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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-076 Hardscrabble Ranch Property Commissioner C-44151.4.41noved adoption
of the following resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 01 (D
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANY OF THE EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION AND
PERMANENT PRESERVATION OF THE HARDSCRABBLE RANCH PROPERTY
WHEREAS,on May 9, 2017 the Board of County_ccuasioners of Eagle County,
Colorado("Board")approved the contribution of Open S;pacfunds toward The Conservation
Fund's effort to purchase and permanently preserve the tipti*ciiitatelyi 1,540 acre Hardscrabble
Ranch property located south of the Town of Eagle in 44gle4unty,tolorado, (the "Property");
and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2017 The Conservation Fund acquired the Property and leased
the Property to Eagle County; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires that The Conservation Fund encumber the Property with
a conservation easement to be held by the Eagle Valley Land Trust and transfer the Property to
Eagle County to be held as part of its Open Space Program; and
WHEREAS, in anticipation of The Conservation Fund's conveyance of a conservation
easement to the Eagle Valley Land Trust and conveyance of the Property to Eagle County, the
Board desires to grant any of the Eagle County Commissioners the authority to execute all
documents necessary for completing the transaction,which may include closing documents,
affidavits, assignments,leases,management plans, and other documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT,the Board authorizes any Commissioner to execute on its behalf any and all
necessary documents, instruments,papers or other forms necessary for closing of the
transaction through which The Conservation Fund will permanently preserve the Property
through the conveyance of a conservation easement to the Eagle Valley Land Trust in a form
substantially similar to the conservation easement which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
THAT, the Board further authorizes any Commissioner to execute on its behalf any and
all necessary documents,instruments, papers or other forms necessary for the conveyance of
the Property from The Conservation Fund to Eagle County; and
THAT, all documents necessary for the permanent preservation of the Property and
closing are subject to review and approval by the Eagle County Attorney's Office; and
THAT, the Board of County Commissioners finds, determines and declares that this
Resolution is necessary for the public health,safety and welfare of the citizens of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the Iday of ,'VUVE4%1% 2017.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO,By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY CO i ISSIONERS
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County Commissioners Chair /
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Kathy Ch:dler-Henry
Commissioner
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J �nne McQueen
Commissioner
Commissioner At seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Ryan 18,44..//4,,,
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
Commissioner McQueeney
This resolution passed by ` 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Hardscrabble Ranch, Eagle County, Colorado
NOTICE: THIS PROPERTY INTEREST HAS BEEN ACQUIRED IN PART WITH GRANT
#17664 ("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
FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF THE HARDSCRABBLE RANCH WAS PROVIDED BY
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO ("COUNTY'); THE CONSERVATION FUND, A MARYLAND
NON-PROFIT CORPORATION("FUND'); THE BOARD; THE TOWN OF EAGLE,
COLORADO ("TOWN');AND THE EAGLE RANCH ASSOCIATION,A COLORADO NON-
PROFIT CORPORATION("EAGLE RANCH').
Any time the Property is transferred by Grantor to any third party(except for the initial transfer
from The Conservation Fund to the County), Grantor shall pay a transfer fee of$500 to Grantee
and notify Grantee pursuant to the requirements of Section 10.
THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT ("Deed")is granted on this_day of December,
2017,by THE CONSERVATION FUND,a Maryland non-profit corporation(the"Fund"),as
"Grantor", the address of which is 1655 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300,Arlington,VA 22209,Attention:
General Counsel,to the EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST,a Colorado non-profit corporation
("Grantee"),the address of which is P.O. Box 3016,Edwards, Colorado 81632. Immediately after granting
this Deed,The Conservation Fund will convey the Property described herein to EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO,a body corporate and politic,the address of which is P.O. Box 850, 500 Broadway,Eagle,
Colorado 81631 (the"County"), and upon such conveyance the County will be the"Grantor"hereunder.
Grantor and Grantee are individually referred to herein as a"Party", and are collectively referred to herein
as the"Parties". The following exhibits are attached hereto and are incorporated by reference:
Exhibit A: Description of Property
Exhibit A-1: Description and drawing of Ranch Headquarters Building Area
Exhibit A-2: Description and drawing of Recreation and Education Building Area
Exhibit A-3: Description and drawing of Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area
Exhibit A-4: Description and drawing of Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area
Exhibit A-5: Description and drawing of Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area
Exhibit A-6: Description and drawing of Skier Parking Access Area
Exhibit B: Drawing of Permitted New Road
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Exhibit C: Map of Property
Exhibit D: Description of Water Rights
Exhibit E: Sample Notice of Transfer of Property
RECITALS:
A. Description of Property. Grantor is the sole owner in fee simple of approximately 1,540
acres of real property located in Eagle County, Colorado,more particularly described in Exhibit A and
depicted in Exhibit C,both attached hereto and made a part hereof,including all improvements located
thereon(the"Property"). The Property includes the Water Rights (as defined below)described in the
attached Exhibit D.
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 by
the State of Colorado's Division of Real Estate to hold conservation easements for which a state tax credit
is claimed. 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.
The conservation purposes of the conservation easement conveyed by this Deed are set forth below in this
Recital C and are collectively referred to hereafter in this Deed as the"Conservation Values."
1. Public Recreation or Education[Treas.Reg. § 1.170A-14(d)(2)]. The Property
is intended to be used for public recreation and education including,but not limited to,public
trails. A paved public trail crosses the Property along the south. It is the intention of the Grantor
to convey the fee interest in the Property to Eagle County for inclusion in the Eagle County Open
Space Program. It is anticipated that once the Property is part of this program,trails and
trailheads will be officially acknowledged and established and connectivity with an extensive
trail system on the adjoining public lands will be improved. The public may also have access to
portions of the Property for wildlife viewing, fishing and hunting subject to the Grantor's terms
and conditions.
2. Relatively Natural Habitat [Treas.Reg. § 1.170A-14(d)(3)]. The Property
supports native Southern Rocky Mountain pinyon juniper woodlands,intermountain basin
sagebrush shrublands, irrigated hay meadows and pastures, and 2.5 miles of cold-water montane
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streams and riparian corridors that provide forage, cover,breeding habitat,and migration areas
for a variety of wildlife species, including migratory songbirds,raptors,reptiles, amphibians,
small mammals,big game, and fish. The Property lies within Colorado Parks and Wildlife
(CPW)-mapped summer range and winter concentration areas for both elk and mule deer,and
within overall ranges of black bear and mountain lion. These big game species contribute
significantly to the biodiversity of the region and to the State and local economies through
hunting revenues. The Property's relatively natural habitat also qualifies as"significant"as
defined by U.S. Treasury Regulations,because it provides habitat for species considered rare,
threatened, endangered or of special concern-namely bald eagle(a state of Colorado Species of
Concern),northern leopard frog(a state of Colorado Species of Concern),Harrington's
penstemon(a rare endemic plant recognized by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program as
vulnerable and by the U.S. Forest Service as sensitive) and potential habitat for the native
cutthroat trout(the Colorado River cutthroat trout is a Colorado Species of Concern and the
Greenback cutthroat trout is federally registered as a threatened species).
