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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC13-289 Horn Ranch Property Contract for Purchase and Sale CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF LAND
AND
SALE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
(Horn Ranch Property-Eagle County, Colorado)
THIS CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF LAND AND SALE OF
CONSERVATION EASEMENT (the"Agreement")is entered into this Irday of ST4044,-
2013,by and between Eagle County,Colorado, a body corporate and politic("Buyer" or
"County") and The Piney Valley Ranches Trust(the"Seller" or"PVRT"). The Seller and the
Buyer are collectively referred to as the"Parties",herein. The following exhibits are attached
hereto and made a part of this Agreement:
Exhibit A: Description of the Property
Exhibit A-1: Description of Water Rights
Exhibit B: Map of Property
Exhibit C: Form of Conservation Easement for Retained Parcel(defined below)
Exhibit D: Table A-ALTA Standards
RECITALS:
A. Seller is the owner of approximately 448 acres of land,more or less,located in Eagle
County, Colorado, which is generally described on the attached Exhibit A, and shown on
the attached Exhibit B (the"Land").
B. The Land is surrounded by extensive public lands administered by the United States
Department of the Interior,Bureau of Land Management and privately held ranch
property. The Land serves as critical habitat for wildlife and provides for the
preservation of open space, including farm land, and scenic views for the benefit of the
public and access to the Eagle River for public recreation and education as well the
preservation of historically important land areas(the"Conservation Values").
C. Seller desires to retain a portion of the Land which is more fully defined below (the
"Retained Parcel"), which is generally shown on Exhibit B, and agrees to encumber the
Retained Parcel with a conservation easement to be held by the Eagle Valley Land Trust
or other entity qualified pursuant to Colorado law to hold conservation easements for the
purpose of preserving the Conservation Values of the Retained Parcel.
D. Seller desires to sell a portion of the Land (the"Conveyance Parcel"),which is generally
shown on Exhibit B, to Buyer together with the interests, easements,rights,
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improvements and attached fixtures appurtenant thereto, and all interests of Seller
therein.Upon or after acquisition of the Conveyance Parcel by Buyer, Buyer will
encumber the Conveyance Parcel with a conservation easement to be held by the Eagle
Valley Land Trust or other entity qualified pursuant to Colorado law to hold conservation
easements, for the purpose of preserving the Conservation Values("Conveyance Parcel
Conservation Easement").
E. The transfer of the Conveyance Parcel shall include all development rights and approvals,
zoning rights and approvals, sand, gravel,minerals, rights of way, easements and other
property rights appurtenant thereto and owned by Seller(all of the foregoing property
interests are included within the definition of the Land as used in this Agreement).
F. The Parties acknowledge that the Land is currently legally identified as one parcel and
that the Conveyance Parcel and Retained Parcel are to be legally created as set forth in
this Agreement.
G. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the transaction contemplated by this Agreement
requires closing on both the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and transfer of fee
title to the Conveyance Parcel. In no event shall closing on the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement or acquisition of the Conveyance Parcel occur in separate
transactions.
AGREEMENT
For good and valuable consideration, the Parties agree as follows:
1. RETAINED PARCEL. Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy, on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement, a conservation easement encumbering the
Retained Parcel and Water Rights,those water rights being described on the attached
Exhibit A-1, and all sand, gravel and minerals of any kind or description owned by Seller
(collectively the"Retained Parcel"). The conservation easement shall be in the form
substantially attached as Exhibit C (the"Retained Parcel Conservation Easement")or
in such other form as agreed upon by the Parties and the holder of the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement during the Inspection Period(defined below).
a. Inclusions on Retained Parcel.The Retained Parcel Conservation Easement
will address the following items:
i. Fixtures.
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(a) At the time of executing this Agreement there are three(3)
existing heated residential structures located on the Retained Parcel
which together total 3252 square feet as follows: (i) one single-family
residence consisting of approximately 1754 square feet; (ii) one single
family residence consisting of approximately 770 square feet; and(iii)
one single family residence consisting of approximately 728 square
feet(collectively, the"Residential Improvements"). The square
footage identified above excludes porches,crawl spaces and other non-
habitable square footage.
(b) At the time of executing this Agreement, the following agricultural
improvements exist on the Retained Parcel totaling approximately
3253 square feet including: (i) one barn consisting of approximately
784 square feet; (ii)one barn consisting of approximately 416 square
feet; (iii)one loafing shed consisting of approximately 210 square feet;
(iv) one loafing shed consisting of approximately 288 square feet; (v)
one loafing shed consisting of approximately 640 square feet; (vi)one
shed consisting of approximately 675 square feet; and (vii) one shed
consisting of approximately 240 square feet(collectively,the
"Agricultural Improvements").
(c) The Retained Parcel Conservation Easement will identify a ten
(10)acre building envelope ("Residential Building Envelope"), as
generally depicted on Exhibit B, which currently contains the
Residential Improvements and Agricultural Improvements described
above.
(d) In accordance with the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement
Seller may maintain,repair, restore,replace,rebuild,modify, lease or
demolish the three existing Residential Improvements within the
Residential Building Envelope. Seller may replace any or all of the
Residential Improvements with one primary residence, one accessory
dwelling unit(not to exceed 1800 square feet) and a ranch manager or
caretaker residence(not to exceed 1800 square feet)to be located
within the Residential Building Envelope,provided that the maximum
cumulative square footage of all Residential Improvements within the
Residential Building Envelope shall not exceed 7,500 square feet
(excluding porches, crawl spaces and other non-habitable square
footage).
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(e) In accordance with the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement
Seller may maintain,repair,restore, replace,rebuild,modify,lease or
demolish any Agricultural Improvements within the Residential
Building Envelope,provided the maximum cumulative square footage
of all Agricultural Improvements within the Residential Building
Envelope shall not exceed 3253 square feet.
(f) An additional ten(10) acre envelope located adjacent to the
Residential Building Envelope identified above and generally depicted
on Exhibit B which may be used for a future tree nursery(the"Tree
Nursery Envelope")in accordance with the terms of the Retained
Parcel Conservation Easement. No structures shall be permitted
within the Tree Nursery Envelope except for one(1) non-residential
structure not to exceed 400 square feet.
All of the foregoing uses and improvements will continue to be subject
to separate review and approval under the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations and nothing herein shall be considered preapproval of the
same.The foregoing uses will be more fully expressed in the Retained
Parcel Conservation Easement(to be mutually agreed upon by the
Parties prior to the end of the Inspection Period) and the building
envelopes will be surveyed by Buyer and subject to Seller's reasonable
approval. Seller shall have the right to lease the Retained Parcel for
hunting, fishing and other recreational purposes as set forth in the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement.
ii. Personal Property. Not Applicable.
iii. Trade Fixtures.Not Applicable.
iv. Water Rights,Wells and Springs.The water rights,wells and
springs described on Exhibit A-1 will be preserved pursuant to the
terms of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement. Seller reserves
the right to drill exempt wells within the Residential Building
Envelope or Tree Nursery Envelope on the Retained Parcel to serve
the permitted structures described above. Nothing herein shall
preclude Buyer from objecting or otherwise participating in any water
court application regarding uses on the Retained Parcel as determined
necessary by Eagle County in its sole discretion to protect its own
water rights.
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v. Growing Crops. Seller currently cultivates hay on the Retained
Parcel and may continue to do so pursuant to the terms of the Retained
Parcel Conservation Easement. Seller may cultivate trees or other
similar vegetation on the Retained Parcel within a ten(10) acre Tree
Nursery Envelope as generally depicted on Exhibit B and pursuant to
the terms of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement.
vi. Payment of Encumbrances and Subordination.At Closing all
mortgages or deeds of trust encumbering the Retained Parcel will be
released or properly subordinated to all terms and conditions of the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement in a form acceptable to Buyer,
GOCO and the holder of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement.
vii. Stone Quarry Access Easement. Buyer and Seller shall agree upon
the terms of an access easement that will grant the Buyer periodic
guided public access to the historic stone quarry located on the
Retained Parcel (the"Stone Quarry Access Easement"). The terms
and conditions of the Stone Quarry Access Easement shall be agreed
upon before the expiration of the Inspection Period.The Stone Quarry
Access Easement and rights granted to Buyer under that easement
shall be a permitted use in the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement.
viii. Recreational Trail. Buyer and Seller shall agree upon the terms of an
easement for a paved recreational trail that will grant the Buyer public
access across a portion of the Retained Parcel (the"Recreational
Trail Easement"). The general location of the Recreational Trail
Easement is depicted on Exhibit B. The terms and conditions of the
Recreational Trail Easement shall be agreed upon before the expiration
of the Inspection Period. The Recreational Trail Easement and rights
granted to Buyer under that easement shall be a permitted use in the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement.
ix. Agricultural Uses. Buyer and Seller agree and acknowledge that
agricultural uses,including,without limitation,horses and livestock
pens may occur on the Retained Parcel in accordance with the terms of
the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement.
x. Uses. Seller acknowledges that although certain uses are allowed
under the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement the same is not a
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substitute for Seller obtaining all necessary approvals and required
permits pursuant to the terms of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations or other applicable law and nothing herein shall be
deemed a preapproval by the County.
b. Exclusions on Retained Parcel. None.
2. CONVEYANCE PARCEL. Seller agrees to sell and County agrees to buy, on the terms
and conditions set forth in this Agreement, together with interests, easements, rights,
improvements and attached fixtures appurtenant thereto, and all interests of Seller in the
Conveyance Parcel.
a. Inclusions on Conveyance Parcel.The Purchase Price(defined below) includes
the following items:
i. Fixtures. All fixtures attached to the Conveyance Parcel on the date of
this Agreement and none other. Seller shall not add any other fixtures to
the Conveyance Parcel between the date of the Agreement and date of
Closing.
ii. Personal Property. The Parties agree that the gauge placed by the United
State Geological Survey may remain on the Conveyance Parcel.
iii. Trade Fixtures. Not Applicable.
iv. Water Rights,Water and Sewer Taps,Well Rights. Not Applicable.
v. Growing Crops.Not Applicable.
vi. Payment of encumbrances. All liens, mortgages or deeds of trust
encumbering the Conveyance Parcel will be paid at or before Closing
from funds of Seller or the proceeds of this transaction and the same shall
be released.
b. Exclusions on Conveyance Parcel. Seller shall retain all right,title and interest
in and to the sheep pens located on the Conveyance Parcel and shall remove and
relocate the same to the Retained Parcel prior to Closing.
c. Parks and Parking Area on Conveyance Parcel. The parties acknowledge that
Buyer may create a public parking area for recreational access to the Conveyance
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Parcel. County represents and warrants that it will identify a recreational access
envelope as part of the Conveyance Parcel Conservation Easement and any
improved public parking area to be located within that recreational access
envelope shall be no more than one acre in size. Further, County represents and
warrants that a municipal type park with sod,playgrounds,ball fields and the like
will not be permitted on the Conveyance Parcel. The representations and
warranties set forth in this provision shall specifically survive Closing.
3. EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT. Within ten(10)business days of the Effective Date
(defined below) of this Agreement, Buyer shall deliver the sum of Twenty-five Thousand
and no/100s Dollars($25,000) in escrow as an earnest money deposit with Stewart Title
Guaranty Company(the "Title Company"), the address of which is 97 Main Street, Suite
W201, Edwards, Colorado 81623, telephone(970) 926-0230, as escrow agent,to be held
in an interest bearing account. The earnest money deposit, and the interest earned on the
deposit, are referred to as the"Deposit". The Deposit shall become non-refundable in the
event the contingencies described in Paragraph 21 are satisfied or are waived by Buyer. If
and when Closing occurs, the Deposit shall be applied to the Purchase Price.
a. If Buyer has a right to terminate and timely terminates in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement, Buyer shall be entitled to a return of the Deposit.
b. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Title Company shall release the Deposit
as directed by written mutual instructions, signed by both Buyer and Seller. In the
event of any controversy regarding the Deposit,the Title Company shall not be
required to take any action.The Title Company, at its option and sole and
subjective discretion,may(1) await any proceeding, (2)interplead all parties and
the Deposit into a court of competent jurisdiction, or(3)provide notice to Buyer
and Seller that unless the Title Company receives a copy of the Summons and
Complaint or Claim(between Buyer and Seller) containing the case number of the
lawsuit within one hundred twenty(120) days of the Title Company's notice to
the Parties, the Title Company shall be authorized to return the Deposit to Buyer.
In the event the Title Company does not receive a copy of the lawsuit, and has not
interpled the monies at the time of any Order, Title Company shall disburse the
Deposit pursuant to the Order of the Court.
4. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for the Retained Parcel Conservation
Easement and fee title acquisition of the Conveyance Parcel, including the Deposit, shall
be Three Million Five Hundred Twenty Thousand and No/100s Dollars ($3,520,000.000)
(the "Purchase Price"). At Closing, the Deposit shall be applied to the Purchase Price
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and the balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid in cash, certified funds, or by wire
transfer of federal or other immediately available funds.
5. CLOSING DATE. The closing of the transaction to include both closing on the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and the transfer of fee title to the Conveyance
Parcel to Buyer(the"Closing") shall be held at the office of the Title Company on or
before December 11,2013 (the"Closing Date").
6. SATISFACTORY INSPECTION AND REVIEW. Seller and Buyer expressly
covenant and agree that Buyer's satisfaction(as determined by Buyer in its sole
discretion)upon the review and inspection provided for herein is a specific condition
precedent to the obligation of Buyer to purchase the Retained Parcel Conservation
Easement and to purchase fee title to the Conveyance Parcel. Buyer shall have a period
in which to review the documents and to make the inspections or to perform the activities
described below. This period of inspection(the"Inspection Period"),unless extended as
provided herein or upon written agreement of the Parties, shall terminate on the earlier of
(i) receipt by Seller of notice from Buyer that the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement
and Conveyance Parcel are suitable for purchase; or(ii)Midnight,Mountain Time,
November 22, 2013.
a. Documents. Not later than ten(10)days after the Effective Date, Seller shall
provide, at Seller's expense to Buyer: (a) a title commitment issued by the Title
Company, together with legible copies of the deed or deeds by which the Seller
holds title to the Land, legible copies of any instruments listed in the legal
description for the Land, and legible copies of all exceptions to title,pursuant to
which the Title Company shall issue to County a standard coverage owner's
policy of title insurance, including"gap"and mechanic's lien coverage, insuring
title and access to the Retained Parcel and to the Conveyance Parcel as of the date
of Closing in the amount of the Purchase Price. Buyer will obtain a survey at its
expense. The Title Company shall delete or insure over the standard exceptions
which relate to parties in possession,unrecorded easements, survey matters,and
unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales prior to the year of Closing.
