Colorado By: Name: Title: ATTEST: By: Name: Title: 5041041 Pages: 29 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO C-12 PaPgrAIVIligIY' L' IMIYAMMINirki III III Approved as to form: By: Name: Title: [Seller signature on next page] 5041041 Pages: 30 of 31 07/14/2025 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO VIII igil:CI Mi4irOVIV VOA IMI 4141A lily) 111111 C-13 PSCo: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, a Colorado corporation By: Name: Adam Pena Its: Manager, Permits and Right of Way Xcel Energy Services, Inc., as Authorized Agent for Public Service Company of Colorado 5041041 Pages: 31 of 31 07/14/2025 02:05 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO VIII kirdiale llAtiNiif C-14 EXHIBIT F Weld County Project Code: 24989 FAIR MARKET VALUE Project No.: STU C030-085 WAIVER VALUATION Parcel No.: RWE-04, TE-04 Owner Name: Public Service Company of Colorado Location: WCR 13 &t WCR 54 Roundabout County: Weld Brief description of subject and taking: The subject property is 0.207 acre parcel located in Weld County and is used for gas utilities. The acquisitions entail one right of way purchase totaling 0.071 acres and one temporary easement totaling 0.044 acres. See attached land comparison chart for the derived price per acre. Land/Site Value Part Taken Parcel or Easement # (except TE) Area SF or AC $/Unit Easement Burden % RWE-04 0.071 ac $39,000/ ac 100% $ 2,769.00 $ $ $ Total Land $2,769.00 Improvements Value Part Taken: Describe Below Contributory Value: Per Unit Basis or Lump Sum Basis $ $ 1+ Total Improvements + $ TE Purpose Area SF or AC $/Unit x % rate of return x duration TE-04 Temporary Easement for Construction 0.044 ac $39,000 /ac 20% (2 years) $ 343.20 Damages (Cost to Cure). Describe and quantify: N/A. Surface to be restored as a part of the project. $ +Total Temporary Easements and Damages (Cost to Cure) + $ 343.20 = Total Compensation Estimate = $ 3,120.00 (R) Has the owner or designated representative accompanied the County's representative during inspection of the property? ❑ Yes Date ® No Describe efforts made: A meeting was offered to the landowner when the NO1 was mailed but the landowner did not respond. Additional efforts will be made when the offer letter is delivered. Signed (Waiver Valuation Preparer Date:2/3/25 The dollar amount above is approved as Just Compensation by: (Weld County Project Manager) Date: 2/4/2025 cc: Project Devebpment Branch — Right of Way Program- original Region ROW Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used CDOT Form #919 Version 2016-12 EXHIBIT F Basis of Valuation The unit price was derived from the analysis of an appraisal report completed by CBRE on this Project. LAND SALES ADJUSTMENT GRID Subject Comp No. 1 Comp No, 2 Comp No. 3 Comp No. 4 Comp No. 5 Comp No. 6 Grantor Grantee Date of Sole Address City, State Usable Acres Actual Sale Price Capital Adjustment Adjusted Sale Price Unit Price Fairmeadows Arthur P Chugwater Rolling T GGAL, LLC Kadoko !!C Liquidation Garcia Creek LLC livestock, LLC Trust Aggregate Tricycle lane Sunset Little Platte Industries Hunt Brothers LG Everist, Inc Texas LLC Industrial !LC Form, LLC Land Properties, Inc Company, Inc. Jon -24 Jun -23 Aug -22 Mar -22 Oct -21 May -21 Northwest North side of Comer of Hwy 52, North County Line side of Weld Road and E CR 18, East Lorimer County side of Weld Road 18 CR 25 16543 Weld County Road 23 16797 Weld Weld County 1507 E 8th 1 1283 County County Rood Rood 394 @ Street Road 40 5 25 Weld County Road 35 Johnstown, CO Fort CuOplon, Platteville, CO Greeley, CO Platteville, CO Platteville, CO LaSalle, CO O 225.920 4;23 544 77.000 85.166 140 680 287 4150 149.114 $15,900,000 53,420,000 $3,000,000 $3,700.000 59,000,000 13,503,900 SO SO SO 5450,000 So SO S15.900 S3 420 3,000,000 53,250,000 $9;000,1000 13,503,900 Per Acre $37,540 $44 416 $35 225 523,102 531,343 S23,498___ Property Rights Conveyed Financing Conditions of Sale Market Conditions ime) 8% 5% 9% 16'0 20% 23% 26% 1/Acre $39`417 $48,413 $40,861 $27 722 $38 552 $29 607 Location 15°=e -10% 10% -10% 10°6 10% Size Access Functional Utility Amenities Topography Stage of Development Functional Utility -10% -10% -10% -10% -10% -10% 10% Net Adjustment Indicated Unit Value 529,563 538.730 540,861 522,178 534.697 $29,607 Estimated Unit Value $39,000 -25% -20% 096 -20% -10% 0% cc: Project Development Branch - Right of Way Program - original Region ROW Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used CDOT Form #919 Version 2016-12 EXHIBIT F Subject Property: E Owner. DUBIK SERVICE CO Of C010 Account - Darte1 Agar Subdivision: Section IC Tornship iii Range: 5'A► �rd'ct . t 'V1 ,' s f cc: Project Development Branch — Right of Way Program - original CDOT Form #919 Region ROW Version 2016-12 Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF @00020329 COLORADO Contract Name PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR ROW ON THE CR 54/13 ROUNDABOUT Contract Status CTB REVIEW Q New Entity? Contract ID 9735 Contract Lead CKIMMI Contract Lead Email CKimmi@weld.gov Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # GR-70 Contract Description* PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO FOR 3,095 FEET OF ROW FOR THE CR 54/13 ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Contract Description 2 Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $ 3,120.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal NO Grant NO IGA NO Department PUBLIC WORKS Department Email CM- PublicWorks@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-PublicWorks- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date Date* 07/10/2025 07/14/2025 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* HAD Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? NO Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date* 07/09/2025 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 12/31/2027 Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel .CURTIS HALL CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 07/09/2025 07/10/2025 07/10/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 071425 BOCC Signed Date Originator CKIMMI BOCC Agenda Date 07/14/2025 Hello