3. Open Space [Treas. Reg. §1.170A-14(d)(4)]. The Property possesses the
characteristics of open space in that its preservation will provide scenic enjoyment to the general
public,is pursuant to clearly delineated public policies, and will yield a significant public benefit.
a. Scenic enjoyment. The Property spans a significant portion of the lower
Brush Creek Valley southeast of the Town of Eagle, encompassing picturesque open
meadows and meandering streams in the valley floor as well as rugged wooded terraces
and foothills flanking the valley. The Property lies between extensive blocks of public
lands administered by BLM on either side of the valley,maintaining visual congruity of
the valley's scenic open space, as well as habitat connectivity across the valley floor for
big game. The Property is visually accessible to the public from the adjoining public
lands, as well as from many public roads in the area, including county roads that traverse
the Property.
b. Agriculture. The Property is the last large working ranch stronghold in
the lower Brush Creek Valley. As such,the Property is integral to the scenic open space
beauty and rural ranching character of the area.The Property possesses grazing
rangeland and currently produces irrigated hay crops,using substantial water rights. The
Property's Water Rights will be permanently tied to the Property by this Easement(as
defined below),ensuring that agricultural production can continue on the land in
perpetuity.
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 urbanization
and rural subdivision development in the vicinity of the Property and the surrounding
areas within Eagle County. There is a strong likelihood that development of the Property
would lead to or contribute to degradation of the scenic and natural character of the area.
Preservation of the Property will continue to provide an opportunity for the general
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public to appreciate its scenic values.The Property lies between extensive areas of public
lands administered by BLM on either side of the valley,maintaining visual congruity of
the valley's scenic open space, as well as habitat connectivity across the valley floor for
big game.
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
Property.
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.
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. § 33-10-101 provides"It is the policy of the state of Colorado that the natural,scenic,
scientific, and outdoor recreation areas of this state are to be protected,preserved, enhanced,
and managed for the use,benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state and visitors of this
state."
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. The Colorado Department of Transportation statutes (C.R.S. §43-1-402,et seq.)provide that
the"preservation and enhancement of the natural and scenic beauty of this state"are of
substantial state interest.
E. Other Supporting Government Policy.
1. Eagle County Resolution No. 02-123 provides for the creation of an open space mill levy for
the purpose of acquiring,maintaining, or permanently preserving open space to preserve
wildlife habitat,protect working farms and ranches, conserve scenic landscapes and vistas,
protect wetlands and floodplains,or provide public access points to rivers and streams.
2. Eagle County Resolution No. 16-064 establishes that certain characteristics and/or traits make
a property worthy of protection through the Open Space Program, such as and not by way of
limitation, fish and wildlife habitat or migration routes;working farms and ranches; scenic
landscapes and vistas;wetlands, floodplains or other riparian habitat;public access to rivers
and streams or lands open to the public; dispersed recreation; geographic or topographic
formations;rare or significant flora or fauna; cultural historic values; or other natural, open
space or conservation values.
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3. The establishment of a conservation easement encumbering the Property is consistent with
the 2005 Eagle County Comprehensive Plan,including the following:
a. Agricultural land uses should be retained to preserve Eagle County's historical
heritage and scenic quality for the benefit of future generations(3.3.5.j).
b. Water-related recreation should be encouraged where appropriate at a level that will
not damage related resources, ecosystems, and environments(3.6.5.i).
c. The integrity, quality and interconnected nature of critical wildlife habitat in Eagle
County should be preserved(3.7.2.a).
d. The well-being of wildlife species of economic importance should be actively
monitored and protected(3.7.2.b).
e. 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).
f. Development in areas critical to the continued well-being of Eagle County's wildlife
populations should not be allowed(3.7.3.d).
g. Development and development patterns should preserve landscapes that include
visual,historic, and archeological value(3.8.3.c).
h. A variety of approaches should be utilized to preserve land as open space(3.8.4.e).
i. Open space should be able to serve different needs in different applications (3.8.4.f).
4. The establishment of a conservation easement encumbering the Property is consistent with
the Eagle Area Community Plan(2010)—a sub-plan of the 2005 Eagle County
Comprehensive Plan, including the following:
a. "Eagle will continue to be a high quality livable community through the
implementation of strategies that will enhance the Town's unique identity,its
economic vitality, its sense of community and the quality and character of the
surrounding rural lands."(Chapter 2:Vision—Vision Statement).
b. "The unincorporated rural lands that surround the Town of Eagle contribute
significantly to the Town's identity and the lifestyles enjoyed by local residents and
the experience of visitors to the area. As such,the quality and character of the Eagle
River Corridor,the Brush Creek Valley,the agricultural lands east and west of Town,
and the Eby Creek and Castle Peak areas north of Town should be preserved."
(Chapter 2:Vision—4th Factor of Livability).
c. "Maintaining the livability of the Eagle Planning Area involves the protection of
wildlife habitat and corridors. Activities such as hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing
enhance recreational opportunities, and bring visitors to the area who contribute to
the local economy. The Town and County should continue to work with the Colorado
Division of Wildlife,the Bureau of Land Management and the United States Forest
Service to protect and preserve wildlife habitat and movement corridors by
implementing necessary strategies and mitigations over time to ensure sustainable
and healthy wildlife populations throughout the Planning Area."(Chapter 2: Vision—
5th Factor of Livability).
d. "The Town of Eagle and Eagle County should follow the recommendations of their
respective open space plans. The Town and County should continue to be proactive
in their approach to maintaining open lands,using a variety of techniques to preserve
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viable agricultural lands,river and stream corridors, critical wildlife habitat, steep
slopes,ridgelines, areas of geologic hazard and quality viewsheds as open space."
(Chapter 2:Vision—6th Factor of Livability).
e. "Preserve and/or appropriately manage the quality of natural resources,including
wildlife habitat,vegetation,viewsheds and sensitive lands. The protection of critical
wildlife habitat should supersede development goals on these lands."(Chapter
4:Future Land Use Map—Agricultural/Rural(County) Intent Paragraph F).
5. Funding for this project has been provided in part by the Board. 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 grant programs 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.
F. Baseline Documentation Report. Pursuant to Treas.Reg. § 1.170A-14(g)(5)and in
order to document the condition of the Property as of the Effective Date, a report has been prepared by
Rare Earth Science, LLC,dated August 31, 2017 (the"Baseline Report"). The Baseline Report contains
a natural resources inventory and also documents the Conservation Values and the characteristics,current
use, and status of existing improvements on and development of the Property. The Baseline Report is
acknowledged by Grantor and Grantee as an accurate representation of the Property at the time of the
transfer. The Baseline 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 terms of this Easement.
However,the Baseline Report is not intended to preclude the use of other evidence to establish the
condition of the Property as of the Effective Date.
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.
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Easement is to ensure that Grantor preserves and protects in
perpetuity the Conservation Values as they exist upon the Effective Date(defined below)and as
they may evolve in the future, in accordance with I.R.C. § 170(h),Treas.Reg. § 1.170A-14, and
C.R.S. § 38-30.5-101,et seq. ("Purpose"). To effectuate the Purpose of this Easement,the
Parties agree: (i)to permit those uses of the Property that are expressly permitted by this
Easement, subject to any limitations or restrictions stated herein,and those uses of the Property
that do not materially adversely affect the Conservation Values; and(ii)to prevent any use of the
Property that is expressly prohibited by this Easement or will materially adversely affect the
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Conservation Values. Nothing in this Easement 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:
2.1. To preserve and protect the Conservation Values in perpetuity;
2.2. 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 reasonable notice to Grantor,and Grantee shall not unreasonably
interfere with Grantor's use and quiet enjoyment of the Property;
2.3. To prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the Purpose or
the express terms of this Easement and, except as limited by Section 8, Grantee may
require the restoration of such areas or features of the Property that are damaged by an
inconsistent activity or use;
2.4. To enforce the terms and provisions of this Easement; and
2.5. 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 reasonable
approval; and
2.6. All Development Rights as defined in Section 26.9(Development Rights), except as
specifically reserved by Grantor herein.