Any additional premium expense to obtain this additional coverage shall be paid
by Seller; (b)to the extent in Seller's possession or known to and reasonably
obtainable by Seller, copies of any plats, declarations,covenants, conditions and
restrictions burdening the Land, surveys or maps of the Land,plans relating to the
building improvements, and studies and reports regarding the soils or water or
under the Land; (c) Seller shall deliver true copies of all easements, liens,leases
(including an exclusive fishing lease which only encumbers the Retained Parcel
and which has been orally disclosed by Seller to Buyer) or other matters affecting
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the Land (including,without limitation, governmental improvements approved,
but not yet installed) or other title matters (including without limitation, rights of
first refusal and options)not shown of public records of which Seller has actual
knowledge.
i. Title Commitment for Retained Parcel.At such time as the Retained
Parcel may be legally created or identified as set forth below, a new Title
Commitment will be issued together with copies of any exceptions to title
to the extent not previously provided to Buyer,pursuant to which the Title
Company shall issue to Eagle Valley Land Trust or other qualified
conservation entity that may hold the Retained Parcel Conservation
Easement a standard coverage owner's policy of title insurance, including
"gap" and mechanic's lien coverage, insuring title and access to the
Retained Parcel in an amount representing the appraised value of the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement. Buyer will obtain a survey at its
expense. The Title Company shall delete or insure over the standard
exceptions which relate to parties in possession,unrecorded easements,
survey matters, and unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales
prior to the year of Closing. Any additional premium expense to obtain
this additional coverage shall be paid by Seller:
ii. Title Commitment for Conveyance Parcel. At such time as the
Conveyance Parcel may be legally created or identified as set forth below,
a new Title Commitment will be issued together with copies of any
exceptions to title to the extent not previously provided to Buyer,pursuant
to which the Title Company shall issue to Buyer a standard coverage
owner's policy of title insurance, including"gap" and mechanic's lien
coverage,insuring title and access to the Conveyance Parcel in an amount
representing the appraised value of the Conveyance Parcel. Buyer will
obtain a survey at its expense. The Title Company shall delete or insure
over the standard exceptions which relate to parties in possession,
unrecorded easements, survey matters, and unpaid taxes, assessments and
unredeemed tax sales prior to the year of Closing. Any additional premium
expense to obtain this additional coverage shall be paid by Seller.
b. Appraisal. Buyer intends to have an appraisal performed on the Land and for the
purpose of obtaining Great Outdoors Colorado ("GOCO") funding. In the event
the Purchase Price set forth herein is greater than the Property's appraised value
as determined by an appraiser engaged by Buyer, Buyer shall have the right in its
sole discretion to (i) attempt to negotiate a new Purchase Price, (ii)terminate this
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Agreement and receive its Deposit, or(iii)waive the appraisal objection and
proceed to Closing.
c. Property Disclosure. Not later than ten(10)days after the Effective Date, Seller
shall provide to Buyer the most current version of the applicable Colorado Real
Estate Commission's Seller's Property Disclosure form completed by Seller to
Seller's actual knowledge concerning the Land, current as of the date of this
Agreement.
d. Leases. Not later than ten(10) days after the Effective Date, Seller shall provide
to Buyer copies of any and all leases, including but not limited to, any residential,
agricultural, fishing or recreational leases or agreements and written summaries of
verbal agreements with third parties relating to the Land.
e. Taxes,Special Taxing Districts. SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE
SUBJECT TO GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID
BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL TAX LEVIES ON THE
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY OWNERS
IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK FOR INCREASED MILL
LEVIES AND EXCESSIVE TAX BURDENS TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING
OF SUCH DEBT WHERE CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN THE
INABILITY OF SUCH DISTRICT TO DISCHARGE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS
WIHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL LEVIES. BUYERS SHOULD
INVESTIGATE THE DEBT FINANCING REQUIREMENTS OF THE
AUTHORIZED GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS OF SUCH
DISTRICTS,EXISTING MILL LEVIES OF SUCH DISTRICT SERVICING
SUCH INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INCREASE IN
SUCH MILL LEVIES.
f. Right of First Refusal or Contract Approval. Seller represents and warrants
that there is no right of first refusal affecting the Land.
g. Survey. Buyer's surveyor shall prepare an ALTA survey of the Land that
includes those items attached as Exhibit D and identified as Table A from the
ALTAIACSM Minimum Standard Detail Requirements. The Survey shall
appropriately flag and locate all perimeter boundary corners of the Retained
Parcel and Conveyance Parcel. The Title Company shall provide the Buyer and
Buyer's surveyor with the documents for depiction on the survey(or if not
possible to be depicted, for inclusion of a survey note describing the document.
Such survey shall contain(i) the correct legal description for the Retained Parcel
and Conveyance Parcel; (ii) all property dimensions of the Retained Parcel and
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Conveyance Parcel and the location of all boundary corners for the two parcels;
(iii)the number of square feet contained within each parcel to the nearest square
foot; (iv) the location of all easements and rights of ways revealed by a physical
inspection of each parcel or the title commitment and are capable of being shown;
(v) the location of any above ground improvements encroaching onto Retained
Parcel or Conveyance Parcel.
h. Land Survey PIat. The Parties acknowledge that in connection with the
transaction contemplated under this Agreement,legal parcels will need to be
created for the Retained Parcel and the Conveyance Parcel. Pursuant to Section 5-
280 (B)(2)(a)of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, the division of land in
such a way that results in parcels of thirty five(35) acres or more, is exempt from
the procedures and standards of Section 5-280 concerning subdivision.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any future development or uses that may occur on
the Retained Parcel in accordance with the Retained Parcel Conservation
Easement will require compliance with the Eagle County Land Use Regulations.
In order to create the two parcels contemplated hereunder, an ALTA Survey will
be created and recorded in the land survey plat records with the Eagle County
Engineering Department and with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder.
i. Review.Buyer and Seller shall each review and approve the proposed
form of ALTA survey during the Inspection Period. The Parties shall work
amicably to address any matters identified by either Buyer or Seller.
Review and approval of the ALTA survey by each party shall constitute a
waiver and release of any and all claims or causes of action,known or
unknown,against the other party,its officers, employees(including
County's surveyor), trustees and beneficiaries in connection with the
survey or subdivision of the Land.
ii. Revised Title Commitments and Legal Description. Upon successful
completion of the survey creating the two parcels,Seller shall obtain
updated title commitments for the Retained Parcel and Conveyance Parcel
in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 6(a)(i) and(ii)hereof.
Further, the Parties agree that the legal description attached hereto as
Exhibit A shall be revised by Buyer's surveyor to reflect the legal
descriptions for each parcel.
1. Environmental Review. Buyer may conduct such environmental reviews as it
determines necessary in its sole discretion.
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j. Mineral Remoteness Report. Buyer may engage consultants to perform a
mineral study and to render an opinion on the likelihood of mineral development
on the Land.
k. Water Rights. Buyer may engage consultants to perform an evaluation of the
water rights on its behalf.
1. Baseline Report. Buyer will engage a consultant to prepare a baseline report for
the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and Conveyance Parcel Conservation
Easement. The form of baseline report shall be agreed to by the Parties by the
end of the Inspection Period.
m. Open Space Advisory Committee and Board of County Commissioner
Approval. Buyer shall have through the Inspection Period,in which to obtain
funding through the Eagle County Open Space Program for all or a portion of the
Purchase Price. This Agreement is conditioned upon approval of funding by the
Eagle County Board of County Commissioners at a regularly scheduled public
meeting following a funding recommendation by the Eagle County Open Space
Advisory Committee("OSAC")and nothing herein shall be deemed a pre-
approval of such funding by the Board of County Commissioners. Upon
acceptance of this Agreement by Seller,Buyer shall schedule a meeting before
OSAC for the committee's evaluation and recommendation. Within twenty (20)
days of the OSAC recommendation,Buyer shall schedule a public meeting before
the Board of County Commissioners. This condition will be satisfied upon the
Board of County Commissioners affirmative motion approving the use of Open
Space Funds towards the purchase of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement
and Conveyance Parcel.
n. Conservation Easement,Management Plan and Subordination Documents.
During the Inspection Period,the Parties, GOCO and the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement holder, shall agree upon the final form of and required
subordination agreements and the final form of Management Plan and Deed of
Conservation Easement for the Retained Parcel,which shall be substantially in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
o. Approval by GOCO and Easement Holder. Seller acknowledges that in the
event GOCO provides funds toward the preservation of the Land through the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and fee title acquisition of the
Conveyance Parcel, then GOCO shall have an opportunity to review and approve
each of the matters identified in Paragraph 6 hereof including all of its subparts.
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Buyer shall obtain such approvals during the Inspection Period or shall identify
GOCO's objections that may be reasonably addressed by Seller as set forth in
Paragraph 7. In the event such approvals cannot be obtained or such objections
are not addressed to the satisfaction of GOCO,then Buyer may terminate this
Agreement prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period. Further, Seller
acknowledges that the holder of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement shall
have an opportunity to review and approve each of the matters identified in this
Paragraph 6 including all of its subparts. Buyer shall obtain such approvals
during the Inspection Period or shall identify the easement holder's objections
that may be reasonably addressed by Seller as set forth in Paragraph 7. In the
event the approvals cannot be obtained or objections addressed to the satisfaction
of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement holder, then Buyer may terminate
this Agreement prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period.
p. Publicity Letter and Signage. Seller agrees to execute such publicity letter(s)
and/or to post such signage on the Retained Parcel acknowledging the
conservation easement or grant of funds as may be required by Buyer, GOCO or
the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement holder. Buyer shall be responsible
for any and all costs associated with such signage, including application fees.
Seller shall retain reasonable approval rights to the location, size and extent of any
signage.
q. Due Diligence: Inspection; Right of Entry. Buyer or its designated consultants,
agents and/or employees,upon twenty-four(24) hours advance notice to Seller,
shall have the right to enter the Land at reasonable times for surveying, mapping,
physical and environmental inspection,conducting an appraisal and other
reasonable purposes related to the transaction contemplated hereunder. Buyer
shall restore the Land to the same condition existing prior to any such
investigations. Buyer,to the extent permitted by law, hereby indemnifies and
holds harmless Seller from and against any and all claims, liens,damages,losses,
and causes of action which may be asserted by Buyer or Buyer's employees,
agents,or any third party who enters upon the Land or conducts tests related to
the Land at the request of or on behalf of Buyer or its agents,provided that such
indemnification and hold harmless shall not apply to claims arising out of the
willful or wonton conduct of Seller. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary,
any and all indemnifications set forth in this paragraph shall survive the
termination and/or expiration of this Agreement.
7. ELECTION AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION PERIOD. During the Inspection
Period and prior to Closing, Buyer may make the above-described physical and
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environmental inspections,applications,reviews, studies, appraisals,evaluations,
surveys, approval of required documents and seek to legally create the Retained Parcel
and Conveyance Parcel, all as required to satisfy itself, GOCO and the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement holder as to the acceptability and suitability of the Retained
Parcel and Conveyance Parcel and the availability of funding(collectively,the
"Condition of Land")for purchase of the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and
purchase of the Conveyance Parcel. Should, for any or no reason and in its sole
discretion, Buyer not be satisfied that the Retained Parcel is acceptable or suitable for
encumbrance by the Conservation Easement or that acquisition of the Conveyance Parcel
is not acceptable for any or no reason then Buyer shall notify Seller in writing on or
before the expiration of the Inspection Period of its dissatisfaction, at which time this
Agreement shall be considered null and void and of no further force and effect and the
Deposit shall be promptly returned to Buyer;provided,however, if the objections of
Buyer are to title or other defects or other matters identified by Buyer which Seller can
reasonably cure at nominal expense within a seven(7)business day period following the
receipt of notice from Buyer, Seller shall have such period to cure such defects to the
satisfaction of Buyer as determined by Buyer in its sole discretion. Buyer shall, at any
time,have the right to waive the conditions precedent to its performance under this
Agreement before or after the end of the Inspection Period and if Buyer elects to waive
the conditions precedent to its performance,before or after the end of the Inspection
Period, this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and the Deposit shall become
non-refundable except as otherwise provided herein.
8. CLOSING DOCUMENTS. Seller and Buyer shall cooperate with the Title Company to
enable the Title Company to prepare and deliver documents required for Closing to
Buyer and Seller and their designees. Buyer and Seller agree to execute the Colorado
Real Estate Commission's Closing Instructions.At Closing, Seller shall (i) execute and
deliver to Buyer the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement in a form acceptable to
Buyer, GOCO and the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement holder, conveying good,
marketable and insurable title to the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement,including
access to the Retained Parcel for the purposes described in the Conservation Easement,
free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and other exceptions, except such easements,
restrictions and other exceptions as are of record, and off record matters as are approved
during the Inspection Period; and(ii)execute and deliver such subordination documents
as are necessary so the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement is in a priority position;
(iii) execute and deliver to Buyer or its assigns a Special Warranty Deed in a form
acceptable to Buyer, conveying good,marketable and insurable title to the Conveyance
Parcel, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and other exceptions as are of record and
are approved during the Inspection Period; (iv) a certificate that Seller is not a resident
alien, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations promulgated
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thereunder,in accordance with Section 1445 of the Treasury Regulations, or such other
certificate or document necessary to comply with Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue
Code and such documents as are required to comply with Colorado law with respect to
withholding from a nonresident seller; (v) Seller and Buyer agree and acknowledge that
C.R.S., Section 39-22-604.5 provides that in case of any conveyance of a Colorado real
property interest, the person or party providing closing and settlement services shall be
required to withhold an amount equal to 2%of the sales price or the net proceeds
resulting from such conveyance, whichever is less,when the transferor is a non-resident
of the State of Colorado. Seller shall be obligated to either comply with the withholding
requirements of C.R.S. 39-22-604.5 or provide an affidavit in form and content
satisfactory to the Title Company,which certifies that Seller is not subject to the
withholding requirements; (vi) Seller shall deliver to Buyer at Closing an affidavit, on a
form acceptable to the Title Company, and to GOCO and the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement holder, if applicable, signed by Seller that no labor or materials
have been furnished to the Land within the statutory period for filing of mechanics' or
material-man's liens against the Land. If labor or materials have been furnished during
the statutory period, Seller shall deliver to the Title Company and to Buyer an affidavit
signed by Seller and the person or persons furnishing the labor or materials that the costs
thereof have been paid; (vii) and such additional instruments and documents as may be
reasonably required by Buyer or the Title Company in connection with the consummation
of the transaction contemplated hereby.
9. TRANSFER OF TITLE. Subject to tender of payment at Closing as required herein
and compliance by Buyer with the other terms and provisions hereof, Seller shall execute
and deliver the Closing documents identified in Paragraph 8 hereof and title shall transfer
as set forth herein.
10.TAXES. Seller shall pay all general taxes and assessments and all sale,excise,transfer
and deferred and recapture taxes of any type, for the Retained Parcel and Conveyance
Parcel for all years prior to Closing. Current years taxes shall be prorated among the
parties as of the date of Closing. Seller shall remain responsible both before and after
Closing for the payment of all taxes associated with the Retained Parcel,including any
taxes or assessments imposed upon or incurred as a result of the Conservation Easement.
11.COSTS AND FEES. Closing fees shall be paid equally by the Parties. The premium for
title insurance policies (for the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and Conveyance
Parcel) and endorsements described above shall be paid by Seller. Per page recording
costs for the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement, if any, shall be paid by Buyer; all
other recording costs shall be paid by Seller. Sales and Use Tax and other applicable
taxes for the Conveyance Parcel shall be pro-rated to date of closing. Payment of taxes to
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the date of Closing on the Conveyance Parcel will be a final settlement. Any on-going
taxes, water and sewer charges or other utility charges, assessments or fees concerning
the Retained Parcel are and shall remain the sole responsibility of Seller. All other
Closing costs shall be borne by the Parties in accordance with custom in Eagle County,
Colorado. Each party shall pay for the costs of their attorneys and consultants in
performing work in connection with this Agreement.
