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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20195157.tiffBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW/Regular or Consent Hearing Agenda REQUEST RE: BOCC Agenda Item - Approve Road Maintenance Agreement for: Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: November 15, 2019 PERSON REQUESTING: Tisa Juanicorena Brief description of the issue: The Department of Public Works received a request from the applicant, Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC, requesting that the Board of County Commissioners consider approving the Road Maintenance Agreement for (USR19-0050). 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 Use by Special Review Permit Resolution, as signed by the Board of County Commissioners. What options exist for the Board? 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 Improvements & Road Maintenance Agreement According To Policy Regarding Collateral For Improvements for USR19-0050, and that this item be placed on the next regularly scheduled BOCC Hearing, as part of the Consent Agenda. Sean P. Conway Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem Scott K. James Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Steve Moreno Approve Reco endation Schedule as Regular BOCC Hearing Item Other/Comments: cam: Aw(T3( Pl -'a), PLCKRIGS) O1/ to lao c&: CX-&1-e'6°")) //02bl0o 2019-5157 1°L. o27/1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO REQUIREMENTS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 , I THIS AGREEMENT is made this i Z day of /UO11 .r t , 201 5, by and between Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC, 2645 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 206, Denver, CO 80206, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Colorado, hereinafter referred to as "Property Lessee," 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, Property Lessee is the Lessee of the following described property in the County of Weld, Colorado: Lot A of Recorded Exemption, RECX19-0104; being part of the N1/2 SE1/4 and the El/2 SW1/4 of Section 1, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado hereinafter referred to as "the Property," and WHEREAS, Property Lessee has received approval of USR19-0050, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners, and WHEREAS, the Property Lessee facility will generate additional vehicles and heavy traffic directly associated with USR19-0050, for an extended period of time; and WHEREAS, the County, and Property Lessee are desirous of agreeing to terms involving regulation of haul routes, traffic control, and road wear arising from such additional traffic. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and of the promises and covenants contained herein, the parties hereto promise, covenant and agree as follows: MI Part I: SITE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS • A. Reserved � 8 wB. Haul/Travel Routes: The Property Lessee shall be financially responsible for its proportional share U0 N of the associated costs for maintaining and/or improving designated haul/travel routes. U 13 m• 3 Me 1.0 Haul Routes. The following roads are designated as haul/travel routes for the Property: m0`- "off 0 0� gs Is. °wi o • T Illy S ID- n.N ID N�� aZ � NY0- CD r ›.M eF00Nim 1) East and west along CR 36 to the nearest paved road. 2.0 Haul trucks shall enter and exit the site at the approved access(es) on CR 36 and travel to the nearest paved road for further dispersal. Any County roads used by traffic associated with USR19-0050 may become part of the established haul/travel routes. Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 - RMCA19-0027 Page 1 of 6 otol.9'4757 3.0 Weight Limits. No travel vehicles may exceed CDOT required specifications for pounds -per -axle and axle configurations unless overweight permits have been applied for and granted. 4.0 Temporary Deviations. In unusual or rare occasions, if projects mandate deviation from the above -mentioned haul/travel route for a limited period (six months or less), Weld County Public Works may authorize, in writing, the deviation. In that circumstance, haul/travel vehicles will utilize paved county roads whenever possible. A deviation from the established haul/travel route lasting more than six (6) months or requests for one (1) or more deviations within a 12 -month period shall authorize the County to change the haul/travel routes designated herein, and provide notice to the Property Lessee. 5.0 Haul Route Signage. Property Lessee shall install travel route signs, if applicable, as per Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards, at all exit points of the Property which can be clearly seen by drivers leaving the facility and which clearly depict County approved travel routes. 6.0 No Deviation from Permitted Haul Routes. Except as authorized by the Board pursuant to this Agreement, no use of any roads other than those specifically authorized for use in this Agreement is permitted without the prior written amendment of this Agreement. C. Maintenance Requirements: 1.0 Off -Site Dust Control/Abatement: The Property Lessee is required to provide dust abatement along affected haul route roads, as determined by the County. County will determine the proportionate share of dust control to be paid by Property Lessee. 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) of the Property Lessee'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: Property Lessee 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 Property Lessee'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 Property Lessee's sourced traffic no longer utilizes the above -described haul route and instead utilizes other portions of County roads, Property Lessee 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 Department of Public Works. 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. MN 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 S Y ("Significant Damage"), County shall, after inspection, notify Property Lessee of such Significant Damage. Property Lessee shall identify the repair required and shall consult with County on the 3 extent, type, timing, materials and quality of repair (i.e. temporary versus permanent) within 350 twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of such notice and shall commence such repair within m forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of such notice. •3� (� -- w ; r 2.2 In County's sole discretion, County may undertake the repairs and/or improvements. Property Lessee's payment for its Proportionate Share of the road repairs/improvements will be calculated N -51 �� - as described in this Agreement. Y 3.0 Proportionate Share of Road Maintenance Responsibilities: dms No N -2,4 amh Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 - RMCA19-0027 wNYti Page2of6 .QUal 3.1 Property Lessee shall pay its Proportionate Share of costs of dust control/abatement, paving, repairs, or maintenance of any particular Haul Route Road. Property Lessee's Proportionate Share shall be based upon the percentage of traffic on the road that is attributable to Property Lessee's facility. County personnel will determine the percentage based on then current Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESAL) Counts. Property Lessee shall not be responsible for traffic that is not sourced from the Property Lessee's facility. 