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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211006.tiffIf) tiL(2.O BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: BOCC Agenda Item - Approve Road Maintenance Agreement for: Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: March 30, 2021 PERSON REQUESTING: Jazmyn Trujillo -Martinez Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department of Public Works received a request from the applicant, Cureton Front Range, LLC, requesting that the Board of County Commissioners consider approving the Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement for (LAP21-0002). No collateral is required with this agreement. Weld County Public Works, Planning Services and the County Attorney's Office have reviewed the above mentioned signed original document and observed the following: All Public Works related items, of the "Road Maintenance Agreement According To Policy", are found to be acceptable. • This Agreement complies with the terms of the LAP Process as defined in the Weld County Code and per the requirement of the Department of Public Works to protect our roadways from heavy traffic during the construction period. What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): 1. Have this BOCC Hearing item be placed on the next available agenda as part of the Consent Agenda. 2. Have this BOCC Hearing item be placed on the next available agenda as part of the Regular Agenda. Recommendation: Option 1. The Departments of Public Works, Planning Services and the County Attorney's Office are recommending approval of the Road Maintenance Agreement According To Policy for LAP21-0002, and that this item be placed on the next regularly scheduled BOCC Hearing, as part of the Consent Agenda. Approve Schedule R mendation Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Mike Freeman Scott K. James, Pro -Tern Steve Moreno, Chair . P7 Lori Saine __________ ec PW(DA/srM/TL/TA,/ND) 2021-1006 ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 202 1 , by and between Cureton Front Range, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, whose address is 518 17th Street, Suite 1405, Denver, Colorado 80202, hereinafter referred to as "Operator," authorized to do business in the State of Colorado, and the County of Weld, a body corporate and politic of the State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, whose address is 1150 "O" Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 hereinafter referred to as "County." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Operator is the responsible party of the Location Assessment for Pipelines (LAP) permit located on the following described property in the County of Weld, Colorado: Going east to west, the pipeline commences in Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 59 West and proceeds in the southwesterly direction through Sections 17, 20, 19, 30, Township 8 North, Range 59 West; Sections 25, 26, 23, Township 8 North, Range 60 West; and terminates in Section 14, Township 8 North, Range 60 West, all located within the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado F9 hereinafter referred to as "the Property," and WHEREAS, Operator has received conditional approval from the Director of the Oil and Gas Energy Department for LAP21-0002, and WHEREAS, the Operator facility will generate additional vehicles and heavy traffic directly associated with LAP21-0002, for an extended period oftime; and WHEREAS, the County, and Operator are desirous of agreeing to terms involving regulation of haul routes, traffic control, and road wear arising from such additionaltraffic. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto promise, covenant and agree as follows: Part I: SITE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS A. Reserved B. Haul/Travel Routes: Haul Route Roads are considered that length of roadway within 1/2 mile of each access location of the pipeline. C. Maintenance Requirements: 1.0 Off -Site Dust Control/Abatement: The Operator is required to provide dust abatement along affected gravel Haul Route roads within 1/2 mile of each access location of the pipeline, as determined by the County. County will determine the proportionate share of dust control to be paid by Operator. The amount and extent of dust control measures will be determined by site -specific conditions at the time, as determined exclusively by County personnel. The County reserves the right to install traffic counters on the driveway(s) Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 — RMCA21-0003 Page 1 of 6 of the Operator's facility. The County will have sole responsibility for determination of the percentage of haul route traffic on all affected roads. 2.0 Obligation to Maintain Current and Future Haul Routes: Operator will be financially responsible for the excavation, repair, and patching of any damage on current or future haul route roads, which in the sole opinion of County has been created by vehicle traffic to and from the Property. Should Operator's site activities or vehicle circulation patterns change in the future so that County approves an alternate haul route, and all or a significant portion of Operator's sourced traffic no longer utilizes the abovedescribed haul route and instead utilizes other portions of County roads, Operator shall cooperate with County in maintenance of said roads which are included within the new haul route. The type and method of repair will be determined by the County Engineer or his representative. Repairs shall commence within 48 hours of notification by the County for any roadway damage that exposes the driving public to adverse or unsafe driving conditions. All other repairs shall commence within thirty (30) days of receipt of Weld County's written notice. 2.1 Need for Immediate Repairs: In the event of damage to an Approved Haul Route by Project traffic that causes an immediate threat to public health and safety or renders the road impassible ("Significant Damage"), County shall, after inspection, notify Operator of such Significant Damage. Operator shall identify the repair required and shall consult with County on the extent, type, timing, materials and quality of repair (i.e. temporary versus permanent) within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of such notice and shall commence such repair within 48 hours after receipt of such notice. If Operator identifies Significant Damage prior to receiving notice thereof from County, Operator may commence repair of such Significant Damage and shall concurrently notify County of the extent, type, timing, materials and quality of repair (i.e. temporary versus permanent). 