12.REPORTING OF TRANSACTION.The Title Company shall prepare and file,
promptly after the closing contemplated by this Agreement, the required forms with the
Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 6045(e)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended. The Title Company is designated as the party responsible for filing a Form
1099 with the Internal Revenue Service promptly after Closing, to the extent required by
the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations.
13. POSSESSION. Possession of the Conveyance Parcel shall be delivered to Buyer at
Closing.
14. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, REPRESENTATIONS. As of the date of this
Agreement and as of the date of Closing, Seller warrants and represents the following:
a. Seller is the record owner of the Land, including specifically,without limitation,
the sand, gravel and minerals(unless severed as disclosed by the title
commitment) and Water Rights. As of the Closing Date,Buyer will have good
and marketable title to the Retained Parcel Conservation Easement and
Conveyance Parcel, including insurable access to all portions of the Land, and
Seller shall ensure that mortgagees or deeds of trust encumbering the Land will be
released or properly subordinated to the terms and conditions of the Conservation
Easement in a form acceptable to Buyer. For the Conveyance Parcel Seller shall
ensure that all mortgages or deeds of trust,mechanics and material-man's liens
are released.
b. Seller has not received any notices,demands or deficiency comments from any
mortgagee of the Land or from any state, municipal or county government or any
agency thereof with regard to the Land.
c. There are no actions, suits,proceedings or investigations pending, or to Seller's
knowledge threatened, against or affecting the Land, or arising out of Seller's
conduct on the Land or which would affect the ability of the Seller to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement. Seller shall provide copies of any notices,
actions, suits,proceedings, investigations of any type affecting the Land,
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including, without limitation, any notices affecting the taxation, assessment,
assessment classification, zoning, or peiniitted uses of the Land received at any
time prior to or after Closing.
d. To the best of Seller's knowledge, Seller is in compliance with the laws,orders,
and regulations of each governmental department, commission,board,or agency
having jurisdiction over the Land in those cases where noncompliance would
have a material adverse effect on the Land.
e. Other than this Agreement, and the lease on the White House on the Retained
Parcel, fishing lease on the Retained Parcel and verbal agreement allowing USGS
to operate a gauging station on the Land,which Buyer shall have an opportunity
to review and address as set forth in Paragraphs 6 and 7 hereof, Seller is not party
to or subject to or bound by any agreement, contract or lease of any kind relating
to the Land. To the best of Seller's knowledge,there are no rights of possession
to the Land or options or rights of first refusal in third parties, or rights of access
across the Land by third parties, except as described in the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement.
f. To the best of Seller's knowledge, the Land is not in violation of any federal, state
or local law, ordinance or regulation relating to environmental conditions on,
under or about the land, including,but not limited to, soil and groundwater
conditions. Except for uses in the ordinary course of historical agricultural
operations and residential uses, neither Seller, nor to the best of Seller's
knowledge any third party,has used, generated,manufactured,refined,produced,
processed, stored or disposed of, on, or under the Land or transported to or from
the Land any Hazardous Materials nor does Seller intend to use the Land prior to
closing date for the purpose of generating,manufacturing,refining,producing,
storing,handling,transferring,processing or transporting Hazardous Materials.
For the purpose hereof, "Hazardous Materials"shall mean any flammable
explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos,petroleum,petroleum products,
organic compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls, chemicals known to
cause cancer or reproductive toxicity,pollutants, contaminants,hazardous wastes,
toxic substances or related materials,including, without limitation, any substances
defined as or included in the definition of"hazardous substances", "hazardous
material"or"toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended,42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601, et.
seq., the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act,49 U.S.C. Sec. 1801 et. seq.,
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,42,U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et. seq., or
any other federal, state or local statute,law, ordinance, code,rule,regulation,
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order, decree or other requirement of governmental authority regulating, relating
to or imposing liability or standard of conduct concerning any hazardous, toxic or
dangerous substance or material, as now or at any time hereafter in effect, and in
the regulations adopted, published and/or promulgated pursuant to said laws and
any materials or substances including petroleum products as defined in ASTM
Standard E 1527-05. To the best of Seller's knowledge there are no underground
storage tanks situated on the Land; to the best of Seller's knowledge no such tanks
have been previously situated thereon. To the best of Seller's knowledge there are
no landfills, disposal sites or contamination on the Land. Upon execution of this
Agreement by Seller through the date of Closing, Seller shall not store,use,
handle and dispose of any hazardous material on the Land. Seller has not received
any notice that the Land will be the subject of any investigation by any
governmental or other entity.
g. No representation, warranty, or statement made herein by Seller contains any
untrue statement of any material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary
in order to make such representation,warranty, or statement not misleading.
h. Each and every document, schedule, item and other information prepared by
Seller and delivered by Seller to Buyer hereunder, shall be true and not materially
misleading.
i. Seller is duly authorized and has taken all necessary actions to execute and
perform this Agreement and this Agreement is enforceable against Seller in
accordance with its terms.
j. Seller shall not grant or convey any easement,lease, encumbrance, license,permit
or any other legal or beneficial interest in or to the Land without the prior written
consent of Buyer, nor shall Seller knowingly violate any law, ordinance,rule or
regulation affecting the Land. Seller agrees to pay, as and when due, any and all
encumbrances on and taxes, assessments and levies in respect of the land as
provided for in this Agreement.
15. CONDITION OF PROPERTY, LIABILITY.
a. Seller reaffirms the representations made by it in paragraph 14 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller has not
made, does not make and specifically negates and disclaims any representations,
warranties,promises, covenants, agreements or guaranties concerning or with respect
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to: (1)the value or exact acreage of the Land; (2)the value or square footage of any
improvements on the Land; (3)the income to be derived from the Land.
b. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that having been given the opportunity to
inspect the Property, Buyer is relying on its own investigation of the Property and not
on any information provided or to be provided by Seller other than as is stated in the
Contract and Seller's Property Disclosure.
c. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that to the maximum extent permitted by
law, the sale of the Land as provided for herein is made on an"AS IS"condition and
basis with all faults.
16. PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY; RISK OF LOSS.
a. Preservation of Property. Except as otherwise set forth herein, Seller agrees that
the Land shall remain as it now is until Closing, that no timber, crops (except
cutting of annual hay crop), sand, gravel, minerals, improvements or any other
part of the Land shall be sold or removed from the Land, and that Seller agrees
that it shall neither use nor consent to any use of the Land for any purpose or in
any manner that are not permitted under the terms of this Agreement or the
Retained Parcel Conservation Easement. In the event that Seller shall use or
consent to such use of the Land before Closing, Buyer may in its sole discretion
and without liability,refuse to accept the conveyance of the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement or the Conveyance Parcel, in which event the Agreement
shall terminate and the Deposit shall be refunded.
b. Property Damage. In the event the Land or inclusions are damaged by fire, other
perils or causes of loss prior to Closing in an amount of not more than ten percent
of the total Purchase Price ("Property Damage"), Seller shall be obligated to
repair the same before Closing. In the event such damage is not repaired within
said time or if the same exceeds such sum,this Agreement maybe terminated at
the option of Buyer. Further,Buyer shall have the right to terminate under this
Paragraph 16 on before the Closing,based on any Property Damage not repaired
before Closing. Should Buyer elect to carry out this Agreement despite such
Property Damage,Buyer shall be entitled to a credit at Closing for all insurance
proceeds that were received by Seller resulting from such damage to the Land and
inclusions,plus the amount of any deductible provided for in such insurance
policy. Such credit shall not exceed the Purchase Price. In the event Seller has not
received such insurance proceeds prior to Closing, the Parties may agree to extend
the Closing,or at the option of Buyer, assign such proceeds at Closing,plus credit
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the Buyer the amount of any deductible provided for in such insurance policy,but
not to exceed the total Purchase Price.
c. Condemnation. In the event Seller receives actual notice prior to Closing that a
pending condemnation action may result in a taking of all or part of the Land or
inclusions, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer,in writing, of such condemnation
action. Buyer shall have the right to terminate under this Paragraph 16 on or
before Closing based on such condemnation action,in Buyer's sole and subjective
discretion and upon such termination the Deposit shall be refunded to Buyer.
Should Buyer elect to consummate this Agreement despite such diminution of
value to the Land and inclusions,Buyer shall be entitled to a credit at Closing for
all condemnation proceeds awarded to Seller for the diminution in value of the
Land or inclusions but such credit shall not include relocation benefits or
expenses, or exceed the Purchase Price.
d. Risk of Loss to Crops.Any risk of loss for crops shall remain with Seller.
17.LIQUIDATED DAMAGES; DEFAULT.
a. Seller's Remedies. In the event that(i) all of the conditions and contingencies to
this Agreement for the benefit of Buyer shall have been satisfied, or waived by
Buyer, (ii) Seller shall have fully performed or tendered performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, and (iii) Buyer shall be unable or shall fail to
perform its obligations under this Agreement, then the entire amount of the
Deposit shall be retained by Seller as liquidated damages under this Agreement,
and Buyer shall have no further liability to Seller. Buyer and Seller hereby
acknowledge and agree that Seller's damages would be difficult or impossible to
determine and that the amount of the Deposit is the Parties' best and most
accurate estimate of the damages Seller would suffer in the event the transaction
provided for in this Agreement fails to close, and is reasonable under the
circumstances existing as of the date of this Agreement.Buyer and Seller agree
that Seller's right to retain the Deposit shall be the sole remedy of Seller in the
event of a breach of this Agreement by Buyer.
b. Buyer's Remedies. If Seller shall fail to consummate the transaction
contemplated hereunder for any reason, or if such transaction shall fail to close for
any reason other than default by Buyer, Buyer may elect, at Buyer's sole option:
(i) To terminate this Agreement and be released from its obligations hereunder, in
which event the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer; or(ii)To proceed against
Seller for specific performance of this Agreement.
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18. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted hereunder will be deemed to have been
delivered upon sending of such notice. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall
be given by hand delivery, facsimile or registered or certified US mail with postage
prepaid and return receipt requested, or sent by Federal Express or other overnight
courier for delivery at the soonest possible time offered by such courier, directed as
follows(as of the date of this Agreement, Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that they are
aware that the United States Postal Service does not deliver to physical addresses in Avon
or Eagle, Colorado):
If to Seller:
The Piney Valley Ranches Trust
0101 Fawcett Road, Suite 201
Post Office Box 9429
Avon, Colorado 81620
Attention: Dan Leary
Telephone: (970)748-4987
Fax: (970) 748-8900
With a copy to:
Richard A. Johnson
Johnson&Repucci LLP
2521 Broadway,Suite A
Boulder, Colorado 80304
Telephone(303)442-1900
Fax: (303)442-0191
If to Buyer:
Eagle County, Colorado
500 Broadway
Post Office Box 850
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Attention: Toby Sprunk, Director of Open Space
Telephone: (970)328-8698
Fax: (970) 328-7185
With a copy to:
Eagle County Attorney's Office
500 Broadway
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Post Office Box 850
Eagle,Colorado 81631
Attention: Diane Mauriello,Assistant County Attorney
Telephone: (970) 328-8695
Fax: (970) 328-8699
19.MISCELLANEOUS.
a. No Broker. Seller and Buyer represent to each other that no brokers are involved
in this transaction. Each party, to the extent permitted by law, shall defend,
indemnify and save the other party harmless from and against any and all claims,
suits, expenses, or attorneys' fees for any real estate brokerage commission and
brokerage charges caused by such party.
b. Assigns. Buyer may, but shall not be required to, assign this Agreement in whole
or in part, and its rights as Buyer hereunder including those to the Deposit by
written assignment to a third party wherein such third party assumes the
obligations of Buyer hereunder. Buyer may require that the Retained Parcel
Conservation Easement be directly deeded by Seller to Eagle Valley Land Trust
or such other qualified conservation easement holder as Buyer may designate.
Seller may assign all or any portion of its rights,title, obligations and interests
under this Agreement at any time to a wholly owned LLC. Such assumption shall
relieve Seller of such rights,title, obligations and/or interests so assumed by
assignee.
c. Binding Effect. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties' heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
d. Exhibits. The exhibits hereto constitute an integral part of this Agreement and are
hereby incorporated herein.
e. Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, all of which shall constitute one agreement which shall be binding
on all of the Parties, notwithstanding that all of the Parties are not signatories to
the original or the same counterpart. Signatures may be evidenced by facsimile
transmission and at the request of any party documents with original signatures
shall be provided to the other party.
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f. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, the other
provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and
effect.
g. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the
Parties and may not be amended except by a writing signed by each party thereto.
h. Authority. Each party to this Agreement warrants to the other that the respective
signatories have full right and authority to enter into and consummate this
Agreement and all related documents.
L Merger. The obligations, covenants, representations, warranties, indemnitiees
and remedies set forth in this Agreement shall not merge with transfer of title but
shall survive the Closing.
j. Further Actions. Each party shall execute and deliver or cause to be executed
and delivered any and all instruments reasonably required to convey the Retained
Parcel Conservation Easement and Conveyance Parcel to Buyer and to vest in
each party all rights,interests and benefits intended to be conferred by this
Agreement. In the event of termination of this Agreement by Buyer, as provided
herein, Seller shall promptly execute such documents as are reasonably required
by the Escrow or Title Company and by Buyer for return of the Deposit to Buyer.
k. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
1. Offer. When signed and delivered to Seller by Buyer,this Agreement will
constitute an offer to the Seller that can be accepted only by the Seller signing and
delivering to Buyer an executed original of this Agreement on or before(but not
after) September 20, 2013. Buyer may withdraw such offer in writing at any time
prior to its acceptance.
m. Legal Counsel. Each party to this Agreement has had the opportunity to consult
with independent legal counsel of their own choice or have voluntarily declined to
seek such counsel. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against
one party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been
prepared by counsel for one of the Parties.
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n. Good Faith. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that each party has an obligation to
act in good faith, including but not limited to, exercising the rights and obligations
under this Agreement.
o. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into the Agreement.
20. SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS,HOLIDAYS. If the final date of any time period of
limitation set out in any provision of this Agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a
legal holiday under the laws of the State of Colorado,then the time of such period shall
be extended to the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
21.BUYER'S CONTINGENCIES. Specific contingencies to Buyer's obligation to
perform hereunder are(1)the approval of this Agreement,in its sole discretion by the
Board of County Commissioners and OSAC; (2) the Buyer being satisfied in its sole
discretion with the Condition of the Land prior to or at the end of the Inspection Period;
(3) Buyer obtaining sufficient funding for the acquisition, as determined by the Buyer in
its sole discretion, at any time prior to Closing. If any contingency is not met or waived
by the Buyer,without regard to whether the Buyer has otherwise accepted the condition
of the Land, then this Agreement shall be null and void, and the Deposit shall be returned
to the Buyer.
22. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW. Each party hereby represents and warrants
to the other that (A)neither the party making the representation,nor any persons or
entities holding any legal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the party making the
representation, are (i)the target of any sanctions program that is established by Executive
Order of the President or published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control,U.S.
