HomeMy WebLinkAbout20193874.tiffNORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
32825 CR 39 • LUCERNE, CO 80646
P.O. BOX 561 • BUS: 970-356-3020 • FAX: 970-395-0997
WWW.NWCWD.ORG • EMAIL: WATER@NWCWD.ORG
Cimarron Land Company
200 1 s' Street
Eaton, CO 80615-3477
October 24, 2018
Subject: Water Service Request, Cimarron Land Company Property, Proposed 4 Lot Minor Subdivision
This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding water service to the following described property:
Approximately 256 O Street, Proposed Lot A; Approximately 260 0 Street, Proposed Lot B; and Approximately 264 O Street,
Proposed Lot C in a portion of the NE Y4 of Section 32, T6N, R65W of the 6t" Prime Meridian
Parcel 080332100002 (See attached North Weld County Water District sketch)
In order to support the applicant with obtaining water service, the applicant should understand the following:
1.
2, North Weld County Water District (District) is able to provide water service to the above described property, contingent
upon all requirements of the District being satisfied. If all District requirements, including all contracts, have not been
satisfied and completed with the District within one year (12 months) of the date of this letter, the District may refuse to
supply water to the above described property. After one year, it should be understood that the District reserves right to
refuse water service, if raw water is unavailable, and/or pipeline or water treatment capacity is not capable of providing
water service to the above -described property.
3. Before a water tap may be purchased, the applicant must provide a copy of a Warranty Deed, a Physical Address,
and this letter
4. The applicant must sign and execute any and all necessary Easement and Rights -of -Way Agreements regarding specific
locations, widths, size of pipeline(s) and descriptions for the Line Extension as determined by the District. Providing
water service to the above described property is contingent upon execution and recording of the Easement and Right -
of -Way Agreements. Until such Easement and Right -of -Way Agreements are finalized and recorded to the satisfaction
of the District, the District will not initiate the design or construction of the Meter Set or Line Extension needed to provide
water service to the above -described property.
5. Based on the residential use of the property along with other pertinent information provided on the Water Tap Request
Form, the District recommends the applicant's irrigated landscaping square footage not exceed 6,000 square
feet This recommendation is based on the Full Standard Tap allocation and should be used to optimize delivery without
surcharge. Should the applicant desire to irrigate a larger landscaped area, the District recommends the applicant
purchase an additional allocation.
6. The District allows the applicant's needed raw water be purchased through the District or be dedicated to the
District. The District accepts Colorado -Big Thompson (CBT) or North Poudre Irrigation Company (NPIC) shares in
dedication with other rights subject to individual review. Please contact the District office for the dedication details or for
questions on other rights. The District requires owners or developers of real property requiring five (5) acre feet or more
of water, to transfer acceptable raw water rights to the District in satisfaction of a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the
raw water requirements for such development, with the balance of the raw water requirements to be satisfied by the
applicable cash -in -lieu payment to the District, Upon the applicant satisfying all of the District's water service
requirements, the District will treat and deliver water purchased. All water that is delivered over the allocation (with
surcharge) will be subject to water availability.
7. Water purchased, treated, and delivered to the applicant by the District shall be 70% of an acre-foot of water. This
delivery amount is contingent upon a 50% or greater allotment for Colorado -Big Thompson (CBT) project water, which
is determined by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The District will restrict water delivery to the
applicant as necessary when the CBT allotment is less than 50%. A portion of the Raw Water Fee is used by the District
to fund the construction of water storage reservoirs.
8. The District's water tap options are shown in Table No. 1 included with this letter.
J. The District's current tap fees are shown in Table No. 2 included with this letter. The District's tap fees shall be valid
for ten (10) business days from the date the applicant receives this letter. The tap fees must be paid within the
ten (10) business days of letter receipt. After ten (10) business days of letter receipt, tap fees will be subject to
the 'then in effect rates' (current cost) established by the District. The District is not responsible for notifying
individuals, banks, lenders, prospective buyers, real estate agents or anyone else, in any manner, of a change of rates
and/or fees.
NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
32825 CR 39 • LUCERNE, CO 80646
P.O. BOX 56 • BUS: 970-356-3020 • FAX: 970-395-0997
WW W.N WC `ID.ORG • EMAIL: WATER@NWCWD.ORG
D.ORG
10. The Meter Set Fee is valid only for the location shown on the attached map (Exhibit A). After the water tap has
been purchased (Raw Water AFU & Plant Investment Fee), the applicant has one (1) year (12 months) in which to have
the meter set The District requires 45 days advanced notice to set the meter. If the meter has not been set within 12
months from the purchase date and the applicant requests to relinquish the meter, the District shall refund the applicant
98% of the purchase price paid by the applicant. If the meter remains unset for 13 to 18 months after the purchase date
and the applicant requests to relinquish the meter, the District shall refund the applicant 90% of the purchase price paid
by applicant. if the applicant does not choose to relinquish the meter within 12 months of the applicant
purchasing the meter and the meter remains unset, the account will begin to be billed the minimum monthly
amount.
11. The District's current usage rates and fees are shown in Table No. 3 included with this letter.
12. Water Surcharge. Water surcharge fees will be assessed when an account's year to date usage exceeds the annual
water allotment. The Districts current surcharge rate is $2.00 per 1,000 gallons in addition to the standard monthly
usage fee. Surcharge fees are assessed to recover the District's costs in obtaining additional water rights for delivery,
13. Rate Differential Charge, Effective November 1, 2015, the District no longer accepts water transfers.
14. The District's current Plant Investment Surcharge is shown in Table Na. 4 included with this letter. Plant Investment
Surcharge will be assessed when an accounts year to date usage exceeds the Plant Investment Allotment. The transfer
of additional water will not remove this charge. Additional Plant Investment Units must be purchased to increase the
allotment and reduce the Plant Investment Surcharges. These rates are in addition to the standard monthly usage fee.
15. The District has reviewed the applicants Water Tap Request Application. Based on the information provided in the
application, the District's review included, but was not limited to, engineering review, field inspections, fire flow analysis,
hydraulic modeling, identification of offsite infrastructure improvement needs, preliminary pipe sizing, and/or developing
a preliminary line extension layout and fee estimate. If offsite infrastructure or a line extension is deemed necessary
to serve the applicant's property, the applicant is required to submit to the District for further Plan Review or
Design Approval prior to installation or service being provided by the District. Please reference the Process for
Obtaining Water Service workflow diagram for details on the Plan Review or Design scope of services. It is
important to note that all crossing agreements, easements or other outside third -party contracts require full execution
prior to any construction or water service being provided. It is imperative that the applicant allow ample time for the Plan
Review or Design Approval process prior to requiring water service.
The District hopes this letter provides the necessary information to facilitate progress in meeting the requirements needed to
secure water for the above described property. Should you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Ortattnee oo
Leann Koons
North Weld County Water District
NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
32825 CR 39 • LUCERNE, CO 80646
P.O. BOX 56 • BUS: 970-356-3020 • FAX: 970-395-0997
V.% V I.NNICWD.ORG • EMAIL: WATER@NWCWD.ORG
Table No.1 - Tap Options and Requirements
Raw
Water
Investment
Plant
Distance
Fee
Meter
Set
Fee
Allocation
/Annually)
Water
Plant
Allocation
(Annually)
Investment
Full
Standard
Tap
100%
100%
100%
100%
228,000 Gallons
228,000 Gallons
Lot
Size greater than
0.33 Acres (14,375
sq
ft)
75%
Tap
75%
75%
75%
[ 100%
171,000
Gallons
171,000
Gallons
Lot sizes greater
than
0.20 acres (8,712
sq ft) but
less
than
0.33 Acres (14,375
sq
ft) OR
Restrictions
landowners
with
verifiable
irrigation rights
or well
permits
for outside
water
use
50% TaE
50%
50%
50%
100%
1 114,000
Gallons
114,000
Gallons
Lot
size
less than
.2 acres (8,712
sq
ft) OR
with a Board Approved
Irrigation
System OR
Restrictions
a Board Approved
Commercial
Enterprise
$0 Initially
—
$0
Initially —
Conservation
Plant
Plant
Blue Tap
100%
Investment
Surcharge
will
Investment
Surcharge
100%
228,000 Gallons*
0 Gallons
apply
will
apply
Payment of
Plant
Investment
Fee and Distance
Fee
for Conservation
Blue
Tap
is deferred
and
will
be
paid
by imposition
of
surcharcge
in amount determined
by the
Board
of
Directors.