2.2 In County's sole discretion, County may undertake the repairs and/or improvements. Operator's payment for its Proportionate Share of the road repairs/improvements will be calculated as described in this Agreement. 3.0 Proportionate Share of Road Maintenance Responsibilities: M 3.1 Operator shall pay its Proportionate Share of costs of dust control/abatement, paving, repairs, maintenance, improvements, or future road replacement of any particular Haul Route Road. Operator's Proportionate Share shall be based upon the percentage of traffic on the road that is attributable to Operator's facility. County personnel will determine the percentage based on then current Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESAL) Counts. Operator shall not be responsible for traffic that is not sourced from the Operator's facility. 3.2 The County shall notify Operator of County's preliminary determination and assessment of Operator's proportionate share of costs. Prior to County's final determination and assessment, County shall provide Operator with a reasonable opportunity to review, comment upon and supplement County's data, collection methodology, and determinations. The County shall review and consider Operator's input prior to making a final determination and assessment. The County shall have sole responsibility for determination of Operator's proportionate share of costs. Part II: General Provisions A. General Requirements: 1.0 Permits. Operator is required to apply for and receive all permits required by the County or any other applicable local, State, or federal permit, including but not limited to: Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 — RMCA21-0003 Page 2 of 6 1.1 Access Permits. Property Owner shall not use any access onto any County road unless and until an access permit has been issued by the Department of Public Works. Public Works may condition the issuance of an updated access permit on the amendment of this Agreement if the updated access permit authorizes the use of an additional access point, or if there is a change in use of the current access point, as permitted by Article XIV of Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code. 1.2 Right -of -Way (ROW) Permits. Per Article XIII of Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code, any work occurring within County ROW requires a ROW permit issued by the Department of Public Works. No work shall occur without said ROW permit. 1.3 Transport Permits. Per Article XV of Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code, a Weld County Transport Permit is required for Extra -legal vehicles using Weld County roadways to ensure the operation and movement of Extra -legal Vehicles and Loads occurs in a safe and efficient manner. 2.0 Release of Liability: Operator shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from any and all liability loss and damage County may suffer as a result of all suits, actions or claims of every nature and description caused by, arising from, or on account of said design and construction of the pipeline, and pay any and all judgments rendered against the County on account of any such suit, action or claim, together with all reasonable expenses and attorney fees incurred by County in defending such suit, action or claim whether the liability, loss or damage is caused by, or arises out of the negligence of the County or its officers, agents, employees, or otherwise except for the liability, loss, or damage arising from the intentional torts or the gross negligence of the County or its employees while acting within the scope of their employment. 3.0 Liability for Damage to Road. Operator shall be financially responsible for any and all damage caused to any Weld County Road as a result of the installation, use, or maintenance of the pipeline through the County's rights -of -way, without regard to the negligence, or lack thereof, of Operator or its agents. This provision shall survive Termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section B.2.0, below, and shall be of no further force and effect ten years after mutual execution of this Agreement. B. Violations of Agreement and Remedies 1.0 Violation of Terms of Agreement: If in County's reasonable opinion, Operator has violated any of the terms of this Agreement, County shall so notify Operator and shall state with specificity the facts and circumstances which County believes constitute the violation. Operator shall have thirty (30) days within which to either cure the violation or demonstrate compliance. Thereafter, County may seek any remedy described in this Agreement or otherwise provided by law. 2.0 Termination of Agreement: Termination Event: This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of the following events: O 39 2.1 Cessation of all Permit Related Activities: Termination of this Agreement shall occur upon Operator's complete cessation of all activities permitted by the LAP. A partial cessation of activities shall not constitute a Termination of this Agreement, nor shall County's issuance of a partial release constitute a Termination. Unless informed in writing by the Operator of cessation ,oa3 of activities, and verified by the County, cessation shall be presumed if the County determines ,F a that the LAP has been inactive for three (3) years. v 2.2 Execution of Replacement Agreement: This Agreement shall terminate following County's execution of a new Improvements Agreement with a new Operator or Operator who has purchased the Property or has assumed the operation of the business permitted by the LAP, and intends to make use of the rights and privileges available to it through the then existing LAP. i B N� 01 G L~ Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 — RMCA21-0003 a®�_ Page 3 of 6 2.3 Rescission of LAP: This Agreement shall terminate following County's rescission of Operator's LAP, except that the Operator shall only be released from this Agreement after the successful completion of all improvements required under this Agreement. 2.4 Completion of Construction: This Agreement shall terminate following Operator's completion of construction of the facilities authorized by the underlying LAP. Operator shall notify the County of completion. 3.0 Rescission of LAP: Operator acknowledges that failure to comply with the material terms of this Agreement constitutes cause to rescind the LAP, and County may exercise this option in its sole reasonable discretion by proceeding with rescission under the then current provisions of the Weld County Code. 4.0 Court action: Upon notice of violation and failure to cure within the time permitted by this Agreement, County may seek relief in law or equity by filing an action in the Weld District Court. C. Miscellaneous Provisions. 1.0 Definitions: 1.1 All references in this Agreement to "County Engineer" shall refer to the any individual or individuals appointed by the County Engineer to act on his/her behalf. 