Department of Treasury("OFAC"); (ii)designed by the President or OFAC pursuant to
the Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 5,the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-06, the Patriot Act, Public Law 107-56,
Executive Order 13224 entitled"Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with
Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism"(September 23, 2001)
or any executive order of the President issued pursuant to such statutes or(iii)persons or
entities with whom U.S.persons or entities are restricted from doing business under
regulations of OFAC (including those named on OFAC's Specially Designated and
Blocked Persons List) or under any statute, executive order(including Executive Order
13224)or other governmental action; and(B)the activities of the party making the
representation do not violate the International Money Laundering Abatement and
Financial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 or the regulations or orders promulgated
thereunder. Each party further covenants and agrees to promptly deliver to the other any
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documentation that the other party, may reasonably request in order to confirm the
accuracy of the representations and warranties made in this paragraph.
23. APPROVAL BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Seller understands
that this Agreement must be approved and ratified by the Board of County
Commissioners at a regularly scheduled and public meeting. Upon acceptance by Seller,
Buyer shall immediately schedule said public meeting and this Agreement will become
effective upon Board of County Commissioner affirmative motion on the same. In
accordance with applicable public finance law and notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in this Agreement, Buyer shall have no obligations under this
Agreement nor shall any payment be made to Seller without an appropriation thereof in
accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. All
obligations payable beyond the current fiscal year are subject to funds being available
and appropriated prior to Closing.
24. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Effective date of this Agreement shall be the date the
Agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County in an
open and public meeting.
25.DISCLOSURE REGARDING REAL ESTATE LICENSE. The parties acknowledge
that trustee of Seller is a licensed Colorado real estate broker. No commission shall be
due from Buyer as a result of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
SELLER:
The Piney Valley Ranches Trust
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
Section 17: Lots 1, 3, and 4, except that portion deeded to David E. Mott and Susan D. Mott in
Deed recorded February 08, 1979 in Book 281 at Page 661.
Section 18; Lots 7 and 9
Section 8: S1/2SE1/4(Parts of Tract 44 and 45)
Section 17:N1/2NE1/4 (Track 51,part) and SE1/4NE1/4 (Track 45,part) and NE1/4SE1/4
(Track 45,part) and N 1/2NW 1/4(Tract 51,part) and SW 1/4NW 1/4(Track 51,part)
Section 18: SE1/4NE1/4(Track 52,part) and N1/2SE1/4 (Track 52,part)
Saving and excepting those certain portions of the above described parcels,heretofore conveyed,
as evidenced by and described in the following instruments recorded in the office of the County
Clerk and Recorder in and for Eagle County, Colorado,to wit
Quit Claim Deed from Peter Peterson to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company recorded
at Book 5 at Page 201.
Quit Claim Deed from Rupert M. Sherwood to the Denver Rio Grande Railroad Company
recorded in Book 5 at Page 204.
Warranty Deed from Rupert M. Sherwood to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
recorded at Book 45 at Page 117
Warranty Deed from Peter Peterson to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company recorded
at Book 45 at Page 100.
Warranty Deed from George W. Watson to the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle
County State of Colorado recorded in Book 106 at Page 432.
Warranty Deed from George W. Watson to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
recorded in Book 106 at Page 436.
Warranty Deed from John Hirz, George W. Watson, and Frances E. Watson to County of Eagle,
State of Colorado recorded in Book 116 at Page 173.
Warranty Deed from Frances E. Watson and George W.Watson to John Hirz recorded in Book
116 at Page 174;
Warranty Deed from Frances E. Watson to the County of Eagle, State of Colorado recorded at
Book 116 at Page 224 and 225.
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Special Warranty Deed from Leonard Horn to the Department of Highways, State of Colorado
recorded January 08, 1971 in Book 219 at Page 473.
Warranty Deed from Leonard Horn a/k/a Arthur Leonard Horn to David E. Mott and Susan D.
Mott recorded in Book 281 at Page 661
Special Warranty Deed from The Piney Valley Ranches Trust to Department of Transportation,
State of Colorado recorded September 15, 2000 at Reception No. 739045
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EXHIBIT A-1
DESCRIPTION OF WATER RIGHTS
a. The Sherwood Ditch, Original Construction (Ditch No. 18),Priority No. 21, decreed
for 3.0 cfs of water for irrigation use with an appropriation date of June 1, 1884,decreed
by the Garfield County District Court on December 17, 1889 in Case No. CA 294.
b. The Sherwood Ditch, First Enlargement, Priority No. 45,decreed for 1.0 cfs of water
for irrigation use with an appropriation date of October 1, 1886, decreed by the Garfield
County District Court on December 17, 1889 in Case No. CA 294.
c. The Sherwood Ditch, Second Enlargement,Priority No. 460B, decreed for 0.62 cfs of
water for irrigation use with an appropriation date of January 1, 1925,decreed by the
Garfield County District Court on October 3, 1936 in Case No. CA 963.
d. Unajudicated spring rights providing water for existing residential structures.
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EXHIBIT B
MAP OF THE PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
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DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Horn Ranch Retained Parcel
Any time the Property is transferred by Grantor to any third party, Grantor shall pay a transfer
fee of$1,000 to Grantee and notify Grantee pursuant to the requirements of Section 11 of this
Deed.
NOTICE: THIS PROPERTY IN 1'EREST HAS BEEN ACQUIRED IN PART WITH
GRANT# ("GRANT")FROM THE STATE BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS
COLORADO TRUST FUND ("BOARD"). THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
CONTAINS RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY
WHICH ARE INTENDED TO PROTECT ITS OPEN SPACE AND OTHER CONSERVATION
VALUES. THE BOARD HAS FOUND THAT THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION
EASEMENT PROVIDES BENEFITS THAT ARE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT ("Deed") is granted on this day of
,2013,by THE PINEY VALLEY RANCHES TRUST ("Grantor"),whose
address is P.O. Box 9429, Avon, Colorado 81620, to EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST, a
Colorado non-profit corporation("Grantee"),whose address is PO Box 3016, Edwards, Colorado
81632. (Grantor and Grantee are collectively referred to herein as the"Parties".)
RECITALS:
A. Description of Property. Grantor is the owner of the fee simple interest in the
subject Property legally described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B,both attached hereto
and made a part of this Deed, and consisting of approximately acres of land,located in Eagle
County, State of Colorado ("Property").
B. Qualified Organization. Grantee is a "qualified organization," as defined in
I.R.C. §170(h) and a charitable organization as required under C.R.S. § 38-30.5-104(2). Grantee
is certified to hold conservation easements for which a state tax credit is claimed by the State of
Colorado's Division of Real Estate pursuant to C.R.S. § 12-61-720, and Rule A-1 of the Code of
Colorado Regulations, Qualifications for Certification to Hold Conservation Easements(4
C.C.R. 725-4, Rule A-1). Grantee is also accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation
Commission,a national accreditation program sponsored by the Land Trust Alliance. Grantee's
primary purpose is to preserve and protect the natural, scenic, agricultural,historical, and open
space resources by assisting landowners who wish to protect their land in perpetuity to preserve
and conserve natural areas, environmentally significant land, and working landscapes for
ecological, scenic, aesthetic, scientific, charitable and educational purposes.
C. Conservation Purposes. According to I.R.C. § 170(h)(4)(A) and Treas.Regs. §
1.170A-14(d), the conservation purposes of a qualified conservation contribution must include
one or more of the following: (1)to preserve land for outdoor recreation by or education of the
general public; (2)to protect relatively natural habitat of fish, wildlife or plants; (3)to preserve
open space; and(4) to preserve historically important land or structures.
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The conservation purposes of the conservation easement conveyed by this Deed are set forth
below in this Recital C and collectively referred to hereafter in this Deed as the"Conservation
Values."
[TO BE MORE FULLY COMPLETED UPON RECEIPT OF THE PRESENT
CONDITIONS REPORT]
1. Recreation or Education[Treas. Regs. § 1.170A-14(d)(2)]—The
Property abuts the Eagle River and US Highway 6,both of which are travelled regularly
by recreational boaters and cyclists,respectively. Further, a portion of the"Eagle Valley
Regional Trail" as shown on Exhibit B,may be constructed across the Property in
accordance with that certain"Eagle Valley Regional Trail Easement"between Grantor
and Eagle County,recorded on at Reception No. in the Eagle
County Clerk and Recorder's Office. The Eagle Valley Regional Trail will permit hiking
and biking for the general public. Eagle County and Grantor have also entered into that
certain"Stone Quarry Access Agreement"recorded on at Reception No.
in the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office,which permits Eagle County
. to access that portion of the Property shown on Exhibit B(the"Stone Quarry Access")
for periodic guided hikes for the general public for access to the historic stone quarry
located on the Property. The preservation of the Property will enhance the experience of
the recreating public to appreciate its scenic values.
2. Relatively Natural Habitat [Treas. Regs. § 1.170A-14(d)(3)]. The
Property provides upland native woodlands, shrublands, and an irrigated hay meadow
that provides forage, cover,breeding grounds, and migration corridors for a variety of
wildlife species,including mule deer, elk,black bear, coyote, fox,bobcat, and mountain
lion. Protecting the Property's native woodlands, shrublands,hay meadow and riparian
areas will provide important habitat linkages for wildlife in the area including species of
concern,including the Peregrine falcon,bald eagle, and river otter. According to data
from Colorado Parks and Wildlife: The Property provides potential nesting areas for
Peregrine falcons (State Species of Concern). Colorado Parks and Wildlife indicates the
area is important winter range and foraging area for bald eagles(State Species of
Concern). In addition,the Property provides a below grade highway crossing area,
overall range, summer range, winter concentration area, and winter range for elk. The
Property contains critical winter range,highway crossing area,migration corridor, overall
range, severe winter range, and summer range for mule deer and elk. The Property also
provides habitat and habitat connections for numerous small mammals and birds,
including golden eagle,red-tailed hawk, rough-legged hawks,northern harrier, great
homed owl, and American kestrel. Many songbird species nest in the native woodlands
and shrublands.
3. Open Space[Treas. Regs. § 1.170A-14(d)(4)]. The Property qualifies as
open space because it is being preserved for the scenic enjoyment of the general public
and/or pursuant to a clearly delineated federal, state or local governmental conservation
policy and will yield a significant public benefit.
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a. Scenic enjoyment. The Property contains outstanding scenic
features that are highly visible from Interstate 70, US Highway 6 and adjacent
federal lands. In addition,the Property abuts the Eagle River,which is travelled
regularly by recreational boaters. The scenic features of the Property include
rocky bluffs,native woodland, shrublands, and dramaticred sandstone
formations. The Property contains historic ranch buildings and an irrigated hay
meadow that contribute to the scenic,pastoral beauty of central Eagle County.
This scenic beauty is viewed and enjoyed by more than eight(8)million motorists
annually that travel through the ranch on Interstate 70 and US Highway 6.
Preservation of the Property will provide the opportunity for the public to
appreciate and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Property in perpetuity.
b. Agriculture. The Property has and may in the future serve as the
headquarters for a sheep or cattle ranch operation owned by Grantor, and is used
primarily to accept delivery of sheep or cattle, administer veterinary care, sort
sheep or cattle,and raise hay. Agricultural use supports the pastoral beauty of the
land and provides for the production of food and fiber, and is supported by
numerous federal, state and local policies. Water rights will continue to be
exercised to irrigate the hay meadow to support local agricultural productivity.
c. Clearly Delineated Government Conservation Policy. Protection
of the Property furthers the specific objectives of those clearly delineated
government conservation policies set forth in Recitals D and E below.
d. Significant public benefit. There is a foreseeable trend of
population growth and development near the Property. The Colorado State
Demographer predicts that the population of Eagle County will double over the
next 20 to 25 years. Eagle County encompasses the ski resorts of Vail and Beaver
Creek, as well as numerous growing communities along Interstate 70. The
Property lies between the Town of Eagle and Wolcott. The Property's
accessibility, adjacency to federal land, and its proximity to major ski areas make
it highly desirable for residential subdivision and development. Without
protection, the likelihood of development of the Property is high,which would
diminish the scenic and natural quality of the land. Preservation of the Property
will continue to provide an opportunity for the general public to appreciate its
scenic values. It should also be noted that the terms of the Easement(defined
below) do not permit a degree of intrusion or future development that would
interfere with the essential scenic quality of the land.
These Conservation Values are of great importance to Grantor, Grantee, the residents of Eagle
County, and the State of Colorado.
D. State Policy Concerning Conservation Easements.
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1. C.R.S. §33-1-101, provides in relevant part that "it is the policy of the
state of Colorado that the wildlife and their environment are to be protected,preserved,
enhanced, and managed for the use,benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and
its visitors."
2. C.R.S. § 35-3.5-101 states in part that"it is the declared policy of the
state of Colorado to conserve,protect, and encourage the development and improvement
of its agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products."
3. C.R.S. § 38-30.5-102 provides for the creation of conservation easements
to maintain land "in a natural, scenic, or open condition, or for wildlife habitat,or for
agricultural,horticultural,wetlands,recreational, forest or other use or condition
consistent with the protection of open land, environmental quality or life sustaining
ecological diversity . . ."
4. Funding for this project has been provided in part by the Great Outdoors
Colorado Trust Fund program. The voters of the State of Colorado by adoption of Article
XXVII to the Constitution of the State of Colorado,the legislature of the State of
Colorado by adoption of enabling legislation, and the Board,by adopting and
administering competitive grants application and rigorous due diligence review
processes,have established that it is the policy of the State of Colorado and its people to
preserve,protect, enhance and manage the state's wildlife,park, river, trail and open
space heritage,to protect critical wildlife habitats through the acquisition of lands,leases
or easements, and to acquire and manage unique open space and natural areas of
statewide significance. The Board has approved funding for a portion of the value of this
easement following careful review of the Property and its conservation values.
E. Other Supporting Government Policy. There is a strong desire on the part of
the public for responsible growth that provides for the perpetuation of the scenic,rural character
and wildlife habitat of the region.
1. Funding for this project has been provided by the Eagle County Open
Space Program,which seeks to permanently preserve Open Space in Eagle County,
including working farms and ranches, scenic landscapes,wetlands and floodplains, and
provide public access to rivers and streams.
2. The Western Governor's Association policy 08-21 supports"voluntary
incentive-based methods for preserving open space,maintaining land and water for
agriculture and timber production,wildlife and other values."
3. Locally,the establishment of a conservation easement on the Property is
consistent with following goals of the Eagle County Comprehensive Plan(2005):
a. Goal:The impacts of development in Eagle County are carefully
monitored, and future development occurs in a manner that preserves a high
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quality of life, a diverse and sustainable economy, the area's scenic beauty, a
healthy natural environment and a vibrant, well designed community(3.2).
b. Goal: Eagle County's infrastructure and community services
support all present and future community needs and encourage efficient travel,
healthy lifestyles, a stable economy and the preservation of environmental quality
(3.5).
c. Goal: Preserve and/or enhance the quality of wildlife habitat, and
the vitality of wildlife populations in Eagle County(3.7).
d., Goal: Development in Eagle County avoids or fully mitigates
impacts to sensitive lands. Open Space is preserved to the greatest degree
possible, and scenic quality and cultural resources are protected (3.8).