2.7. Nothing in this Section 2 shall preclude the right of Grantee to enforce the preservation
and protection of the Conservation Values or any other provisions of this Easement.
3. Rights Retained by Grantor. Subject to the terms and provisions of this Easement, Grantor
reserves to Grantor, and to Grantor's personal representatives,heirs, successors and assigns, all
rights accruing from Grantor's ownership of the Property,including: (i)the right to engage in or
permit or invite others to engage in all uses of the Property that are expressly permitted by this
Easement(including,without limitation, leasing, licensing, or granting other permission to third
parties to use all or portions of the Property), subject to any limitations or restrictions stated
herein, and those uses of the Property that do not materially adversely affect the Conservation
Values; and(ii)to retain the economic viability of the Property and to retain income derived
from the Property from all sources. Grantor may not,however, exercise these retained rights in a
manner that is expressly prohibited by this Easement.
4. Management Plan. To facilitate periodic communication between Grantor and Grantee about
management issues that may impact the Conservation Values,the Property shall be operated and
managed in accordance with a land management plan to be finalized within one year following
the effective date of the Easement(the"Management Plan"or the"Plan"),prepared by Grantor
and approved by Grantee,which approval shall not be withheld unless the Grantee reasonably
determines the Plan is materially inconsistent with the Purpose. A copy of the Management Plan
will be kept on file in the offices of Grantor and Grantee and a copy shall be provided to the
Board. The Property shall be operated and managed in accordance with the Management Plan or
as otherwise set forth in this Easement. Grantor and Grantee shall review the Management Plan at
least every five(5)years,and the Plan shall be amended if determined necessary by the Grantor,
subject to the approval of Grantee,which approval shall not be withheld unless the Grantee
reasonably determines that the amendment to the Plan is materially inconsistent with the Purpose.
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5. Property Improvements. Improvements existing as of the Effective Date may be removed, or
maintained,repaired and replaced in their current location. The installation,placement or
construction of any other improvement is prohibited unless expressly permitted by this Section 5.
5.1. Building Areas. The following building and access areas described in Sections 5.1.1
through 5.1.6(collectively referred to as the"Building Areas"),have been,or may be,
designated, on the Property:
5.1.1. Ranch Headquarters Building Area. The 20.2-acre,more or less,"Ranch
Headquarters Building Area"is described and depicted on the attached Exhibit
A-1 . Within the Ranch Headquarters Building Area the following improvements
exist as of the Effective Date: Residence(2200 sq. ft.);Shop(3800 sq. ft.);Tack
Shed(532 sq. ft.);Loafing Shed(128 sq. ft.);Fencing Shed(130 sq. ft.);two
Granaries (180 sq. ft. and 112 sq. ft.);Horse Barn(2800 sq. ft.);Calving Shed
(1400 sq. ft.); Equipment Shed(1800 sq. ft.);Chute Shed(60 sq. ft.)corrals,
bridge, and monitoring wells.
5.1.2. Recreation and Education Building Area. The 7.55-acre,more or less,
"Recreation and Education Building Area"is described and depicted on the
attached Exhibit A-2 . Within the Recreation and Education Building Area the
following improvements exist as of the Effective Date: Caretaker House(2190
sq. ft.); Old House(vacant 1500 sq. ft.);two animal sheds (80 sq. ft.each);
Stables (7500 sq. ft.),a gate,two in-ground fire pits, fencing and pond.
5.1.3. Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area. The 0.23-acre,more or less,
"Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area"is described and depicted on the
attached Exhibit A-3 . Within the Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area
there is fencing,but no other existing improvements as of the Effective Date.
5.1.4. Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area. The 0.43-acre,more or less,
"Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area"is described on the attached
Exhibit A-4. Within the Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area the
following improvements exist as of the Effective Date: gravel parking area
(approximately 3787 sq., ft.),and fencing.
5.1.5. Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area. The 1.12-acre,more or less,
"Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area"is described and depicted on the
attached Exhibit A-5. Within the Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area the
following improvements exist as of the Effective Date: a gate, fencing, a portion
of an existing paved trail and regulatory signage.
5.1.6. Skier Parking Access Area. The 0.93-acre,more or less,"Skier Parking
Access Area"is described and depicted on the attached Exhibit A-6.Within the
Skier Parking Access Area there is fencing,but no other existing improvements
as of the Effective Date.
5.1.7. Access Areas. Grantor may reconfigure and expand the Building Areas, and
may designate additional trail heads, access, and parking areas,including,but not
limited to, fishing access, cross country ski access,hunting access and parking
areas ("Access Areas")near existing Roads or the New Permitted Road,upon
notice to Grantee pursuant to Section 19(Grantor's Notice),provided that the
total acreage in the Building Areas(Sections 5.1.1-5.1.6),together with the
acreage in the Access Areas, shall not exceed forty(40) acres in total. Any such
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Access Areas or increase in size of Access Areas or Building Areas shall be
included in the Management Plan or an amendment to the Management Plan.
5.2. Existing Improvements. Improvements existing as of the Effective Date are permitted,
and Grantor may lease, sublease,remove or maintain,repair,replace and enlarge as
provided herein such improvements in their current locations without Grantee's approval.
Existing improvements include, without limitation, all structures within the Ranch
Headquarters Building Area and the Recreation and Education Building Area,
agricultural,irrigation,monitoring wells,the"Old School House"(which is
approximately 400 square feet in size and which may be expanded to not more than 900
square feet in size in Grantor's discretion),the Newcomer Cemetery located south of the
Ranch Headquarters Building Area as shown in the Baseline Report and any other
structures or improvements identified in the Baseline Report.
5.3. New Improvements. The following shall be referred to herein as"New Improvements:"
5.3.1. Ranch Headquarters Building Area. Grantor may lease, sublease,remove,
place, install, construct,maintain, enlarge,repair and replace new and existing
structures and improvements in the Ranch Headquarters Building Area which
total approximately 13,082 square feet. In addition to the existing structures and
improvements within the Ranch Headquarters Building Area,new residential
structures and improvements within the Ranch Headquarters Building Area shall
not exceed a total of 7,000 square feet and new agricultural structures and
improvements shall not exceed a total of 25,000 square feet,provided that the
total square footage of all existing structures and improvements (including
expansions), and new structures and improvements within the Ranch
Headquarters Building Area shall not exceed 45,000 square feet. Structures and
improvements within the Ranch Headquarters Building Area exceeding the
square footage limitation set forth in this Section 5.3.1 require Grantor's Notice
(Section 19)and Grantee's Approval(Section 20).