Only applicable
to: 3/4 -inch
meters;
property must
have conditional
or
final
approval
from
legislative
body on or
before 08/1312018
and
the final
plat
must
be recorded on or
before
08/13/2019,
If
final
plat
is recorded
on or before
08/13/2019,
payment of
all
tap
fees must
occur on or before
08113/2023.
If
Qualified,
taps
may be used
in combination
with
Conservation
Tap (Le. 50% Water
with
a Conservation
0
Plant
Investment)
Restrictions
*Gallons
may vary depending
on qualifying
combination
A
tap
may be allotted
more
than 1
unit of
Water and/or
Plant. Investment.
In this
case
the allotment
is the
unit/class
X
228,000 gallons
= Annual
Allocation,
(Le. Water
Allocation
5 x 228,000 =1,140,000
gallons
Annual
Allocation)
Surcharge will
be assessed
when
an account's
year to
date
usage exceeds
the Water and/or Plant
Investment
Allotment,
See Paragraph
14 and
Table
4
for Rates.
Table No. 2 — District Tap Fees
TAP FEES
(Assumed for Full
Standard
Tap)
INSTALLATION
COST
Effective
previous
Raw
three-month
Water
07/01/2018,
for
One
Price
weighted
for current
Acre
will
-Foot
average.
fee.
be
published
Unit
See
(AFU)
based
nwcwd.org
on
$30,100
Meter Set
Fee Per Tap
$3,100
Base Portion
of
Plant
Investment
Fee
$7,500
Distance
Portion
of
Plant
Investment
Fee
(20 miles)
$6,000
TOTAL
Up
-Front COSTS PER
TAP
$46,700.00
$33,200.00
Conservation
Full Standard
Blue
Tap
Tap
Approx.
1,700
Line
feet
Extension:
of 6 -inch waterline
ESTIMATED
Line Extension Fee $110,500.00
Cost will
exclude
See
Line Extension
Table
Fee,
1
See
Line
for Options
Reimbursement
Paragraph
15
and/or
for
Restrictions;
Fee,
Details
& Supplemental
Fee if
Applicable.
Price is valid
for ten (10)
business days from receiving
this letter.
Minimum
Pressure
35
psi
Normal
Pressure
Range
55
psi to 65
psi
Maximum
Pressure
75
psi
Table No. 3 - Usage Rates and Fees
Usage
Amount
Charge or Rate
Per
Month
0 to 6,000 gallons
$19.74
Minimum
6,000 gallons
and
up
_
$3,29 per 1,000
gallons
(Kgal)
NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
32825 CR 39 • LUCERNE, CO 80646
P.O. BOX 56 • BUS: 970-356-3020 • FAX: 970-395-0997
WWW.NWCWD.ORG • EMAIL: WATER@NWCWD.ORG
Table No. 4 - Plant Investment Surcharge Rates
0 to 456,000 gallons above the Plant Investment Allotment $3.95 per 1,000 gallons
More than 456,000 gallons above the Plant Investment Allotment
Exhibit A -- Meter Location
$1.95 per 1,000 gallons
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Bob Choate
Chris Gathman; Leann Koons
RE: Water information for Cimarron
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 10:11:37 AM
29-20-304 Water supply requirements.doc
Chris and Leann,
As necessary to determine whether Planning staff can rely upon the letter submitted by NWCWD
related to the water supply for the Cimmaron 4 -lot minor subdivision, I've reviewed the draft water
supply plan. My review is limited to compliance with C.R.S. 29-20-304(3) (attached). In my opinion
the draft plan meets all the requirements of that subsection except that it does not have a minimum
twenty-year planning horizon. It appears to have a ten-year planning horizon (at least as of 2017
when the planning process began), forecasting to 2027. What this means is that unless the planning
horizon is updated to 2039 or later, I can't rely upon a "can -serve" letter from NWCWD for water
supply requirements for a subdivision in unincorporated Weld County. In that case the developer
would have to provide an engineer's report in compliance with subsection (1), or NWCWD could
provide the report in accordance with subsection (2), but it requires much more specific information
to the development than the typical "can -serve" letter.
