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Home My WebLink About20210693.tiffa (1 COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources NOTICE Consideration of Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Amendment Application DATE: May 4, 2023 TO: Weld County Commissioners 1150O St Greeley, CO 80631 FROM: Hunter C. Ridley RE: Raindance Reservoir #2 - File No. M-2021-049, Vima Partners, LLC Amendment Application (AM -1) Raindance Reservoir #2 Amendment RECEIVED MAY 0 8 2023 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Please be advised that on May 4, 2023, Vima Partners, LLC, whose address and telephone number are 1625 Pelican Lakes Point Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550; (970) 686-5828, filed an application for a/an Amendment (AM- 1) to M2021049, Raindance Reservoir #2, which is located approximately 0 miles South of Windsor, CO, Section 6, Township 5N, Range 67W, 06th Principle Meridian, in Weld County. Expand limits of disturbance for stockpiling. The application decision is scheduled for August 2, 2023. Written comments or objections to the application may be submitted to and additional information obtained from Hunter C. Ridley at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203, by telephone at (303) 866-3567 x 8176. Vima Partners, LLC is required to publish a public notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of the mining operation once per week for four consecutive weeks. If you wish to make comments on or objections to the mine plan and/or the reclamation plan, they must be submitted within twenty (20) days of the date of the last newspaper public notice to be considered in the application review process by the Division. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. If we do not receive your comments or any objection by the end of the public comment period, the Division will assume you have no objection or comment to the proposed activity. M-GR-03A-P Physicat Address: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 Mailing Address: DRM Room 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216 htto5://drms:cdlorado.eou Jared S. Pons, cadateLi Dan Gabs, Executive Metter I Virginia & oon, Director Pvt. I C Rev;e c -J os I is /23 C C : PL (TP/MN/DA/Ko /DR), Pw(CM/ER/CK/DD/DN) o5/i 1/23 2o2. I - o6g3 RECEIVED FEB 2 4 2023 WELD COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION COMMISSIONERS FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY VIMA Partners, LLC (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in WELD County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to Reservoir use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. Publ:G (rev:et J 03/13/23 C c : PI- (TT/Kw / DA /Ko I DA), Put (CFt/ER/GK/pb/DN) 03/og/23 2o2 - o693 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1318 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING SAFETY TFY CHECK ONE: Iv l There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M - 202' 049 (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Ej_Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M - 2021 Q49 (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3 -ring binder; maps should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below. 1. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): VIMA Partners, LLC 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Developer 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name): Raindance Reservoir #2 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application 4.2 New Quarry Application 4.4 Amendment Fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) 5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. 3. lbs/Tons/yr 4. 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: _ 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 91.1 38.9 130.0 permitted acres acres acres $2,696.00 application fee $3,342.00 quarry application $2,229.00 amendment fee $2,696.00 conversion fee lbs/Tons/yr 2. lbs/Tons/yr lbs/Tons/yr 5. Construction fill material lbs/Tons/yr -2- 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Martin Lind If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Martin Lind 8. Type of mining operation: [IISurface 11 Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: WELD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): ri 6th (Colorado) 10th (New Mexico) JD Ute SECTION (write number): S 6 TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): T5 E North El South RANGE (write number and check direction): R 67 El East West QUARTER SECTION (check one): pri® El SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): NE Lai NW SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Intersection of WCR 62 and WCR 15. Just south of the Town of Windsor. Elevation 4925 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (N): deg 40 min 26 sec 06 (2 decimal places) Longitude (W): deg 104 min 55 sec 36 (2 decimal places) OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude (N) (5 decimal places) Longitude(W) (5 decimal places) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 2013363 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Zone 12 Easting Northing -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Martin Lind Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: VIMA Partners, LLC Title: 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 Windsor P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80550 (970 ( - 686-5828 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Title: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - Fax Number: ( _ INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Cody Wooldridge Water Valley Land Company Title: 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 Windsor P.O. Box: Colorado Telephone Number: (970 ) _ 686-5828 Fax Number: ( Zip Code: 80550 CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ) - -4- 12. Prima future (Post -mining) land use (check one): Cropland(CR) jJ Pastureland(PL) Rangeland(RL) 1:1Forestry(FR) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) J, Developed Water Resources(WR) General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Primary present land use (check one Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) E. General Agriculture(GA) Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial/Conunercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Excavator's removing material and placing in trucks. Scrapers to stockpile 15. On Site Processing: El_Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): None List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). The total area has increased to 130 acres which will allow enough area for proposed stockpiles within the limits of disturbance. -5 - Maps and Exhibits: Two (2) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit. With each of the two (2) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1)(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT J EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) Rule 6.5 Legal Description Index Map Pm -Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands Mining Plan Reclamation Plan Reclamation Plan Map Water Information Wildlife Information Soils Information Vegetation Information Climate Information Reclamation Costs Other Permits and Licenses Source of Legal Right -To -Enter Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined Municipalities Within Two Miles Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder Permanent Man -Made Structures ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed) Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre -application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand ese obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 14 1,: 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; -6- J 2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; 4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; 71( 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; 6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on -site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance. 8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date ofJuly 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through ir June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation esponsibility. 10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of attorney (provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this application. -7 - NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -8 - Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: 1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(e), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f), C.R.S.; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S.) as determined through a Board finding. 4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,C RS., of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to se 'on 34-32.5-123, R.S. Signed and dated this i day of WOW , a3 . afhws, Applicant/Op pratofor Co Signed: Title: State of 1 �ina4A4A C,t)wW County of V VL'Vi) ) ss. The forego' .Mardi Als, _ ent was ,acknowledged before m ' ar by di vt . Ch-4,as VZ0t•80.80 seJ! x3 ua uu!wwo3 J i$0Z£OVVOOZ # Of AJetoN op). u3 to elenS a �It�Ill! d AJesoN Notary Pu c State of Co orado Notary ID # 20044032091 My Commission Expires 09-09-2024 If Corporation Attest (Seal) Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk day of otary Public My Commission expires: C( r X SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a proposed mining operation. The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(l)(b) that you may wish to use. NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) viMA Partners, LLC , whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) 1825 PeBean Lakes Pofnt wmdsor, Co B7o 8885828' has applied fora Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) WELD County Clerk and Recorder's Office, (Clerk and Recorder's Office Address) 1250 H Street Greeley, CO , and•should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: L VIMA Partners, LLC hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the (Name o l I peration) Raindance Reservoir #2 , on (Date Posted) 07-15-2021 -7- lS--.2oa SIGNATURE DATE Table of Contents Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 - VIMA Partners, LLC EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT B - INDEX MAP FXI-IIRIT C_ - PR�_MININC� �Nn MIN EXHIBIT D - MINING PLAN EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT F - RECLAMATION PLAN MAP EXHIBIT G - WATER INFORMATION EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I WILDLIFE INFORMATION SOILS INFORMATION EXHIBIT K - CLIMATE EXHIBIT L - RECLAMATION COSTS EXHIBIT M - OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES EXHIBIT N - SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT -TO -ENTER EXHIBIT O - OWNERS OF RECORD OF AFFECTED LAND (SURFACE AREA) AND OWNERS OF SUBSTANCE TO BE MINED EXHIBIT P - MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN TWO MILES EXHIBIT Q - PROOF OF MAILING OF NOTICIES TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT EXHIBIT R - PROOF OF FILING WITH COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER EXHIBIT S - PERMANENT MAN-MADE STRUCTURES RULE 1.6.2(1) - ADDENDUM 1 - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS RULE 6.5 - GEOTECHNICAL STABILITY EXHIBIT TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit A — Legal Description 1. Being a parcel of land in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Town of Windsor, County of Weld, State of Colorado. 2. Access Coordinates — • Location of east access - Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude ("Al) 104°55'40.45" • Location of center access - Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude (W) 104°55'47.00" • Location of west access — Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude (W) 104°55'58.50" TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit B — Index Map See attached map in Exhibit B. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS n 0 1Y F- 7 0 n W WI- �D COUNTY ROA (CROSSROADS BLV 62 EXISTING RIRO ACCESS POINT PROJECT LOCATION 1 _ EXISTING ACCESS POINTS RAI N DANC E RESERVIOR 2 OKLAHOMA RESERVIOR WPLU COULN TY ROAD 6O '0 W LEGAL, DESCRIPTION LOCATED IN NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6. T5N, RANGt 67 WEST, WELD COUNTY COLORADO. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WCR 62 AND WCR t5 LATITUDE (N): 40'26'06.00e LONGITUDE (W): 104'55'36.00" NOTES: 1 EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 130 ACRES AND INCLUDES THE THREE ACCESS ROUTES. 300 c 300 800 acme s"- 300' test RFV S Ot.5 1) a LJ 4 a m EKO Weft DAP EKE) LLVYM �LrIIIS Silo( N C OJ cccd woc co CC H W CC U0 Z Q o2 Z ≥ cc 0 cc w 0 N CC a w cc J cc H 0 U cc H co Z 0 U TBT. INQ COHSUI.IINC ENGINEERS 748 *taws Roy SJite 200 Feet Cols CLaw000 83575 onnns 970.226.0557 q Mo 0732 0363 00 I" . 300' yiL rEBRUARY 2, 702.3 to L' 101 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit C — Pre -Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands (a) all adjoining surface owners of record; See attached map in Exhibit C. (b) the name and location of all creeks, roads, buildings, oil and gas wells and lines, and power and communication lines on the area of affected land and within two hundred (200) feet of all boundaries of such area; See attached map in Exhibit C. (c) the existing topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of the affected land; See attached map in Exhibit C. (d) the total area to be involved in the operation, including the area to be mined and the area of affected lands (see definition of "Affected Land"); The total affected land area is 130 acres. (e) the type of present vegetation covering the affected lands; and Most of the vegetation has been stripped under the construction of the existing detention pond and under the ongoing construction under the existing State issued 112 Permit No. M-2021-049. The areas that have not been stripped consist of native grasses. in conjunction with Exhibit G - Water Information, Rule 6.4.7, if required by the Office, further water resources information will be presented on a map in this section. See attached map in Exhibit C and refer to Exhibit G for responses to Rule 6.4.7. Show the owner's name, type of structures, and location of all significant, valuable, and permanent man-made structures contained on the area of affected land and within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land. See attached map in Exhibit C. In conjunction with Exhibit I - Soils Information, Rule 6.4.9, soils information may be presented on a map in this section. See attached map in Exhibit C. Aerial photos, if available, may be included in this section. See attached map in Exhibit C. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 3 N • . •\ d-rs'A ...i- 0.41 • �� / N. 1 1 j -r \ I "-.•\ \ •♦ • PARCEL /095706200009 LAND LAND COMPANY INC. U ; / It L. - — 741) rr. •0 .,•.6 • • • • • \ • a GRAVE. Amos cx. midieny umr ti 7 paI COLBY LOAM (15). (16) WELD LOAM (79) GROUP 8-72.97 C -7.1t T I e LEGEND EXISTING 5' CONTOUR EXISTING 1' CONTOUR EXISTING STORM DRAIN PROPOSED 1' CONTOUR PROPOSED 5' CONTOUR FLOW ARROW FUTURE STORM LINE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE HIGH WATER LINE 200' OFFSET LINE SEEDING & MULCHING ;,►a:...... tao LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOCATED IN NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6. T5N, RANGE 67 WEST. WELD COUNTY coLoRADo. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MICR 62 AND WCR 15. LATITUDE (N); 40'26'06,00' LONGITUDE (W); 104'55'36.00" NOTES: 1 EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 130 ACRES AND INCLUDES THREE ACCESS ROUTES 200 U 200 400 seals 1'=200' In, 'J1 5 L/ s - .M. EKO • DAP DI 5KM EKO ItWMNSW- Irtlrt N 4z CC 0 O J CCCO w it to w W Z CC CC w Z� _M Z / it OPERATION N T r it 0 w it w G O H U it Z O 0 1�1 Tat M. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 7'R Whole's Noy So'l• 200 f ai I Cdlms Co araao dO5TS Phoon: 970.228.0557 .0 0732.0383 00 '`ALF 1" = 200' DA TEBRUARY 01. 2023 wry loll Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit D — Mining Plan The mining plan shall supply the following information, correlated with the affected lands, map(s) and timetables: (a) description of the method(s) of mining to be employed in each stage of the operation as related to any surface disturbance on affected lands; Dump trucks will enter the site from the existing eastern access point off WCR 62 (Crossroads Blvd) where they will be loaded with borrow material by excavators. The dump trucks will then exit the site via the existing center access point onto WCR 62, and then head east or west bound. Any borrow material not hauled off site will be stockpiled within the limits of disturbance. Borrow material from stockpiles will be hauled off site via dump trucks that will enter and exit the site from the existing western (right -in -right -out) access road off WCR 62. (b) earthmoving; Earthmoving will move from south to north. (c) all water diversions and impoundments; and None (d) the size of area(s) to be worked at any one time. Excavation will be done in 5' to 6' lifts, and 15'x20' wide flattened areas for trucks to set level during loading. (e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation. The timetable is for the purpose of establishing the relationship between mining and reclamation during the different phases of a mining operation. An Operator/Applicant shall not be required to meet specific dates for initiation, or completion of mining in a phase as may be identified in the timetable. This does not exempt an Operator/Applicant from complying with the performance standards of Rule 3.1. If the operation is intended to be an intermittent operation as defined in Section 34- 32.5-103(11)(b), C.R.S., the Applicant should include in this exhibit a statement that conforms to the provisions of Section 34-32.5- 103(11)(b), C.R.S. Such timetable should include: (i) an estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases of the operation; Excavation of the reservoir is anticipated to continue through November 2023. Filling the reservoir with water is anticipated to take 4-6 months. Any stockpiled dirt is anticipated to be gone by 2028. (ii) a description of the size and location of each area to be worked during each phase; and The project will be completed in one phase. (iii) outlining the sequence in which each stage or phase of the operation will be carried out. The project will be completed in one phase. A map (in Exhibit C - Pre -Mining and Mining Plan Maps(s) of Affected Lands, Rule 6.4.3) may be used along with a narrative to present the following information: (i) nature, depth and thickness of the deposit to be mined and the thickness and type of overburden to be removed (may be marked "CONFIDENTIAL," pursuant to Rule 1.3(3)); and (ii) nature of the stratum immediately beneath the material to be mined in sedimentary deposits. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC (g) Identify the primary and secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the intended use; and The primary commodity to be mined is sandy clay borrow material. Sandy clay borrow material is being removed for the purpose of creating a reservoir. Excavated sandy clay borrow material will be used for other projects as needed. The excavated sandy clay borrow material will be stockpiled on site until it is needed on other projects in the area and can be hauled off site. (h) name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted by the proposed operation. (i) U) None Specify if explosives will be used in conjunction with the mining (or reclamation). In consultation with the Office, the Applicant must demonstrate pursuant to Rule 6.5(4), Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, that off -site areas will not be adversely affected by blasting. None Specify the dimensions of any existing or proposed roads that will be used for the mining operation. Describe any improvements necessary on existing roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New or improved roads must be included as part of the affected lands and permitted acreage. Affected land shall not include off -site roads which existed prior to the date on which notice was given or permit application was made to the office and which were constructed for purposes unrelated to the proposed mining operation and which will not be substantially upgraded to support the mining operation. Describe any associated drainage and runoff conveyance structures to include sufficient information to evaluate structure sizing. WCR 62 is an existing 4 lane rural arterial roadway with a width of 60 -feet. There are no improvements necessary to the existing roadways for this mining operation. Mining Plan The mining plan for this operation entails dump trucks entering the site from the existing eastern access point off WCR 62 (Crossroads Blvd) where they will be loaded with borrow material by excavators. The dump trucks will then exit the site via the existing center access onto WCR 62, and then head east or west bound. If the material is not needed for other projects in the area, the excess borrow material will be taken to stockpile locations within the limits of disturbance of the site. Dump trucks will access the stockpile locations through the existing right -in, right -out. WCR 62 is an existing 4 lane rural arterial roadway with a width of 60 -feet. The site does not have any water diversions or impoundments. Throughout the operation, excavation will be done in 5' to 6' lifts on 15'x20' wide flattened areas for trucks to set level during loading. The operation on the 130 -acre site will take place in one phase that has already started under the existing state issued TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC 112 permit No. M-2021-049 for mining on the site. Of the 130 -acres, 44 -acres will be submerged in water from the reservoir and 86 -acres will be reclaimed and vegetated after the excavation process has been completed. At this time there are no plans to use highwall mining practices for this excavation so there will be no highwalls to grade after excavation has occurred. The primary commodity to be mined is sandy clay borrow material. Sandy clay borrow material is being removed for the purpose of creating a reservoir. Excavated sandy clay borrow material is being used for development in the surrounding area. After the reservoir is excavated and graded, topsoil will be moved from the stockpile location to cover the exposed land not covered by the extents of the reservoir water. This will allow for reclamation to occur throughout the site. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC I Exhibit E — Reclamation Plan (1) In preparing the Reclamation Plan, the Operator/Applicant should be specific in terms of addressing such items as final grading (including drainage), seeding, fertilizing, revegetation (trees, shrubs, etc.), and topsoiling. Operators/Applicants are encouraged to allow flexibility in their plans by committing themselves to ranges of numbers (e.g., 6"-12" of topsoil) rather than specific figures. (2) The Reclamation Plan shall include provisions for, or satisfactory explanation of, all general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by the Operator/Applicant. Reclamation shall be required on all the affected land. The Reclamation Plans shall include: (a) A description of the type(s) of reclamation the Operator/Applicant proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; All the affected land will be used as a reservoir. The water will fill roughly 44 surface acres at its highest point. Additionally, there is an area of 86 acres that may need to be vegetated with native seed. The reservoir will serve the Raindance Development irrigation system. All areas outside the reservoir (where stockpiles are placed) will be reclaimed for general agricultural use. (b) A comparison of the proposed post -mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. In those instances where the post -mining land use is for industrial, residential, or commercial purposes and such use is not reasonably assured, a plan for revegetation shall be submitted. Appropriate evidence supporting such reasonable assurance shall be submitted; The proposed post land use will be a reservoir that will be used to support the Raindance Subdivision non potable water system to the north. Most of the surrounding area is farmlands that will remain undeveloped for the time being. Southwest of the site is an existing reservoir called Oklahoma Reservoir. (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Rule 3.1; The stated reclamation plan will follow each applicable requirement of 3.1. A post mining use of a reservoir has been established and no land will be substituted in the reclamation process. The reclamation process will be completed within five (5) years and the owner recognizes that the land can be designated for public use. Additionally, there will be no backfill required for this operation. All Colorado and federal water laws will be followed and the necessary permits for the reservoir have TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC been or are in the process of being received. All necessary protections for groundwater have been implemented, including those pertaining to the WQCC. To the best of the applicant's knowledge, groundwater monitoring is not required. Topsoil will be stockpiled to the southwest of the reservoir grading and be used to reclaim the areas outside of the water surface. Once the operation is completed topsoil will be moved from the stockpile to cover the remainder of the site outside of the reservoir water level. The revegetation process will include diverse seeding as stated in Exhibit J. There are no buildings or structures on the property and a sign has been posted at the entrance of the site with the correct requirements. Finally, the operator acknowledges all requirements if a spill occurs on the site. (d) Where applicable, plans for topsoil segregation, preservation, and replacement; for stabilization, compaction, and grading of spoil; and for revegetation. The revegetation plan shall contain a list of the preferred species of grass, legumes, forbs, shrubs or trees to be planted, the method and rates of seeding and planting, the estimated availability of viable seeds in sufficient quantities of the species proposed to be used, and the proposed time of seeding and planting; In areas that are not inundated approximately 4" of plant growth medium will be replaced, and or soils will be amended as needed to establish proper plant growth. (e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. Such plan or schedule shall not be tied to any specific date but shall be tied to implementation or completion of different stages of the mining operation as described in Rule 6.4.4(e). The plan or schedule shall include: (i) An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases of reclamation; Once excavation of the reservoir has been completed, it is estimated that the reclamation process, including filling the reservoir, will take about 4-6 months. (ii) A description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each phase; and The water in the reservoir will fill roughly 44 surface acres at its highest point; the area that may need to be vegetated is 86 acres. Of the 86 acres to be vegetated, approximately 68 acres is the area under the stockpiles. The stockpiles are expected to be fully removed by 2028 and will be reclaimed for general agricultural use once the stockpiles are removed. (iii) An outline of the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be carried out. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC 1. Completion of excavating operation. 2. Fine grading of outer edge of reservoir. 3. Reservoir filled with raw water to a highwater elevation of 4914'. 4. Topsoil placed and graded around outer edge of reservoir. 5. Revegetation of disturbed areas through planting and seeding around outer edge of reservoir. 6. Areas where stockpiles exist will be revegetated once all stockpiles are hauled off. (f) A description of each of the following: (i) Final grading - specify maximum anticipated slope gradient or expected ranges thereof; The maximum slopes that will be outside of the reservoir water coverage are planned to be 3:1. (ii) Seeding - specify types, mixtures, quantities, and expected time(s) of seeding and planting; Seeding and mulching to follow the recommendations as set forth in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. Clean, weed -free and seed -free cereal grain straw will be applied evenly at a rate of 2 tons per acre and will be tacked or fastened by a method suitable for the condition of the site. Straw mulch will be anchored on the surface mechanically by crimping. Expected time(s) of seeding and planting will occur during Spring or Fall. (iv) Fertilization - if applicable, specify types, mixtures, quantities and time of application; Soil amendments to be added if deemed necessary and will be applied at the time of seeding. (v) Revegetation - specify types of trees, shrubs, etc., quantities, size and location; and No trees or shrubs will be used. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC (vi) Topsoiling - specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas where topsoil will be replaced Existing topsoil within the limits of disturbance will be stripped and stockpiled on site for the purpose of reclaiming the site. Approximately a 4" depth of topsoil will be used to re-establish vegetation as needed along the banks of the reservoir and extents of the project. Reclamation Plan The reclamation plan is to turn the site into a reservoir to support the non -potable water system of the Raindance Subdivision to the north. The reservoir will fill around 44 acres of surface area at its highest point, roughly 1500 acre -ft of water, and 86 additional acres will be vegetated in the surrounding areas of the reservoir. Most of the surrounding area is farmland that will remain undeveloped for the time being. Southwest of the site is an existing reservoir called Oklahoma Reservoir. The stated reclamation plan will follow each applicable requirement of 3.1. A post mining use of a reservoir has been established and no land will be substituted in the reclamation process. The reclamation process will be completed within five (5) years and the owner recognizes that the land can be designated for public use. Additionally, there will be no backfill required for this operation. All Colorado and federal water laws will be followed and the necessary permits for the reservoir have been or are in the process of being received. All necessary protections for groundwater have been implemented, including those pertaining to the WQCC. Groundwater levels are monitored in nearby monitoring wells. Any topsoil will be stockpiled to the southwest of the reservoir. The approximate location of this stockpile is shown in Exhibit F. Once the operation is complete, topsoil will be placed to cover the site outside of the reservoir water level if needed. The revegetation process will include diverse seeding as stated in Exhibit J. There are no buildings or structures on the property and a sign has been posted at the entrance of the site with the correct requirements. Finally, the operator acknowledges all requirements if a spill occurs on the site. Approximately 4" of plant growth medium will be replaced, and or soils will be amended as needed to establish proper plant growth. The reclamation schedule is as follows, 1. Completion of excavating operation. 2. Fine grading of outer edge of reservoir. 3. Reservoir filled with raw water with a high-water elevation of 4914'. 4. Topsoil placed and graded around outer edge of reservoir. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC 5. Revegetation of disturbed areas through planting and seeding around outer edge of reservoir. 6. Areas where stockpiles exist will be revegetated once all stockpiles are hauled off. The maximum slopes that will be outside of the reservoir coverage are planned to be 3:1 or flatter for the banks of the proposed reservoir. The excavation process will happen in 5' to 6' lifts but once completed the banks will be graded and maintained at a 3:1 slope. Once the reservoir is filled with raw water, topsoil along with planting and seeding will take place. The seeding and mulching operation will follow the recommendations as set forth in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. Clean, weed - free and seed -free cereal grain straw will be applied evenly at a rate of 2 tons per acre and will be tacked or fastened by a method suitable for the condition of the site. Straw mulch will be anchored on the surface mechanically by crimping. Depending on the time of completion, seeding and mulching will most likely take place in the fall of 2023 or early spring of 2024. There will be no trees or shrubs used around the reservoir. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit F - Reclamation Plan Map The map(s) of the proposed affected land, by all phases of the total scope of the mining operation, shall indicate the following: (a) The expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land, correlated to the proposed mining and reclamation timetables. The map must show proposed topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed lands; and See attached map in Exhibit F. (b) Portrayal of the proposed final land use for each portion of the affected lands. See attached map in Exhibit F. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS • • ti . Ilk\% .•' II 0191011 109Al OF *Mir? \ 1\ • 9 It • l \\\ ti _ ►•' �4 r • �\ ti X \ t ` . •\�•`\ \ ' •.. J% J f \} \ - . \ 1 I \ i 1 ) \ r" 1 / \ \ ' \` \ • 7 t'4 PARCEL #095708200009 - LIND LAND COMPANY INC. _— r - - 4C u • 7 017/ 0./ I. • rUTURE PAR91AL'. R USAF 5LL0 t uutCN "MN STOCKPILES HAVE BECK HAULED Oaa • • r • I, N EX. KERR-YCCEl ABMDEP(D GAS • If U I r0000A'TON ata LEGEND EXISTING 5' CONTOUR EXISTING 1' CONTOUR EXISTING STORM DRAIN PROPOSED V CONTOUR PROPOSED 5' CONTOUR FLOW ARROW FUTURE STORM LINE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE HIGH WATER LINE 200' OFFSET UNE TOPSOIL STOCKPILE LOCATION SEEDING & MULCHING RECLAMATION AREA — RESERVOIR (WATER) RECLAMATION AREA — VEGETATION NOTES: .LL Ilfleri EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 130 ACRES ANC INCLUDES THE THREE ACCESS ROUTES 2. ALL SIDE SLOPES TO BE RECLAIMED Al OR LESS. 3. 4" OF TOPSOIL TO BE REPLACED WITHIN RECLAMATION AREAS. 4 BECAUSE THIS WILL ULTIMATELY BECOME A RESERVOIR. OVERBURDEN BORROW MATERIAL WILL NOT BE REPLACED. ALL BORROW MATERIAL TO BE MAULED OFFSITE OR STOCKPILED WITHIN THE PERMIT BOUNDARY. 5. STOCKPILES WILL REMAIN WITHIN PERMIT BOUNDARY UNTIL ALL MATERIAL CAN BE HAULED OUT. ONCE STOCKPILES HAVE BEEN REMOVED. AFFECTED AREAS WILL BE SEEDED & MULCHED. 6. SEEDING AND MULCHING TO BE INSTALLED PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT CRITERIA MANUAL VOLUME 2 CHAPTER 13. REVEGETAT1ON. AND VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 7. DRILL SEED AS APPLICABLE. SEED MIX TO BE AS FOLLOWS SEEDING RATE = 10 LB/ACRE (PIS) IF BROADCAST SEEDING USE DOUBLE THE RATE NON -IRRIGATED PBSI NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED MIX COMMON NAM % OF MA WESTERN woe TORASS SIDE OATS GR$Mft SLUE CRAW GREEN NEE0IE SW EALO CRASS SAND ()ROMEO 24% 20% 20% 24% 104. 2' LPITA1:1. TOTAL 101$. PAY11R.E trT U N M. SOS MTI S• 010P . I OR APP OO4O KA" 200 0 200 ss. t'=200' G U IA et 4 O Ca :II AM EKO DAP EKO 1t.1p 0 PS iT -'SIT' C OJ CC Ca W CC co W WZZ CC I— W cc U C- Z Q Z5 Q cc z a. O � I— cc cc w d a. O 0 cv Q • 2 W U a. co Er v Q u. F- • 6-3 • X ZW O ' Z 0 CC Q g Z ) O w U cc 1�1 T• CONSULTING LNGWEERS 748 MKolr•. Wag Sot• 'O3 Foal Collins Co a.oao 8EJS7S Peons- 910.725 0557 uM .4 0732.0383.00 1 =200' FEBRUARY 01. 2023 100 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 - VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit G - Water Information (1) If the operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, a statement and sufficient demonstration of that expectation shall be submitted. See attached Ground Engineering observation letter related to groundwater systems. (2) If the operation is expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, the Operator/Applicant shall: (a) Locate on the map (in Exhibit C) tributary water courses, wells, springs, stock water ponds, reservoirs, and ditches on the affected land and on adjacent lands where such structures may be affected by the proposed mining operations. See attached map in Exhibit C. (b) Identify all known aquifers; and There are no known aquifers in the area. (c) Submit a brief statement or plan showing how water from de -watering operations or from runoff from disturbed areas, piled material and operating surfaces will be managed to protect against pollution of either surface or groundwater (and, where applicable, control pollution in a manner that is consistent with water quality discharge permits), both during and after the operation. If groundwater is encountered temporarily, proper dewatering procedures and practices as defined in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual will be utilized. If any rain events occur and cause standing water within the operation, the water will be pumped out. Any discharge will occur at the current detention pond outlet point. After operation stormwater will enter at two points along the north side and will be pumped out within 72 hours at a volume equal to the inflow volume. (3) The Operator/ Applicant shall provide an estimate of the project water requirements including flow rates an annual volumes for the development, mining and reclamation phases of the project. During operation very little water is anticipated to be used. Water will be applied for dust control by a water truck as needed and is estimated at less than 1,300 gallons per day. After operation the site will be operated as a reservoir. The capacity is designed at 1,500 -acre feet with approximately 475 -acre feet of annual consumption divided between Raindance River Reservoir and Reservoir Number 2. Water use from each reservoir will vary from year to year based on water availability and operation. (4) The Operator/ Applicant shall indicate the projected amount from each of the sources of water TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC to supply the project water requirements for the mining operation and reclamation. During operation, construction water will be purchased from the Town of Windsor via a fire hydrant meter. After operation raw water will be pumped from Raindance River Reservoir and the BH Eaton ditch diversion from the Poudre River. Storage rights have already been adjudicated through the Colorado District Court, Water Division No. 1, case No. 02 CW 391. (5) The operator/ Applicant shall affirmatively state that the Operator/ Applicant has acquired (or has applied for) a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Water Quality Control Division at the Colorado Department of health and Environment, if necessary. Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Water Information There are no known aquifers in the area, however, if groundwater is encountered temporarily, proper dewatering procedures and practices as defined in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual will be utilized. If any rain events occur and cause standing water within the operation, the water will be pumped out. Any discharge will occur at the current detention pond outlet point. The reservoir will use 1500 acre -ft of water to fill. Additionally, assuming 12 acres of planting and seeding for the disturbed areas and about 1.5 vertical feet of water over that area needed for watering purposes for the reclamation process, an additional 18 acre -ft will be needed. Temporary sprinklers may be used to establish seeding during the reclamation process. The water will be supplied from the existing non -potable water system. Water trucks will be used for dust mitigation throughout the construction of the reservoir. Assuming one full time water truck during construction, about 1300 gallons of water will be used per day. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS >1)037%)>P•Nvt 44:)4kte�6Rourra ENGINEERING February 24, 2023 Subject: Raindance Reservoir #2 Additional Borings: Groundwater Observation Update, Weld County, Colorado Job No. 22-0045 Garrett Scallon Raindance Development, LLC 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 Windsor, Colorado 80543 Dear Mr. Scallon, Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc. (GROUND) previously completed a subsurface exploration program to obtain information on the subsurface conditions at the proposed Raindance Reservoir #2 located south of Crossroads Blvd east of County Road 15 in Weld County, Colorado. The results were summarized in GROUND's report titled, Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration Program, Raindance Reservoir #2 Additional Borings, Windsor, Colorado, Job No. 22-0045, prepared for Raindance Development, LLC dated December 9th2022. Reference is made to our December 2022 report for a description of the site surface and subsurface conditions, our general geotechnical opinions and parameters, and the limitations on our work, which also apply to GROUND's conclusions and parameters provided herein. We consider all parameters in that report not specifically superseded herein to remain valid. Water conditions as encountered in the above referenced study ranged from an elevation of 4933 feet to 4871 feet. It is our understanding that excavation has progressed below these elevations, however no static groundwater was evident during deeper excavations. Therefore, GROUND was asked to observe the ongoing Reservoir excavation by a representative of Raindance Development, LLC to reevaluate the existing groundwater conditions. GROUND observed the partial excavation for Reservoir #2 on February 24, 2023 and February 25,2023. Test pits were excavated on the east (TP-1) and west (TP-2) ends of LOVELAND OFFICE 2468 East 9th Street I Loveland, CO 80537 I (970) 622-0800 I www.groundeng.com ENGLEWOOD I COMMERCE CITY I LOVELAND I GRANBY I GYPSUM I COLORADO SPRINGS Groundwater Observation Update Raindance Reservoir #2 — Groundwater Discussion Windsor, Colorado Job. No. 22-0045 Page 2 of 4 the current reservoir excavation. See Map. Test Pit 1 was excavated down to approximately 4871 ft. Test Pit 2 was excavated down to approximately 4890 ft. Approximate elevations were provided by Raindance Development, LLC. Both test pits were dry when check 1 day after excavation. Based on these field observations, static groundwater conditions were not evident within the excavation or seeping from the sides of the excavation at the elevations noted during our site visit. This would suggest that the moisture/water conditions as noted in the referenced soils report appear to have been local conditions and not considered a static ground water condition for the greater area. Furthermore, the contractor indicated that there were pockets of very moist to saturated soil that were encountered during excavation and that drier conditions were encountered at lower elevations with no accumulation of water. This may have been the source of the local moisture/groundwater conditions that were observed for our December 2022 report. Figure 1- Test Pit #1 2/24/2023 Figure 2 -Test Pit #2 2/24/2023 Groundwater Observation Update Raindance Reservoir #2 — Groundwater Discussion Windsor, Colorado Job. No. 22-0045 Page 3 of 4 We trust that this provided the additional information that you needed at this time. If you have any questions, please contact this office. Sincerely, GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Kelsey Van Bemmel, P.E. Reviewed by Joseph Zorack, P.E. Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit H - Wildlife Information (1) In developing the wildlife information, the Operator/Applicant may wish to contact the local wildlife conservation officer. The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit, a description of the game and non -game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including: (a) a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land; (b) seasonal use of the area; (c) the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species from either federal or state lists; and (f) a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on the existing wildlife of the area, including but not limited to temporary and permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general affect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. (2) The application may be reviewed and commented upon by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). If CPW has comments, they must be provided prior to the end of the public comment period specified in Rule 1.7.1(2)(a) to be considered by the Board and Office. Refer to technical memo prepared by AloTerra Restoration Services in Exhibit H. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit I - Soils Information (1) In consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or other qualified person, the Operator/Applicant shall indicate on a map (in Exhibit C) or by a statement, the general type, thickness and distribution of soil over the affected land. Such description will address suitability of topsoil (or other material) for establishment and maintenance of plant growth. If necessary, at its discretion, the Board may require additional information on soils or other growth media to be stockpiled and used in revegetation. The following soil types were observed at the project site by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and determined through the Web Soil Survey: Q Colby Loam (15) and (16) and Weld Loam (79). The characteristics of the soil found on the project site include low -medium water erosion and low wind erosion potentials. These soils consist of the following hydrologic soil groups as defined in the USDA Web Soil Survey: Group B- 75.7% ••• Group C - 24.3% The USDA web soil survey report is attached herein. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS USDA United States Department of Agriculture RCS Natural Resources Conservation Service A product of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies. State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local participants Custom Soil Resource Report for Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part February 3. 2023 Preface Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas. They highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information about the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for many different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban planners, community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers. Also, conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste disposal, and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand, protect, or enhance the environment. Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil properties that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions. The information is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of soil limitations on various land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for identifying and complying with existing laws and regulations. Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area planning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some cases. Examples include soil quality assessments (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nres/main/soils/health/) and certain conservation and engineering applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center (https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs) or your NRCS State Soil Scientist (http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/contactus/? cid=nrcs142p2_053951). Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements or underground installations. The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available through the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the site for official soil survey information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 2 alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 3 Contents Preface 2 How Soil Surveys Are Made 5 Soil Map 8 Soil Map (Raindance Reservoir) 9 Legend 10 Map Unit Legend (Raindance Reservoir) 11 Map Unit Descriptions (Raindance Reservoir) 11 Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 13 15 -Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 13 16 -Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 14 79 -Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 15 Soil Information for All Uses 18 Soil Properties and Qualities 18 Soil Erosion Factors 18 K Factor, Whole Soil (Raindance Reservoir) 18 Soil Qualities and Features 21 Hydrologic Soil Group (Raindance Reservoir) 21 References 26 4 How Soil Surveys Are Made Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areas in a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas and their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitations affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length, and shape of the slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and native plants; and the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil profiles. A soil profile is the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The profile extends from the surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from the surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other living organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity. Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas (MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that share common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water resources, soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey areas typically consist of parts of one or more MLRA. The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that is related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the area. Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind of landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and miscellaneous areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of the landform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they were formed. Thus, during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on the landscape. Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented by an understanding of the soil -vegetation -landscape relationship, are sufficient to verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries. Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. They noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them to identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units). Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character of soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil 5 Custom Soil Resource Report scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and research. The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components; the objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a unique combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components of the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such landforms and landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas. Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map. The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape, and experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil -landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specific locations. Once the soil -landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller number of measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded. These measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color, depth to bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for content of sand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil typically vary from one point to another across the landscape. Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other properties. While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists interpret the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field -observed characteristics and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under different uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soils in different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations are modified to fit local conditions, and some new interpretations are developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled from other sources, such as research information, production records, and field experience of specialists. For example, data on crop yields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and from field or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil. Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on such variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over long periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example, soil scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will have a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that a high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date. After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the survey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and 6 Custom Soil Resource Report identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings, fields, roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately. 7 Soil Map The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit. 8 Custom Soil Resource Report Soil Map (Raindance Reservoir) O C 4 3 40° 25' 44" N 505300 En ° S 505500 505600 505900 505400 505500 505600 505700 505800 506900 50600() 506100 505200 5063()0 506400 506500 Map Scale: 1:5,920 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. N Meters 0 50 100 200 300 A Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 9 104° 554 20" W 40° 25' 44" N Custom Soil Resource Report Area of Interest (AOI) l Soils SOP O MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOl) Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines Soil Map Unit Points Special Point Features • cr sY • e o 0 Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outcrop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot I • Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Background Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Aerial Photography MAP INFORMATION The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1 24,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 1, 2022 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50.000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 8. 2021 Jun 12, 2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor h,ft• f it b d b ,d t s 0111 1(1119 o map uni LA -WI arses may e evi en . 10 Custom Soil Resource Report Map Unit Legend (Raindance Reservoir) MapUnit 5ymho! Map Unit Name AGres ln AOt P"nr ettt of A©1' t '' 15 Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 65.2 42.9% 16 Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 50.0 32.9% 79 Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 36.9 24.3% Totals for Area of Interest 152.1 100.0% Map Unit Descriptions (Raindance Reservoir) The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit. A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils. Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate 11 Custom Soil Resource Report pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas. An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions. Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities. Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement. Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series. Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas. These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups. A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example. An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha -Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example. An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example. Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example. 