5.3.2. Recreation and Education Building Area. Grantor may lease, sublease,
remove,place, install, construct,maintain,enlarge,repair and replace new and
existing structures and improvements in the Recreation and Education Building
Area which total approximately 3,850 square feet. In addition to the existing
structures and improvements within the Recreation and Education Building Area,
new structures and improvements within the Recreation and Education Building
Area shall not exceed 10,000 square feet,provided that the total square footage
of all existing structures and improvements (including expansions), and new
structures and improvements within the Recreation and Education Building Area
shall not exceed 13,850 square feet. Structures and improvements within the
Recreation and Education Building Area exceeding the square footage limitation
set forth in this Section 5.3.2 require Grantor's Notice(Section 19)and Grantee's
Approval(Section 20).
5.3.3. Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area. Grantor may place,install,
construct,maintain,repair and replace the following new improvements in the
Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area: (a)interpretive,regulatory, and
directional signage; (b) wildlife resistant trash collection containers; (c)post and
rail or other wildlife friendly fencing except where other fencing is needed to
prevent damage to agricultural property and products; (d) steps over fencing to
access the Property; (e)picnic tables and shelters; (f)benches; (g)port-a-pottys
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and/or restroom facilities; (h)accessibility facilities, (i)impervious pavement to
resurface the area used to park vehicles; (j)gates; (k)a trail or trails from the
Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area that connects with other trails or areas
which may include planks or other similar improvements to avoid damage to the
Property; and(1) such other improvements, erosion control, drainage, security
measures,landscaping and berms, and facilities and improvements as Grantor
deems necessary for public access to and enjoyment of the Property.
5.3.4. Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area. Grantor may place,install,
construct,maintain,repair and replace the following new improvements in the
Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area: (a)interpretive,regulatory, and
directional signage; (b) wildlife resistant trash collection containers; (c)post and
rail or other wildlife friendly fencing except where other fencing is needed to
prevent damage to agricultural property and products; (d)picnic tables and
shelters; (e)benches; (f)port-a-pottys and/or restroom facilities; (g)accessibility
facilities, and(h) enlargement of existing parking area and impervious pavement
to resurface area to be used to park vehicles; (i)gates; (j)such other
improvements, erosion control,drainage, security measures, landscaping and
berms, and facilities and improvements as Grantor deems necessary for public
access to and enjoyment of the Property.
5.3.5. Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area. Grantor may place, install,
construct,maintain,repair and replace the following new improvements in the
Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area: (a)interpretive,regulatory, and
directional signage; (b) wildlife resistant trash collection containers; (c)post and
rail or other wildlife friendly fencing except where other fencings is needed to
prevent damage to agricultural property and products; (d)picnic tables and
shelters; (e)benches; (f)port-a-pottys and/or restroom facilities; (g) accessibility
facilities, and(h)parking area and impervious pavement to resurface area to be
used to park vehicles; (i)gates; (j) such other improvements, erosion control,
drainage, security measures,landscaping and berms, and facilities and
improvements as Grantor deems necessary for public access to and enjoyment of
the Property.
5.3.6. Skier Parking Access Area. Grantor may place, install, construct,maintain,
repair and replace the following new improvements in the Skier Parking Access
Area: (a)interpretive,regulatory, and directional signage; (b)wildlife resistant
trash collection containers; (c)post and rail or other wildlife friendly fencing
except where other fencing is needed to prevent damage to agricultural property
and products; (d)picnic tables and shelters; (e)benches; (f)port-a-pottys and/or
restroom facilities; (g)accessibility facilities, and(h)parking area and
impervious pavement to resurface area to be used to park vehicles; (i) gates; (j)
such other improvements, erosion control,drainage, security measures,
landscaping and berms, and facilities and improvements as Grantor deems
necessary for public access to and enjoyment of the Property.
5.3.7. Access Areas. Grantor may place,install,construct,maintain,repair and replace
the following new improvements in the Access Areas: (a)interpretive,
regulatory, and directional signage; (b)wildlife resistant trash collection
containers; (c)post and rail or other wildlife friendly fencing except where
needed to prevent damage to agricultural property and products; (d)picnic tables
and shelters; (e)benches; (f)port-a-pottys and/or restroom facilities; (g)
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accessibility facilities, and(h) such other improvements, erosion control, security
measures,parking,landscaping and berms,trails,and facilities and
improvements as Grantor deems necessary for public access to and enjoyment of
the Property. The maximum square footage of structures with a roof(e.g.
covered picnic shelters,port-a-pottys and/or restroom facilities)within the areas
described in Sections 5.3.3 to 5.3.7 shall not exceed 6,000 square feet.
5.3.8. Paving,Impervious Surfaces.No portion of the Property shall be paved or
covered with material that does not allow water to percolate into the soil(for
purposes of this Easement collectively defined as"pave") except Roads,and
areas in the Building Areas,the Trail to connect the existing paved trail located
on Parcel 1 to the Haymeadow development, any such Trails as designated in the
Management Plan, and to comply with 42 U.S.C. §§12101 et seq.,as amended
from time to time. Notwithstanding any terms to the contrary in this Deed,paved
surfaces shall not exceed two percent(2%)of the Property(the"Impervious
Surface Limitation"). The Impervious Surface Limitation does not include
Brush Creek Road, Salt Creek Road or the Permitted New Road described in
Section 5.4.1.2, and any future widening of those roads,or other roads or
improvements owned and controlled by parties with superior rights to those rights
conveyed to the Grantee by this Deed.
5.4. Other Improvements.
5.4.1. Roads and Trails. For purposes of this Section, "Roads"shall mean any
permanent road that is graded, improved or maintained,including any seasonal
unimproved roads and two-track roads. "Trails"shall mean any unimproved or
improved path, or paved or unpaved trail constructed or established by human
use,but shall not include trails established by wildlife or livestock. Grantor may
only construct Roads or Trails in the manner permitted below and only after
providing notice to Grantor in accordance with Section 19(Grantor's Notice).
5.4.1.1.Roads;Emergency or Temporary Access. Grantor may construct,
maintain,repair,replace, enlarge and pave any Roads (subject to the
limitation in Section 5.3.8)for safety, access to and administration of the
Property. Brush Creek Road, Salt Creek Road, and Old Salt Creek Road
may be expanded as determined necessary by the Board of County
Commissioners of Eagle County,in its discretion. Any other expansion
of Roads shall be consistent with the Purpose, as determined by Grantor
in its reasonable discretion. In addition, Grantor may maintain repair,
replace and pave any existing Roads described or depicted in the
Baseline Report or such other Roads as are designated in the
Management Plan as being consistent with the Purpose. Grantor may
permit emergency access across the Property on existing Roads for the
Cordillera community.
5.4.1.2.New Roads. Grantor may with notice to Grantor in accordance with
Section 19(Grantor's Notice)install, construct,maintain,repair,replace
and pave a new road in the location identified on Exhibit B the
"Permitted New Road". The Permitted New Road shall not exceed 50
feet in width. Additional new roads shall require Grantor's Notice
(Section 19)and Grantee's Approval(Section 20).