4. The establishment of a conservation easement on the Property is consistent
with the policies and strategies set forth in the Eagle County Comprehensive Plan(2005),
including the following:
a. The integrity, quality and interconnected nature of a critical
wildlife habitat in Eagle County should be preserved(3.7.2.a).
b. The well-being of wildlife species of less economic importance
and those on the rare and endangered species list should be actively monitored
and protected(3.7.2.c).
c. Development in areas critical to the continued well-being of Eagle
County's wildlife populations should not be allowed (3.7.3.d).
d. Development and development patterns should preserve
landscapes that include visual,historic,and archeological value(3.8.3.c).
e. A variety of approaches should be utilized to preserve land as open
space (3.8.4.e), which may include conservation easements.
f. Open Space should be able to serve different needs in different
applications(3.8.4.0.
F. Documentation of Present Conditions. Pursuant.to Treas. Regs. § 1.170A-
14(g)(5)and in order to document the condition of the Property as of the date of this Deed, a
report has been prepared by Rare Earth Science, LLC and dated ("Present
Conditions Report"). The Present Conditions Report contains a natural resources inventory and
also documents the Conservation Values and the characteristics,current use, and status of
improvements on and development of the Property. The Present Conditions Report is
acknowledged by Grantor and Grantee as an accurate representation of the Property at the time
of the transfer. The Present Conditions Report has been provided to both parties and will be used
by Grantee to assure that any future changes in the use of the Property will be consistent with the
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terms of this Deed. However,the Present Conditions Report is not intended to preclude the use
of other evidence to establish the condition of the Property as of the date of this Deed.
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above, incorporated herein
by this reference, and the mutual covenants,terms, conditions, and restrictions contained herein,
and pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, Grantor voluntarily grants and conveys to
Grantee and Grantee voluntarily accepts, a perpetual conservation easement in gross
("Easement"), an immediately vested interest in real property defined by C.R.S. §§ 38-30.5-101,
et seq., and of the nature and character described in this Deed, for the purpose of preserving and
protecting the Conservation Values in perpetuity,subject to, and without affecting,the Eagle
Valley Regional Trail Easement and the Stone Quarry Access Easement.
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Deed is to preserve and protect the Conservation
Values in perpetuity in accordance with I.R.C. § 170(h), Treas. Regs. § 1.170A-14, and C.R.S. §
38-30.5-101, et seq. ("Purpose"). The Parties intend to permit acts on and uses of the Property
that are consistent with the Purpose and to restrict or prohibit acts on and uses of the Property
that are not consistent with the Purpose. In this Deed, "consistent with the Purpose" shall mean
acts on and uses of the Property that are not expressly prohibited herein, or otherwise do not have
a significant negative impact or significant permanent negative impact on the Conservation
Values, as determined by Grantee in its reasonable discretion as a land trust accredited by the
Land Trust Alliance and certified by the State of Colorado's Division of Real Estate pursuant to
C.R.S. § 12-61-720, and Rule A-1 of the Code of Colorado Regulations, Qualifications for-
Certification to Hold Conservation Easements, (4 C.C.R. 725-4, Rule A-1), as amended, subject
to Section 17 (Grantor's Notice) and Section 18(Grantee's Approval) of this Deed. Nothing in
this Deed is intended to compel a specific use of the Property, such as agriculture, other than the
preservation and protection of the Conservation Values.
2. Rights of Grantee. To accomplish the Purpose of this Easement,this Deed
conveys the following rights to Grantee,its employees and its representatives:
A. To preserve and protect the Conservation Values;
B. To enter upon the Property at reasonable times to monitor Grantor's
compliance with and otherwise enforce the terms of this Easement;provided that,prior to
such entry, Grantee shall first provide a minimum of forty-eight (48)hours advance
notice to Grantor, and Grantee shall not unreasonably interfere with Grantor's use and
quiet enjoyment of the Property;
C. To prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with
the Purpose of this Easement and, except as limited by Section 8 of this Deed, Grantee
may require the restoration of such areas or features of the Property that are damaged by
an inconsistent activity or use;
D. To enforce the terms and provisions of this Deed;
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E. To place signs on the Property that identify the land as being protected by
this Easement,the size, number, and location of which signs are subject to Grantor's
approval which may be withheld in its discretion; and
F. All Development Rights as defined in Section 25 (Development Rights)of
this Deed, except as specifically reserved by Grantor herein.
Nothing in this Section shall preclude the right of Grantee to enforce the preservation and
protection of the Conservation Values or any other provisions of this Deed.
3. Rights Retained by Grantor. Grantor retains the right to perform any act not
specifically prohibited or restricted by this Easement,provided that such acts and uses are
consistent with the Purpose. These retained rights include,but are not limited to,the retention of
the economic viability of the Property.
4. Property Improvements. Improvements existing as of the date of this Deed are
permitted. The installation,placement or construction of any other improvement is prohibited
unless expressly permitted by this Section 4. Prior to the placement, construction,replacement
or enlargement of any improvement permitted by this Section 4, Grantor shall notify Grantee in
accordance with Section 17(Grantor's Notice)of this Deed to allow Grantee to evaluate the
consistency of the proposed improvement with the terms and conditions of this Section 4.
A. Existing Improvements. At the time of the granting of this Deed, several
buildings and residences exist,including homes,barns,loafing sheds,and corrals/stock
pens, as discussed below,in the locations identified in the Present Conditions Report.A
driveway, irrigation ditches and fencing also exist in the locations identified in the Present
Conditions Report. [UPDATE AS NECESSARY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE PRESENT
CONDITIONS REPORT.]
i. Existing Residential Improvements. At the time of the execution
of this Deed,there are three(3)residential improvements on the Property which total
approximately 3,252 square feet of Floor Area(the"Residential Improvements"),
as follows: (i) one(1)single-family residence consisting of approximately 1,754
square feet of Floor Area;(ii) one(1) single-family residence consisting of
approximately 770 square feet of Floor Area; and(iii) one(1)single-family
residence consisting of approximately 728 square feet of Floor Area. The existing
Residential Improvements are more fully described and depicted in the Present
Conditions Report.
ii. Existing Agricultural Improvements. At the time of execution of
this Easement,the following agricultural improvements exist on the Property
totaling approximately 3,253 square feet of Floor Area(the"Agricultural
Improvements"): (i)one(1)barn consisting of approximately 784 square feet of
Floor Area; (ii)one(1)barn consisting of approximately 416 square feet of Floor
Area; (iii)one(1)loafing shed consisting of approximately 210 square feet of Floor
Area;(iv)one(1)loafing shed consisting of approximately 288 square feet of Floor
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Area; (v) one(1) loafing shed consisting of approximately 640 square feet of Floor
Area; (vi) one(1)shed consisting of approximately 675 square feet of Floor Area,
and (vii)one(1)shed consisting of approximately 240 square feet of Floor Area.
The existing Agricultural Improvements are more fully depicted and defined in the
Present Conditions Report.
Ill. Location of Existing Improvements. The existing Residential
Improvements and the existing Agricultural Improvements, (collectively,
"Existing Improvements")are located within a building envelope consisting of
ten(10) acres, located in the area generally depicted on Exhibit B-1
("Residential Building Envelope"). Subject to applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations, Grantor may maintain and repair the Existing Improvements
at their current location without further permission of Grantee.
iv. Restrictions on Residential Improvements. Grantor reserves the
right to maintain,repair,restore,replace,rebuild,modify,lease,or demolish the
three(3)Residential Improvements within the Residential Building Envelope.
Grantor may replace any or all of the Residential Improvements with one(1)
primary residence, one(1)accessory dwelling unit(not to exceed 1,800 square feet
of Floor Area) and a ranch manager's or caretaker's residence(not to exceed 1,800
square feet of Floor Area)to be located within the Residential Building Envelope,
provided that the maximum cumulative square footage of all Residential
Improvements within the Residential Building Envelope shall not exceed 7,500
square feet of Floor Area. These new units are included in the definition of
Residential Improvements and may also be maintained, repaired,restored,replaced,
rebuilt,modified,leased or demolished in perpetuity.
v. Restrictions on Agricultural Improvements. Grantor reserves the
right to maintain,repair,restore,replace,rebuild,modify,lease,or demolish any
Agricultural Improvements within the Residential Building Envelope,provided that
the maximum cumulative square footage of all Agricultural Improvements within
the Residential Building Envelope shall not exceed 3,253 square feet of Floor Area.
The Agricultural Improvements shall only be used for agricultural storage or non-
residential uses. These new improvements are included in the definition of
Agricultural Improvements and may also be maintained,repaired,restored,replaced,
rebuilt,modified,leased or demolished in perpetuity.
B. General Construction Restrictions and Procedures. In no case shall
Grantor construct, place,replace or enlarge any Residential Improvement or any
Agricultural Improvement to exceed thirty-five(35)feet in height, as measured by the
Eagle County Land Use Code. Any new Residential Improvement or Agricultural
Improvement shall not be constructed of shiny or reflective materials or using reflective
paint(however this does not preclude the use of glass), and shall be constructed using
natural materials, such as wood,log or stone, or using brick, stucco or masonry, or other
similar natural materials, and colors that blend with the surroundings. The construction
of new Residential Improvements and the replacement or enlargement of existing
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Residential Improvements within the Residential Building Envelope shall not cause
adverse environmental impacts to the Conservation Values on portions of the Property
located outside the Residential Building Envelope. Once constructed, Grantor may
maintain,repair,replace or reasonably enlarge any improvement subject to the
restrictions of Section 4A and 4B of this Deed.
C. Designation of Tree Nurse!),Envelope. Grantor reserves the right to raise
trees,shrubs or similar vegetation for commercial sale or transplant within an additional
building envelope consisting of ten (10) acres,located in the area generally depicted on
Exhibit B-2 ("Tree Nursery Envelope"which is also referred to herein as a Building
Envelope). Grantor may till soil,install water lines and ditches and irrigate within the Tree
Nursery Envelope. Within the Tree Nursery Envelope,Grantor reserves the right to
construct one(1)non-residential improvement(to be included within the definition of
Agricultural Improvements)not to exceed four hundred(400)square feet of Floor Area,
subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 4B.
D. Outside the Building Envelopes. Grantor may construct or place no more
than one(1)minor Agricultural Improvement with a Floor Area of less than five hundred
(500) square feet, subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 4B, and other minor
unenclosed Agricultural Improvements such as corrals,hayracks, cisterns, stock tanks,
stock ponds,troughs,fenced hay stacks,livestock feeding stations,water lines, ditches or
sprinklers (collectively, "Minor Agricultural Improvements") anywhere on the
Property without permission of Grantee,provided the use and location of any Minor
Agricultural Improvement is consistent with the Purpose. Any other improvements
outside the Building Envelopes are prohibited unless otherwise permitted by Section 4F
below.
E. Definition of Floor Area. For purposes of this Section 4, Floor Area for
residential improvements shall mean all habitable residential space,but does not include
residential covered or uncovered decks,porches, patios, attic or crawl spaces. For
purposes of Section 4,Floor area for Agricultural Improvements shall mean all finished
or unfinished space,but does not include covered or uncovered decks,porches, patios,
attic or crawl space.
F. Other Improvements.
i. Road and Trail Construction and Paving. For purposes of this
Section, "Roads"shall mean any permanent road that is graded, improved or
maintained,including any seasonal unimproved roads.
a. Within the Building Envelope. Grantor may construct new
Roads and parking areas within the Building Envelope(which Roads and
parking areas may be paved) to access improvements expressly permitted
within the Building Envelope by Section 4 of this Deed. Grantor shall not
construct or establish any Road wider than necessary to provide access for
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all permitted uses or to meet local codes for width of access to
improvements permitted by this Deed.
b. Outside a Building Envelope. Grantor shall not construct
or establish Roads outside a Building Envelope except for those existing
Roads depicted on Exhibit B and a new Road to be constructed between
the Residential Building Envelope and the Tree Nursery Envelope to
provide access to the Tree Nursery Envelope, or such other Roads that
Grantee determines are consistent with the Purpose pursuant to Sections
17 (Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval)of this Deed. Grantor
shall not construct or establish any Road wider than necessary to provide
access for all permitted uses or to meet local codes for width of access to
improvements permitted by this Deed. Grantor may pave the Road
providing access to the Residential Building Envelope and the Tree
Nursery Envelope. Except as otherwise expressly permitted in this
Section 4F, Grantor shall not pave or otherwise surface any Road with
impervious surfaces unless Grantee determines that said surfacing is
consistent with the Purpose,pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice)
and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
c. Trails. No trails shall be constructed or established outside
of the Building Envelopes except for the Eagle Valley Regional Trail,the
Stone Quarry Access or other new trails that Grantee determines are
consistent with the Purpose pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice)
and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
ii. Fences. Grantor may maintain, repair and replace existing fences
with similar materials without Grantee's permission. Grantor may construct new
fences anywhere on the Property for the purpose of reasonable and customary
management of livestock and wildlife,or for separation of ownership and uses,
provided that the location and design of fences are consistent with wildlife
friendly fence standards as established by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, or a
successor government agency and with the Purpose. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, fences consisting of white material or painted white are prohibited in
order to preserve the western rural appearance of the Property.
iii. Utility Improvements. Existing energy generation or transmission
infrastructure and other existing utility improvements,if any, including but not
limited to: (i)natural gas distribution pipelines, electric power poles,
transformers, and lines; (ii)telephone and communications towers,poles, and
lines; (iii) septic systems; (iv) domestic water storage and delivery systems; and
(v) renewable energy generation systems including,but not limited to, wind,
solar, geothermal, or hydroelectric("Utility Improvements"),may be repaired or
replaced with an improvement of similar size and type at their current locations
on the Property without further permission from Grantee. New Utility
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Improvements may be enlarged or constructed on the Property, subject to the
restrictions below and provided that they are consistent with the Purpose.
a. Within the Building Envelope. Grantor may enlarge or
construct Utility Improvements within the Building Envelope without
further permission of Grantee,provided that no Utility Improvements
exceed thirty-five(35) feet in height.
b. Outside of the Building Envelope. Grantor shall not
enlarge or construct any Utility Improvements outside of the Building
Envelope without Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's
Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval)of this Deed;provided,however,that
Grantor reserves the right to construct Utility Improvements outside the
Building Envelope solely to provide utility services to the improvements
permitted by this Deed,provided that no Utility Improvements exceed
thirty-five feet in height.
c. Additional Requirements. Prior to the enlargement or
construction of any Utility Improvements on the Property, Grantor shall
provide notice of such enlargement or construction to Grantee. Following
the repair, replacement, enlargement or construction of any Utility
Improvements, Grantor shall promptly restore any disturbed area to a
condition consistent with the Purpose. Any easement,right of way or
other interest granted to a third party or otherwise reserved,to be used for
Utility Improvements is subject to Section 6K(Easements, Rights of Way
or Other Interests) of this Deed.
d. Renewable Energy Generation Systems. In addition to the
foregoing, limited renewable energy generation systems are permitted
within the Building Envelope for use on the Property primarily for the
purpose of allowing Grantor to offset its energy consumption. Any
limited renewable energy generated on the Property in accordance with
this paragraph that incidentally is in excess of Grantor's consumption may
be sold, conveyed, or credited to a provider of retail electric service to the
extent permitted by Colorado law.
iv. Signs. Grantor may place and maintain signs on the Property
provided that no individual sign exceeds twelve(12) square feet. Grantor may
place larger signs on the Property if Grantee determines that said signs are
consistent with the Purpose,pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18
(Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
5. Resource Management. Grantor recognizes the importance of good resource
management and stewardship to preserve and protect the Conservation Values. To this end,
Grantor shall conduct the following uses of the Property in accordance with the provisions
below. In the event Grantee believes any resource management practice(s) are not consistent
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with the Purpose, Grantee may request that Grantor and Grantee shall, at Grantor's expense,
consult with a mutually agreed upon resource management professional that will provide written
recommendations for the restoration of the Property and the continuation of the resource
management practice in a manner consistent with the Purpose. If Grantee approves the
recommendations in accordance with Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice) and 18(Grantee's
Approval)of this Deed, Grantor shall follow such recommendations at Grantor's sole expense.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor and Grantee recognize that changes in economic
conditions,in agricultural technologies, in accepted farm,ranch and forest management
practices, and in the situation of Grantor may result in an evolution of agricultural,silvicultural,
and other uses of the Property, and such uses are permitted provided they are consistent with the
Purpose.