12 Custom Soil Resource Report Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 15 —Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361q Elevation: 4,850 to 5,050 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 50 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 155 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Colby and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates am based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Colby Setting Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous eolian deposits Typical profile H1 - 0 to 7 inches: loam H2 - 7 to 60 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 1 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: High (about 10.6 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Wiley Percent of map unit: 9 percent Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 6 percent 13 Custom Soil Resource Report Hydric soil rating: No 16 -Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361r Elevation: 4,850 to 5,050 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 50 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 155 days Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance Map Unit Composition Colby and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates am based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Colby Setting Landform: Hills, ridges Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous eolian deposits Typical profile H1 - 0 to 7 inches: loam H2 - 7 to 60 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 3 to 5 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: High (about 10.6 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No 14 Custom Soil Resource Report Minor Components Wiley Percent of map unit: 8 percent Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 7 percent Hydric soil rating: No 79 -Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 2x0hw Elevation: 3,600 to 5,750 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 17 inches Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 54 degrees F Frost -free period: 115 to 155 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Weld and similar soils: 80 percent Minor components: 20 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Weld Setting Landform: Interfluses Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous loess Typical profile Ap - 0 to 8 inches: loam Bt1 - 8 to 12 inches: clay Bt2 - 12 to 15 inches: clay loam Btk - 15 to 28 inches: loam Bk - 28 to 60 inches: silt loam C - 60 to 80 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 1 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Medium Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr) 15 Custom Soil Resource Report Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 14 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.1 to 2.0 mmhos/cm) Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 5.0 Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: High (about 11.3 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3c Hydrologic Soil Group: C Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Adena Percent of map unit 8 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Convex Across -slope shape: Convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Colby Percent of map unit: 7 percent Landform: Hillslopes Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope Landform position (three-dimensional): Side slope Down -slope shape: Convex Across -slope shape: Convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 3 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit Landform position (three-dimensional). Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Baca Percent of map unit: 2 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit, shoulder Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Convex, linear Across -slope shape: Convex, linear Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No 16 Soil Information for All Uses Soil Properties and Qualities The Soil Properties and Qualities section includes various soil properties and qualities displayed as thematic maps with a summary table for the soil map units in the selected area of interest. A single value or rating for each map unit is generated by aggregating the interpretive ratings of individual map unit components. This aggregation process is defined for each property or quality. Soil Erosion Factors Soil Erosion Factors are soil properties and interpretations used in evaluating the soil for potential erosion. Example soil erosion factors can include K factor for the whole soil or on a rock free basis, T factor, wind erodibility group and wind erodibility index. K Factor, Whole Soil (Raindance Reservoir) Erosion factor K indicates the susceptibility of a soil to sheet and rill erosion by water. Factor K is one of six factors used in the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) to predict the average annual rate of soil loss by sheet and rill erosion in tons per acre per year. The estimates are based primarily on percentage of silt, sand, and organic matter and on soil structure and saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat). Values of K range from 0.02 to 0.69. Other factors being equal, the higher the value, the more susceptible the soil is to sheet and rill erosion by water. "Erosion factor Kw (whole soil)" indicates the erodibility of the whole soil. The estimates are modified by the presence of rock fragments. Factor K does not apply to organic horizons and is not reported for those layers. 18 4 40° 25' 44" N 104° 56 15" W 104° 5615"W N A Custom Soil Resource Report Map K Factor, Whole Soil (Raindance Reservoir) 506400 I I I I I I 505400 505500 505600 505700 505800 505900 506000 506100 505200 506300 5064(0 506500 Map Scale: 1:5,920 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. Meters 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UM/ Zone 13N WGS84 19 104° 55' 20" W 104° 55' 20" W Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons .02 .24 .28 .32 .37 .43 .49 F1 .55 .64 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines ,,,.4a .02 s r s .24 .28 .32 • 0 .37 • # A3 .49 psie .55 .64 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points ■ O ❑ 0 0 a 0 • • 20 0 .02 .05 .10 .15 17 20 24 28 .32 .37 .43 .49 .55 .64 Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 1, 2022 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 8, 2021 Jun 12, 2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 20 Custom Soil Resource Report Table —K Factor, Whole Soil (Raindance Reservoir) T , Map snit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres fn AOI Peru of a11Q1 15 Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes .43 65.2 42.9% 16 Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes .43 50.0 32.9% 79 Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes .43 36.9 24.3% Totals for Area of Interest 152.1 100.0% Rating Options —K Factor, Whole Soil (Raindance Reservoir) Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie -break Rule: Higher Layer Options (Horizon Aggregation Method): Surface Layer (Not applicable) Soil Qualities and Features Soil qualities are behavior and performance attributes that are not directly measured, but are inferred from observations of dynamic conditions and from soil properties. Example soil qualities include natural drainage, and frost action. Soil features are attributes that are not directly part of the soil. Example soil features include slope and depth to restrictive layer. These features can greatly impact the use and management of the soil. Hydrologic Soil Group (Raindance Reservoir) Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long -duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (A/D, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained 21 Custom Soil Resource Report soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink -swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. 22 40° 26' 11" N 3 8 40° 25' 44" N 0 0 505300 505400 505500 505600 Custom Soil Resource Report Map Hydrologic Soil Group (Raindance Reservoir) 505700 505800 I I I I I I 505300 505400 505500 505600 505700 505800 505900 506000 505900 104° 56' 15 N A Map Scale: 1:5,920 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. Meters 0 50 100 200 300 ,Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 23 506100 506200 506300 506300 506400 506500 104° 55' 20" W 104° 55' 20 40° 26' 11" N 3 8 TO Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons U A A/D U B B/D C U C/D 1 U D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines ✓ A A/D . B aos B/D 02%0 ,^,/ C/D 411 ,. - Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points A p A/D ® B • B/D 0 0 MAP INFORMATION C The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1 24,000. C/D D Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 1, 2022 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50.000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 8. 2021 Jun 12. 2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 24 Custom Soil Resource Report Table —Hydrologic Soil Group (Raindance Reservoir) Map ttnit symbol Niap unit name Rating Acresin A01 F+to t tlt 15 Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes B 65.2 42.9% 16 Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes B 50.0 32.9% 79 Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes C 36.9 24.3% Totals for Area of Interest 152.1 100.0% Rating Options —Hydrologic Soil Group (Raindance Reservoir) Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff.' None Specified Tie -break Rule: Higher 25 References American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). 2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing. 24th edition. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00. Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. 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Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436. http:// www.nres. usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres 142p2_053577 Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http:!/ www. nres. usda. gov!wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres142p2_053580 Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands Section. United States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical Report Y-87-1. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National forestry manual. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/ home/?cid=nres 142p2_053374 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National range and pasture handbook. http://wviniv.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ detail/national/landuse/rangepasture/?cid=stelprdb1043084 26 Custom Soil Resource Report United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National soil survey handbook, title 430 -VI. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nrcs142p2_054242 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 296. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/? cid=nrcs142p2_053624 United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_052290.pdf 27 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit J — Vegetation Information (1) The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit a narrative of the following items: (a) descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and height for the principal species in each life -form represented (i.e., trees, tall shrubs, low shrubs, grasses, forbs); Most of the vegetation has been stripped under the construction of the existing detention pond and the ongoing construction under the State issued 112 Permit No. M-2021-049. However, the areas that have not been stripped consist of native grasses covering approximately 40% of the ground area and average 18" in height. (b) the relationship of present vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively, the information may be presented on a map; and See summary below. (c) estimates of average annual production for hay meadows and croplands, and carrying capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the choice of reclamation is for range or agriculture. There is no annual production of hay meadows or croplands for the site. (2) The Operator/Applicant shall show the relation of the types of vegetation to existing topography on a map in Exhibit C. In providing such information, the Operator/Applicant may want to contact the local Conservation District. See attached map in Exhibit C. Vegetation Information — The operation site has very minimal vegetation. Most vegetation was removed with the construction of the existing detention pond along with a portion of the current reservoir construction being performed under the permittance of the state issued 112 permit No M-2021-049. There is no annual production of hay meadows or croplands for the site. TST. ING. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit K — Climate Provide a description of the significant climatological factors for the locality. Climate — This specific operation is in Northern Colorado where there are moderate temperatures year-round along with all four seasons. There are noticeable swings in temperature between seasons. Northern Colorado receives about 15 inches of rain and 47 inches of snow per year. TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs (1) All information necessary to calculate the costs of reclamation must be submitted and broken down into the various major phases of reclamation. The information provided by the Operator/Applicant must be sufficient to calculate the cost of reclamation that would be incurred by the state. If reclamation of the entire extents of the limit of disturbance is required and the reservoir is never filled (130 acres) - 130 acres Unit Unit Cost # of Units Total Mobilization & Fine Grading Acre $675.00 130.00 $87,750.00 Replace Topsoil from Stockpile CY $3 69,000 $207,000.00 Seeding & Mulching Acre $1,200.00 130.00 $156,000.00 Total $450,750.00 Total + 18.5% $534,139.75 (2) The Office may request the Operator/Applicant to provide additional, reasonable data to substantiate said Operator/Applicant's estimate of the cost of reclamation for all Affected Lands. TST ST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit M — Other Permits and Licenses A statement identifying which of the following permits, licenses and approvals the Operator/Applicant holds or will be seeking in order to conduct the proposed mining and reclamation operations: effluent discharge permits, air quality emissions permits, radioactive source material licenses, the State Historic Preservation Office clearance, disposal of dredge and fill material (404) permits, permit to construct a dam, well permits, explosives permits, highway access permits, U.S. Forest Service permits, Bureau of Land Management permits, county zoning and land use permits, and city zoning and land use permits. Current Active Permits Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Mining and Reclamation Permit Construction Material Mining Operations 112 — Permit No. M- 2021-049 Recently Submitted / In Progress Permits APEN Mining Permit — Recently submitted new application form APCD-222. TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit N — Source of Legal Right to Enter Provide documentation of the legal right to enter to conduct mining and reclamation, for Owners of Record described in Rule 1.6.2(1)(e)(i). This may include a copy of a lease, deed, abstract of title, a current tax receipt, or a signed statement by the Landowner and acknowledged by a Notary Public stating that the Operator/Applicant has legal right to enter to conduct mining and reclamation. See attached deed in Exhibit N. TST TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 4348654 10/31/2017 04:50 PM Total Pages: 1 Rec Fee: $13.00 Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO QUITCLAIM DEED THIS DEED, made this 31. day of October, 2017, between Martin Lind, whose address is 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550, Grantor, and VIMA PARTNERS, LLC, whose legal address is 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550, Grantees: WITNESS, that the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has remised, released, sold and QUITCLAIMED, and by these presents does remise, release, sell and QUITCLAIM unto the grantees, grantees' heirs, successors and assigns forever, all the right, tide, interest, claim and demand which the grantor has in and to the real property, together with improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Weld and State of Colorado, described as follows: LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO 0957-6-1 RE 3566, RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. 3114703, BEING LOCATED IN THEE'' 72 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE WEST 7OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO **EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ANY WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS, NON -TRIBUTARY WATER RIGHTS, MINERALS, MINERAL RIGHTS, GRAVEL OR GRAVEL RIGHTS, ALL OIL AND GAS, AND OIL AND GAS RIGHTS OWNED, IF ANY ARE, BY GRANTOR commonly known as vacant land. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in anywise thereunto appertaining, and all the estate, right, tide, interest and claim whatsoever of the grantor, either in law or equity, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the grantee its heirs and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREO the grantor has executed this deed on the date set forth above. GRANTOR(S): Martin L" STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 31. day of October, 2017, by Martin Lind, individually. My commission expires: September 9.2020 Witness my hand and official seal. LARA D WYNN S,t4:Notary Public 1 of Colorado No1,1 Y 20044032091 . M,__y Commiukoe Expire 09-09.2020 10/31/17,1W, Claim Deed MILIND TO V1MAYARTNER5.,d Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit O — Owner(s) of Record and Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined The complete list of all owners can be submitted as a list or on a map in Exhibit C. See attached map in Exhibit C and attached agreements in Exhibit O. TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit P — Municipalities Within Two Miles A list of any municipality(s) within two (2) miles of the proposed mining operation and address of the general office of each municipality. 1. Town of Windsor Colorado — 301 Walnut Street Windsor, CO 80550 - 970-674-2400 2. Weld County Colorado — 1150 O. St. Greeley, CO 80631 - 970-356-4000 TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit Q — Proof of Mailing of Notices of Board of County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof that notice, of the permit application was sent to the Board of County Commissioners and, if the mining operation is within the boundaries of a Conservation District, to the Board of Supervisors of the local Conservation District, pursuant to Rule 1.6.2(1)(a)(ii). See attached in Exhibit Q. TST TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Derek Patterson From: Kandee Nourse <kandee.nourse@wgcd.org> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:22 PM To: Derek Patterson Subject: RE: Raindance reservoir #2 Regular 112 Operation Permit Hello, Derek! I've printed out your attachment for our next meeting. Thank you for sending it to me. Have a nice evening ?Condee Nourse Oistnct %tanager West Greeley Conservation District Kandee.nourse@wgcd.org 970.534.2317 4302 W 9v Street Rd Greeley, CO 80634 www.wgcd.org From: Derek Patterson <dpatterson@tstinc.com> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:11 PM To: Kandee Nourse <kandee.nourse@wgcd.org> Subject: Raindance reservoir #2 Regular 112 Operation Permit Hi Kandee, You helped me back in March with a mining permit. Attached is another permit we will be submitting to the State. As discussed back in March the state requires us to show proof that we have submitted our application to you. Can you please provide proof of receipt by either responding to this e-mail, and or sending back a stamped front page showing you have received this. If you have any questions please let me know. I'm hoping to get this sent out to the State tomorrow. Thank you! RECEIVED JUL 16 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY VIMA Partners, LLC (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied fora Regular (112) reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in WELD County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to Reservoir use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit R — Proof of Filing with County Clerk and Recorder An affidavit or receipt indicating the date on which the application was placed with the local County Clerk and Recorder for public review, pursuant to Rule1.6.2(1)(c). See attached in Exhibit R. TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit S — Permanent Man-made Structures Where the affected lands are within two hundred (200) feet of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure, the applicant shall: (a) provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or See attached agreements in Exhibit S. (b) where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or N/A (c) where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. See attached agreements in Exhibit S. TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Rule 1.6.2(1) — Addendum 1 — Notice Requirements See attached notices in Rule 1.6.2(1). TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS LUMEN* To Whom It May Concern, Upon review of the plans submitted for Raindance Reservoir #2, there are no conflicts with Lumen (Centurylink) plant. Lumen plant runs along the north side of Crossroads Blvd and while within 200' of the reservoir boundaries it has no negative effects on Lumen facilities. Please contact me if you have any questions of need any other additional information Sincerely, 4-- At- c4, Robert Rulli Network Implementation Field Engineer II Robert.Rulii@lumen.com 970.988.2120 cell 970.297.7537 Skype r, ttii; f<� .-C-11-D-,State of era o, i ,a ita4 cr aad the lc�fl�:i, in f�,: ritf:^ ri'; •t iii.,, Yr td r,: i l;ditsc, ,: i who have sign- ed � ,t:��::. ed in the pr tee ci the par ies ora me, Notary, on this ��4! __.. dRv of _cyr 20 COMCAST April 7, 2021 Too: Water Valley Land Company RE: Raindance Reservoir #2 Windsor, Colorado 80550 Dear Colton, Please accept this letter as confirmation that Comcast of Colorado will have "No Negative Effect" on our Utility that is located along the North side of Crossroads Blvd. Should you require additional information, please contact John Hamburg. I can be reached at (970) 567-4797 Sincerely, John Hamburg Construction Specialist II Comcast This letter is not intended to give rise to binding obligations for either party. In the Co+untr ci State of Colorado, in the preSi,,U Of ire, Notary, and the undersigned compoerot witno :nos who haveoignl ed in the presence of the parties and me, Notary, on this dao of . T�l? =, 2 Sra,e of Colo�adu nlo(o,y ID -I 70U�1�U37U91 MyComrnic innFx��iro5U`1 U9 Z(1?_/1_ KERR-MCGEE GATHERING LLC 1099 18TH STREET #1800 • DENVER, COLORADO 80202 P.O. Box 173779 • DENVER, COLORADO 80202 �1J KerrIAGee March 31, 2021 Cody Wooldridge Water Valley Land Company 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 Windsor, CO 80550 Dear Cody, After review of the proposed Raindance Development's Final Erosion Control Plan near the easement for Kerr McGee's 6"natural gas pipeline, we have found that the proposed plans are acceptable as shown on the attach exhibit "A". Kerr McGee Gathering LLC has a 50 foot wide easement recorded at reception number 3569939 in Weld County, CO records; which is located south of Crossroads Boulevard, that gives us the "right to maintain, inspect, operate, protect, repair, reconstruct, replace and remove or abandon". Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Name: Brett A. Cavanagh Title: Agent and Attorney -in -Fact STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. County of DENVER The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 3/9- March 2021 by Brett A. Cavanagh, as Agent and Attorney in Fact for Kerr McGee Gathering LLC, on its behalf. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: j + 14021, Notary Public PATRICK J. BILLADEAU NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20144000875 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JANUARY 07, 2022 A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP An example Structure Agreement which meets the requirements of the Statutes is shown below. ************************************************************************************* Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred (200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division") requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 & Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ("Board') has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. § 34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. § 34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. 1. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: Single Family House Barbed Wire Fence 2. Shed 3. 4. 5. (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC (print applicant/company name), by Martin Lind (print representative's name), as Owner/Manager (print representative's title), does hereby certify that Robin K. Erbes & Gary J. Erbes (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Raindance Reservoir #2 (operation name), File Number M - This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOT 'S` FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED Applicant A Date April 13, 202 STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD sentative Name VIMA PARTNERS, LLC by Martin Lind Title Owner/Manager The foregoing was acknowledged before me this 13th day of April , 2021 , by Marti �.; nd as Owner/Manager of VIMA PARTNERS, LLC My Commission Expires: September 9, 2024 otary Public NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEG : Y: 1 ` A Structure Owner Date STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD Robin K. Erbes Name Gary J. Erbes Title Individually The foregoing was acknowledged before me this15"" day of April , 20 21 , by Robin K. Erbes and Gary J. Erbes, as individuals . of My Commission Expires: September 9, 2024 H, 1.NN State Notary ID # 200440 20 p1202a Co,nm+ss+on Expires 09-09 TowNoF WINDSOR COLORADO April 7, 2021 Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 Re: Proposed Raindance Reservoir #2 Dear State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety: With respect to the proposed Raindance Reservoir #2, the Town of Windsor has been asked to provide a notarized letter in compliance with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 & Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20. The Town is the owner of utility facilities within 200 feet of the affected land. Upon review of the application, I wish to inform you that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed in the Reclamation Permit Application for Raindance Reservoir #2, will not adversely affect the Town's utility facilities located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area. Sincerely, Shane Hale Town Manager 301 Walnut Street Office: 970-674-2400 Windsor, CO 80550 Fax: 970-674-2456 www.windsorgov.com An example Structure Agreement which meets the requirements of the Statutes is shown below. ************************************************************************************* Structure Aereement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred (200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division") requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 & Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ("Board") has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. § 34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. § 34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: WCR 62 (Crossroads Blvd.) (Town of Windsor) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Water, Sewer, and Storm Utilities (Town of Windsor) (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC (print applicant/company name), by Martin Lind (print representative's name), as Owner/Manager (print representative's title), does hereby certify that Town of Windsor (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Raindance Reservoir #2 (operation name), File Number M - This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Date March 30, 2021 STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD Representative Name VIMA PARTNERS, LLC by Martin Lind Title Owner/Manager The foregoing was acknowledged before me this 30th day of March , 2021 , by Martin Lind as Owner/Manager of VIMA PARTNERS, LLC My Commission Expires: September 9, 2024 Notary Public NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEGED BY• Structure Owner Date STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF WELD ) ss. Name Town of Windsor by Paul Rennemeyer Title Mayor The foregoing was acknowledged before me this55thday of r1 , 202, by Paul Rennemeyer as Mayor of Town of Windsor My Commission Expires: 0 1 - KAREN ANN FRAWLEY Notary Public State of Colorado Notary ID 120184035564 My Commission Expires 01)-06-2022 Derek Patterson From: Amy Mutchie <amutchie@weldgov.