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5.4.1.3. Trails. Grantor may maintain,construct,repair,replace and establish
Trails on the Property as Grantor determines in its discretion are
consistent with the Purpose. A paved Trail may be located on the
Property and is anticipated to tie into the existing paved Trail located on
Parcel 1 and to the Haymeadow development; such Trail tread shall not
exceed twelve(12)feet in width,except as otherwise provided in the
Management Plan. The surface of other Trails shall be dirt, gravel,rock,
crusher fines or other natural and impervious surface,the width of any
Trail tread shall not exceed eight(8) feet except as otherwise provided in
the Management Plan. The Trails may include bridges,railings, steps,
fences, signage, drainage,berming and other associated Trail
improvements within or adjacent to the Trail tread. Grantor reserves the
right to pave and make improvements to the Trails, and to make
improvements and allow use of the Trails as may be required under the
law to comply with 42 U.S.C. §§12101 et seq.,as amended from time to
time. The Management Plan shall set forth general guidelines for the
width,use and maintenance of the Trails.
5.4.1.4. Cemetery. A Trail may be constructed to provide access to the
Newcomer Cemetery.
5.4.2. Fences. Grantor may maintain,repair and replace existing fences and construct
new fences anywhere on the Property,including along Trails and to prevent
conflict between public access and agricultural uses,provided that the design of
fences shall facilitate the movement of wildlife across the Property except where
needed to prevent damage to agricultural property and products.
5.4.3. Utility Improvements. Energy generation or transmission infrastructure and
other utility improvements including but not limited to: (i)natural gas
distribution pipelines; (ii) electric power poles,transformers, and lines; (ii)
telephone and communications towers,poles, and lines; (iii) septic systems and
leach fields; (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"),that currently exist on the Property,
may be maintained,repaired or replaced with an improvement of similar size and
type at their current locations on the Property, or as otherwise provided in any
right which exists as of the date of this Deed,without further permission from
Grantee. Grantor shall not enlarge or construct any new Utility Improvements
without Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 19(Grantor's Notice)and 20
(Grantee's Approval),provided,however,that Grantor reserves the right to
construct Utility Improvements solely to provide utility services to the
improvements permitted by this Easement and within the Building Areas,
provided that no Utility Improvements exceed thirty-five feet in height. Prior to
the construction of any permitted Utility Improvements on the Property, Grantor
shall provide notice of such construction to Grantee. Following the repair,
replacement, or construction of any Utility Improvements by Grantor,Grantor
shall promptly restore any area disturbed by it to a condition which is 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(a"Third-Party
Right")is subject to Section 7.8 (Easements, Rights of Way or Other Interests).
Existing Third-Party Rights may allow the right to access,construct,maintain,
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repair and replace Utility Improvements in accordance with the existing Third-
Party Right and any disturbance of the Property shall be governed by such
existing Third-Party Right or statutory or common law right and obligation.
Limited renewable energy generation systems are permitted for use on the
Property primarily for the purpose of allowing Grantor to offset its energy
consumption on the Property and shall be located in the Ranch Headquarters
Building Area or the Recreation and Education Building Area, except that self-
contained solar or renewable energy devices connected to individual agricultural
' pumps,permitted signs or other permitted improvements, are permitted wherever
such improvement are permitted on the Property.Any limited renewable energy
generated on the Property in accordance with this paragraph within the Ranch
Headquarters Building Area or the Recreation and Education Building Area 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.
5.4.4. Signs. Grantor may place and maintain no-trespassing, instructional, donor
recognition signs,interpretive,regulatory, and directional signs,provided that
such signs do not exceed twelve(12) square feet. Grantor may place larger signs
on the Property with Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 19(Grantor's
Notice)and 20(Grantee's Approval).
6. Resource Management. Grantor recognizes the importance of good resource management and
stewardship to preserve and protect the Conservation Values. To accomplish the preservation and
protection of the Conservation Values in perpetuity, Grantor shall operate,manage and maintain
the Property in a manner that promotes the continued viability of the natural resources on the
Property while maintaining any permissible productive uses of the Property, subject to the
provisions of Section 7. Specifically, Grantor shall conduct the uses listed below in a manner
consistent with the Purpose. If Grantee believes any resource management practice(s)are not
consistent with the Purpose, Grantee, in addition to all of its rights under this Deed, may request
that the Parties consult with a mutually agreed upon resource management professional with a
mutually agreed upon fee for services. This professional will provide written recommendations
for said resource management practice(s)and Grantor shall follow the resource management
professional's reasonable recommendations, only after Grantor and Grantee have jointly
determined that said recommendations are consistent with the Purpose. Grantor shall pay the
costs for such consultation,including any fees for the resource management professional.
6.1. Timber. Grantor may prune trees, shrubs and other vegetation, and may cut trees, shrubs
and other vegetation to control insects and disease,to control invasive,non-native
species,to prevent personal injury and property damage, for access to and restoration of
stream corridors,and for fire mitigation purposes including limited and localized tree and
vegetation thinning and the creation of defensible space for permitted improvements.
Grantor may also cut dead trees for domestic uses on the Property such as firewood and
construction of permitted improvements and fences. Any large scale fire mitigation
activities or commercial timber harvesting activities shall be conducted on a sustainable
yield basis and in substantial accordance with a forest management plan prepared by a
professional forester at Grantor's expense,which plan shall be reviewed by Grantee, and
shall not be effective unless and until approved by Grantee pursuant to Sections 19
(Grantor's Notice)and 20 (Grantee's Approval).
6.2. Wildfire. In the event of a wildfire, any and all methods of extinguishing the fire are
permissible, subject to Section 6.3 below. In the event of a wildfire the Property may be
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used for staging for fire activities, for camping of fire fighters,and for other temporary
uses for wildfire control and mitigation.
6.3. Force Majeure. Grantor shall not be obligated to send any prior notice to Grantee, and
Grantee shall not be entitled to bring any action against Grantor,with respect to any
prudent, good faith activity undertaken by Grantor to prevent, abate, or mitigate injury to
the Property immediately before, during, or immediately following fire, flood, storm,
earth movement, acts of war,and similar causes beyond the control of Grantor. Grantor
will promptly inform Grantee of injury to the Property caused by such events or actions.
6.4. 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 and
Management Plan. Grantee has no responsibility for the management of noxious weeds
and invasive plant species. Mowing,use of chemicals in accordance with applicable law,
prescribed burns and other property management and weed control methods are
permitted.
6.5. Relatively Natural Habitat Grantor may conduct any activities to create, maintain,
restore, or enhance wildlife habitat and native biological communities on the Property,
including improvements to streams and streambank stabilization,provided that such
activities do not have a material adverse effect on the Conservation Values.. If such
activities could have a material adverse effect on the Conservation Values, Grantor must
first notify Grantee and obtain Grantee's consent pursuant to Sections 19(Grantor's
Notice)and 20 (Grantee's Approval).
6.6. Minerals and Other Deposits. As of the Effective Date,Grantor owns all of the coal,
oil, gas,hydrocarbons, and other minerals (the"Minerals")located on,under, or in the
Property or otherwise associated with the Property. This Easement expressly prohibits
the mining or extraction of Minerals using any surface mining method,however Grantor
may extract soil, sand, gravel or rock without further permission from Grantee so long as
such extraction: (i)is solely for use on the Property for non-commercial purposes; (ii)is
in conjunction with activities permitted herein, such as graveling roads and creating stock
ponds, filling sink holes,and stabilizing ditches; (iii)is accomplished in a manner that is
consistent with the Purpose; (iv)is taken from either(a)the borrow site located on the
Mesa Hay Meadow or the borrow site located on the Big Meadows (both of which
borrow sites are described in the Baseline Report and which shall not exceed one and
one-half(1 1/2)acres in size each)or(b)a borrow site approved by Grantee in
accordance with Section 20 (Grantee's Approval)after Grantor provides notice to
Grantee pursuant to Section 19 (Grantor's Notice); and(v) is mined using methods that
have a limited and localized impact on the Property but are not irremediably destructive
of the Conservation Values. In the event Grantor determines that a borrow site is no
longer needed and will be abandoned, such borrow site shall be reclaimed and
revegetated within one year of the abandonment. This provision shall be interpreted in a
manner consistent with I.R.C. § 170(h), as amended, and the Treasury Regulations
adopted pursuant thereto.