A. Agriculture. Grantor reserves the right to irrigate and fertilize the hay
meadow,raise and cultivate hay and graze livestock in a manner consistent with the
Purpose. All agricultural uses shall be conducted using stewardship and management
methods that preserve the natural resources upon which agriculture is based. Long term
stewardship and management goals include preserving soil productivity,maintaining
natural stream channels,preventing soil erosion,minimizing invasive species, avoiding
unsustainable livestock grazing practices, and minimizing loss of vegetative cover. If
agricultural acts or uses are no longer practiced on the Property, either Party may request
that the Parties develop a mutually acceptable plan to ensure appropriate land cover that
is consistent with the Purpose. The expense of developing and implementing said plan
shall be borne by Grantor.
B. Timber. On a limited and localized basis, Grantor may,but is not
obligated to, cut trees to control insects and disease(including without limitation
mountain pine beetle infestation), to control invasive non-native species, to prevent
personal injury and property damage, and for domestic uses on the Property including,
but not limited to, firewood and construction of permitted buildings and fences. Grantor
may,but is not obligated to, conduct tree thinning activities to maintain the character and
nature of the habitat. Grantor shall only conduct other timber harvesting activities in
accordance with a forest management plan prepared by a professional forester at
Grantor's expense, provided that Grantee determines that said activities and management
plan are consistent with the Purpose pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice)and 18
(Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
C. Relatively Natural Habitat. Habitat management activities that have the
potential to negatively impact the Conservation Values, such as removing tamarisk,
chaining juniper or sagebrush, constructing ponds and wetlands, and conducting
controlled burns,may be permitted provided that Grantee determines that said
management activities are consistent with the Purpose pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's
Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
IF GRANTOR OWNS ALL OF THE MINERAL RIGHTS ON THE PROPERTY:
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D. Minerals and Other Deposits. As of the date of this Deed, Grantor owns
all and has not leased any, of the mineral rights located on,under, or in the Property or
otherwise associated with the Property.
i. Grantor's Mineral Rights. Grantor's current and future
ownership of Minerals associated with the Property shall be subject to the
following provisions:
a. Mining. The exploration, development,mining or other
extraction or removal of minerals,including but not limited to coal, oil,
gas or hydrocarbons ("Minerals") on,under, or in the Property or
otherwise associated with the Property by any method is prohibited except
to the extent expressly permitted in this Section.
b. Soil,Sand, Gravel and Rock. Soil,sand, gravel or rock
may be extracted without further permission from Grantee so long as such
extraction: a)is solely for use on the Property or for Grantor's personal
use for non-commercial purposes; b) is in conjunction with activities
permitted herein, such as graveling roads and creating stock ponds; c)is
accomplished in a manner which is consistent with the Purpose and is
approved in advance by Grantee,pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's
Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed; d) does not involve
disturbing by such extraction more than one-half(1/2) acre of the Property
at one time, and uses methods of mining that may have a limited and
localized impact on the real property but are not irremediably destructive
of the Conservation Values; and e) Grantor ensures that an area so
disturbed is reclaimed within a reasonable time by refilling or some other
reasonable reclamation method. This provision shall be interpreted in a
manner consistent with I.R.C. § 170(h),as amended, and the Treasury
Regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
OR
IF GRANTOR DOES NOT OWN ALL OF THE MINERAL RIGHTS ON THE
PROPERTY:
A. Minerals and Other Deposits. As of the date of this Deed, Grantor does
not own all of the mineral rights located on,under, or in the Property or otherwise
associated with the Property. For this reason, a minerals assessment report has been
completed by ,dated , 20 , in compliance with I.R.C. §
170(h)(5)(B)(ii) and Treas. Regs. § 1.170A-14(g)(4). The report concludes that, as of the
date of this Deed,the probability of extraction or removal of minerals from the Property
by any surface mining method is so remote as to be negligible. For purposes of this
Deed, the term"Mineral Document"shall mean any lease, surface use agreement, no-
surface occupancy agreement, or any other instrument related to Minerals associated with
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the Property, and the provisions of which may permit activities that may have a current or
future impact on the surface of the Property.
Grantor's Mineral Rights. Grantor's current and future
ownership of Minerals associated with the Property shall be subject to the
following provisions:
a. Mining. The exploration, development, mining or
other extraction or removal of minerals,including but not limited to coal,
oil, gas or hydrocarbons("Minerals") on,under, or in the Property or
otherwise associated with the Property by any method is prohibited except
to the extent expressly permitted in this Section.
b. Soil, Sand, Gravel and Rock. Soil, sand, gravel or
rock may be extracted without further permission from Grantee so long as
such extraction: a)is solely for use on the Property or for Grantor's
personal use for non-commercial purposes;b) is in conjunction with
activities permitted herein, such as graveling roads and creating stock
ponds; c)is accomplished in a manner which is consistent with the
Purpose and is approved in advance by Grantee, pursuant to Sections 17
(Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed; d) does not
involve disturbing by such extraction more than one(1) acre of the
Property at one time, and uses methods of mining that may have a limited
and localized impact on the real property but are not irremediably
destructive of the Conservation Values; and e) Grantor ensures that an
area so disturbed is reclaimed within a reasonable time by refilling or
some other reasonable reclamation method. This provision shall be
interpreted in a manner consistent with I.R.C. § 170(h), as amended, and
the Treasury Regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
ii. Third Party Mineral Rights. Grantor does not own all of the
Minerals located on,under, or in the Property or otherwise associated with the
Property. One or more third parties may have the right to explore for, develop,
mine, extract or remove the Minerals.
a. Grantor agrees that by granting this Easement to Grantee, it
has granted to Grantee a portion of its rights as owner of the Property on
which the exploration, development,mining, extraction or removal of any
Minerals may be conducted. Within ten(10)days, Grantor shall provide
notice to Grantee of any contact,whether verbal or written,from a third
party Mineral owner,lessee or operator.
b. Grantor shall not enter into any Mineral Document without
Grantee approval pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18
(Grantee's Approval) of this Deed to ensure that said document is
consistent with the Purpose and this Section, and Grantee shall be a party
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to any such agreement, if Grantee chooses, in its sole discretion. Grantee
shall have the right to charge a fee to Grantor for time and costs associated
with review of any Mineral Document.
c. Grantor affirmatively grants to Grantee the right,but not
the obligation, to object to, on Grantor's behalf, any administrative
application,permit or other regulatory approval to be granted by any
federal, state or local government body or agency, including any permit
conditions in accordance with state law and regulations,and Grantor shall
not grant its approval or acceptance of any such application,permit,
permit conditions or other regulatory approval without Grantee's approval
pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of
this Deed. Grantor affirmatively grants to Grantee the right,but not the
obligation, to appeal a decision of the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission
or any other federal, state or local government body or agency, on
Grantor's behalf.
E. Recreation. Grantor may undertake low-impact recreational uses such as
wildlife watching,hiking, cross-country skiing,snowmobiling,hunting, fishing and other
similar low-impact recreational activities,provided they are consistent with the Purpose.
Grantor reserves the right to lease portions of the Property for hunting and fishing,
including access to the Eagle River. These uses are specifically excluded from the
Restricted Practices in Section 6D of this Deed.
F. Water Rights. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-30.5-102, which authorizes the
inclusion of"water rights beneficially used upon the land...owned by Grantor"in a
conservation easement, the Property subject to this Easement includes any and all right,
title and interest in and to the water rights described in Exhibit C ("Water Rights").
i. Permitted Uses of Water Rights. The Parties agree that the Water
Rights are hereby dedicated and restricted exclusively to be used for the
preservation and protection of the Conservation Values("Permitted Water
Uses"), and that Grantor shall continue to maintain their historic beneficial use,
except as otherwise provided herein.
ii. Restrictions on Water Rights. Grantor shall not transfer,
encumber, sell, lease or otherwise separate the Water Rights from the Property.
Grantor shall not abandon or allow abandonment of the Water Rights by action or
inaction. Grantor shall not change the historic beneficial use of the Water Rights
unless Grantee determines that said change is consistent with the Purpose,
pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18(Grantee's Approval) of this
Deed. No change of the point of diversion of the Water Rights shall be submitted
for judicial approval unless Grantee determines that the proposed change of point
of diversion is consistent with the Purpose, pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's
Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed. Grantor shall be permitted to
pipe portions of the Sherwood Ditch as necessary to control ditch erosion or to
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efficiently convey the water from its point of diversion,provided,however,that
all pipe shall be placed underground except where impracticable because of steep
terrain, and after the installation of any pipe, Grantor shall promptly restore any
disturbed area to a condition consistent with the Purpose.
iii. Protection of Water Rights. Grantor shall cooperate with Grantee
to help assure the continued historical beneficial use of the Water Rights in order
to preserve and protect the Conservation Values. Grantee may request that
Grantor report to Grantee annually regarding the nature and extent of Grantor's
use of the Water Rights during the prior year,which report need not be in writing.
Grantor shall also provide Grantee with copies of any reports or correspondence
submitted to the State or Division Engineer or Water Commissioner. Grantor
shall provide Grantee with a copy of any written notice or pleadings received by
Grantor from any state water official or any other person concerning the possible
abandonment of the Water Rights within 30 days of receipt thereof.
iv. Abandonment of Water Rights. If the Water Rights appear on
decennial abandonment list, or if Grantee reasonably determines that the Water
Rights are subject to a threat of abandonment, Grantee shall give Grantor written
notice of such threat. Grantor shall also by considered notified if Grantor receives
notice from any state water official or any other person concerning the possible
abandonment of the Water Rights. Upon notification, the Parties shall work in
good faith to develop and implement a mutually acceptable strategy to cure the
threat of abandonment. Grantor shall have ninety(90) days from notification to
demonstrate action to rebut the presumption of abandonment of the Water Rights.
If the Parties cannot reach a mutual agreement, or Grantor has failed to take
action to cure the threat of abandonment of the Water Rights within ninety(90)
days of notification, Grantee shall,in addition to any other remedies available to
Grantee under this Deed or by law,have the right to(i) enter upon the Property
and undertake any and all actions reasonably necessary to continue the historical
use of the Water Rights; (ii) seek removal of the Water Rights from the
abandonment list; and(iii) defend the Water Rights against any other claim of
abandonment. Grantor agrees to reasonably cooperate in any manner necessary to
accomplish Grantee's election and agrees to reimburse Grantee for any and all
actual and reasonable costs associated with the actions taken by Grantee, and at
Grantee's request, agrees to authorize and appoint Grantee as its agent and
attorney-in-fact to file for and obtain any administrative or judicial approvals
required to effectuate Grantee's election.
v. Spring/Future Well Serving Residential Improvements.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Grantee acknowledges that
Grantor has developed and historically used an existing spring to serve the
Residential Improvements. Grantor reserves the right to repair,replace, operate,
improve or adjudicate the spring and all related water infrastructure and to drill
one or more exempt wells within the Residential Building Envelope or Tree
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Nursery Envelope to serve existing or future Residential Improvements and
Agricultural Improvements permitted by this Deed.
6. Restricted Practices.
A. Subdivision. Grantor and Grantee agree that the division, subdivision or
de facto subdivision of the Property,whether by legal or physical process,into two or
more parcels of land or partial or separate interests (including,but not limited to,
condominium interests or the partition of undivided interests) is prohibited. At all times
Grantor shall own and convey the Property as a single parcel which shall be subject to the
terms and conditions of this Easement. Grantor may own the single parcel by joint
tenancy or tenancy in common, consistent with Section 28(Joint and Several Liability)
of this Deed; provided,however, that Grantor shall not undertake any legal proceeding to
partition, subdivide or divide in any manner such undivided interests in the single parcel.
B. Surface Disturbance. Except as otherwise set forth herein, any
alteration of the surface of the land, including without limitation,the movement,
excavation, extraction or removal of soil, sand, gravel,rock,peat or sod, is prohibited,
unless such alteration is associated with permitted acts on and uses of the Property and is
consistent with the Purpose.
C. Existing Water Features. The maintenance and repair of existing non-
domestic water improvements such as ponds,reservoirs, stock tanks, center pivot
sprinklers, irrigation ditches,pipes,headgates, flumes,pumps, or wells is permitted
without the approval of Grantee. The maintenance and repair of existing springs used for
domestic purposes is also permitted without the approval of Grantee. The construction of
new water improvements or enlargement of existing water improvements, excluding
ponds and reservoirs, is permitted provided that such activity is consistent with the
Purpose,pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this
Deed. The enlargement of existing ponds or reservoirs, or the construction of new ponds
or reservoirs,is permitted provided that Grantee determines that said activities are
consistent with the Purpose,pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18
(Grantee's Approval) of this Deed. Any portion of the Property that is disturbed by the
maintenance,repair,construction or enlargement of water improvements shall be restored
to a condition that is consistent with the Purpose promptly after said activity is
completed.
D. Commercial or industrial Activity. Grantor shall not conduct industrial
uses on the Property. Grantor shall not conduct commercial uses of the Property that are
not consistent with the Purpose. Grantee acknowledges that the commercial uses
permitted within the Tree Nursery Envelope are consistent with the Purpose.
E. Feed Lot. Grantor shall not establish or maintain a feed lot. For purposes
of this Deed,"feed lot"means a permanently constructed confined area or facility which
is used and maintained continuously and exclusively for purposes of warm-up or
fattening large numbers of livestock for market. Nothing in this Section shall prevent
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Grantor from seasonally confining livestock into an area, corral or other facility for
warm-up or feeding, or from leasing pasture for the grazing of livestock owned by others.
F. Public Access. Other than the Eagle Valley Regional Trail and the Stone
Quarry Access,which will provide public access to portions of the Property,nothing
contained herein shall be construed as affording the public access to any portion of the
Property, although Grantor may permit public access to the Property on such terms and
conditions as it deems appropriate,provided that such access is consistent with the
Purpose.
G. Trash. Grantor may not dump or accumulate any kind of trash, sludge, or
refuse on the Property, except for farm-related trash and refuse produced on the Property
that is disposed of in a manner that is consistent with the Purpose. Grantor may store or
accumulate agricultural products and by-products on the Property in accordance with all
applicable government laws and regulations and is consistent with the Purpose.
H. Hazardous Materials. Grantor may use agri-chemicals on the Property in
accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. For purposes of this Deed,
"Hazardous Materials"shall mean any"hazardous substance"as defined in §9601(14) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980,
as amended ("CERCLA"), "pollutant or contaminant" as defined in § 9601(33)of
CERCLA, or any hazardous waste as defined in C.R.S. §25-15-101(6). 40 C.F.R. §
302.4 provides a non-exhaustive list of over 600 substances that qualify as hazardous
substances under CERCLA. The use, treatment, storage, disposal,or release of
Hazardous Materials shall only be permitted in accordance with applicable, federal, state
and local law and regulations.