3.2 The County shall notify Property Lessee of County's preliminary determination and assessment of Property Lessee's proportionate share of costs. Prior to County's final determination and assessment, County shall provide Property Lessee with a reasonable opportunity to review, comment upon and supplement County's data, collection methodology, and determinations. The County shall review and consider Property Lessee's input prior to making a final determination and assessment. The County shall have sole responsibility for determination of Property Lessee's proportionate share of costs. Part II: GENERAL PROVISIONS A. General Requirements: 1.0 Permits. Property Lessee must still apply for and abide by the terms of any necessary right-of-way permits, grading permits, building permits, and/or transport permits. No work may occur in the County's right- of-way without a County -issued right-of-way permit and access permit. 2.0 Release of Liability: Property Lessee 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 site specific Use associated with USR19-0050, 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. B. Violations of Agreement and Remedies V j 2.0 Termination of Agreement: Termination Event: This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of g 51E the following events: 73 EOM 19.1 2.1 Cessation of all Permit Related Activities: Termination of this Agreement shall occur upon tov' Property Lessee's complete cessation of all activities permitted by the USR. A partial cessation of oLL o activities shall not constitute a Termination of this Agreement, nor shall County's issuance of a • re - partial release constitute a Termination. Unless informed in writing by the Property Lessee of cessation of activities, and verified by the County, cessation shall be presumed if the County »m L determines that the USR has been inactive for three (3) years. o_ Q NQU N a� mN o -ti Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 - RMCA19-0027 mm a Page 3 of 6 14aAM 1.0 Violation of Terms of Agreement: If in County's reasonable opinion, Property Lessee has violated any of the terms of this Agreement, County shall so notify Property Lessee and shall state with specificity the facts and circumstances which County believes constitute the violation. Property Lessee shall have thirty (30) days within which to either cure the violation or demonstrate compliance. Thereafter, County may seek any remedy =41 described in this Agreement or otherwise provided by law. 2.2 Execution of Replacement Agreement: This Agreement shall terminate following County's execution of a new Improvements Agreement with a new Property Lessee or Operator who has purchased the Property or has assumed the operation of the business permitted by the USR, and intends to make use of the rights and privileges available to it through the then existing USR. 2.3 Revocation of USR: This Agreement shall terminate following County's revocation of Property Lessee's USR, except that the Property Lessee 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 Property Lessee's completion of construction of the facilities authorized by the underlying USR. Property Lessee shall notify the County of completion. 3.0 Revocation of USR: Property Lessee acknowledges that failure to comply with the material terms of this Agreement constitutes cause to revoke the USR, and County may exercise this option in its sole reasonable discretion by proceeding with revocation 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 Successors and Assigns: This Agreement may not be delegated, transferred or assigned in whole or in part by Property Lessee without the express written consent of County and the written agreement of the party to whom the obligations under this Agreement are assigned. Property Lessee's release of its obligations shall be accomplished by County's execution of a new Improvements Agreement with the successor Lessee 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 Property Lessee, and upon recording by the County, shall be deemed a covenant running with the land herein described. 2.0 Governmental Immunity: No term or condition of this agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. 3.0 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 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, receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 4.0 Entire Agreement/Modifications: This Agreement including the Exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter 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. Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 - RMCA19-0027 Page 4 of 6 5.0 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. 6.0 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, Property Lessee agrees that the Weld County District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve said dispute. 7.0 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. 8.0 Attorneys Fees/Legal Costs: In the event of a dispute between County and Property Lessee, 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. 9.0 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. 10.0 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, Property Lessee shall provide the County with proof of Property Lessee's authority to enter into this Agreement within five (5) days of receiving such request. 4556161 Pages: 5 of 6 01/07/2020 02:08 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO lIII I rAIIIIYOR 140A \irLINMI Rk+iN' Mak lull Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 - RMCA19-0027 Page 5 of 6 PROPERTY LESSEE: Oak L f Solar 40 LLC By: Title: STATE OF COLORADO County of Weld Date: /JUV'em /Z ZD 9 ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this/d az ay of /L✓,ee4r./- 201 ,by LwJ&r ( I`C(1nt WITNESS my hand and official seal. ELIZABETH SCANLON NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20194011173 uY CpuuicStr i cYPIRFS MAR 71 7073 WELD COUN TY: Cam( ��,,��,,// ATTEST: �/• JCL; Weld BY C1er, to the : o . rd Deputy Cl=/ k to th- Bo. ? r 4556161 Pages: 6 of 6 01/07/2020 02:06 PM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LD COUNTY, CO ORADO arbara Kirkmeyer, hair 101 Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC - USR19-0050 - RMCA19-0027 Page 6 of 6 C232019 020/9- Contract Form New Contract Request Entity Information Entity Name* OAK LEAF SOLAR 40 LLC Entity ID* @00039911 Contract Name* Contract ID ROAD MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT USR19- 3313 0050 Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead * TJUANICORENA ❑ New Entity? Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Contract Lead Email Department Project # tjuanicorena@co weld co us Contract Description* ROAD MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT USR19-0050 NO COLLATERAL REQUIRED Contract Description 2 Contract Type * AGREEMENT Amount* $0 00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant ICA Department PUBLIC WORKS Department Email CM - Public Works@weldgov.com Department Head Email CM-PublicWorks- DeptHead@weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYA I I ORNEY@WELD GOV.COM Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 12123/2019 Due Date 12119x'2019 Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? NO 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 On Base Contract Dates Effective Date Review Date* Renewal Date 12/30;2020 Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date* 12'2912021 Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver CONSENT Approval Process Department Head JAY MCDONALD DH Approved Date 12/13/2019 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date Originator TJUANICORENA Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver CONSENT Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date 12O3/2019 Finance Approved Date 12113/2019 Tyler Ref it CONSENT Legal Counsel CONSENT Legal Counsel Approved Date 12/13/2019 Submit Hello