6.7. Recreation. Grantor may undertake, or permit members of the public to undertake non-
motorized recreation on the Property,including,but not limited to, educational activities,
wildlife watching,hiking,biking(including electric biking as set forth in the
Management Plan), equestrian, ice skating, floating,hunting and fishing(in accordance
with Eagle County regulations and regulations of the Colorado Division of Parks and
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Wildlife)and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing,provided they are undertaken in
accordance with the Management Plan. Motorized access to the Property is prohibited
except in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.7.
6.8. Special Events. Grantor also reserves the right to conduct, or to permit others to conduct,
special events on the Property,provided such special events are specifically approved by
Grantee as part of the Management Plan or are otherwise approved by Grantee pursuant
to Sections 19(Grantor's Notice)and 20(Grantee's Approval), and provided Grantor
conducts such special events in a manner that minimizes damage to the Conservation
Values and promptly and diligently re-vegetates any disturbed areas with native seed
and/or vegetation.
6.9. Public Access. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as affording the public
access to any portion of the Property. The Parties acknowledge that Grantor reserves the
right to permit public access to the Property,in accordance with the Management Plan,
for use by the public for purposes permitted by this Deed, and that such public access
may be regulated by Grantor as necessary and appropriate to protect public health and
safety,to protect wildlife(including seasonal closures), wildlife habitat,wildlife
migration,and agricultural operations, and any other matters deemed necessary by
Grantor,in its discretion.
6.10. Water Features. The maintenance, improvement,and repair or replacement of existing
domestic and non-domestic water improvements such as ponds(which may be lined,
dredged or excavated),reservoirs,irrigation ditches (which may be piped,relocated or
consolidated on the Property),pipes,headgates, flumes,pumps,wells, and monitoring
wells, if any, including by any third party having a right to do so,is permitted.
Installation of center pivot system or similar irrigation system is permitted.The
construction of new water improvements or enlargement of existing water improvements
is permitted provided that such activity is consistent with the Purpose,pursuant to
Section 19(Grantor's Notice)and Section 20 (Grantee's Approval). Any portion of the
Property that is disturbed by Grantor's maintenance,repair,construction or enlargement
of water improvements shall be restored to a condition that is consistent with the Purpose
within one year after said activity is completed.
6.11. Water Rights. The Parties agree that it is appropriate to encumber certain water rights
associated with,historically used on,or attached,allocable or appurtenant to the Property
with this Easement pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-30.5-102, including all of Grantor's right,
title, and interest in and to the water and water rights described in Exhibit D attached
hereto and made a part hereof,together with all associated canals, ditches,laterals,
headgates, springs,wells,ponds,reservoirs,permits, and easements and rights of way
(collectively,the"Water Rights").Notwithstanding inclusion of the Water Rights in this
Deed,the Water Rights are subject to any applicable restrictions identified in documents
recorded in the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder's Office and affecting the Property as
of the date of this Deed.Nothing herein shall prevent the Grantor from moving points of
diversion, consolidating head gates and ditches or similar changes or improvements to the
Water Rights so long as the Water Rights continue to be used on the Property consistent
with the Purpose, and notice is provided(Grantor's Notice)pursuant to Section 19.
Grantor may enter into ditch easements,relocation or maintenance agreements with third
parties or as required or allowed by court order so long as the Water Rights continue to
be used on the Property and notice is provided(Grantor's Notice)pursuant to Section 19.
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6.11.1. Permitted Water Uses.The Parties agree that the Water Rights will be used
according to their decreed terms subject to Grantor's right to move points of
diversion, consolidate ditches and headgates or similar changes or improvements
to the Water Rights so long as the Water Rights continue to be used on the
Property and notice is provided(Grantor's Notice)pursuant to Section 19. The
Parties further agree that the Water Rights are hereby dedicated and restricted
exclusively for conservation purposes, including,but not limited to,the
Conservation Values of the Property, agricultural,wildlife habitat,horticultural,
wetlands,recreational, forest, or other uses consistent with the protection and
restoration of open land, environmental quality, or life-sustaining ecological
diversity(the"Permitted Water Uses"). The Permitted Water Uses specifically
include:
6.11.1.1. Historical Use. The Parties agree that Grantor shall have the
paramount right to use and enjoy the Water Rights on the Property
consistent with recent historical practices, including continued irrigation
or other historical use of the Water Rights.
6.11.1.2. Instream Flow Use. The Parties agree that Grantor may enter
into temporary legally enforceable water leases, contracts, emergency
water loans, or similar agreements for conservation purposes, not to
exceed three(3)consecutive years or five(5) out of every ten(10)years,
to increase instream flows and/or water levels in streams,rivers,lakes,
and reservoirs to preserve or improve the natural environment of such
water body(s),provided that: (1)Grantee has given its prior written
consent to such arrangements,not to be unreasonably withheld; (2)that
such use, in the opinion of Grantee,would not jeopardize the long-term
Conservation Values of the Property; (3)that such arrangements do not
permanently separate the Water Rights from the Property; and(4)that
such arrangements comply with current law.
6.11.1.3. Restoration/Enhancement Use. Grantor may propose projects
on the Property,including the riverbed of the Property,that prevent the
degradation of,restore, and/or enhance and improve the quality of the
watershed, wildlife habitat,and ecological health of the Property. These
may include a change of Water Rights pursuant to C.R.S. § 37-92-302 or
any successor statute(a"Change") or water infrastructure construction.
Such Change or construction shall be undertaken only after creation of a
site specific plan for restoration/enhancement,which has been submitted
to and approved by Grantee pursuant to Sections 19(Grantor's Notice)
and 20 (Grantee's Approval).
6.11.1.4. Grantor shall have the paramount right to use and enjoy the
Water Rights on the Property consistent with recent historical practices
pursuant to Section 6.11.1.1,to use the Water Rights to benefit instream
flows pursuant to Section 6.11.1.2,and to use the Water Rights for
restoration or enhancement according to the terms and conditions of an
approved restoration or enhancement plan pursuant to Section 6.11.1.3.
In the event that Grantor can no longer use the Water Rights in
accordance with recent historical practices,the Water Rights shall be
used for other Permitted Water Uses. Grantor shall have the right to
install,construct,maintain,repair,and if destroyed,reconstruct any
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facilities related to the Water Rights(such as gages, ditches,wells,
reservoirs,recharge ponds, etc.),unless the Conservation Values of the
Property would be unreasonably damaged thereby, as determined by
Grantee in its reasonable discretion.