1.2 All references to "Haul Routes" include identified travel routes for subdivisions; references to "haul vehicles" include subdivision vehicular traffic, as applicable. 1.3 All references to "Operator" shall include any individual or entity, including an "Operator", who acts on behalf of the Operator regarding this Agreement. 2.0 Successors and Assigns: This Agreement may not be delegated, transferred or assigned in whole or in part by Operator without the express written consent of County and the written agreement of the party to whom the obligations under this Agreement are assigned. Operator's release of its obligations shall be accomplished by County's execution of a new Improvements Agreement with the successor owner of the property. Consent to a delegation or an assignment will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed by County. County's rights and obligations under this Agreement shall automatically be delegated, transferred or assigned to any municipality which, by and through annexation proceedings, has assumed jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility over the roads affected by this Agreement. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and • assigns of Operator, and upon recording by the County, shall be deemed a covenant running with the land a herein described. g 3.0 Governmental Immunity: No term or condition of this agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a� a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the o Colorado Governmental Immunity Act § §24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. m3* 4.0 No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any :I claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person or entity not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any person or entity, other than the undersigned parties, sn : jg receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. Y 5.0 Entire Agreement/Modifications: This Agreement including the Exhibits attached hereto and y incorporated herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter O a. N� aZ Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 — RMCA21-0003 Page 4 of 6 contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties. 6.0 Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Approval: This Agreement shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado or its designee. 7.0 Choice of Law/Jurisdiction: Colorado law, and rules and regulations established pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules and/or regulations shall be null and void. In the event of a legal dispute between the parties, Operator agrees that the Weld County District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve said dispute. 8.0 Severability: If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. 9.0 Attorneys Fees/Legal Costs: In the event of a dispute between County and Contract Professional, concerning this Agreement, the parties agree that each party shall be responsible for the payment of attorney fees and/or legal costs incurred by or on its own behalf. 10.0 Binding Arbitration Prohibited: Weld County does not agree to binding arbitration by any extra- judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this Agreement or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void. 11.0 Authority to Sign: Each person signing this Agreement, and associated Exhibits, represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized and has legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of the Agreement and the performance of such party's obligations hereunder have been duly authorized and that the Agreement is a valid and legal agreement binding on such party and enforceable in accordance with its terms. If requested by the County, Operator shall provide the County with proof of Operator's authority to enter into this Agreement within five (5) days of receiving such request. U — B�+ Il mL w•III IL a rawf dN•� B 0 N o Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002— RMCA21-0003 OAS= Page 5 of 6 OPERATOR: ton ro ge, LLC By: � Date: Name: Nicholas Holland Title: Director, EHSR F - SILVIA P CERRILLO Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) State Colorado Notary I D# 20044013035 j ss. IMyComrnisslon Expires 04-14-2024 County of Weld ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ` day of Lk GU\ 202L by tJ cc j. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public WELD COUNTY: ATTES • ••tj BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WeldLoujty Clerk to the B and WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: /'ter► �S Deputy Cl o e Bo �� eve Moreno, Chair APR 0 7 2021 1861 0 1 Q_ Cureton Front Range, LLC — LAP21-0002 — RMCA21-0003 / Page 6 of 6 >2O0t/ '/ New Contract Request Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID * ❑ New Entity? CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC 9 010039461 Contract Name * Contract ID Parent Contract ID ROAD MAINTENACE AGREEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION 4620 PERIOD LAP21-0002 CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC Contract Lead* Requires Board Approval Contract Status JTR.UJILLOMARTINEZ YES CTB REVIEW Contract Lead Email Department Project # jtrujillomartinez weldgov.c om Contract Description ROAD MAINTENACE AGREEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD LAP21-0002 CURETON FRONT RANGE LLC NO COLLATERAL REQUIRED Contract Description 2 Contract Type * Department Requested BOCCC Agenda Due Date AGREEMENT PUBLIC WORKS Date* 0403 2021 04107,2021 Amount* Department Email $0.00 CM- Will a work session with BOCC be required?* PublicWorks4Tweldgov.corn NO Renewable * NO Department Head Email Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? CM-PublicWorks- NO Automatic Renewal DeptHeadCweldgov.com Grant County Attorney BOB CHOATE IGA County Attorney Email BCHOATECa,CO.WELD.CO. US If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note_ the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Review Date "* Renewal Date 04; 07 2022 Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date* 04;07;,2023 Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver CONSENT Approval Process Department I -lead JAY MCDONALD DH Approved Date 04{0112021 Final Approval BOCC Approved C Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 04/07/2021 Originator JTRUJ t LLG MAR.TI NEZ Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone I Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date 04/0112021 Finance Approver CONSENT Finance Approved Date 04/01/2021 Tyler Ref # AG 040721 Legal Counsel CONSENT Legal Counsel Approved Date 04/01/2021 Hello