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 12:02 PM To: Garrett Scallon Cc: Lara Wynn; Cody Wooldridge; Chris Gathman; Derek Patterson; Dawn Anderson Subject: RE: Structure Agreement - Weld County Garrett, In follow up to our phone conversation, I confirmed that Weld County is not finding a need for the structures agreement. This has been discussed by Pubic Works, Planning, and commented on by our Legal department. ?kankyou, Amy Nutckie Permitting Coordinator Weld County Public Works (970) 400-3764 amutchiena,weldgov. com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Garrett Scallon <gscallon@watervalley.com> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:47 AM To: Amy Mutchie <amutchie@weldgov.com> Cc: Lara Wynn <LWynn@watervalley.com>; Cody Wooldridge <CWooldridge@watervalley.com>; Chris Gathman <cgathman@weldgov.com>; Mike McRoberts <mmcroberts@weldgov.com>; Derek Patterson <dpatterson@tstinc.com> Subject: RE: Structure Agreement - Weld County Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Rule 6.5 — Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (1) On a site -specific basis, an Applicant shall be required to provide a geotechnical evaluation of all geologic hazards that have the potential to affect any proposed impoundment, slope, embankment, highwall, or waste pile within the affected area. A geologic hazard is one of several types of adverse geologic conditions capable of causing damage or loss of property and life. The Applicant may also be required to provide a geotechnical evaluation of all geologic hazards, within or in the vicinity of the affected lands, which may be de -stabilized or exacerbated by mining or reclamation activities. N/A (2) On a site -specific basis, an Applicant shall be required to provide engineering stability analyses for proposed final reclaimed slopes, highwalls, waste piles and embankments. An Applicant may also be required to provide engineering stability analyses for certain slopes configuration as they will occur during operations, including, but not limited to embankments. Information for slope stability analyses may include, but would not be limited to, slope angles and configurations, compaction and density, physical characteristics of earthen materials, pore pressure information, slope height, post- placement use of site, and information on structures or facilities that could be adversely affected by slope failure. N/A (3) Where there is the potential for off -site impacts due to failure of any geologic structure or constructed earthen facility, which may be caused by mining or reclamation activities, the Applicant shall demonstrate through appropriate geotechnical, and stability analyses that off -site areas will be protected with appropriate factors of safety incorporated into the analysis. The minimum acceptable safety factors will be subject to approval by the Office, on a case -by -case basis, depending upon the degree of certainty of soil or rock strength determinations utilized in the stability analysis, depending upon the consequences associated with a potential failure, and depending upon the potential for seismic activity at each site. N/A (4) At sites where blasting is part of the proposed mining or reclamation plan, the Applicant shall demonstrate through appropriate blasting, vibration, geotechnical, and structural engineering analyses, that off -site areas will not be adversely affected by blasting. No blasting will be used on the site for any of the operation. TST TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS a COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources RECEIVED FEB 13 2023 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE Consideration of Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Surety Release Request Application DATE: February 8, 2023 TO: Weld County Commissioners 1150 O St Greeley, CO 80631 FROM: Hunter C. Ridley RE: Raindance Reservoir #2 - File No. M-2021-020, Vima Partners, LLC Surety Release Request Application (SL -1) Surety Release Please be advised that on February 2, 2023, Vima Partners, LLC, whose address and telephone number are 1625 Pelican Lakes Point Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550; (970) 686-5828, filed an application for a/an Surety Release Request (SL- 1) to M2021020, Raindance Reservoir #2, which is located approximately 3 miles South of Windsor, CO, Section 6, Township 5N, Range 67W, 06th Principle Meridian, in Weld County. We want to release the original 111 permit because it is now inside the current 112 Permit. The application decision is scheduled for April 3, 2023. Written comments or objections to the application may be submitted to and additional information obtained from Hunter C. Ridley at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203, by telephone at (303) 866-3567 x 8176. Comments or objections should be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice to be considered in the application review process. The Division is required to provide a thirty (30) day period following a decision on the release application to allow for appeals to its decision. M-GR-03A-P Physical Address: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 Alailinz Address: DRMS Room 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216 ham://drms.00larado.aav Jared S. Potts, gaxgmgrj, Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director PubL c Rev;e64 o/Of/2.3 cc . P L (TP/N1J/DA/Ko (DR) ?ta (CNIFR/CK/DD/DN) O /27/23 J87b 2021 - 0693 P�bl.C Rev;e4 og/3o/al 40 QNR COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RECEIVED AUG 2 3 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE Consideration of 112c Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application DATE: August 11, 2021 TO: Weld County Commissioners 915 10th St Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Raindance Reservoir #2, File No. M-2021-049 Please be advised that on August 11, 2021, Vima Partners, LLC, whose address and telephone number are 1625 Pelican Lakes Point Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550; (970) 686-5828, filed an application to conduct a(n) Surface mining and reclamation operation, at or near Section 6, Township 5N, Range 67W, 06th Principle Meridian, in Weld County. Please be advised that the permit area may be located in more than one Section, Township, and Range. Affected lands will be reclaimed to support a(n) General agriculture post -mining land use. The application decision date is scheduled for November 9, 2021. A copy of the application is available for review at the Weld County Clerk & Recorder's office and at the office of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The application, as well as all other permit documents, can also be viewed at https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/search.aspx by searching M2021049 I ANI-I ] IP Jiii l t -field. A user guide is available to help first time users of the imaged document system and can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/118OUdf Mpjo3kxlHkP5hMH-w7MeStxX7/view. To be considered in the review process, comments or objections on the application must be submitted in writing within twenty (20) days of the date of the last newspaper public notice. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. The Office will assume you have no comment or objection to the proposed activity if none are received by the end of the public comment period. If you need additional information or have any questions regarding the above -named application, please contact Robin A. Reilley, GISP at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, by telephone at 303-866-3567 x 8105, or by email at Robin.reilley@state.co.us. M -AP -05A 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866.3567 F (303) 832.8106 https://drms.colorado.gov/ Jared Polis, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director ( Virginia Brannon, Director C C: p (rq Pw (TK/ER/cH Ic)c) of/23 /21 2021-06413 RECEIVED JUL 16 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY VIMA Partners, LLC (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in WELD County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to Reservoir use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. Pu6l;C Rev:eL) 07/21/2.1 cc :PL(TP) P(J(3t- /ER/cH/cK) 071 t4/2 -I 2021 - o6at3 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING —&— SAFETY CHECK ONE: n There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M -_ (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) ✓ New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) nConversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M - (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3 -ring binder; maps should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below. 1. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): VIMA Partners, LLC 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Developer 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name): 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application 4.2 New Quarry Application 4.4 Amendment Fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) SUMyChy S,mw Mil, 5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 3. / lbs/Tons/yr 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Construction fill material 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. 30 61.1 91.1 permitted acres acres acres $2,696.00 application fee $3,342.00 quarry application $2,229.00 amendment fee $2,696.00 conversion fee lbs/Tons/yr 2. / 4. / lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr lbs/Tons/yr - 2 - 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Martin Lind If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Martin Lind 8. Type of mining operation: Surface Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: WELD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): SECTION (write number): TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): RANGE (write number and check direction): QUARTER SECTION (check one): QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): 6th (Colorado) El 10th (New Mexico) 11 Ute s6 T 5 North f, South R 67 Ti East 17 West El El SW ✓� NE NW ' SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Intersection of WCR 62 and WCR 15. Just south of the Town of Windsor. Elevation 4925 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (N): deg 40 min 26 sec 06 . (2 decimal places) Longitude (W): deg 104 min 55 sec 36 . (2 decimal places) OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude (N) Longitude(W) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N (5 decimal places) (5 decimal places) UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Zone 12 Easting Northing -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Martin Lind Title: Company Name: VIMA Partners, LLC Street/P.O. Box: 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 P.O. Box: City: Windsor State: Colorado Zip Code: S SSQ Telephone Number: (970 ) _ 686-5828 Fax Number: ( ) - PERMiTTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Title: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - Fax Number: ( ) - INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Cody Wooldridge Title: Company Name: Water Valley Land Company Street/P.O. Box: 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 P.O.-Box: City: Windsor State: Colorado Zip Code: Telephone Number: (970 ) _ 686-5828 Fax Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - -4- 12. Prima _future (Post -mining) land use (check one): Cropland(CR) D Pastureland(PL) t l Rangeland(RL) J7 Forestry(FR) Fl Residential(RS) , ❑ Recreation(RC) EDeveloped Water Resources(WR) 13. Primary present land use (check one: ❑ Cropland(CR) f�j Pastureland(PL) ❑ Rangeland(RL) LJ Forestry(FR) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) p ( ) ❑ General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) FEGeneral Agriculture(GA) � "j Wildlife Habitat(WL) L-1 Industrial/Commercial(IC) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Excavator's removing material and placing in trucks 15. On Site Processing: Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): None List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). -5 - Maps and Exhibits: Two (2) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit. With each of the two (2) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1)(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT J EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) Rule 6.5 Legal Description Index Map Pre -Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands Mining Plan Reclamation Plan Reclamation Plan Map Water Information Wildlife Information Soils Information Vegetation Information Climate Information Reclamation Costs Other Permits and Licenses Source of Legal Right -To -Enter Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined Municipalities Within Two Miles Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder Permanent Man -Made Structures ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed) Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre -application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand.these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; -6- 2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; 4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number, 6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on -site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance. 8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility. 10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of attorney (provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this application. -7 - NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -8 - Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: 1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(e), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f), C.R.S.; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S.) as determined through a Board finding. 4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,C.R.S., of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C.R.S. Signed and dated this day of LL Applicant/Operator or Co r. any Name Signed: Title: ? If Corporation Attest (Seal) State of COk aca do ) ) ss. County of e,` d ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this I r" 4 day of 0?t \ , by 'U.CkriR -..era as .-We31 der* DESTINY BENNETT NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20084022913 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JULY 17, 2024 Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk of JM0.[{Grkhef i..1..c. Notaryblic My Commission expires: —Tull (l III &Q SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a proposed mining operation. The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) that you may wish to use. NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) VIMA Partners, LLC whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) 1625 Pelican Lakes Point Wndsor, CO 970 -888-5828 has applied for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) WELD County Clerk and Recorder's Office, (Clerk and Recorder's Office Address) 1250 H Street Greeley, CO , and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: VIMA Partners, LLC hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the (Name o peration) Raindance Reservoir #2 , on (Date Posted) 07-15-2021 -t$'-,2oa,i SIGNATURE 1 ' ' ' DATE Table of Contents Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 - VIMA Partners, LLC EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT B - INDEX MAP EXHIBIT C - PRE -MINING AND MINING PLAN MAP(S) OF AFFECTED LANDS EXHIBIT D - MINING PLAN EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT F - RECLAMATION PLAN MAP EXHIBIT G - WATER INFORMATION EXHIBIT H - WILDLIFE INFORMATION EXHIBIT I - SOILS INFORMATION EXHIBIT J - VEGETATION INFORMATION EXHIBIT K - CLIMATE INFORMATION EXHIBIT L - RECLAMATION COSTS EXHIBIT M - OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES EXHIBIT N - SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT -TO -ENTER EXHIBIT O - OWNERS OF RECORD OF AFFECTED LAND (SURFACE AREA) AND OWNERS OF SUBSTANCE TO BE MINED EXHIBIT P - MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN TWO MILES EXHIBIT Q - PROOF OF MAILING OF NOTICIES TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT EXHIBIT R - PROOF OF FILING WITH COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER EXHIBIT S - PERMANENT MAN-MADE STRUCTURES RULE 1.6.2(1)(B) - ADDENDUM 1 - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS (SAMPLE ENCLOSED) RULE 6.5 - GEOTECHNICAL STABILITY EXHIBIT (ANY REQUIRED SECTIONS) TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit A — Legal Description 1. Being a parcel of land in the north half of Section 6, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Town of Windsor, County of Weld, State of Colorado. 2. Access Coordinates — • Location of east access - Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude (W) 104°55'40.45" • Location of west access - Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude (VV) 104°55'47.00" TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit B — Index Map 1. See attached map. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS WELD COUNTY ROAD 62 6 r4 p WELD COUNTY ROAD 13 ((CROSSROADS BLVD) 1 EXISTING ACCESS POINTS RAINDANCE RESERVIOR 2A;a;M Lip FGAL DFSGRIPT1ON. e m �2SL OAP Iwww 112,016y RAINDANCE RESERVOIR #2 VIMA PARTNERS, LLC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL REGULAR 112 OPERATION RECLAMATION - EXHIBIT B (INDEX MAP) PROJECT LOCATION OWEST, �\ LOCATED IN NORMEAST QUARTER OF ME NOME EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, T.". RANGE 62 WEID COUNTY COLORA00. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WCR 62 AND WCR 15. :1: THIS O%MATELY A1100ACRES ANO INCLUDES ME TWO ACCESS ROUTES. \ OKLAHOMA 0 J W I:1ESERVIOR ILNaLINEOZ WELD COUNTY ROAD 60 I A A°e'nr; X° 0232.0383.00 "' 1 0' r. JULY 15.. 2021 300 0 wo no n:, 1m1 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit C — Pre -Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands (a) all adjoining surface owners of record; See attached map in Exhibit C. (b) the name and location of all creeks, roads, buildings, oil and gas wells and lines, and power and communication lines on the area of affected land and within two hundred (200) feet of all boundaries of such area; See attached map in Exhibit C. (c) the existing topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of the affected land; See attached map in Exhibit C. (d) the total area to be involved in the operation, including the area to be mined and the area of affected lands (see definition of "Affected Land"); The total affected land area is 110 acres. (e) the type of present vegetation covering the affected lands; and The majority of vegetation has been stripped under the construction of the existing detention pond and under the ongoing construction under the State issued 111 Permit No. M-2021-020. The areas that have not been stripped consist of native grasses. (f) in conjunction with Exhibit G - Water Information, Rule 6.4.7, if required by the Office, further water resources information will be presented on a map in this section. 1) N/A 2a) See attached map in Exhibit C 2b) None 2c) During operation stormwater will be discharged utilizing procedures and practices as defined in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual for dewatering at the existing detention pond outlet structure. After operation stormwater will enter at two points along the north side and will be pumped out within 36 hours at a volume equal to the inflow volume. 3) During operation very little water is anticipated to be used. Water will be applied for dust control by a water truck as needed and is estimated at less than 3,000 gallons per day. After operation the site will be operated as a reservoir. The capacity is designed at 1,500 acre feet with approximately 475 acre feet of annual consumption divided between Raindance River Reservoir and Reservoir Number 2. Water use from each reservoir will vary from year to year based on water availability and operation. 4) During operation, construction water will be purchased from the Town of Windsor via a fire hydrant meter. After operation raw water will be pumped from Raindance River Reservoir and the BH Eaton ditch diversion from the Poudre River. Storage TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS (I) Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC rights have already been adjudicated through the Colorado District Court, Water Division No. 1, case No. 02 CW 391. 5) Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. (g) Show the owner's name, type of structures, and location of all significant, valuable, and permanent man-made structures contained on the area of affected land and within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land. See attached map in Exhibit C. (h) In conjunction with Exhibit I - Soils Information, Rule 6.4.9, soils information may be presented on a map in this section. See attached map in Exhibit C. Aerial photos, if available, may be included in this section. See attached map in Exhibit C. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS • • 40 *1 t �y rr Mff �II( 144:, 4d/l/2&, r \\\1A\cIttr .ci f; irCat i \ 'x N — r 1 / y ! y / I / se 1-5; Lt-=—)- It(ft !�Thr ‘/N i� /1 It PARCEL /000731445001 RAINDANCE HOMESTEAD LLC EL CLN1Uh' Lila MO COIICAST COA .$CATION UNE; % O' - n ,ta n.N •• w c ' t ' z v • V / Ex PNREA E LCUIIC LN( EEetl t—M00O GAS L.[ -\ WRAC. NARK CONCRETE .UIOO..I STIWC TURF PARCEL /OOS70610001I AMA PARTNERS, tic 4870.00 NTUIE STATOR mutt pie lTAION ale ONO 1.01 INTER LLKl (ULV - al is Co MATERIAL EXTRACTION TO START ON SOUTH END AND MOVE NORM Pes Flagg 1:160 LSE R✓17OICIIDIR AFFECTED A(tA A K OON[Dm NWE. 1118 POW. 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Way Suite 200 Fort Collins Coloreds •052S Phone. 970.220 0557 .00 NO 0732.0393.00 ICA(E = 15O' OA1( JULY 15, 2021 SK(I 1ot1 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit D — Mining Plan The mining plan shall supply the following information, correlated with the affected lands, map(s) and timetables: (a) description of the method(s) of mining to be employed in each stage of the operation as related to any surface disturbance on affected lands; Dump trucks will enter the site from the existing access road of WCR 62 (Crossroads Blvd) where they will be loaded with borrow material by excavators. The dump trucks will then exit the site via existing access onto WCR 62, and then head east or west bound. (b) earthmoving; Earthmoving will move from west to east. (c) all water diversions and impoundments; and None (d) the size of area(s) to be worked at any one time. Excavation will be done in 5' to 6' lifts, and 15'x20' wide flattened areas for trucks to set level during loading. (e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation. The timetable is for the purpose of establishing the relationship between mining and reclamation during the different phases of a mining operation. An Operator/Applicant shall not be required to meet specific dates for initiation, or completion of mining in a phase as may be identified in the timetable. This does not exempt an Operator/Applicant from complying with the performance standards of Rule 3.1. If the operation is intended to be an intermittent operation as defined in Section 34- 32.5-103(11)(b), C.R.S., the Applicant should include in this exhibit a statement that conforms to the provisions of Section 34-32.5- 103(11)(b), C.R.S. Such timetable should include: (f) (g) (i) an estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases of the operation; Excavation is anticipated to continue through November 2022. Filling the reservoir with water is anticipated to take 4-6 months. (ii) a description of the size and location of each area to be worked during each phase; and The project will be completed in one phase. (iii) outlining the sequence in which each stage or phase of the operation will be carried out. The project will be completed in one phase. A map (in Exhibit C - Pre -Mining and Mining Plan Maps(s) of Affected Lands, Rule 6.4.3) may be used along with a narrative to present the following information: (i) nature, depth and thickness of the deposit to be mined and the thickness and type of overburden to be removed (may be marked "CONFIDENTIAL," pursuant to Rule 1.3(3)); and (ii) nature of the stratum immediately beneath the material to be mined in sedimentary deposits. Identify the primary and secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the intended use; and The primary commodity to be mined is sandy clay borrow material. Sandy clay borrow material is being removed for the purpose of creating a reservoir. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Excavated sandy clay borrow material is being used for the 1-25 expansion project by CDOT. Additionally, some of the sandy clay borrow material will be used for other projects as needed. (h) name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted by the proposed operation. None (I) Specify if explosives will be used in conjunction with the mining (or reclamation). In consultation with the Office, the Applicant must demonstrate pursuant to Rule 6.5(4), Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, that off -site areas will not be adversely affected by blasting. None (j) Specify the dimensions of any existing or proposed roads that will be used for the mining operation. Describe any improvements necessary on existing roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New or improved roads must be included as part of the affected lands and permitted acreage. Affected land shall not include off -site roads which existed prior to the date on which notice was given or permit application was made to the office and which were constructed for purposes unrelated to the proposed mining operation and which will not be substantially upgraded to support the mining operation. Describe any associated drainage and runoff conveyance structures to include sufficient information to evaluate structure sizing. WCR 62 is an existing 4 lane rural arterial roadway with a width of 60 -feet. There are no improvements necessary to the existing roadways for this mining operation. Mining Plan — The mining plan for this operation entails dump trucks entering the site from the existing access road WCR 62 (Crossroads Blvd) where they will be loaded with borrow material by excavators. The dump trucks will the exit the site via existing access onto WCR 62, and then head east or west bound. WCR 62 is an existing 4 lane rural arterial roadway with a width of 60 -feet. The site does not have any water diversions or impoundments. Throughout the operation, excavation will be done in 5' to 6' lifts on 15'x20' wide flattened areas for trucks to set level during loading. The operation on the 55 acre site will take place in one phase that has already started under the state issued 111 permit No. M-2021-020 for mining on the site. The primary commodity to be mined is sandy clay borrow material. Sandy clay borrow material is being removed for the purpose of creating a reservoir. Excavated sandy clay borrow material is being used for the 1-25 expansion project by CDOT. Additionally, some of the sandy clay borrow material will be used for development in the surrounding area. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit E — Reclamation Plan (1) In preparing the Reclamation Plan, the Operator/Applicant should be specific in terms of addressing such items as final grading (including drainage), seeding, fertilizing, revegetation (trees, shrubs, etc.), and topsoiling. Operators/Applicants are encouraged to allow flexibility in their plans by committing themselves to ranges of numbers (e.g., 6"-12" of topsoil) rather than specific figures. (2) The Reclamation Plan shall include provisions for, or satisfactory explanation of, all general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by the Operator/Applicant. Reclamation shall be required on all the affected land. The Reclamation Plans shall include: (a) A description of the type(s) of reclamation the Operator/Applicant proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; All the affected land will be used as a reservoir. The water will fill roughly 44 acres at its highest point meaning the area that may need to be vegetated is just under 11 acres. Water = 43.77 acres and vegetation area = 10.79 acres) The reservoir will serve the Raindance Development irrigation system. (b) A comparison of the proposed post -mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. In those instances where the post -mining land use is for industrial, residential, or commercial purposes and such use is not reasonably assured, a plan for revegetation shall be submitted. Appropriate evidence supporting such reasonable assurance shall be submitted; The proposed post land use will be a reservoir that will be used to support the Raindance Subdivision non potable water system to the north. The majority of the surrounding area is farmlands that will remain undeveloped for the time being. Southwest of the site is an existing reservoir called Oklahoma Reservoir. (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Rule 3.1; The stated reclamation plan will follow each applicable requirement of 3.1. A post mining use of a reservoir has been established and no land will be substituted in the reclamation process. The reclamation process will be completed within five (5) years and the owner recognizes that the land can be designated for public use. Additionally, there will be no backfill required for this operation. All Colorado and federal water laws will be followed and the necessary permits for the reservoir have been received. All necessary protections for groundwater have been implemented, including those pertaining to the TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC WQCC. To the best of the applicants knowledge, groundwater monitoring is not required. As stated in Exhibit H, there are no known wildlife habitats in the mining area. Topsoil will be stockpiled to the west of the reservoir grading and be used to reclaim the areas outside of the water surface. Once the operation additional topsoil may be brought in to cover the remainder of the site outside of the reservoir water level if needed. The revegetation process will include diverse seeding as stated in Exhibit J. There are no buildings or structures on the property and a sign has been posted at the entrance of the site with the correct requirements. Finally, the operator acknowledges all requirements if a spill occurs on the site. (d) Where applicable, plans for topsoil segregation, preservation, and replacement; for stabilization, compaction, and grading of spoil; and for revegetation. The revegetation plan shall contain a list of the preferred species of grass, legumes, forbs, shrubs or trees to be planted, the method and rates of seeding and planting, the estimated availability of viable seeds in sufficient quantities of the species proposed to be used, and the proposed time of seeding and planting; In areas that are not inundated approximately 4" of plant growth medium will be replaced, and or soils will be amended as needed to establish proper plant growth. (e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. Such plan or schedule shall not be tied to any specific date but shall be tied to implementation or completion of different stages of the mining operation as described in Rule 6.4.4(e). The plan or schedule shall include: (i) An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases of reclamation; (ii) A description of the size and location of each area to be reclaimed during each phase; and The water will fill roughly 44 acres at its highest point; the area that may need to be vegetated is just under 11 acres. (iii) An outline of the sequence in which each stage or phase of reclamation will be carried out. 1. Completion of excavating operation. 2. Reservoir filled with raw water. 3. Top soil placed around outer edge of reservoir. 4. Revegetation through planting and seeding around outer edge. TST, ING. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC (f) A description of each of the following: (i) Final grading - specify maximum anticipated slope gradient or expected ranges thereof; The maximum slopes that will be outside of the reservoir coverage are planned to be 3:1 or flatter for the banks of the proposed reservoir. (ii) Seeding - specify types, mixtures, quantities, and expected time(s) of seeding and planting; Seeding and mulching to follow the recommendations as set forth in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. Clean, weed -free and seed -free cereal grain straw will be applied evenly at a rate of 2 tons per acre and will be tacked or fastened by a method suitable for the condition of the site. Straw mulch will be anchored on the surface mechanically by crimping. Expected time(s) of seeding and planting will occur during Spring or Fall. (iv) Fertilization - if applicable, specify types, mixtures, quantities and time of application; Soil amendments to be added if deemed necessary and will be applied at the time of seeding. (v) Revegetation - specify types of trees, shrubs, etc., quantities, size and location; and No trees or shrubs will be used. (vi) Topsoiling - specify anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas where topsoil will be replaced Approximately 4" of new topsoil will be used to re-establish vegetation as needed along the banks of the reservoir, assuming the existing soil isn't suitable for native plant growth. Reclamation Plan — The reclamation plan is to turn the site into a reservoir to support the non potable water system of the Raindance subdivision to the north. The reservoir will fill around 44 acres of surface area at its highest point, roughly 1500 acre -ft of water, and around 11 additional acres will be vegetated in the surrounding areas of the reservoir. The majority TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC of the surrounding area is farmland that will remain undeveloped for the time being. Southwest of the site is an existing reservoir called Oklahoma Reservoir. The stated reclamation plan will follow each applicable requirement of 3.1. A post mining use of a reservoir has been established and no land will be substituted in the reclamation process. The reclamation process will be completed within five (5) years and the owner recognizes that the land can be designated for public use. Additionally, there will be no backfill required for this operation. All Colorado and federal water laws will be followed and the necessary permits for the reservoir have been received. All necessary protections for groundwater have been implemented, including those pertaining to the WQCC. Groundwater levels are monitored in nearby monitoring wells. As stated in Exhibit H, there are no known wildlife habitats in the mining area. Any topsoil left that has not been stripped with the current 111 operation will be stockpiled to the west of the reservoir. Once the operation is complete, topsoil will be placed to cover the site outside of the reservoir water level if needed. The revegetation process will include diverse seeding as stated in Exhibit J. There are no buildings or structures on the property and a sign has been posted at the entrance of the site with the correct requirements. Finally, the operator acknowledges all requirements if a spill occurs on the site. Approximately 4" of plant growth medium will be replaced, and or soils will be amended as needed to establish proper plant growth. The reclamation schedule is as follows, 1. Completion of excavating operation. 2. Fine grading of outer edge of reservoir. 3. Reservoir filled with raw water with a high water elevation of 4913'. 4. Top soil placed around outer edge of reservoir. 5. Revegetation of disturbed areas. The maximum slopes that will be outside of the reservoir coverage are planned to be 3:1 or flatter for the banks of the proposed reservoir. Once the reservoir is filled with raw water, top soil along with planting and seeding will take place. The seeding and mulching operation will follow the recommendations as set forth in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. Clean, weed -free and seed -free cereal grain straw will be applied evenly at a rate of 2 tons per acre and will be tacked or fastened by a method suitable for the condition of the site. Straw mulch will be anchored on the surface mechanically by crimping. Depending on the time of completion, seeding and mulching will most likely take place in the fall of 2022 or early spring of 2023. There will be no trees or shrubs used around the reservoir. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit F — Reclamation Plan Map The map(s) of the proposed affected land, by all phases of the total scope of the mining operation, shall indicate the following: (a) The expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land, correlated to the proposed mining and reclamation timetables. The map must show proposed topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed lands; and (b) Portrayal of the proposed final land use for each portion of the affected lands. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS • ( a. • .",int' _ . / / �-': I \ \ '\ - •as \ \ \ ✓ \ \ \ `\ \ \ \ l / / of 7 / / /. 1 / ��_ - 1 PARCEL /095706100010 V11/A PARTNERS, tic PARCEL /080231448001" RO DANCE NC*iSTEAD tic It KERR-WCGET GAS Lot NOM. PARL,A.1 --- SOILS INFORYAOde COLBY LOAM (15), (18)0 ,REID LOAM (79) GROUP 8-72.92 GROUP C-27.111 TOTAL AFFECTED AREA . 110 ACRES PARCEL /005706100011 NSA PARTNERS, LiC PROPOSED RESERVOIR BOTTOM ELEV. - 4870.00 4915 4920 4925 .." EX TOM Of ••DOOR _ MORN own DL arcs amiss ma PARCEL IOROOM 000.30 HIES GARY MD ROOM ERYES MATERIAL EXTRACTION TO START ON SOUTH END AND MOVE NORTH. R!0 Ia[ RVREYNis AFPECTED AMA TO K OCw4MD UNDER I C POW, EX. EIER0OICY lRLMY a an Of OREELEY triATEALIK LX MO CET IIMISA11aS tat Ex OUTLET S R%!C TLtt OVTMI 1ou101 LEGEND EXISTING 5' CONTOUR EXISTING 1' CONTOUR EXISTING STORM DRAIN PROPOSED 1' CONTOUR PROPOSED 5' CONTOUR FLOW ARROW FUTURE STORM LINE LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE HIGH WATER LINE 200' OFFSET LINE SEEDING & MULCHING NOTES: Zr4971� �~497s cocaniccorn sal 1. EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 110 ACRES AND INCLUDES THE TWO ACCESS ROUTES. 2. ALL SIDE SLOPES TO BE RECLAIMED AT 3:1 OR LESS. 3. 4. OF TOPSOIL TO BE REPLACED WITHIN RECLAMATION AREAS. 4. BECAUSE THIS WILL ULTIMATELY BECOME A RESERVOIR, OVERBURDEN BORROW MATERIAL WILL NOT BE REPLACED. ALL BORROW MATERIAL TO BE HAULED OFF SITE. 5. SEEDING AND MULCHING TO BE INSTALLED PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT CRITERIA MANUAL VOLUME 2 CHAPTER 13: REVEGE TA TION, AND VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 7, DRILL SEED AS APPLICABLE. SEED MIX TO BE AS FOLLOWS: SEEDING RATE = 10 LB/ACRE (PLS) IF BROADCAST SEEDING USE DOUBLE THE RATE NON -IRRIGATED PBSI NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED MIX COMMON MAME VDE$TERN WHEATGRA53 SSE OATS GRAM BLUE GRAMA GREEN NEEDLE BUFFALO GRASS SAND DROPSEED 150 0 150 COICACT TOTAL 100% PA/ORE 81ITIE5 SEED tO$:STM ST CAMP' Co K41t OR APRROVED FOAM 243, 20% 20% 24% IQ% 2% 300 1 _ scale toot Griffin() 03b1Spocld 111 Permit Mop CONSULTING ENGINEERS /0 Whaler. Way Stott 200 Fort Collor. Colorado 80525 Pnone 970.226 DS5/ .OR '10 0732.0383.00 ICA t 1.=150' OA R Sic E I JULY 15, 2021 10O Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit G — Water Information (1) If the operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, a statement and sufficient demonstration of that expectation shall be submitted. N/A (2) If the operation is expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, the Operator/Applicant shall: (a) Locate on the map (in Exhibit C) tributary water courses, wells, springs, stock water ponds, reservoirs, and ditches on the affected land and on adjacent lands where such structures may be affected by the proposed mining operations. See attached map in Exhibit C. (b) Identify all known aquifers; and There are no known aquifers in the area. (c) Submit a brief statement or plan showing how water from de -watering operations or from runoff from disturbed areas, piled material and operating surfaces will be managed to protect against pollution of either surface or groundwater (and, where applicable, control pollution in a manner that is consistent with water quality discharge permits), both during and after the operation. If groundwater is encountered temporarily, proper dewatering procedures and practices as defined in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual will be utilized. If any rain events occur and cause standing water within the operation, the water will be pumped out. Any discharge will occur at the current detention pond outlet point. After operation stormwater will enter at two points along the north side and will be pumped out within 36 hours at a volume equal to the inflow volume. 4) During operation, construction water will be purchased from the Town of Windsor via a fire hydrant meter. After operation raw water will be pumped from Raindance River Reservoir and the BH Eaton ditch diversion from the Poudre River. Storage rights have already been adjudicated through the Colorado District Court, Water Division No. 1, case No. 02 CW 391. 5) Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. (3) The Operator/Applicant shall provide an estimate of the project water requirements including flow rates and annual volumes for the development, mining and reclamation phases of the project. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC The capacity is designed at 1,500 acre feet with approximately 475 acre feet of annual consumption divided between Raindance River Reservoir and Reservoir Number 2. Water use from each reservoir will vary from year to year based on water availability and operation. Additionally, assuming 11 acres of planting and seeding for the disturbed areas and about 1.5 vertical feet of water over that area needed for watering purposes for the reclamation process, an additional 16.5 acre -ft will be needed. Temporary sprinklers may be used to establish seeding during the reclamation process. The water will be supplied from the existing non -potable water system. (4) The Operator/Applicant shall indicate the projected amount from each of the sources of water to supply the project water requirements for the mining operation and reclamation. Water trucks will be used for dust mitigation throughout the construction of the reservoir. Assuming one full time water truck during construction, about 1300 gallons of water will be used per day. Construction water will be purchased from the Town of Windsor. (5) The Operator/Applicant shall affirmatively state that the Operator/Applicant has acquired (or has applied for) a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Water Quality Control Division at the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, if necessary. Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Water Information — There are no known aquifers in the area, however, if groundwater is encountered temporarily, proper dewatering procedures and practices as defined in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual will be utilized. If any rain events occur and cause standing water within the operation, the water will be pumped out. Any discharge will occur at the current detention pond outlet point. The reservoir will use 1500 acre -ft of water to fill. Additionally, assuming 11 acres of planting and seeding for the disturbed areas and about 1.5 vertical feet of water over that area needed for watering purposes for the reclamation process, an additional 16.5 acre -ft will be needed. Temporary sprinklers may be used to establish seeding during the reclamation process. The water will be supplied from the existing non -potable water system. Water trucks will be used for dust mitigation throughout the construction of the reservoir. Assuming one full time water truck during construction, about 1300 gallons of water will be used per day. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit H — Wildlife Information (1) In developing the wildlife information, the Operator/Applicant may wish to contact the local wildlife conservation officer. The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit, a description of the game and non -game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including: (a) a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land; The existing area consists of tilled farmland and a detention pond where no wildlife habitat exists. (b) seasonal use of the area; There is no seasonal use of the area. (c) the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species from either federal or state lists; and Prior to operation, the area consisted of tilled farmland which was baren during much of the year with no wildlife habitat present. (e) a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on the existing wildlife of the area, including but not limited to temporary and permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general affect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. The site contains no vegetation or any food and habitat for wildlife. During the construction phase of the operation there will be more human activity and noise however after the reservoir is complete there will be very minimal noise. After the reservoir is complete, it is expected that waterfowl and fish will occupy the reservoir. (2) The application may be reviewed and commented upon by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). If CPW has comments, they must be provided prior to the end of the public comment period specified in Rule 1.7.1(2)(a) to be considered by the Board and Office. The existing area consists of tilled farmland and a detention pond where no wildlife habitat exists. There is no seasonal use of the area and no threatened or endangered species are present on the land. The site contains no vegetation or any food or habitat for wildlife. During the construction phase of the operation there will be more human activity and noise however after the reservoir is complete there will be very minimal noise. After the reservoir is complete, it is expected that waterfowl will use the reservoir. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit I — Soils Information (1) In consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or other qualified person, the Operator/Applicant shall indicate on a map (in Exhibit C) or by a statement, the general type, thickness and distribution of soil over the affected land. Such description will address suitability of topsoil (or other material) for establishment and maintenance of plant growth. If necessary, at its discretion, the Board may require additional information on soils or other growth media to be stockpiled and used in revegetation. The following soil types were observed at the project site by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and determined through the Web Soil Survey: ❖ Colby Loam (15) and (16) and Weld Loam (79). The characteristics of the soil found on the project site include low -medium water erosion and low wind erosion potentials. These soils consist of the following hydrologic soil groups as defined in the USDA Web Soil Survey: ❖ Group B- 72.9% ❖ Group C — 27.1% The USDA web soil survey report is attached herein. TST, INC, CONSULTING ENGINEERS USDA United States Department of Agriculture \CS Natural Resources Conservation Service A product of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local participants Custom Soil Resource Report for Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part March 9, 2021 Preface Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas. They highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information about the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for many different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban planners, community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers. Also, conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste disposal, and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand, protect, or enhance the environment. Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil properties that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions. The information is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of soil limitations on various land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for identifying and complying with existing laws and regulations. Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area planning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some cases. Examples include soil quality assessments (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/) and certain conservation and engineering applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center (https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nres) or your NRCS State Soil Scientist (http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/contactus/? cid=nrcs142p2_053951). Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements or underground installations. The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available through the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the site for official soil survey information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 2 alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 3 Contents Preface 2 How Soil Surveys Are Made 5 Soil Map 8 Soil Map 9 Legend 10 Map Unit Legend 11 Map Unit Descriptions 11 Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 13 15 —Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 13 16 —Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 14 79 —Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 15 Soil Information for All Uses 18 Soil Properties and Qualities 18 Soil Qualities and Features 18 Hydrologic Soil Group 18 References 23 4 How Soil Surveys Are Made Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areas in a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas and their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitations affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length, and shape of the slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and native plants; and the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil profiles. A soil profile is the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The profile extends from the surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from the surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other living organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity. Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas (MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that share common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water resources, soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey areas typically consist of parts of one or more MLRA. The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that is related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the area. Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind of landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and miscellaneous areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of the landform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they were formed. Thus, during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on the landscape. Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented by an understanding of the soil -vegetation -landscape relationship, are sufficient to verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries. Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. They noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them to identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units). Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character of soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil 5 Custom Soil Resource Report scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and research. The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components; the objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a unique combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components of the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such landforms and landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas. Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map. The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape, and experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil -landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specific locations. Once the soil -landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller number of measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded. These measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color, depth to bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for content of sand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil typically vary from one point to another across the landscape. Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other properties. While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists interpret the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field -observed characteristics and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under different uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soils in different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations are modified to fit local conditions, and some new interpretations are developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled from other sources, such as research information, production records, and field experience of specialists. For example, data on crop yields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and from field or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil. Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on such variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over long periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example, soil scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will have a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that a high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date. After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the survey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and 6 Custom Soil Resource Report identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings, fields, roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately. 7 Soil Map The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit. 8 40° 26' 11" N 8 4 40° 25' 46' N 104° 56' 9" W 104° 56' 9" W 505500 505600 County Road 62 505700 Map Scale: 1:5,340 rf punted on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. Meters N 0 50 100 200 300 A Custom Soil Resource Report Soil Map 505900 Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WES84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 9 506400 506500 104° 55' 19" W 8 4 40° 25' 46" N Custom Soil Resource Report Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils MAP LEGEND Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines Soil Map Unit Points Special Point Features K) O • . 0 4' Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outcrop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot U) L SP Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography MAP INFORMATION The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the VVeb Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 19, Jun 5, 2020 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 19, 2018 —Aug 12, 2018 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 10 Custom Soil Resource Report Map Unit Legend Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 15 Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 44.3 44.4% 16 Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 28.4 28.5% 79 Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 27.0 27.1% Totals for Area of Interest 99.7 100.0% Map Unit Descriptions The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit. A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils. Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or 11 Custom Soil Resource Report landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas. An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions. Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities. Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement. Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series. Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas. These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups. A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example. An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha -Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example. An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example. Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example. 