6.11.2. Restrictions on Water Rights. Except as permitted by Section 6.11.1,the Parties
agree that Grantor may not: (i) Change the Water Rights to or use the Water
Rights for municipal, industrial, commercial, or any other new uses; (ii)Change
the Water Rights for use other than on the Property; (iii) sell or lease the Water
Rights,or encumber them separately from the Property or otherwise legally
separate them from the Property. Grantor may have the points of diversion,or the
type or the place of use,whether within or without the Property, changed so long
as the Water Rights continue to be used on the Property consistent with the
Purpose and notice is provided(Grantor's Notice)pursuant to Section 19.
Grantor shall not,without the prior written approval from Grantee,which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld,develop any conditional water
rights for use on the Property; or otherwise undertake any new development of
water resources for use on the Property except as permitted herein or as allowed
or required by court order.
6.11.3. Change of Conditions. Grantor expressly waives any claim to use, Change or
transfer all or any part of the Water Rights other than as provided in this
Easement,regardless of any future change in circumstances,change in values, or
other reasons,based on any theory of reasonable accommodation or other theory
that would release any or all of the Water Rights from the provisions of this
Easement without Grantee's express written consent,which can be granted,
withheld, or conditioned in its sole discretion.
6.11.4. Protection of Water Rights. In order to preserve and protect the Conservation
Values of the Property, Grantor shall not abandon or allow the abandonment of
any of the Water Rights,by action or inaction(except that Grantor may abandon
or allow the abandonment of any conditional water rights associated with the
Property, and may abandon the"augmentation use"of the Salt Creek Ditch
granted in Case No. 99CW243,July 25,2013). Grantor shall annually report to
Grantee the nature and extent of use of the Water Rights during the prior year,
which report need not be in writing,but shall include copies of any reports
submitted to the State or Division Engineer or Water Commissioner by Grantor.
Grantor shall provide Grantee a copy of any written notice received by Grantor
from any state water official concerning the use, or possible abandonment, of the
Water Rights.
If the Water Rights appear on the decennial abandonment list as provided by
C.R.S. § 37-92-401 or any successor statute or either Party determines that the
Water Rights are otherwise subject to a threat of abandonment, such Party shall
give written notice to the other Party of such threat of abandonment and shall
meet with the other Party to discuss the matter. If,and only if, Grantor fails to
cure the threat of abandonment within 90 days of receiving such notice from
Grantee, Grantee shall, in addition to any other remedies available to Grantee
under this Easement or law,have the right to(1) enter the Property and undertake
any and all actions reasonably necessary to continue the historical use of the
Water Rights, if desired by Grantee; and(2) seek removal of the Water Rights
from the decennial abandonment list. If the Water Rights remain subject to
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abandonment,Grantee may, after consultation with Grantor, seek to Change the
Water Rights to another Permitted Water Use. Grantor agrees to cooperate in any
manner necessary to accomplish such changes, and authorizes and appoints
Grantee as its agent and attorney-in-fact to file for and obtain any administrative
or judicial approvals required to effectuate such changes.
6.12. Agriculture Agricultural Improvements including,gardening and ranching activities are
permitted on the Property. Grantor may construct,maintain,repair,enlarge and replace
Minor Agricultural Improvements anywhere on the Property without Grantee's approval.
"Minor Agricultural Improvements"include corrals,pens,fenced or unfenced
haystack yards, feeding troughs, livestock feeding stations,no more than three(3)sheds
which shall be limited to 1500 square feet in size each,irrigation ditches and structures
and stock watering ponds. Major agricultural structures such as barns and green houses,
shall be located only in the Ranch Headquarters Building Area or the Recreation and
Education Building Area and in accordance with the limitations set forth in Section 5.3.1
and 5.3.2. All agricultural uses shall be conducted using stewardship and management
methods that preserve the natural resources upon which agriculture is based as part of the
Management Plan. Long term stewardship and management goals include preserving soil
productivity, maintaining natural stream channels and water quality,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. Grantor
may store or accumulate agricultural products and by-products on the Property in
accordance with all applicable government laws and regulations as is consistent with the
Purpose.
7. Restricted Practices.
7.1. 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,regardless of whether the Property now consists of separate
parcels, was acquired as separate parcels,or is treated as separate parcels for property tax
or other purposes. Grantor may own the single parcel by joint tenancy or tenancy in
common,consistent with Section 26.12 (Joint and Several Liability)and 26.13
(Ownership by Single Entity Consisting of Multiple Parties);provided,however,that
Grantor shall not undertake any legal proceeding to partition in kind, subdivide or divide
in any manner such undivided interests in the single parcel.
7.1.1. Land Use Approvals. Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that as of the recording
of this Deed,the County(without being required to do so)is seeking to(a)
amend the Frost Creek and Salt Creek PUD such that the PUD Guide recorded at
reception numbers 201712618 and 201712838,Eagle County, Colorado is
amended to remove references to,and the same will not apply to, Parcel 1 as
defined in Exhibit A("Parcel 1"); (b)amend the Plat of the Frost Creek and Salt
Creek PUD,Filing,No. 2, Salt Creek Recorded July 8,2008 under reception
number 200814345,Eagle County, Colorado,to create a single parcel and to
remove plat notes that will no longer apply as a result of the removal of Parcel 1
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from the Frost Creek and Salt Creek PUD; and(c)rezone Parcel 1 to the
Resource zone district to be consistent with zoning on the remainder of the
Property. County shall be solely responsible for obtaining such approvals and
nothing herein shall be considered to be pre-approval by Eagle County of such
applications, or a requirement that such approvals be obtained.
7.2. Surface Disturbance. 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. The acts set forth in Section 6.6
are permitted.
7.3. Commercial or Industrial Activity. Grantor shall not conduct industrial uses on the
Property. Grantor shall not conduct commercial uses of the Property that are inconsistent
with the Purpose. Grantor may allow professional guides or outfitters to access and use
the Property as set forth in an approved Management Plan.
7.4. Feed Lot. Grantor shall not establish or maintain a feed lot. For purposes of this
Easement,"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 Grantor
from seasonally confining livestock into an area, corral or other facility for warm-up or
feeding, or from leasing or subleasing pasture for the grazing of livestock owned by
others.
7.5. Trash. Grantor may not dump or accumulate any kind of trash,sludge, or refuse on the
Property, except for agricultural-related trash and refuse produced on the Property that is
disposed of in a manner that is consistent with the Purpose and trash contained within
wildlife resistant trash containers.
7.6. Hazardous Materials. Grantor may use agri-chemicals on the Property in accordance
with all applicable federal, state or local laws. For purposes of this Easement,
"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.Without limiting the foregoing,nothing in this Easement
shall be construed as giving rise to any right or ability in Grantee or the Board,nor shall
Grantee or the Board have any right or ability,to exercise physical or managerial control
over the day-to-day operations of the Property, or otherwise to become an operator with
respect to the Property within the meaning of CERCLA,as amended.
7.7. Motor Vehicle Operation. Grantor,and any other entity or person Grantor authorizes,
may use motorized vehicles, including without limitation all-terrain vehicles and
agricultural and construction vehicles(i) on any Roads, including to access the Building
Areas and the Access Areas; (ii)on any portion of the Property that is not a Road
provided that such use of vehicles off of the Roads shall be only for(a) construction,
replacement or maintenance of the improvements permitted by this Easement or for
property management purposes pertaining to permitted agricultural and other uses
including but not limited to,maintenance of the Trails,weed control, and habitat
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restoration,or(b)hunting access as provided in the Management Plan; and(iii)on any
portion of the Property as permitted in the Management Plan. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Grantor shall have the right to permit motorized access on the Trails in order
to comply with 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. Any portion of the Property disturbed due to
the use of motor vehicles shall be restored to a condition consistent with the Purpose.