I'm happy to discuss. If you think I'm mistaken, please let me know.
Thanks,
Bob Choate
Assistant Weld County Attorney
(970) 400-4393
From: Chris Gath man
Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2019 2:13 PM
To: Bob Choate <bchoate@weldgov.com>
Subject: RN: Water information for Cimarron
Bob,
I forget to attach the water supply letter (NWCWD Letter) that was provided for this minor
subdivision.
Regards,
Chris Guthman
Planner III
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
tel; 970-400-3537
fox: 970-400-4098
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From: Chris Gath man
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2019 2:11 P '�
To: Bob Choate cbchoate@weldgov.com>
Subject: FW: Water information for Cimarron
Bob,
thought I had sent this to you previously. But it appears not to be the case in going through my e -
mails.
s.
Cimmaron is applying for a 4 -lot minor subdivision. A requirement of a minor subdivision submittal is
the following:
A water supply report. The report will contain written evidence that a water supply of sufficient
quality, quantity and dependability will be available to serve the proposed minor subdivision,
including fire protection. Such evidence may include but shall not be limited to the following:
evidence of ownership or use of existing water rights; historic use and estimated yield of claimed
water rights; amenability of existing rights to a change in use; and evidence that a public water
supply is available. The amount of water available for use within the minor subdivision and
feasibility of extending services shall be identified, and evidence concerning potability of the water
supply for the proposed minor subdivision. If water is to be supplied by a water district,
municipality or other agency, a copy of a contract or some tangible guarantee shall be submitted.
Leann is wondering ifCounty Attorney's Office could review this water plan prior to acceptance by
the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Regards,
Chris Guthman
Planner III
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
tel: 970-400-3537
fax: 970-400-4098
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From: Leann Koons cleannk@nwcwd.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 4:38 PM
To: Chris Gathman n ccgath man@weldgov.co m>
Subject: RE: Water information for Cimarron
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Chris,
North Weld County Water District has completed an update to the Municipal Water Efficiency Plan
and is currently under the public comment period until April 17th The Plan has been forwarded to
C1 CB for review while under the public review period and I was hopeful that Weld County would
consider review of the plan prior to final acceptance.
Please let me know if I can answer any questions. I will provide an update around April 18th for your
convenience.
Thank you,
Leann Koons
Operations Manager
North Weld County Water District
North Weld County Water District
PO Box 56 ' 32825 WCR 39
Lucerne, CO 80646
P: 970.356.3020
F: 970.395.0997
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From: Chris Gath man <cgathman we ldgov.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 11:09 AM
To: Leann Koons <leannk nwcwd.org>
Subject: FW: Water information for Cimarron
Dear Leann,
I received direction from our Attorney. He is requesting the information outlined in 29-20-304 (the
attached memo outlines the information he wants).
Thanks,
Chris Guthman
Planner III
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
tel: 970-400-3537
fax: 970-400-4098
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From: Frank Haug
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2018 10:28 AM
To: Chris Gathman n <cgath man @ weldgov.co m>
Subject: RE: Water information for Cimarron
The same stuff is fine. They need to provide the things that are listed in 29-20-304.
From: Chris Gath man
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 8:16 AM
To: Frank Haug efhaug@weldgov.com>
Subject: FW: Water information for Cimarron
Frank,
North Weld was requesting direction on what they need to supply re: water supply for a minor
subdivision. Bob prepared the attached water supply memo but it expired in September. Let me or
Leann know if the existing memo still is adequate or if North Weld needs to provide any additional
information to update the memo.