I. Weed Control. The Parties recognize the potential negative impact of
noxious weeds and invasive plant species on the Conservation Values. Grantor shall
manage noxious weeds and invasive plant species in a manner consistent with the
Purpose. Grantee has no responsibility for the management of noxious weeds and
invasive plant species.
J. Motorized Vehicle Operation. The operation of motorized vehicles for
purposes associated with permitted acts on and uses of the Property is permitted provided
that such operation is consistent with the Purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Grantor and Grantee agree that the operation of motorized vehicles for use by the general
public is expressly prohibited except as otherwise permitted on the Eagle Valley Regional
Trail,the Stone Quarry Access and public highways.
K. Easements,Rights of Way or Other Interests. The conveyance or
modification of an easement,right of way,Mineral Document or other similar interest is
prohibited unless Grantee determines that the proposed conveyance or modification is
consistent with the Purpose,pursuant to Sections 17(Grantor's Notice) and 18
(Grantee's Approval) of this Deed. Grantee shall not unreasonably deny approval of an
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easement to be conveyed to a utility provider for distribution of,but not transmission of,
utilities.
L. Other Restricted Uses. Grantor shall not construct or establish golf
courses, athletic fields, race tracks, shooting ranges, sod farms,helicopter pads, and
airstrips.
7. Intentionally Deleted.
8. Responsibilities of Grantor and Grantee Not Affected. Other than as specified
herein, this Deed is not intended to impose any legal or other responsibility on Grantee, or in any
way to affect any existing obligations of Grantor as owner of the Property. Additionally,unless
otherwise specified below, nothing in this Deed shall require Grantor to take any action to restore
the condition of the Property after any Act of God or other event over which Grantor had no
control. Grantor shall continue to be solely responsible and Grantee shall have no obligation for
the upkeep and maintenance of the Property and Grantor understands that nothing in this Deed
relieves Grantor of any obligation or restriction on the use of the Property imposed by law.
Among other things, this shall apply to:
A. Taxes. Grantor shall continue to be solely responsible for payment of all
taxes and assessments levied against the Property. If Grantee is ever required to pay any
taxes or assessments on its interest in the Property, Grantor will reimburse Grantee for
the same. If for any reason Grantor fails to pay any taxes, assessments or similar
requisite charges, Grantee may pay such taxes, assessments or similar requisite charges,
and may bring an action against Grantor to recover all such taxes, assessments and
similar charges plus interest thereon at the rate charged delinquent property taxes by the
county assessor's office in which the Property is located.
B. Liability. Grantor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Board, Eagle
County, and Grantee and its members, officers, directors,employees, agents and
contractors (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties")harmless from and against any and
all loss, damage, cost, or expense, including reasonable attorneys'fees, arising from or in
any way related to: (i)injury to or the death of any person,or damage to property,
occurring on or about or related to the Property,unless due solely to the act or omission
of the Indemnified Parties; (ii) the obligations under this Deed; (iii)the presence or
release of hazardous materials on,under, or about the Property under Section 6H of this
Deed; (iv)the existence of any underground storage tanks on the Property; or(v)the
violation or alleged violation of, or other failure to comply with any state, federal, or
local law, regulation, or requirement, including,without limitation, CERCLA and state
hazardous waste statutes,by any person other than any of the Indemnified Parties,in any
way affecting,involving, or relating to the Property. Grantee shall indemnify, defend and
hold Grantor, its trustees,beneficiaries, officers, employees, consultants, advisors,
representatives, assigns, successors and heirs harmless from and against any and all loss,
cost or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from or in any way related
to injury to or death of any person or damage to property of any kind,occurring on or
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about or related to the Property arising out of the actions of Grantee and its members,
officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors on the Property.
9. Enforcement. If Grantee finds what it believes is a violation of the terms of this
Deed, Grantee shall immediately notify Grantor and the Board in writing of the nature of the
alleged violation("Notice of Violation"). Upon receipt of the Notice of Violation, Grantor shall
immediately discontinue the activity or use that has caused the alleged violation and shall either:
(a) restore the Property to its condition prior to the violation in accordance with a written
restoration plan("Restoration Plan"); or(b)provide a written explanation to Grantee of the
reason why the alleged violation should be permitted. The Restoration Plan shall be submitted to
Grantee within thirty(30) days after Grantor's receipt of the Notice of Violation, or within a
longer time period if Grantee agrees it is not reasonably possible to finalize a Restoration Plan
within said time frame. The Restoration Plan shall be approved or disapproved based on it being
consistent with the Purpose by Grantee in writing within thirty(30) days after its submittal. If
Grantee fails to respond in writing within thirty(30)days after Grantor's submittal to Grantee of
a Restoration Plan,the Restoration Plan shall be deemed approved. Grantor shall begin restoring
the Property in accordance with the Restoration Plan within ten(10) days after it is approved or
deemed approved by Grantee and diligently pursue such cure to completion in compliance with
the terms of the approved Restoration Plan. If it is not possible or is unreasonable to begin
restoring the Property within ten (10) days, Grantor shall notify Grantee and commence as soon
as it is possible or reasonable to commence restoration of the Property pursuant to the
Restoration Plan. If the condition described in clause(b) above occurs,both parties agree to
meet within thirty(30) days to resolve this difference. If the parties are unable to resolve the
dispute at the meeting, Grantee may, at its reasonable discretion,take appropriate legal action. If
after receipt of the Notice of Violation, Grantor continues the activity or use that caused the
alleged violation or if a court with jurisdiction determines that a violation is imminent, exists,or
has occurred, Grantee may get an injunction to stop it, temporarily or permanently prior to the
parties meeting and prior to completion of the Restoration Plan. A court may also issue an
injunction to require Grantor to restore the Property to its condition prior to the violation, and
may order Grantor to pay any restoration costs necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms of
this Deed.
Grantor shall pay reasonable costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of this
Easement against Grantor, including,without limitation,reasonable costs and expenses of suit,
and reasonable attorneys'fees and any reasonable costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's
violation of the terms of this Easement. If Grantor prevails over Grantee in a legal action,
Grantor shall not be responsible for payment of the reasonable costs incurred by Grantee,
including,without limitation, reasonable costs and expenses of suit and reasonable attorneys'
fees. Grantee's remedies described in this Section shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to
all remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity,including the right to recover any
damages for loss of Conservation Values. Enforcement of the terms of this Easement shall be at
the discretion of Grantee, and the failure of Grantee to discover a violation or to take action shall
not waive any of Grantee's rights, claims or interests in pursuing any such action at a later date.
10. Transfer of Easement.
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A. Grantee shall have the right to transfer this Deed to any public agency or
private non-profit organization that, at the time of transfer: (i) is a "qualified
organization"under I.R.C. § 170(h); (ii) is authorized to hold conservation easements
under C.R.S. §§38-30.5-101, et seq. and C.R.S. §12-61-720, (iii) expressly agrees in
writing to abide by the terms of this Easement and to assume the responsibility imposed
on Grantee by this Easement; and (iv)is approved in writing by the Board and Eagle
County in their respective sole and absolute discretion. Grantee shall provide the Board
and Eagle County with a written request to assign the Deed at least forty-five(45)days
prior to the date proposed for the assignment transaction. Grantee shall notify Grantor in
advance of any proposed transfers.
B. The Board or Eagle County shall have the right to require Grantee to
assign its rights and obligations under this Easement to a different organization if Grantee
ceases to exist; is unwilling,unable, or unqualified to enforce the terms and provisions of
this Easement; or is unwilling or unable to effectively monitor the Property for
compliance with this Easement at least once every calendar year. Prior to any assignment
under this Section 10, the Board and Eagle County shall consult with Grantee and
provide Grantee an opportunity to address the Board's or Eagle County's concerns. If the
Board's or Eagle County's concerns are not addressed to its satisfaction,the Board or
Eagle County may require that Grantee assign this Deed to an organization designated by
the Board and Eagle County that complies with Section 10A of this Deed.
C. If Grantee desires to transfer this Deed to a qualified organization having
similar purposes as Grantee,but the Board or Eagle County has refused to approve the
transfer, a court with jurisdiction shall transfer this Deed to another qualified organization
having similar purposes and that agrees to abide by the terms of this Easement and to
assume the responsibility imposed on Grantee by this Easement, provided that the Board
and Eagle County shall have adequate notice of and an opportunity to participate in the
court proceeding leading to the court's decision on the matter.
D. Upon compliance with the applicable portions of this Section 10, the
parties shall record an instrument completing the assignment in the Eagle County Clerk
and Recorder's Office. Assignment of the Deed shall not be construed as affecting the
Easement's perpetual duration and shall not affect the Easement's priority against any
intervening liens,mortgages, easements, or other encumbrances.
11. Transfer of Property. Any time a fee simple interest in the Property or a portion
thereof is transferred by Grantor to any third party(specifically excluding leases and easements),
Grantor shall pay a transfer fee of$1,000 to Grantee to be used for purposes consistent with
Grantee's mission. Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing within(5)business days after closing
using the form in Exhibit D attached hereto and made a part of this Deed, and shall attach to the
form a copy of the new ownership deed. Grantee reserves the right to record a notice of transfer
fee in the official real property records of Eagle County, Colorado. This provision is intended to
run with the land for perpetuity, and to touch and concern the Property burdened by this
easement by providing Grantee a contribution toward its stewardship, enforcement and defense
of this Easement. If a fee is attributable to a transfer of property classified as "residential real
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property," as defined in C.R.S. § 38-35-127(2)(e), then the Grantee covenants and agrees that the
fee shall be used for the purposes specified in C.R.S. § 38-35-127(2)(b)(V)in a manner
consistent with the Grantee's mission.
12. Condemnation. Grantor shall notify Grantee, the Board and Eagle County
immediately of any communication or notice received concerning any proposed taking or
condemnation affecting the Property, and Grantee shall have the right to participate in any
proceedings as a real property interest holder. Grantee may pursue any remedies in law or in
equity, including opposition to the condemnation of the Property. If the Property or any part
thereof or interest therein is sold or conveyed to a condemning authority under threat of
condemnation or taken through condemnation or other involuntary conversion, Grantee shall be
entitled to compensation determined as provided in Section 14 of this Deed.
13. Termination or Extinguishment of Easement. Except as provided in Section 12
(Condemnation)of this Deed, this Easement or any part hereof may only be terminated or
extinguished by judicial proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction. The only ground upon
which this Easement can be terminated or extinguished is the total loss of all Conservation
Values. If termination or extinguishment occurs, Grantee shall be entitled to compensation
determined as provided in Section 14 of this Deed.
14. Compensation upon Condemnation, Termination, or Extinguishment.
A. The Parties acknowledge that an appraisal of the Property has been
completed that indicates that the fair market value of the Easement is percent
( %) of the full fair market value of the Property unrestricted by this Easement
("Proportionate Value Percentage"), which percentage shall remain constant and shall
be applied pursuant to Treas.Regs. § 1.170A-14(g)(6)(ii).
B. If the Property is condemned,in whole or in part, as discussed in Section
12 of this Deed, or if this Easement is terminated or extinguished pursuant to Section 13
(Termination or Extinguishment of Easement) of this Deed, Grantee shall be entitled to a
share of the proceeds of such action equal to the Proportionate Value Percentage of the
full fair market value of the Property unrestricted by this Easement pursuant to Treas.
Regs. § 1.170A-14(g)(6)(ii), excluding the value of any improvements. Grantor shall not
voluntarily accept proceeds equal to less than full fair market value of the affected
Property unrestricted by this Easement without the approval of Grantee, the Board and
Eagle County. The Board shall be entitled to receive percent( %) of Grantee's
share of the proceeds. Eagle County shall be entitled to percent( %)of
Grantee's share of the proceeds. Upon receipt of Grantee's share of the proceeds,
Grantee shall promptly remit to the Board and Eagle County, each body's respective
share of these proceeds.
C. Grantee's use of its share of such proceeds shall comply with Treas. Regs.
§ 1.170A-14(g)(6).
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D. Grantee's remedies described in this Section shall be cumulative and shall
be in addition to any and all remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity,
including the right to recover any damages for loss of Conservation Values as described
in C.R.S. §38-30.5-108.
15. Perpetual Duration. This Easement shall be a servitude running with the land in
perpetuity. The provisions of this Deed that apply to Grantor or Grantee shall also apply to their
respective agents, trustees,beneficiaries,heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and all other
successors as their interests may appear;provided,however,that each party's rights and
obligations under this Easement shall terminate(as to such party,but not as to such party's
successor, who shall be bound as provided herein)upon a transfer of the party's entire interest in
this Easement or the Property, except that liability of such transferring party for act or omissions
occurring prior to such transfer shall survive the transfer.
16. Change of Circumstance.
A. Economic Value. The fact that any use of the Property that is prohibited
by this Easement, or any other use as determined by Grantee to be inconsistent with the
Purpose of this Easement, may become economically more valuable than permitted uses
has been considered by Grantor in granting this Easement. It is the intent of both Grantor
and Grantee that such circumstances shall not justify the termination or extinguishment of
this Easement pursuant to Section 13 of this Deed. In addition,the inability to carry on
any or all of the permitted uses, or the unprofitability of doing so, shall not impair the
validity of this Easement or be considered grounds for its termination or extinguishment
pursuant to Section 13 of this Deed.
B. Agricultural Value. In the event Grantor no longer uses the Property for
agricultural purposes, Grantee may request that Grantor and Grantee develop an
acceptable plan to ensure appropriate land cover consistent with Purpose. The expense of
developing and implementing said plan shall be paid for by Grantor.
17. Grantor's Notice. Where Grantor's notice is required in this Deed, Grantor shall
notify Grantee in writing not less than sixty(60) calendar days prior to the date Grantor intends
to undertake the activity in question. The written notice shall describe the proposed activity in
sufficient detail (i.e. location, size, scope, design, nature)to allow Grantee to evaluate the
consistency of the proposed activity with the pertinent terms of this Easement.
18. Grantee's Approval. Where Grantee's approval is required in this Deed, Grantee
shall grant or withhold its approval in writing within thirty(30) calendar days of receipt of
Grantor's written notice thereof. Grantee's decision maybe withheld if Grantee provides notice
that it is unable to immediately evaluate the proposed action but in no event shall Grantee's
inaction extend beyond an additional thirty(30) calendar days. Grantor shall not engage in the
proposed act or use until Grantor receives Grantee's approval in writing.
19. Notices. Any notice that either party is required to give to the other in writing
shall be transmitted via registered or certified U.S.mail with return receipt requested, overnight
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delivery service or served personally to the following addresses which addresses may change
from time to time by a party giving written notice in the manner set forth above(as of the date of
this Deed, the parties acknowledge that U.S.mail does not deliver to physical addresses in Avon
or Eagle, Colorado):
Grantor: Dan Leary
The Piney Valley Ranches Trust
P.O. Box 9429
0101 Fawcett Rd., Suite 210
Avon, CO 81620
Phone: 970-949-6776
With a copy to:
Richard A. Johnson
Johnson & Repucci LLP
2521 Broadway, Suite A
Boulder, CO 80304
Phone: (303) 442-1900
Grantee: Eagle Valley Land Trust
PO Box 3016
Edwards, CO 81632
Phone: 970-748-7654
Eagle County: Toby Sprunk, Open Space Director
Bryan Treu, Eagle County Attorney
P.O. Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
Phone: 970-328-8698
Board: Executive Director
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
303 E. 17th Avenue, Ste 1060
Denver, CO 80203
20. Liens on the Property.
A. Current Liens. There are currently two (2) deeds of trust encumbering the
Property, which deeds of trust shall be subordinated to the terms of this Deed by the
recordation of separate instruments immediately after the recordation of this Deed.