12 Custom Soil Resource Report Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 15 —Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361 q Elevation: 4,850 to 5,050 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 50 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 155 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Colby and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Colby Setting Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous eolian deposits Typical profile H1 - 0 to 7 inches: loam H2 - 7 to 60 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 1 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water capacity: High (about 10.6 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e Hydrologic Solt Group: B Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Wiley Percent of map unit: 9 percent Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 6 percent 13 Custom Soil Resource Report Hydric soil rating: No 16 —Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361 r Elevation: 4,850 to 5,050 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 50 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 155 days Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance Map Unit Composition Colby and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Colby Setting Landform: Ridges, hills Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous eolian deposits Typical profile H1 - 0 to 7 inches: loam H2 - 7 to 60 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 3 to 5 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water capacity: High (about 10.6 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Custom Soil Resource Report Minor Components Wiley Percent of map unit: 8 percent Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 7 percent Hydric soil rating: No 79 —Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 2x0hw Elevation: 3,600 to 5,750 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 17 inches Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 54 degrees F Frost -free period: 115 to 155 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Weld and similar soils: 80 percent Minor components: 20 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Weld Setting Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous loess Typical profile Ap - 0 to 8 inches: loam Bt1 - 8 to 12 inches: clay Bt2 - 12 to 15 inches: clay loam Btk - 15 to 28 inches: loam Bk - 28 to 60 inches: silt loam C - 60 to 80 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 1 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Medium Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr) 15 Custom Soil Resource Report Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 14 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.1 to 2.0 mmhos/cm) Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 5.0 Available water capacity: High (about 11.3 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3c Hydrologic Soil Group: C Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Adena Percent of map unit: 8 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Convex Across -slope shape: Convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Colby Percent of map unit: 7 percent Landform: Hillslopes Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope Landform position (three-dimensional): Side slope Down -slope shape: Convex Across -slope shape: Convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 3 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Ecological site: R067BY002CO Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Baca Percent of map unit: 2 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear, convex Across -slope shape: Linear, convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No 16 Soil Information for All Uses Soil Properties and Qualities The Soil Properties and Qualities section includes various soil properties and qualities displayed as thematic maps with a summary table for the soil map units in the selected area of interest. A single value or rating for each map unit is generated by aggregating the interpretive ratings of individual map unit components. This aggregation process is defined for each property or quality. Soil Qualities and Features Soil qualities are behavior and performance attributes that are not directly measured, but are inferred from observations of dynamic conditions and from soil properties. Example soil qualities include natural drainage, and frost action. Soil features are attributes that are not directly part of the soil. Example soil features include slope and depth to restrictive layer. These features can greatly impact the use and management of the soil. Hydrologic Soil Group Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long -duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (A/D, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. 18 Custom Soil Resource Report Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink -swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. 19 40° 26'11' N 3 40° 25' 46" N 104° 56 9' W 104° 56' 9" W N A Custom Soil Resource Report Map Hydrologic Soil Group 505500 505600 County Road 62 505700 Map Scale: 1:5,340 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. ,Meters 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WCb84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 20 104° 55' 19" W 104° 55' 19" W 8 40° 26' 11" N 40° 25' 46" N Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOl) Area of Interest (A0l) Soils Soil Rating Polygons U A A/D B I 1 B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines + . A + r A/D # .0 B/D + • C • is C/D 4 • D Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points D O O A A/D B B/D C C/D D Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation R , Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 19, Jun 5, 2020 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 19, 2018 -Aug 12, 2018 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 21 Custom Soil Resource Report Table -Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 15 Colby loam, percent slopes 1 to 3 B 44.3 44.4% 16 Colby loam, percent slopes 3 to 5 B 28.4 28.5% 79 Weld percent loam, slopes 1 to 3 C 27.0 27.1% Totals for Area of Interest 99.7 100.0% Rating Options Hydrologic Soil Group Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie -break Rule: Higher 22 References American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). 2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing. 24th edition. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00. Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deep -water habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service FWS/OBS-79/31. Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States. Federal Register. September 18, 2002. Hydric soils of the United States. Hurt, G.W., and L.M. Vasilas, editors. Version 6.0, 2006. Field indicators of hydric soils in the United States. National Research Council. 1995. Wetlands: Characteristics and boundaries. Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/detail/national/soils/?cid=nrcs142p2_054262 Soil Survey Staff. 1999. Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil classification for making and interpreting soil surveys. 2nd edition. Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436. http:// www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres142p2_053577 Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http:// www. nres. usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres142p2_053580 Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands Section. United States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical Report Y-87-1. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National forestry manual. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/ home/?cid=nrcs142p2_053374 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National range and pasture handbook. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/ detail/national/landuse/rangepasture/?cid=stelprdb1043084 23 Custom Soil Resource Report United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National soil survey handbook, title 430 -VI. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nrcs142p2_054242 p 2_0 5424 2 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 296. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/? cid=nrcs142p2_053624 142 p2_0 5 3624 United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http:// www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_052290.pdf 24 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit J — Vegetation Information (1) The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit a narrative of the following items: (a) descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and height for the principal species in each life -form represented (i.e., trees, tall shrubs, low shrubs, grasses, forbs); The majority of the vegetation has been stripped under the construction of the existing detention pond and under the ongoing construction under the state issued 111 Permit No. M-2021-020. However, there areas that have not been stripped consist of native grasses covering approximately 40% of the ground area and average 18" in height (b) the relationship of present vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively, the information may be presented on a map; and (c) estimates of average annual production for hay meadows and croplands, and carrying capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the choice of reclamation is for range or agriculture. There is no annual production of hay meadows or croplands for the site. (2) The Operator/Applicant shall show the relation of the types of vegetation to existing topography on a map in Exhibit C. In providing such information, the Operator/Applicant may want to contact the local Conservation District. See attached map in Exhibit C. Vegetation Information — The site being considered has very minimal vegetation. The majority of vegetation was removed with the construction of the existing detention pond along with a portion of the current reservoir construction being performed under the permittance of the state issued 111 permit No M-2021-020. There is no annual production of hay meadows or croplands for the site. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit K — Climate Provide a description of the significant climatological factors for the locality. Climate — This specific operation is in Northern Colorado where there are moderate temperatures year-round along with all four seasons. There are noticeable swings in temperature between seasons. Northern Colorado receives about 15 inches of rain and 47 inches of snow per year. TST, ING. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit L — Reclamation Costs (1) All information necessary to calculate the costs of reclamation must be submitted and broken down into the various major phases of reclamation. The information provided by the Operator/Applicant must be sufficient to calculate the cost of reclamation that would be incurred by the state. Mobilization & Fine Grading - ($675/acre x 55 acres) = $37,125.00 Soil Amendment — ($500/acre x 55 acres) = $27,500.00 4" Topsoil Import - ($25/CY x 29,051 CY) = $726,280.00 Seeding & Mulching — ($1200/acre x 55 acres) = $66,000.00 Total = $856,905.00 Total x 18.5% = $1,015,432.42 (2) The Office may request the Operator/Applicant to provide additional, reasonable data to substantiate said Operator/Applicant's estimate of the cost of reclamation for all Affected Lands. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit M — Other Permits and Licenses A statement identifying which of the following permits, licenses and approvals the Operator/Applicant holds or will be seeking in order to conduct the proposed mining and reclamation operations: effluent discharge permits, air quality emissions permits, radioactive source material licenses, the State Historic Preservation Office clearance, disposal of dredge and fill material (404) permits, permit to construct a dam, well permits, explosives permits, highway access permits, U.S. Forest Service permits, Bureau of Land Management permits, county zoning and land use permits, and city zoning and land use permits. Current Active Permits APEN Permit — #GP03 with AIRS ID 124/4630/001 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Mining and Reclamation Permit Construction Material Mining Operations 111 — Permit No. M- 2021-020 Recently Submitted / In Progress Permits Weld County Grading Permit — Submitted 03/05/2021 TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit N — Source of Legal Right to Enter Provide documentation of the legal right to enter to conduct mining and reclamation, for Owners of Record described in Rule 1.6.2(1)(e)(i). This may include a copy of a lease, deed, abstract of title, a current tax receipt, or a signed statement by the Landowner and acknowledged by a Notary Public stating that the Operator/Applicant has legal right to enter to conduct mining and reclamation. See attached deed on next page. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 4348654 10/31/2017 04:50 PM Total Pages: 1 Rec Fee: $13.00 Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO QUITCLAIM DEED THIS DEED, made this 3la day of October, 2017, between Martin Lind, whose address is 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550, Grantor, and VIMA PARTNERS, LLC, whose legal address is 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550, Grantees: WITNESS, that the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has remised, released, sold and QUITCLAIMED, and by these presents does remise, release, sell and QUITCLAIM unto the grantees, grantees' heirs, successors and assigns forever, all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the grantor has in and to the real property, together with improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Weld and State of Colorado, described as follows: LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO 0957-6-1 RE 3566, RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. 3114703, BEING LOCATED IN THE E 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6m P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE WEST I'/ OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO **EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ANY WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS, NON -TRIBUTARY WATER RIGHTS, MINERALS, MINERAL RIGHTS, GRAVEL OR GRAVEL RIGHTS, ALL OIL AND GAS, AND OIL AND GAS RIGHTS OWNED, IF ANY ARE, BY GRANTOR commonly known as vacant land. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in anywise thereunto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest and claim whatsoever of the grantor, either in law or equity, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the grantee its heirs and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREO the grantor has executed this deed on the date set forth above. GRANTOR(S): Martin L STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 31Pt day of October, 2017, by Martin Lind, individually. My commission expires: September 9, 2020 Witness my hand and official seal. LARA D WYNN Notary Public State of Colorado Notaryl0 a 20044032091 M Commlaalon Ex. Ir • 09-09-2020 10n 1/I7:\Quit Claim Deed NII.AID TO V1MAPARTNERS.wpd 1 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit O — Owner(s) of Record and Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined The complete list of all owners can be submitted as a list or on a map in Exhibit C. See attached map in Exhibit C TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit P — Municipalities Within Two Miles A list of any municipality(s) within two (2), miles of the proposed mining operation and address of the general office of each municipality. 1. Town of Windsor Colorado — 301 Walnut Street Windsor, CO 80550 - 970-674-2400 2. Weld County Colorado — 1150 O. St. Greeley, CO 80631 - 970-356-4000 TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit Q — Proof of Mailing of Notices of Board of County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof that notice, of the permit application was sent to the Board of County Commissioners and, if the mining operation is within the boundaries of a Conservation District, to the Board of Supervisors of the local Conservation District, pursuant to Rule 1.6.2(1)(a)(ii). Need to show proof of Notices. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit R — Proof of Filing with County Clerk and Recorder An affidavit or receipt indicating the date on which the application was placed with the local County Clerk and Recorder for public review, pursuant to Rule1.6.2(1)(c). See attached on next page. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit S — Permanent Man-made Structures Where the affected lands are within two hundred (200) feet of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure, the applicant shall: (a) provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or See attached agreements on next page (b) where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or N/A (c) where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. See attached agreements on next page TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS LUMEN` To Whom It May Concern, Upon review of the plans submitted for Raindance Reservoir #2, there are no conflicts with Lumen (Centurylink) plant. Lumen plant runs along the north side of Crossroads Blvd and while within 200' of the reservoir boundaries it has no negative effects on Lumen facilities. Please contact me if you have any questions of need any other additional information Sincerely, AVetif Robert Rulli Network Implementation Field Engineer II Robert.Rulli@lumen.com 970.988.2120 cell 970.297.7537 Skype �(LL� , State of olo4 rati14(10,1;, � ,, �:� }; .;,ry, anti the undersigned .;;:e ..: c; .. ..�;:a vilo have sign- ed in the presGr,ce ai the par ►es angme, Notary, on this V -4 1L-- r+Rv of _.a, 2012( COMCAST April 7, 2021 Too: Water Valley Land Company RE: Raindance Reservoir #2 Windsor, Colorado 80550 Dear Colton, Please accept this letter as confirmation that Comcast of Colorado will have "No Negative Effect" on our Utility that is located along the North side of Crossroads Blvd. Should you require additional information, please contact John Hamburg. I can be reached at (970) 567-4797 Sincerely, (\"4-1511H/ John Hamburg Construction Specialist II Comcast This letter is not intended to give rise to binding obligations for either party. In the Count e. j6/fl2:2, State of Colorado, in the pr son o gar me, Notary, and the undersigned comps:o► i wirrie ::;os who liave.signl ed in the presence of the'parti.es and me, Notary, an this Avat: 12 f Alln D \ANYi\;N Nolary Public Sfille Of ColoiA0 II NolEify ID 20044032091 , MyCoiumiS ion Expires op -09-2024 KERR-MCGEE GATHERING LLC March 31, 2021 Cody Wooldridge Water Valley Land Company 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 Windsor, CO 80550 Dear Cody, 1099 18TH STREET #1800 • DENVER, COLORADO 80202 P.O. Box 173779 • DENVER, COLORADO 80202 �1J Kerr/VtGee After review of the proposed Raindance Development's Final Erosion Control Plan near the easement for Kerr McGee's 6"natural gas pipeline, we have found that the proposed plans are acceptable as shown on the attach exhibit "A". Kerr McGee Gathering LLC has a 50 foot wide easement recorded at reception number 3569939 in Weld County, CO records; which is located south of Crossroads Boulevard, that gives us the "right to maintain, inspect, operate, protect, repair, reconstruct, replace and remove or abandon". Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Name: Brett A. Cavanagh Title: Agent and Attorney -in -Fact STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. County of DENVER The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 319- March 2021 by Brett A. Cavanagh, as Agent and Attorney in Fact for Kerr McGee Gathering LLC, on its behalf. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: I.- ?.1ZZ Notary Public PATRICK J. BILLADEAU NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20144000675 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JANUARY 07, 2022 A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTERN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, LP CERTIFICATION The Applicant, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC by Martin Lind (print applicant/company name), (print representative's name), as Owner/Manager (print representative's title), does hereby certify that Robin K. Erbes & Gary J. Erbes (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Raindance Reservoir #2 (operation name), File Number M - This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. ACKNOWLEGED : Y: Applicant Date April 13, 202: NOT .S` FOR PERMIT APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) sentative Name VIMA PARTNERS, LLC by Martin Lind Title Owner/Manager The foregoing was acknowledged before me this 13th day of April , 20 21 , by Marti `..nd as Owner/Manager of VIMA PARTNERS, LLC otary Public My Commission Expires: September 9, 2024 NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEG l$ : Y: I A Structure Owner Date STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF WELD s,J ) ss. Robin K. Erbes Name Gary J. Erbes Title Individually The foregoing was acknowledged before me thisr4 day of April , 20 21 , by Robin K. Erbes and Gary J. Erbes, as individuals . of My Commission Expires: September 9, 2024 N Notrev D tF 200,W)32091 9 X024 ©©© WINDSOR COLORADO April 7, 2021 Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 Re: Proposed Raindance Reservoir #2 Dear State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety: With respect to the proposed Raindance Reservoir #2, the Town of Windsor has been asked to provide a notarized letter in compliance with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 & Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20. The Town is the owner of utility facilities within 200 feet of the affected land. Upon review of the application, I wish to inform you that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed in the Reclamation Permit Application for Raindance Reservoir #2, will not adversely affect the Town's utility facilities located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area. Sincerely, Shane Hale Town Manager 301 Walnut Street Office: 970-674-2400 Windsor, CO 80550 Fax: 970-674-2456 www.windsorgov.com An example Structure Agreement which meets the requirements of the Statutes is shown below. ************************************************************************************* Structure Agreement This letter has been provided to you as the owner of a structure on or within two hundred (200) feet of a proposed mine site. The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division") requires that where a mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land, the Applicant shall either: a) Provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or b) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or c) Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. ( Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.19 & Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12 and Rule 6.4.20) The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board ("Board") has determined that this form, if properly executed, represents an agreement that complies with Construction Materials Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.19(a), and C.R.S. § 34-32.5-115(4)(e) and with Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6.3.12(a), Rule 6.4.20(a), and C.R.S. § 34-32-115(4)(d). This form is for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations and shall not make the Board or Division a necessary party to any private civil lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement or create any enforcement obligations in the Board or the Division. The following structures are located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area: WCR 62 (Crossroads Blvd.) (Town of Windsor) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Water, Sewer, and Storm Utilities (Town of Windsor) (Please list additional structures on a separate page) CERTIFICATION The Applicant, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC (print applicant/company name), by Martin Lind (print representative's name), as Owner/Manager (print representative's title), does hereby certify that Town of Windsor (structure owner) shall be compensated for any damage from the proposed mining operation to the above listed structure(s) located on or within 200 feet of the proposed affected area described within Exhibit A, of the Reclamation Permit Application for Raindance Reservoir #2 (operation name), File Number M - This form has been approved by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to its authority under the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. Any alteration or modification to this form shall result in voiding this form. NOTARY FOR PERMIT APPLICANT ACKNOWLEGED BY: Applicant Date March 30, 2021 STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) Representative Name VIMA PARTNERS, LLC by Martin Lind Title Owner/Manager The foregoing was acknowledged before me this 30th day of March , 2021 , by Martin Lind as Owner/Manager of VIMA PARTNERS, LLC My Commission Expires: September 9, 2024 NOTARY FOR STRUCTURE OWNER ACKNOWLEGED BY. Structure Owner Date STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD Name Town of Windsor by Paul Rennemeyer Title Mayor The foregoing was acknowledged before me this5th day of as Mayor of f i l , 202, by Town of Windsor Paul Rennemeyer Notary Public My Commission Expires: 09 — Oko 2v KAREN ANN FRAWLEY Notary Public State of Colorado Notary ID # 20184035564 My Commission Expires 00-06-2022 Derek Patterson From: Amy Mutchie <amutchie@weldgov.com> Sent: Friday, July 9, 2021 12:02 PM To: Garrett Scallon Cc: Lara Wynn; Cody Wooldridge; Chris Gathman; Derek Patterson; Dawn Anderson Subject: RE: Structure Agreement - Weld County Garrett, In follow up to our phone conversation, I confirmed that Weld County is not finding a need for the structures agreement. This has been discussed by Pubic Works, Planning, and commented on by our Legal department. Titanium', Amy JKutchie Permitting Coordinator Weld County Public Works (970) 400-3764 amutchieAweldgov. com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Garrett Scallon <gscallon@watervalley.com> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:47 AM To: Amy Mutchie <amutchie@weldgov.com> Cc: Lara Wynn <LWynn@watervalley.com>; Cody Wooldridge <CWooldridge@watervalley.com>; Chris Gathman <cgathman@weldgov.com>; Mike McRoberts <mmcroberts@weldgov.com>; Derek Patterson <dpatterson@tstinc.com> Subject: RE: Structure Agreement - Weld County 1 Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Rule 6.5 — Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (1) On a site -specific basis, an Applicant shall be required to provide a geotechnical evaluation of all geologic hazards that have the potential to affect any proposed impoundment, slope, embankment, highwall, or waste pile within the affected area. A geologic hazard is one of several types of adverse geologic conditions capable of causing damage or loss of property and life. The Applicant may also be required to provide a geotechnical evaluation of all geologic hazards, within or in the vicinity of the affected lands, which may be de -stabilized or exacerbated by mining or reclamation activities. N/A (2) On a site -specific basis, an Applicant shall be required to provide engineering stability analyses for proposed final reclaimed slopes, highwalls, waste piles and embankments. An Applicant may also be required to provide engineering stability analyses for certain slopes configuration as they will occur during operations, including, but not limited to embankments. Information for slope stability analyses may include, but would not be limited to, slope angles and configurations, compaction and density, physical characteristics of earthen materials, pore pressure information, slope height, post- placement use of site, and information on structures or facilities that could be adversely affected by slope failure. N/A (3) Where there is the potential for off -site impacts due to failure of any geologic structure or constructed earthen facility, which may be caused by mining or reclamation activities, the Applicant shall demonstrate through appropriate geotechnical, and stability analyses that off -site areas will be protected with appropriate factors of safety incorporated into the analysis. The minimum acceptable safety factors will be subject to approval by the Office, on a case -by -case basis, depending upon the degree of certainty of soil or rock strength determinations utilized in the stability analysis, depending upon the consequences associated with a potential failure, and depending upon the potential for seismic activity at each site. N/A (4) At sites where blasting is part of the proposed mining or reclamation plan, the Applicant shall demonstrate through appropriate blasting, vibration, geotechnical, and structural engineering analyses, that off -site areas will not be adversely affected by blasting. No blasting will be used on the site for any of the operation. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS a COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RECEIVED MAY 0 7 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE Consideration of 111 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application DATE: April 30, 2021 TO: Weld County Commissioners 915 10th St Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Raindance Reservoir #2, File No. M-2021-020 "C ,4%^YC'✓J5.''=+d'a#s'A ,6.+3 .:R wK ;,.w'm.'�..:'.,vt.. ,w; .xa4xo 1. .x—'wf >a.A;'}'di�#d §p'gfrc2w'. 'i�*nr. Nk3i•+Y;1j .`n rzi Lbs...axik",t,<$ s'Teo.dA₹^UNYAekm Please be advised that on April 30, 2021, Vima Partners, LLC, whose address and telephone number are 1625 Pelican Lakes Point Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550; (970) 686-5828, filed an application to conduct a(n) Surface mining and reclamation operation, at or near Section 6, Township 5N, Range 67W, 06th Principle Meridian, in Weld County. Please be advised that the permit area may be located in more than one Section, Township, and Range. Affected lands will be reclaimed to support a(n) General agriculture post -mining land use. The application decision date is scheduled for May 15, 2021. A copy of the application is available for review at the Weld County Clerk & Recorder's office and at the office of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The application, as well as all other permit documents, can also be viewed at https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/search.aspx by searching M2021020 in the "Permit No" field. A user guide is available to help first time users of the imaged document system and can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/118OUdf Mpjo3kxIHkP5hMH-w7MeStxX7/view. To be considered in the review process, comments or objections on the application must be submitted in writing by 5:00pm on May 5, 2021. The Office will assume you have no comment or objection to the proposed activity if none are received by the end of the public comment period. If you need additional information or have any questions regarding the above -named application, please contact Peter S. Hays at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, by telephone at 303-866-3567 x 8124, or by email at Peter.hays@state.co.us. M -AP -05A 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866-3567 F (303) 832-8106 https://drms.colorado.gov/ Jared Polls, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director cc:?L(TP) pw('sK/ER/cH/C K) 05/12/21 P�bL:C Rev. ew o5/t7/21 �o�l�obg3 NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR SPECIAL 111 OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY RECEIVED MAR 19 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VIMA Partners, LLC (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Special 111 reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk or recorder. The Applicant/Operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to Reservoir use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within five (5) working days after the application was filed with the Division. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the changes. PvIbI,G Rev: ea cc: Pi-(TP),Pw0i/ER/cH/ck) 3 /27../21 3/29/21 2021-0693 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SPECIAL (111) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING SAFETY The application for a Construction Materials Special 111 Operation Reclamation Permit contains four major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A -L, Addendum I, and any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit), as required by the Office, and outlined in Rules 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, and 1.6.2(I)(b); (3) the application fee; (4) the Performance Warranty and if required a Financial Warranty. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) completed. signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (I) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -L, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit), as required, a check for the application fee described under (4) below, and the fully executed Performance Warranty and Financial Warranty, if required. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in 3 -ring binders; maps should be folded to 8 2" X 11" or 8 2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, all information described below ). Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on the permit): VIMA Partners, LLC 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Developer 2. Operation name (pit. mine or site name): Raindance Reservoir #2 3. Permitted acreage: 30 Permitted Acres 4. New Application: $898.00 Application Fee 5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Soil 6. Name of owner to the surface of affected land: Martin Lind 7. Name of owner to the subsurface rights of affected land: Martin Lind 8. Type of mining operation: .0. Surface Q Underground O. In -situ 9. Location information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: CO Weld _ PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): 6th (Colorado) l_ __ 10th (New Mexico) .II Ute 1-1 SECTION (write number): �S 6 TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): T 5 North _yam South RANGE (write number and check direction): R 67 East ✓ West QUARTER SECTION (check one): ✓ NE _ NW SE - SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): �/ _ NE 1 NW SE _ SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles an trection from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Intersection of WCR62 and WCR 15 Just south of the Town of Windsor. Flevation 4995 Mined Land Reclamation Office of Office of Denver • Grand )unction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines -2- 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (N): deg 40 min 26 sec 06 .00 Longitude (W): deg 104 min 55 OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude (N) Longitude(W) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N sec 36 .00 (5 decimal places) (5 decimal places) UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Easting Northing Nad 83 (2 decimal places) (2 decimal places) 11. Primary Future (Post -mining) Land Use (check only one): • Cropland(CR) Rangeland(RL) O Residential(RS) O Developed Water Resources(WR) O Pastureland(PL) El Forestry(FR) Recreation(RC) 12. Primary Present Land Use (check only one): O Cropland(CR) ❑ Pastureland(PL) El Rangeland(RL) D Forestry(FR) ▪ Residential(RS) O Recreation(RC) O Developed Water Resources(WR) 13. Estimated Beginning Date of Contract: 12 Zone El General Agriculture(GA) El Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) El General Agriculture(GA) El Wildlife Habitat(WL) n InduStrial/Commercial(IC) El Mining(MN) April 2021 13.1 Estimated completion date of contract: April 2023 -3- 15. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 P.O. Box: Martin Lind Title: Manager and Owner VIMA Partners, LLC City: Windsor State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Colorado (970 )_ 686-5828 ( )- Zip Code: 80550 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Title: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Zip Code: ( )- ( )- Cody Wooldridge Title: Water Valley Land Company 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201 P.O. Box: Windsor Colorado (970 )_ 686-5828 ( )- Zip Code: 80550 CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - -4- 14. Maps & Exhibits: Submit two (2) complete, unbound copies of the following application exhibits: 6.3.1 EXHIBIT A - Legal Description and Location Map 6.3.2 EXHIBIT B - Site Description 6.3.2 EXHIBIT C - Mining Plan 6.3.4 EXHIBIT D - Reclamation Plan 6.3.5 EXHIBIT E - Maps, to include the location of any recorded easements 6.3.6 EXHIBIT F - List of Other Permits and Licenses Required 6.3.7 EXHIBIT G - Source of Legal Right -to -Enter 6.3.8 EXHIBIT H - Municipalities Within a Two-mile Radius 6.3.9 EXHIBIT I - Proof of Filing with County Clerk 6.3.10 EXHIBIT J - Proof of Mailing Notices of Permit Application 6.3.11 EXHIBIT K - Terms of Governmental Contract 6.3.12 EXHIBIT L - Permanent Man-made Structures 1.6.2(1)(b) ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements 6.5 Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (as required) Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; X'-'-'2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; Ahr 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, ubstantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; 4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved application equires you to submit a new permit application and obtain approval from the Board or Office; 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; 6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on -site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, ier......,...---- which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. -5 - The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance; 8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Mineral Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee ($504), and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as an operator, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility. NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -6 - Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: 1. All necessary approvals from local government have been applied for (Section 34-32.5-111(1)(a)(IX)); 2. This entire mining operation will not affect more than 30 acres; 3. This mining operation will not adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected lands. (However, where there is an agreement between the applicant/operator and the persons having an interest in the structure that damage to the structure is to be compensated for by the applicant/operator (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(e), C.R.S. 1984, as amended), then mining may occur within 200 feet. Proof of an agreement must be submitted to the Office prior to the decision date.) 4. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f), C.R.S. 1984, as amended); 5. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any mining/exploration operations in this state of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S. 1984, as amended) as determined through a Board finding. 6. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. 1984, as amended. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-111,C.R.S., of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C R.S. Signed and dated this O-'✓ day of VIMA Partners, LLC Applicant/Operator By: Title: \61/4.6y/k--) State of Cbtaatip) GG 1 ) ss. County of w[LiD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this If Corporation Attest (Seal) By: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk day of I\//lt/f4&..._::: v l , 11 by MaIV 1,0,e as ! J of YroK-GCS L it iii S?a?c Notary iC) ft 200,W)32091 t,1yC r, .st i Fxove 09-09-2024 o :ryPubli My Commission expires: ?pg SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) that you may wish to use. You must post a notice at the proposed access to the site. NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) VIMA Partners, LLC whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) has applied for a Special 111 Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) Weld County Clerk or Recorder's Office, (Clerk or Recorder's Office Address) and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: I, (Name of the Applica • . erator) VIMA Partners, LLC he .y certify t posted a sign containing the above notic- for the prop +se. permit area known as the (Name of Operation 1 i ! 1/ ,on (Date Posted) DATE Mork (?, ?O9-( VIMA Partners, LLC 1625 Pelican Lakes Pt., #201 Windsor, CO 80550 970-686-5828 VIMA Partners has applied for a mining permit with the Colorado Mined land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the County Clerk's or Recorder's office and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Office, and state the Office's address, as given on the cover of these Rules. VIMA Partners, iic � �T 1625 Pelican lakes Pt., #2111 Windsorco 80550 970-686-5828 VIMA Partners has applied for a mining permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Itnyone wishing to comment on the' application may view the application at the County Clerk's or Recorder's office and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Office, and st• ate the Office's address, as given on the cover ofthese Rules. Table of Contents Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 - VIMA Partners, LLC EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT B - SITE DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT C - MINING PLAN EXHIBIT D - RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E - MAP EXHIBIT F - LIST OF OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES REQUIRED EXHIBIT G - SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER EXHIBIT H - MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN A TWO-MILE RADIUS EXHIBIT I - PROOF OF FILING WITH COUNTY CLERK EXHIBIT J - PROOF OF MAILING NOTICES TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT EXHIBIT K - TERMS OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACT EXHIBIT L - PERMANENT MAN-MADE STRUCTURES TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS • L J I, al 4s t p SEED & MULCH FROM DISTURBED AREA DOWN TO HIGH WATER LEVEL (TYP) N OtOSSROADS BOULEVARD (fl 82) - lir an - r `1[I :; 4 r- %. •r_;<.�-t=a EXISTING ACCESS (ENTRY ONLY) PROPOSED RESERVOIR BOTTOM ELEV. a 4870.00 RED LINE REPRESENTS AFFECTED AREA TO BE COVERED UNDER THIS PERMIT. AREA OUTSIDE OF THIS REDUNE TO BE COVERED WITH FUTURE PERMIT. ..... yrr .y.vw�sr�w�. awy .,.we•,+ww.L.'et��1t-'�"•.s�eJ♦.rer'^�i•"i�r��r }M'r"" EX. ABANDONED GAS WELLS %-) 1(1 1 t I 1 L - I 1/.� EXISTING S' CONTOUR ✓ I EXISTING 1' CONTOUR LE END i EXISTING STORM DRAIN PROPOSED 1' CONTOUR PROPOSED 5' CONTOUR FLOW ARROW 00. -400P FUTURE STORM UNE !'M' LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE Jr IRRIGATION PONDS i • HIGH WATER LINE aulls anzumanOwa LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOCATED IN NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHE EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TSN, RANGE 67 WEST, MEW COUNTY COLORADO. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VCR 62 AND WCR 15 LATITUDE (N); 40'26'06.00" LONGITUDE (W). 104.55'36.00' NOTES: 1. THIS EXHIBIT IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SPECIAL 111 RECLAMATION PERMIT ONLY. OVERALL RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. A SEPARATE REGULAR (112) OPERATION PERMIT IS BEING APPLIED FOR TO COVER THE REMAINDER OF THOSE IMPROVEMENTS 2. EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES AND INCLUDES THE TWO ACCESS ROUTES 0 100 200 •col• 1"100" rat S W 0' 4 1; JA8 off Cu JMJ dv.an JAB ,W"Mg D]83.kaaf 111 Pr:' Yz N cc 0 O_I cc w (� w wz cc f- w cc U d zQ z> Q cc CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SPECIAL 111 OPERATION RECLAMATION - EXHIBIT A UNC.. MOULTING ENGINEERS ,4B *hairs *or Susie 100 100 Cckt.n. C sot ado 80S25 Phony 9101260SS) IUD M 0732.0383.00 si at 1 ,. 100' MARDI 12. 202' L4I, 1otl Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit A — Legal Description and Location Map See attached map. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit B - Site Description a) Raindance Reservoir #2 is located in Weld County, Colorado at the southwest corner of WCR62 and WCR 15. A portion of the existing site consists of tilled, irrigated farmland, while the other portion of this site was recently developed into a regional detention pond for Raindance Subdivision just north of the project site. The project site is the location for a future reservoir to be used by the Raindance Metropolitan District No. 1 Water Activity Enterprise for irrigation of the surrounding properties. Storage rights for said reservoir have already been adjudicated through the Colorado District Court, Water Division No. 1, Case No. 02 CW 391. The following soil types were observed at the project site by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and determined through the Web Soil Survey: ••• Colby Loam (15) and (16) and Weld Loam (79). • The characteristics of the soil found on the project site include low -medium water erosion and low wind erosion potentials. These soils consist of the following hydrologic soil groups as defined in the USDA Web Soil Survey: *•* Group B— 72.9% •••* Group C — 27.1% The USDA web soil survey report is attached herein. b) Access to and from the site is on the south side of WCR 62. Two existing access points will be utilized, the one furthest east for entry into the site, and the one furthest west for exiting the site. The exit is equipped with a tracking pad and cattle guard. Location of east access — Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude (W) 104°55'40.45" Location of west access - Latitude (N) 40°26'09.00" Longitude (W) 104°55'47.00" Page 2 TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS USDA United States Department of Agriculture RCS Natural Resources Conservation Service A product of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies. State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local participants Custom Soil Resource Report for Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part March 9. 2021 Preface Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas. They highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information about the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for many different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban planners, community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers. Also, conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste disposal, and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand, protect, or enhance the environment. Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil properties that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions. The information is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of soil limitations on various land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for identifying and complying with existing laws and regulations. Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area planning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some cases. Examples include soil quality assessments (http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/ portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/) and certain conservation and engineering applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center (https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs) or your NRCS State Soil Scientist (http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/contactus/? cid=nrcs142p2_053951). Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements or underground installations. The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available through the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the site for official soil survey information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 2 alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 3 Contents Preface 2 How Soil Surveys Are Made 5 Soil Map 8 Soil Map 9 Legend 10 Map Unit Legend 11 Map Unit Descriptions 11 Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 13 15 —Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 13 16 —Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 14 79 —Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 15 Soil Information for All Uses 18 Soil Properties and Qualities 18 Soil Qualities and Features 18 Hydrologic Soil Group 18 References 23 4 How Soil Surveys Are Made Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areas in a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas and their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitations affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length, and shape of the slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and native plants; and the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil profiles. A soil profile is the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The profile extends from the surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from the surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other living organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity. Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas (MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that share common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water resources, soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey areas typically consist of parts of one or more MLRA. The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that is related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the area. Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind of landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and miscellaneous areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of the landform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they were formed. Thus, during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on the landscape. Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented by an understanding of the soil -vegetation -landscape relationship, are sufficient to verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries. Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. They noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them to identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units). Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character of soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil 5 Custom Soil Resource Report scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and research. The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components; the objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a unique combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components of the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such landforms and landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas. Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map. The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape, and experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil -landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specific locations. Once the soil -landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller number of measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded. These measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color, depth to bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for content of sand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil typically vary from one point to another across the landscape. Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other properties. While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists interpret the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field -observed characteristics and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under different uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soils in different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations are modified to fit local conditions, and some new interpretations are developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled from other sources, such as research information, production records, and field experience of specialists. For example, data on crop yields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and from field or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil. Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on such variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over long periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example, soil scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will have a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that a high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date. After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the survey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and 6 Custom Soil Resource Report identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings, fields, roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately. 7 Soil Map The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit. 8 8 a 40° 25' 46' N ° 0 rn 0 C A 505500 505600 County Road 62 505An 505800 Map Scale: 1:5,340 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. : Meters 0 50 100 200 300 Custom Soil Resource Report Soil Map 505900 Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WG584 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 9 104° 55' 19" W 104° 55' 19" W 8 4 40° 26' 11" N 40° 25'46'N Custom Soil Resource Report Area of Interest (AOI) I Soils MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI) Soil Map Unit Polygons f 0 Soil Map Unit Lines Soil Map Unit Points O Special Point Features Q) Blowout Borrow Pit Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot Landfill Lava Flow Marsh or swamp Mine or Quarry Miscellaneous Water Perennial Water Rock Outcrop Saline Spot Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot x X 4 0 Lb /" • Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot ether Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation # Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography MAP INFORMATION The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 19, Jun 5, 2020 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 19, 2018 Aug 12, 2018 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor hilt f it b sin o map uni keno 'UCH ries may be evident. 10 Custom Soil Resource Report Map Unit Legend Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 15 Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 44.3 44.4% 16 Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes 28.4 28.5% 79 Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 27.0 27.1% Totals for Area of Interest 99.7 100.0% Map Unit Descriptions The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit. A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils. Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or 11 Custom Soil Resource Report landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas. An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions. Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities. Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement. Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series. Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas. These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups. A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example. An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha -Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example. An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example. Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example. 