Thanks,
Chris Gathman
Planner III
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
tel: 970-400-3537
fax: 970-400-4098
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From: Chris Gath ma n
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:42 AM
To: leannk@nwcwd.org' <Ieannk nwcwd.org>
Subject: FW: Water information for Cimarron
From: Chris Gath ma n
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 4:44 PM
To: lean nek@nwcwd.org' Ilea n ne k@ nwcwd.org>
Subject: Water information for Cimarron
Leanne,
I took the water information directly out of our code for what is asked for at Minor Subdivision Final
Plan application stage:
A water supply report. The report will contain written evidence that a water supply of sufficient quality,
quantity and dependability will be available to serve the proposed minor subdivision, including fire
protection. Such evidence mayinclude but shall not be limited to the following: evidence of ownership or
use of existing water rights; historic use and estimated yield of claimed water rights; amenability of existing
rights to a change in use; and evidence that a public water supply is available. The amount of water
available for use within the minor subdivision and feasibility of extending services shall be identified, and
evidence concerning potability of the water supply for the proposed minor subdivision. If water is to be
supplied by a water district, municipality or other agency, a copy of a contract or some tangible guarantee
shall be submitted.
I found a useful memo that provides more direction as to what the county needs to see. Our Attorney at the
time, Bob Choate, provide a memo regarding the status of the water supply plan for North Weld. It provides
direction as to what need to be included in any water supply letter (can serve letter).
However, since it has been just a little over a year since this memo was done (andit has expired). I would
recommend checking with our County Attorney — who is now Frank Haug — fhaug@w,weldgov.com — 970-
400-4394 re: the status of the water supply plan.
Regards,
Chris Gathman
Planner III
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
tee; 970-400-3537
fax: 970-400-4098
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§ 29-20-304. Water supply requirements, CO ST § 29-20-304
West's Colorado Revised Statutes Annotated
Title 29. Government --Local
Land Use Control and Conservation
Article 20. Local Government Re
Illation of Land Use (Refs & Annos
Part 3. Adequate Water Supply (Refs & Annos)
C.R.S.A. § 29-20-304
§ 29-20-304. Water supply requirements
Effective: May 29, 2008
Currentness
(1) Except as specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, an applicant for a development permit shall submit estimated
water supply requirements for the proposed development in a report prepared by a registered professional engineer or water
supply expert acceptable to the local government. The report shall include:
(a) An estimate of the water supply requirements for the proposed development through build -out conditions;
(b) A description of the physical source of water supply that will be used to serve the proposed development;
(c) An estimate of the amount of water yield projected from the proposed water supply under various hydrologic conditions;
(d) Water conservation measures, if any, that may be implemented within the development;
(c) Water demand management measures, if any, that may be implemented within the development to account for hydrologic
variability; and
Such other information as may be required by the local government.
(2) If the development is to be served by a water supply entity, the local government may allow the applicant to submit, in lieu
of the report required by subsection (1) of this section, a letter preparedby a registered professional engineer or by a water
supply expert from the water supply entity stating whether the water supply entity is willing to commit and its ability to provide
an adequate water supply for the proposed development. The water supply entity's engineer or expert shall prepare the letter if
so requested by the applicant, At a minimum, the letter shall include:
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§ 29-20-304. Water supply requirements, CO ST § 29-20-304
(a) An estimate of the water supply requirements for the proposed development through build -out conditions;
(b) A description of the physical source of water supply that will be used to serve the proposed development;
(c) An estimate of the amount of water yieldprojected from the proposed water supply under various hydrologic conditions;
(d) Water conservation measures, if any, that may be implemented within the proposed development;
(e) Water demand management measures, if any, that may be implemented to address hydrologic variations; and
(fl Such other information as may be required by the local government.
(3) In the alternative, an applicant shall not be requiredto provide a letter or report identified pursuant to subsections (1) and
(2) of this section if the water for the proposed development is to be provided by a water supply entity that has a water supply
plan that:
(a) Has been reviewed andupdated, if appropriate, within the previous ten years by the governing board of the water supply
entity;
(b) Has a minimum twenty-year planning horizon;
(c) Lists the water conservation measures, if any, that may be implemented within the service area;
(d) Lists the water demand management measures, if any, that may be implemented within the development
(e)
Includes a general description of the water supply entity's water obligations;
(f) Includes a general description of the water supply entity's water supplies; and.
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§ 29-20-304. Water supply requirements, CO ST § 29-20-304
(g) Is on file with the local government.
Credits
Added by Laws 2008, Ch. 337, § 2, cff. May 29, 2008.
C. R. S. A. § 29-20-304, CO ST 29-20-304
Current with emergency legislation through Ch. 88 of the First Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly (2019)
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