B. Subsequent Liens. No provisions of this Deed should be construed as
impairing the ability of Grantor to use this Property as collateral for subsequent
borrowing. Any mortgage or lien arising from such a borrowing is subordinate to this
Easement.
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21. No Merger,Abandonment,Release, or Adverse Possession. If Grantee wishes to
acquire fee title to the Property or any additional interest in the Property(such as a leasehold),
Grantee must first obtain the written approval of the Board and Eagle County. As a condition of
such approval,the Board or Eagle County may require that the Grantee first transfer the Deed to
another qualified organization consistent with Section 10 of this Deed. The Deed shall not be
extinguished, in whole or in part,through the legal doctrine of merger in view of the public
interest in its enforcement. This Deed cannot be abandoned,released, or affected by adverse
possession.
22. Grantor's Representations and Warranties.
A. Except as provided in Section 20 of this Deed, Grantor warrants that
Grantor: (i)has good and sufficient title to the Property, free from all liens and
encumbrances securing monetary obligations except ad valorem property taxes for the
current year; (ii)has the right to grant access to the Property to Grantee for the purposes
described in this Deed and has in fact granted said access to Grantee; and (iii)hereby
promises to defend title to the Property against all claims that may be made against it by
any person claiming by, through, or under Grantor.
B. Grantor represents and warrants that to the best of its knowledge(defined
as the personal knowledge of Daniel J. Leary,Trustee), and without duty of inquiry or
investigation:
i. Except for uses in the ordinary course of historical agricultural
operations and residential uses,no hazardous substance or toxic waste exists nor
has been generated,treated, stored, used,disposed of, deposited, or transported,
in, on, or across the Property, and that there are no underground storage tanks
located on the Property;
ii. Grantor and the Property are in compliance with all federal, state,
and local laws,regulations and requirements applicable to the Property and its
use;
iii. There is no pending or threatened litigation in any way affecting,
involving, or relating to the Property; and
iv. No civil or criminal proceedings or investigations have been
instigated at any time or are now pending, and no notices, claims, demands, or
orders have been received, arising out of any violation or alleged violation of, or
failure to comply with, any federal,state, or local law,regulation,or requirement
applicable to the Property or its use.
23. Acceptance. Grantee hereby accepts without reservation the rights and
responsibilities conveyed by this Deed for which no goods or services were exchanged or
provided.
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24. General Provisions:
A. Severability. If any provision of this Deed,or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance,is found to be invalid,the remainder of the provisions of this
Deed, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as
to which it is found to be invalid, as the case may be, shall not be affected thereby.
B. Captions. The captions in this instrument have been inserted solely for
convenience of reference and are not a part of this instrument and shall have no effect
upon construction or interpretation.
C. Waiver of Defenses. Grantor hereby waives any defense of laches,
estoppel or prescription and acknowledges and agrees that the one-year statute of
limitation provided under C.R.S. § 38-41-119 does not apply to this Easement, and
Grantor waives any rights of Grantor pursuant to such statute.
D. Controlling Law and Liberal Construction. The provisions of this Deed
are subject to the laws of the United States and the State of Colorado as amended(or any
successor provision then applicable), and the applicable regulations promulgated
thereunder. The provisions of this Deed are to be liberally construed in favor of the
Purpose, and any ambiguities or questions regarding the validity of specific provisions
shall be interpreted in favor of maintaining the Purpose. Any decisions resolving such
ambiguities or questions shall be documented in writing.
E. Counterparts. The parties may execute this instrument in two or more
counterparts which shall, in the aggregate,be signed by all parties; each counterpart shall
be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has signed it; all counterparts,
when taken together, shall constitute this instrument.
F. Amendment. If circumstances arise under which an amendment to or
modification of this Easement would be appropriate, Grantor and Grantee are free to
jointly amend this Easement;provided that no amendment shall be allowed that will
confer a private benefit to Grantor or any other individual greater than the benefit to the
general public(see IRS Reg. 1.170A-14(h)(3)(i)) or result in private inurement for a
Board member, staff or contract employee of Grantee(see IRS Reg. 1.501(c)(3)-1(c)(2)),
or affect the qualifications of this Easement under any applicable laws. Any amendment
shall be consistent with Grantee's, the Board's and Eagle County's policies,must notbe
inconsistent with the preservation and protection of the Conservation Values, shall not
affect the perpetual duration of the Easement, and shall receive the Board's and Eagle
County's prior written approval. Grantee shall have the right to charge a reasonable fee
to Grantor for time and costs associated with any amendment. Any amendment must be
in writing,signed by both parties, and recorded in the official records of Eagle County,
Colorado. In order to preserve the Deed's priority, the Board or Eagle County may
require that Grantee obtain subordinations of any liens,mortgages, easements,or other
encumbrances. For the purposes of the Board's or Eagle County's approval,the term
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"amendment"means any instrument that purports to alter in any way any provision of or
exhibit to this Deed. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring Grantee,
the Board or Eagle County to agree to any particular proposed amendment.
G. Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the terms of this Easement and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations,understandings, or agreements relating to the terms of this Easement, all of
which are merged herein.
H. Termination of the Board. In the event that Article XXVII of the
Colorado Constitution,which established the Board, is amended or repealed to terminate
the Board or merge the Board into another entity, the rights and obligations of the Board
hereunder shall be assigned to and assumed by such other entity as provided by law,but
in the absence of such direction,by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources or its
successor.
25. Development Rights. For purposes of this Deed, "Development Rights"are
defined as all present or future rights to (i) construct,place,replace,modify, enlarge,maintain or
repair any improvements on the Property; or(ii)receive credit for density for development on or
off the Property. By this Deed, Grantor conveys to Grantee all Development Rights associated
with the Property except those Development Rights specifically reserved by Grantor in this
Deed,which include but may not be limited to,the right to make new Residential Improvements,
new Agricultural Improvements and Minor Agricultural Improvements pursuant to Sections 4A,
B,C and D of this Deed. Therefore, Grantor does not have the right to use or transfer any
Development Rights conveyed to Grantee by this Deed.
26. Recording. Grantor shall record this Deed in timely fashion in the official real
property records of Eagle County, Colorado, and Grantee may re-record it at any time as may be
required to preserve its rights in this Easement.
27. No Third Party Enforcement. This Deed is entered into by and between Grantor
and Grantee and does not create rights or responsibilities for the enforcement of the terms of this
Deed in any third parties except as expressly reserved herein.
28. Joint and Several Liability. If Grantor at any time owns the Property in joint
tenancy or tenancy in common, Grantor shall be jointly and severally liable for all obligations set
forth in this Easement.
29. Environmental Attributes. Grantor hereby reserves all Environmental Attributes
associated with the Property. "Environmental Attributes" shall mean any and all tax or other
credits,benefits, renewable energy certificates, emissions reductions, offsets, and allowances
(including but not limited to water, riparian, greenhouse gas,beneficial use, and renewable
energy), generated from or attributable to the conservation,preservation and management of the
Property in accordance with this Easement.Nothing in this Section 29 shall modify the
restrictions imposed by this Deed or otherwise impair the preservation and protection of the
Conservation Values.
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30. Tax Benefits. Grantor acknowledges that Grantor is responsible for obtaining
legal and accounting counsel to advise Grantor regarding the applicability of federal or state tax
benefits that might arise from the donation of the Easement. Grantee makes no representation or
warranty that Grantor will receive tax benefits for the donation of the Easement.
31. Authority to Execute. Each party represents to the other that such party has full
power and authority to execute and deliver this Deed, and perform its obligations under this
Easement, that the individual executing this Deed on behalf of said party is fully empowered and
authorized to do so, and that this Deed constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of said
party enforceable against said party in accordance with its terms.
32. Deed Correction_ The parties shall cooperate to correct mutually acknowledged
errors in this Deed(and exhibits hereto), including typographical, spelling, or clerical errors.
Such correction shall be by recorded written agreement signed by the parties, and shall be
approved by the Board.
33. County Approval. Although Eagle County has funded the acquisition of a
property interest as described in this Deed,nothing in this Deed shall be construed to mean that
any uses, structures or construction permitted herein have been given approval by Eagle County
in its governmental capacity. To the extent that any provision of this Deed differs from the land
use regulations of Eagle County,the more restrictive provision shall apply. Grantor shall be
solely responsible for obtaining all approvals necessary for the lawful use of the Property. All the
proposed improvements and reserved rights identified herein continue to be subject to separate
review and approval under the Eagle County Land Use Regulation and nothing herein shall be
considered pre-approval by Eagle County of the same.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, this Deed of Conservation Easement unto Grantee, its
successors and assigns, forever.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee, intending to legally bind themselves,
have set their hands on the date first written above.
GRANTOR:
THE PINEY VALLEY RANCHES TRUST
By:
Daniel J.Leary,Trustee
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_day of
20 ,by Daniel 3. Leary as Trustee of The Piney Valley Ranches Trust.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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GRANTEE:
EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST,
a Colorado non-profit corporation
By:
Kara Heide, Executive Director
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20 ,by Kara Heide as Executive Director of Eagle Valley Land Trust, a Colorado non-profit
corporation.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
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EXHIBIT B
Map of Property
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EXHIBIT B-i
Residential Building Envelope
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EXHIBIT B-2
Tree Nursery Envelope
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EXHIBIT C
Water Rights
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EXHIBIT D
Sample Notice of Transfer of Property
To: Eagle Valley Land Trust("Grantee")
From: [Insert name of fee owner] ("Grantor")
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Deed of Conservation Easement recorded (date) under
reception number , Grantee is hereby notified by Grantor of the transfer of the fee
simple interest in the subject Property legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto effective
[insert date of closing] to [insert name of new Grantor],who can be reached at [insert name,
legal address, phone and fax number]. Also pursuant to Section 11 of the aforementioned
Deed of Conservation Easement, a copy of the new ownership deed is attached.
GRANTOR:
By:
Title:
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
200 ,by as of
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
Date:
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EXHIBIT D
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TABLE A
OPTIONAL SURVEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The items of Table A must be negotiated between the surveyor and client. It may be necessary
for the surveyor to qualify or expand upon the description of these items (e.g., in reference to Item 6(b),
there may be a need for an interpretation of a restriction). The surveyor cannot make a certification on the
basis of an interpretation or Opinion of another party. Notwithstanding Table A Items 5 and 11(b), if an
engineering design survey is desired as part of an ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey, such services should
be negotiated under Table A, item 22.
If checked,the following optional items are to be included in the ALTAIACSM LAND TITLE
SURVEY,except as otherwise qualified(see note above):
1. 3( Monuments placed(or a reference monument or witness to the corner)at all major
corners of the boundary of the property, unless already marked or referenced by existing
monuments or witnesses.
2. )( Address(es) if disclosed in Record Documents, or observed while conducting the survey.
3. Flood zone classification(with proper annotation based on federal Flood insurance Rate
Maps or the state or local equivalent)depicted by scaled map location and graphic
plotting only.
4. Gross land area(and other areas if specified by the client).
5• Vertical relief with the source of information (e.g.ground survey or aerial map), contour
interval, datum, and originating benchmark identified.
6. (a) Current zoning classification, as provided by the insurer.
(b) Current zoning classification and building setback requirements, height and floor
space area restrictions as set forth in that classification, as provided by the insurer. If
none, so state.
7. (a)Exterior dimensions of all buildings at ground level.
(b)Square footage of:
(1) exterior footprint of all buildings at ground level,
(2) other areas as specified by the client.
(c)Measured height of all buildings above grade at a location specified by the client. If no
location is specified,the point of measurement shall be identified.
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8. Substantial features observed in the process of conducting the survey(in addition to the
improvements and features required under Section 5 above)such as parking lots,
billboards, signs, swimming pools, landscaped areas, etc.
9. Striping, number and type(e.g. handicapped, motorcycle,regular, etc.)of parking spaces
in parking areas, lots and structures.
10. (a) Determination of the relationship and location of certain division or party walls
designated by the client with respect to adjoining properties(client to obtain necessary
permissions).
(b)Determination of whether certain walls designated by the client are plumb(client to
obtain necessary permissions).
11. Location of utilities(representative examples of which are listed below)existing on or
serving the surveyed property as determined by:
X (a) Observed evidence.
(b) Observed evidence together with evidence from plans obtained from utility companies
or provided by client, and markings by utility companies and other appropriate sources
(with reference as to the source of information).
• Railroad tracks, spurs and sidings;
• Manholes, catch basins, valve vaults and other surface indications of
subterranean uses;
• Wires and cables(including their function, if readily identifiable)crossing the
surveyed property, and all poles on or within ten feet of the surveyed property.
Without expressing a legal opinion as to the ownership or nature of the potential
encroachment, the dimensions of all encroaching utility pole crossmembers or
overhangs;and
• utility company installations on the surveyed property.
Note-With regard to Table A, item 11(b),source information from plans and markings will
be combined with observed evidence of utilities to develop a view of those underground
utilities. However, lacking excavation, the exact location of underground features cannot
be accurately, completely and reliably depicted. Where additional or more detailed
information is required, the client is advised that excavation may be necessary.
12. Governmental Agency survey-related requirements as specified by the client, such as for
' HUD surveys, and surveys for leases on Bureau of Land Management managed lands.
13. X Names of adjoining owners of platted lands according to current public records.
14. Distance to the nearest intersecting street as specified by the client.
15. Rectified orthophotography, photogrammetric mapping, airbomelmobile
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certain features(excluding boundaries) where ground measurements are not otherwise
necessary to locate those features to,an appropriate and acceptable accuracy relative to
a nearby boundary. The surveyor shall(a)discuss the ramifications of such
methodologies(e.g. the potential precision and completeness of the data gathered
thereby) with the insurer, lender and client prior to the performance of the survey and, (b)
place a note on the face of the survey explaining the source, date, precision and other
relevant qualifications of any such data.
16. Observed evidence of current earth moving work, building construction or building
additions.
17. Proposed changes in street right of way lines, if information is available from the
controlling jurisdiction. Observed evidence of recent street or sidewalk construction or
repairs.
18. Observed evidence of site use as a solid waste dump, sump or sanitary landfill.
19. Location of wetland areas as delineated by appropriate authorities.
20. (a)Locate improvements within any offsite easements or servitudes benefitting the
surveyed property that are disclosed in the Record Documents provided to the surveyor
and that are observed in the process of conducting the survey(client to obtain necessary
permissions).
(b)Monuments placed(or a reference monument or witness to the corner)at all major
corners of any offsite easements or servitudes benefitting the surveyed property and
disclosed in Record Documents provided to the surveyor(client to obtain necessary
permissions). ,
21. Professional Liability Insurance policy obtained by the surveyor in the minimum amount
of$ to be in effect throughout the contract term. Certificate of insurance to
be furnished upon request.
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