12 Custom Soil Resource Report Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 15 —Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361 q Elevation: 4,850 to 5,050 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 50 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 155 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Colby and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Colby Setting Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous eolian deposits Typical profile H1 - 0 to 7 inches: loam H2 - 7 to 60 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 1 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water capacity: High (about 10.6 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Wiley Percent of map unit: 9 percent Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 6 percent 13 Custom Soil Resource Report Hydric soil rating: No 16 —Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361 r Elevation: 4,850 to 5,050 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 50 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 155 days Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance Map Unit Composition Colby and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Colby Setting Landform: Ridges, hills Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous eolian deposits Typical profile H1 - 0 to 7 inches: loam H2 - 7 to 60 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 3 to 5 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 2.00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Available water capacity: High (about 10.6 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4e Hydrologic Soil Group: B Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Custom Soil Resource Report Minor Components Wiley Percent of map unit: 8 percent Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 7 percent Hydric soil rating: No 79 —Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 2x0hw Elevation: 3,600 to 5,750 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 17 inches Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 54 degrees F Frost -free period: 115 to 155 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Weld and similar soils: 80 percent Minor components: 20 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Weld Setting Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Parent material: Calcareous loess Typical profile Ap - 0 to 8 inches: loam Bt1 - 8 to 12 inches: clay Bt2 - 12 to 15 inches: clay loam Btk - 15 to 28 inches: loam Bk - 28 to 60 inches: silt loam C - 60 to 80 inches: silt loam Properties and qualities Slope: 1 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Medium Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr) 15 Custom Soil Resource Report Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 14 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.1 to 2.0 mmhos/cm) Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 5.0 Available water capacity: High (about 11.3 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 2e Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 3c Hydrologic Soil Group: C Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Adena Percent of map unit: 8 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Convex Across -slope shape: Convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Colby Percent of map unit: 7 percent Landform: Hillslopes Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope Landform position (three-dimensional): Side slope Down -slope shape: Convex Across -slope shape: Convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Keith Percent of map unit: 3 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear Across -slope shape: Linear Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No Baca Percent of map unit: 2 percent Landform: Interfluves Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, summit Landform position (three-dimensional): Interfluve Down -slope shape: Linear, convex Across -slope shape: Linear, convex Ecological site: R067BY002CO - Loamy Plains Hydric soil rating: No 16 Custom Soil Resource Report 17 Soil Information for All Uses Soil Properties and Qualities The Soil Properties and Qualities section includes various soil properties and qualities displayed as thematic maps with a summary table for the soil map units in the selected area of interest. A single value or rating for each map unit is generated by aggregating the interpretive ratings of individual map unit components. This aggregation process is defined for each property or quality. Soil Qualities and Features Soil qualities are behavior and performance attributes that are not directly measured, but are inferred from observations of dynamic conditions and from soil properties. Example soil qualities include natural drainage, and frost action. Soil features are attributes that are not directly part of the soil. Example soil features include slope and depth to restrictive layer. These features can greatly impact the use and management of the soil. Hydrologic Soil Group Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long -duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (ND, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. 18 Custom Soil Resource Report Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink -swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. 19 40° 25'46"N 8 4 N- 104C 56 9 W °v 0 505500 505700 Map Scale: 1:5,340 rf pnnted on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. ,Meters N 0 50 100 2(X) 300 A Custom Soil Resource Report Map —Hydrologic Soil Group Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 20 104° 55' 19" W 104° 55' 19" W 40° 26' 11" N 4 8 4 40° 25' 46" N Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AO') Soils Soil Rating Polygons A A/D B B/D C C/D D I I Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines • A • - A/D r 0 B B/D C r • C/D • ,r D • • Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points A A/D B B/D 0 0 0 0 MAP INFORMATION C The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1 24,000. C/D D Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data: Version 19, Jun 5, 2020 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 19, 2018 Aug 12, 2018 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 21 Custom Soil Resource Report Table —Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 15 Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes B 44.3 44.4% 16 Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes B 28.4 28.5% 79 Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes C 27.0 27.1% Totals for Area of Interest 99.7 100.0% Rating Options —Hydrologic Soil Group Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff* None Specified Tie -break Rule: Higher 22 References American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). 2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing. 24th edition. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00. Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. 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Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436. http:// www.nres. usda. gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres 142p2_053577 Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http:// www. nres. usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres 142p2_053580 Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands Section. United States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical Report Y-87-1. United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National forestry manual. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/ home/?cid=nrcs142p2_053374 United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. National range and pasture handbook. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ detail/national/landuse/rangepasture/?cid=stelprdb1043084 23 Custom Soil Resource Report U nited States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. N ational soil survey handbook, title 430 -VI. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nres/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nres142p2_054242 U nited States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 296. http://w vwnres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/? cid=nrcs142p2_053624 U nited States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http:// www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nres142p2052290.pdf 24 Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit C — Mining Plan (a) specify the estimated dates that mining will commence and end. If the operation is intended to be an intermittent operation as defined in C.R.S 34-32.5-103(11)(b), the Applicant should include in this exhibit a statement that conforms to the provisions of Section 34-32.5-103(11)(b), C.R.S.; The excavation operation for the 30 -acres covered by this permit is anticipated to begin April 2021 and is anticipated to be completed by the beginning of April 2023. A separate 112 Reclamation Operation Permit is being submitted for the remainder of the mining operation for reservoir construction. (b) the estimated depth to which soil, suitable as a plant growth medium, will be salvaged for use in the reclamation process. This description must be consistent with information provided in Exhibit B. Sufficient soil must be salvaged to meet the vegetation establishment criteria of Rule 3.1.10. If plant growth medium is not reapplied on a graded area immediately after salvage, then the Operator/Applicant must specify how the topsoil will be stockpiled and stabilized with a vegetative cover or other means until used in reclamation. Plant growth medium stockpiles must be located separate from other stockpiles, out of the way of mine traffic and out of stream channels or drainage ways. The location of plant growth medium stockpiles must be shown on Exhibit E - Map; Top soil for this project has already been stripped and hauled offsite. The majority of the 30 -acres covered under will ultimately be filled with raw water and will not need to be revegetated. Only the side slopes above the high water mark will be revegetated as part of the reclamation process which will be approximately 4 acres. Topsoil for this project will be brought in from offsite sources to re-establish vegetation as needed, assuming the existing soil isn't suitable for native plant growth. Reclamation for the remainder of the reservoir project not covered under this permit will be addressed with the Regular (112) Operation Permit. (c) specify the thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock, if any, to be removed to reach the deposit. The location of any overburden stockpiles or waste rock fills must be shown on Exhibit E - Map; The purpose of the project is to create a reservoir. All material is to be removed. (d) specify the thickness of the deposit to be mined; All the material being removed consists of soil. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC (e) describe the major components of the mining operation such as: roads and access routes, pit, office, shop/maintenance buildings, plant, processing facilities, and any underground openings such as adits or ventilation facilities. These components must be located on Exhibit E - Map; Access roads off of CR 62 are existing. The area covered under this permit will be excavated and filled with water. No buildings or other processing facilities are anticipated. (f) specify the dimensions of any significant disturbances to the land surface such as pit excavations, mine benches, impoundments, stockpiles, waste rock disposal areas, etc.; None for this permit. (g) specify the dimensions of any existing or proposed roads that will be used for the mining operation. Describe any improvements necessary on existing roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New or improved roads must be included as part of the affected lands and permitted acreage. Affected land shall not include off -site roads which existed prior to the date on which notice was given or permit application was made to the office and which were constructed for purposes unrelated to the proposed mining operation and which will not be substantially upgraded to support the mining operation. Describe any associated drainage and runoff conveyance structures to include sufficient information to evaluate structure sizing; WCR 62 is an existing 4 lane rural arterial roadway with a width of 60 -feet. There are no improvements necessary to the existing roadways for this mining operation. (h) specify how much water will be used in conjunction with the operation, and the source of this water; (i) The only water being utilized for this project will be for dust mitigation as needed. This will be supplied via water trucks with Town of Windsor water taken from hydrants near the site. if groundwater will be encountered and/or surface water intercepted or disturbed, describe how mining will affect the quantity and quality of the surface or groundwater and the methods to be used to minimize disturbance to the surface and groundwater systems including proposed dewatering, sediment -containment or chemical treatment systems, storm water run-off controls, and groundwater points of compliance; If groundwater is encountered temporarily, proper dewatering procedures and TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEER Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC practices as defined in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual will be utilized. Any discharge will occur at the current detention pond outlet point. (j) specify how you will comply with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing water rights; Storage rights for the reservoir have already been adjudicated through the Colorado District Court, Water Division No. 1, Case No. 02 CW 391. (k) if refuse and acid or toxic producing materials are exposed during mining, describe how they shall be handled and disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness and protect the drainage system from pollution; Because the material being removed consists entirely of soil, none are anticipated. However, if these types of materials are encountered, proper procedures and practices as defined by the State will be utilized. (I) (m) describe what measures will be taken to minimize disturbance to the hydrologic balance, prevent off -site damage, and provide for a stable configuration of the reclaimed area consistent with the proposed future land use; The future land use is a reservoir which will be filled utilizing the Raindance Metropolitan District raw water system. All tributary stormwater is designed to be contained within the reservoir and discharged per the approved Final Drainage Report, Raindance Subdivision on file at the Town of Windsor. specify whether the deposit will be processed on -site. If the deposit will be processed, then describe the nature of the process, facilities and chemicals utilized. The process area and any structures must be described on Exhibit E - Map; Nothing will be processed onsite. (n) identify the primary and secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the intended use; and There are no commodities being extracted at the site. Soil is being removed for the purpose of creating a reservoir. Excavated soil is being used for the 1-25 expansion project by CDOT. (o) name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted by the proposed operation None (p) Specify if explosives will be used in conjunction with the mining or reclamation TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC operation. In consultation with the Office, the Applicant must demonstrate, pursuant to Rule 6.5(4), Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, that off -site areas will not be adversely affected by blasting during mining or reclamation operations. None TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit D — Reclamation Plan (a) specify at what point in the mining plan and to what depth(s) overburden will be replaced in relation to ongoing extraction. None, this area is intended for a proposed reservoir. (b) specify the maximum gradient of reclaimed slopes (horizontal:vertical). If the Application proposes slopes steeper than 3:1, the Operator/Applicant must include a justification that supports steeper slopes for the proposed post -mining land use, and demonstrates compliance with the applicable performance standards of Rule 3.1. All reclaimed slopes are planned to be 3:1 or flatter for the banks of the proposed reservoir. (c) specify the measures that will be taken to revegetate the site, if applicable, including I. state the thickness of plant growth medium to be replaced. Sample and analyze available soils sufficiently to establish quantity and quality; Soils will be amended as needed to establish proper plant growth. II. state at what point in the mining plan the site will be seeded. Explain how the seedbed will be prepared to eliminate compacted conditions (e.g., plowed, chiseled, disced). State the type. application rate, and soil incorporation methods of fertilizer application, if any. NOTE: Soil amendments shall only be applied where soil tests indicate nutrient deficiencies for the plant species to be established; The site will be seeded once all excavation has been completed and area is no longer disturbed by construction activity. Soils will be tilled and amended to a depth of 6" to establish proper plant growth. III. state the grass, forb, shrub and tree species to be planted and the applicable quantities. Specify the quantity of each grass and forb species as pounds of pure live seed per acre; Non -irrigated PBSI Native Prairie Seed Mix will be used. Seeding and mulching will be installed per recommendations of the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. IV. specify the application method for grass and forb seeding. If the seed is to be broadcast, the application rate shall be twice the rate required for seed drilling. If the seedbed has not been adequately roughened prior to seeding, the seed TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC shall be raked or harrowed after broadcast application: Drill seeding will be used. V if a mulch is needed, specify the kind to be used, the crimping method, and rate of application; and Seeding and mulching to follow the recommendations as set forth in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. Clean, weed -free and seed -free cereal grain straw will be applied evenly at a rate of 2 tons per acre and will be tacked or fastened by a method suitable for the condition of the site. Straw mulch will be anchored on the surface mechanically by crimping. VI. explain the establishment methods for each species of shrub and/or tree, and state the number of each to be established per acre. No tress or shrubs will be used. (d) Specify which ponds, streams, roads and buildings, if any, will remain after reclamation. These features must be shown on the Exhibit E - Map. If ponds are part of the Reclamation Plan, slopes from five (5) vertical feet above to ten (10) vertical feet below the expected average water level cannot be steeper than 3H:1 V; remaining slope lengths may not be steeper than 2H:1 V. Where wildlife habitat is the proposed future land use, shorelines should be irregularly shaped to promote a diverse wildlife habitat. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) must be consulted where wildlife use is the proposed future land use. The existing area consists of tilled farmland and a detention pond where no wildlife habitat exists. This area is planned for a future reservoir and the majority of the 30 -acres covered under this permit will ultimately be filled with raw water. All slopes above and below the water surface will be 3:1 or less. (e) Specify the reclamation treatment of any waste rock dumps, underground mine openings, ditches, sediment control facilities, buildings and other features specified in your mine plan but not previously addressed in the Reclamation Plan narrative. These features must be shown on Exhibit E - Map. This should describe the measures taken to minimize disturbance to the hydrologic balance, prevent off- site damage, and provide for a stable configuration consistent with the proposed future land use. No other reclamation will be needed for this 30 -acre area. (2) All 110 Limited Impact and 111 Special Operation applications must provide an estimate of the actual costs to reclaim the site based on what it would cost the State of Colorado using an TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC independent contractor to complete reclamation. (Such estimates are not required for activities contemplated by the operator and approved by the Office to be outside the scope of the proposed reclamation plan.) The unit costs should include estimates for the following activities as appropriate to the operation: backfilling, grading, topsoil application, seeding, mulching, fertilization, and labor to complete reclamation. Determine and specify the point during the operation when the site has reached a point of maximum disturbance. The cost to reclaim the site to the specifications of the Reclamation Plan at this point must be estimated. Unit costs (cost per cubic yard), volumes, haul or push distances, and grades must be included when backfilling and grading are part of the Reclamation Plan. Volume and unit costs for finish grading, subsoil and topsoil application must be provided in terms of cost per cubic yard. The estimated cost for fertilizer, seed and mulch acquisition and application must be provided as cost per acre. (a) Equipment costs must include such factors as equipment operator wages and benefits, fuel and lubricant consumption and depreciation. The cost to mobilize and demobilize the equipment from the nearest population center known to have the required equipment availability should be estimated. (b) All items referenced in the Reclamation Plan must be included in the cost calculation. These items in addition to earthwork, such as building demolition, fencing, monitoring well sealing or stream channel reconstruction must also be included in the reclamation cost estimate. (c) After the direct costs noted above have been estimated, the Office may add up to an additional maximum eighteen and one-half percent (18.5%) of that total, which includes private contract, typical overhead costs. This additional cost is required to cover indirect costs that an independent contractor would incur when performing reclamation of the site. Five percent (5%) additional cost shall be added to cover Office administration cost in the event of bond forfeiture and permit revocation. Mobilization & Fine Grading - ($675/acre x 30 acres) = $20,250.00 Soil Amendment — ($500/acre x 30 acres) _ $15,000.00 Seeding & Mulching — ($1200/acre x 30 acres) _ $36,000.00 Total = $71,250.00 Total x 18.5% _ $84,431.30 TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit E — Map See attached Mining Plan and Reclamation Plan. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS CROSSROADS BOULEVARD (wCR 82) (ENTRY ONLY) RED LIKE REPRESENTS AFFECTED AREA TO BE COVERED UNDER TNS PERMIT. AREA OUTSIDE OF THIS REDUNE TO BE COVERED WITH FUTURE PERMIT. 1. THIS EXHIBIT IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SPECIAL 111 RECLAMATION PERMIT ONLY. OVERALL RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS SHOWN ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. A SEPARATE REGULAR (112) OPERATION PERMIT IS BEING APPUED FOR TO COVER THE REMAINDER OF THOSE IMPROVEMENTS. EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES AND INCLUDES THE TWO ACCESS ROUTES. TET, INC. CONSULTING ENG/ EER5 re rra..e eoy Sore 200 tort Co11•n5 Caaodo 8052S Pnone 970 226 OSS Y :, 3. _ ... BOULEVARD (10 62) r, EXISTING Exit .EX ',,., .rE ! 1 SEED & MULCH FROI DISTURBED AREA DOWN IC HIGH WATER LEVEL (TYP x r,. EXISTING ACCESS .-^f."L:•L2L:.•,,,�w. r (ENTRY ONLY) - __ P ; 7J?aaK s 4}_ •r E r. PP(WEPII LINE R1 LIRE PARSHALL LUME • (ph I FUTURE PUMP STATION .1D'J jf RED LINE REPRESENTS AFFECTED AREA TO BE COVERED UNDER THIS PERMIT AREA OUTSIDE OF THIS REDLINE TO BE COVERED MATH FUTURE PERMIT. ^ ►--.e'r-1<t—':-==r«a-.. .',--H—•t'---^M�f+•--fi--r•----M t"r'-"4: r T E 1 I s'f � !'vi h i I 60 Ct ROW �.t EX • ABANEx7NED c\ GAS WELL \_Ex. 862 CUT IRRIGATION DITCH LEGEND EXISTING 5' CONTOUR EXISTING I' CONTOUR EXISTING STORM DRAIN PROPOSED 1' CONTOUR PROPOSED 5' CONTOUR FLOW ARROW FUTURE STORM UNE UMIT OF DISTURBANCE HIGH WATER LINE SEEDING & MULCHING st—Thd9 CDcancaacionrse r NOTES: THIS EXHIBIT IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SPECIAL 111 RECLAMATION PERMIT ONLY. OVERALL RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS SHOMM ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. A SEPARATE REGULAR (112) OPERATION PERMIT IS BEING APPLIED FOR TO COVER THE REMAINDER OF THOSE IMPROVEMENTS. 2. EXCAVATED/AFFECTED AREA FOR THIS PERMIT IS APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES AND INCLUDES THE TWO ACCESS ROUTES. 3. ALL SIDE SLOPES TO BE RECLAIMED AT 3 1 OR LESS. 4. SEEDING AND MULCHING TO BE INSTALLED PER RECOMMENDATIONS OF MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT CRITERIA MANUAL VOLUME 2 CHAPTER 13: REVEGETAT1ON. AND VOLUME 3 CHAPTER 7. DRILL SEED AS APPLICABLE. SEED MIX TO BE AS FOLLOWS: NON -IRRIGATED PBSI NATIVE PRAIRIE SEED MIX COMM NAME WESTER% MIEATGRASS SIDE CATS DRAMA BIDE GRAMA GREEN NEEDLE BUFFALO GRASS SAND DROPSEED % NIL 24% 20% 20% 24% 10� 2% Cenci TOTAL 100% P OM/e IlUT1P$ seep vas 2n, ST Wil1te CO too w Ar►esout Ina 1(X) 0 K ore 1'-100" 100 300 hot JAB CA CIO JMJ JAB O383_Spsca 111 Permit Y% N CC 0 O -J C W CC 0 W W Z Cr'-- W cc c.) a Zcca o Z> cc Z _O H a Er W a 0 r- r r cc U a 0 J a W G 0 H U CC I- 0 Z 0 U Z z 0 p a 2 0 W Er W _m W _O H a O W cc TOT. INC. CONSULTING ENGMEERS 748 Wolfe Way Suite 200 Fort Collie Colorado 80525 Poona. 970.226 055/ 0732.0383.00 SCSI le = 100' DA It FEBRUARY 2021 %N t' 2ot2 Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit F — List of Other Permits and Licenses Required Current Active Permits APEN Permit — #GP03 with AIRS ID 124/4630/001 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Discharge Permit — COR403818 recently revised and updated with the state for this project. Recently Submitted / In Progress Permits Weld County Grading Permit — Submitted 03/05/2021 TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit G - Source of Legal Right to Enter See attached deed on next page. TST. INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 4348654 10/31/2017 04:50 PM Total Pages: 1 Rec Fee: $13.00 Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO QUITCLAIM DEED THIS DEED, made this 31' day of October, 2017, between Martin Lind, whose address is 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550, Grantor, and VIMA PARTNERS, LLC, whose legal address is 1625 Pelican Lakes Point, Suite 201, Windsor, CO 80550, Grantees: WITNESS, that the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has remised, released, sold and QUITCLAIMED, and by these presents does remise, release, sell and QUITCLAIM unto the grantees, grantees' heirs, successors and assigns forever, all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the grantor has in and to the real property, together with improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Weld and State of Colorado, described as follows: LOT B, RECORDED EXEMPTION NO 0957-6-1 RE 3566, RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 2003 AT RECEPTION NO. 3114703, BEING LOCATED IN THE E'''A OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6m P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE WEST 'A OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6m P.M., COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO **EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ANY WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS, NON -TRIBUTARY WATER RIGHTS, MINERALS, MINERAL RIGHTS, GRAVEL OR GRAVEL RIGHTS, ALL OIL AND GAS, AND OIL AND GAS RIGHTS OWNED, IF ANY ARE, BY GRANTOR. commonly known as vacant land. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in anywise thereunto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest and claim whatsoever of the grantor, either in law or equity, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the grantee its heirs and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the grantor has executed this deed on the date set forth above. GRANTOR(S): Martin L STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 31St day of October, 2017, by Martin Lind, individually. My commission expires: September 9, 2020 Witness my hand and official seal. LARA D WYNN . Notary Public State of Colorado Notary IWO 20044032091 . My Comrntnton Exolrte 09-08.2020 I0/31/17AQuit Clem Deed MLAID TO V1MAPARTNERS.wpd 1 Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit H — Municipalities Within a Two-mile Radius 1. Town of Windsor Colorado — 301 Walnut Street Windsor, CO 80550 - 970-674-2400 2. Weld County Colorado — 1150 O. St. Greeley, CO 80631 - 970-356-4000 TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit I - Proof of Filing with County Clerk See attached on next page. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit J — Proof of Mailing Notices to Board of County Commissioners and Conservation District See attached on next page. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit K - Terms of Government Contract None TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Construction Material Special 111 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir #2 — VIMA Partners, LLC Exhibit L — Permanent Man -Made Structures Where the affected lands are within two hundred (200) feet of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure, the applicant shall: (a) provide a notarized agreement between the Applicant and the Person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the Applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or There are no manmade structures within 200' of the area being excavated with this permit. (b) where such an agreement cannot be reached, the Applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or N/A (c) where such structure is a utility, the applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. The excavation and reclamation activities within the area will have no negative impacts on the existing utilities within the area. All existing utilities owned by others are outside the area being disturbed. TST, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Hello