7.8. Easements,Rights of Way or Other Interests. The Property is subject to certain existing
agreements,third-party easements,rights of way or other interests including access and
maintenance rights for various ditches that traverse the Property; this Easement does not
affect such existing agreements, easements,rights of way or other interests and the rights
of Grantor and third parties thereunder. Grantor may convey emergency access across the
Property for the benefit of the Cordillera community, as determined by Grantor in its
discretion. Grantor may enter into ditch easements or relocation and maintenance
agreements with third parties consistent with the Purpose or as required or allowed by
law,including court order. The conveyance or modification of any other 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 19(Grantor's Notice)and 20(Grantee's Approval).
7.9. Other Restricted Uses. Grantor shall not construct or establish golf courses, sod farms,
helicopter pads,and airstrips.
8. Responsibilities of Grantor and Grantee Not Affected. Other than as specified herein, this
Easement 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 Easement 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
Easement relieves Grantor of any obligation or restriction on the use of the Property imposed by
law. Among other things, this shall apply to:
8.1. Taxes. In the event the Grantor or Property ever become subject to real or personal
property taxes or assessments levied against the Property, Grantor shall 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.
8.2. No Liability. Grantee and its members, officers,directors,employees, agents,and
contractors ("Grantee Parties") shall not be liable for injuries or damages occurring on,
or arising from,the Property, except to the extent due to the negligence or intentional acts
of Grantee Parties. The Board, and its members, officers, directors,employees, agents,
and contractors ("Board Parties") shall not be liable for injuries or damages occurring
on, or arising from,the Property. Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold the Board and
Grantor and its 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 occurring on or about or related to the Property arising
out of the Grantee Parties' actions on the Property. Liability of Grantor,if any, shall not
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exceed an amount equal to any limits set forth in the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act now existing or as may hereafter be amended to the extent applicable to Grantor,nor
confer any rights or benefits on any person or activity not a party to this Agreement.
Grantor does not waive or intend to waive the limitations on liability which are provided
to it under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,C.R.S. § 24-10-101 et seq.
Grantor agrees to obtain and maintain at all times, commercial general liability insurance
consistent with the limits set forth in the Governmental Immunity Act,naming Grantee as
an additional insured. Grantor shall provide proof of such insurance upon request by
Grantee.
9. Enforcement.
9.1. General Provisions. Grantee shall have the right to prevent and correct or require
correction of violations of the terms of this Deed. If Grantee determines that immediate
entry is required to inspect for,prevent,terminate, or mitigate a violation of the terms of
this Deed, Grantee may enter the Property without advance notice. If such entry occurs,
Grantee shall notify Grantor within a reasonable time thereafter. If Grantee determines
that a violation has occurred, Grantee shall notify Grantor as well as the Board of the
nature of the alleged violation in writing. Upon receipt of said notice,Grantor shall
immediately cease the alleged violation and within thirty(30) days either(i)if necessary,
provide a written plan for restoration and remediation of the Property and, once approved
by Grantee,restore or remediate the Property in accordance with the plan; or(ii)provide
written documentation demonstrating that the activity is permitted and is not a violation.
Grantee's acceptance of Grantor's actions under(i)or(ii)above shall be in Grantee's
sole discretion, and shall be confirmed by Grantee in writing. If Grantor is unable or
unwilling to immediately cease the alleged violation, and comply with(i) or(ii)above,
the Parties agree to resolve the dispute through mediation as set in forth in Section 27 or
judicial process. The Board shall in no event be required to participate in any mediation.
At any point in time, Grantee may take appropriate legal action,including seeking an
injunction,to stop the alleged violation.
9.2. Costs of Enforcement. Any costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of this
Easement against Grantor,including,without limitation, costs and expenses of suit, and
reasonable staff time and attorneys' fees necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms
of this Easement, shall be borne by Grantor. If the deciding body determines that Grantor
is the prevailing party on all claims in any court action to enforce the terms of this
Easement, the Parties shall each be responsible for their own costs and attorney fees. The
foregoing two sentences are subject to the following:
9.2.1. Any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms of this
Easement, shall be borne by Grantor.
9.2.2. If an action is brought to enforce the final decision of the mediator that was
agreed to by the Parties,then the prevailing party shall be entitled to payment
from the non-prevailing party of its costs incurred in enforcing the terms of the
final decision,including,without limitation, its costs and expenses of suit, and
attorneys' fees.
9.3. Grantee's Discretion. Grantee's remedies described in this Section 9 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 as
described in C.R.S. § 38-30.5-108. 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
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action shall not waive any of Grantee's rights, claims or interests in pursuing any such
action at a later date.
10. Transfer of Property. Any time the Property or a portion thereof is transferred by Grantor to any
third party,Grantor shall pay a transfer fee of$500 to Grantee to be used for purposes consistent
with Grantee's mission, except that such transfer fee shall not apply to the transfer from the
original Grantor(The Conservation Fund)to its successor,the County. Grantor agrees to
incorporate the terms of this Easement by reference in any deed or other legal instrument by
which it divests itself of any interest in all or a portion of the Property,including,without
limitation, a leasehold interest. Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing within(5)business days
after closing using the form in Exhibit E attached hereto and made a part hereof, and shall attach
to the form a copy of the recorded 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 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.
11. Condemnation. Grantor shall notify Grantee 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 13.
12. Termination or Extinguishment of Easement. Except as provided in Section 11
(Condemnation),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 13.
13. Compensation upon Condemnation, Termination, or Extinguishment.
13.1. This Deed constitutes a real property interest immediately vested in Grantee,the value of
which the Parties agree is fifty-five percent(55%)of the value of the Property
unencumbered by this Easement(the"Easement Value Percentage"). The Easement
Value Percentage shall be used to determine Grantee's compensation according to the
following Section 13.2.
13.2. Condemnation or Other Extinguishment. If this Deed is taken,in whole or in part,by
exercise of the power of eminent domain("Condemnation"),or if circumstances arise in
the future that render the Purpose impossible to accomplish,this Deed can only be
terminated,whether in whole or in part,by judicial proceedings in a court of competent
jurisdiction. Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party and the Board in writing
when it first learns of such circumstances. Grantee shall be entitled to full compensation
for its interest in any portion of this Deed that is terminated as a result of Condemnation
or other proceedings. Grantee's proceeds shall be an amount at least equal to the
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Easement Value Percentage multiplied by the value of the unencumbered fee simple
interest(excluding the value of any improvements)in the portion of the Property that will
no longer be encumbered by this Deed as a result of Condemnation or termination.
Grantor shall not voluntarily accept proceeds equal to less than the full fair market value
of the affected Property unrestricted by this Deed without the approval of Grantee and the
Board. The County shall be entitled to receive sixty-eight and 7/10s percent(68.7%) of
Grantee's share of the proceeds. The Board shall be entitled to receive nineteen and
2/1Os percent(19.2%) of Grantee's share of the proceeds. Eagle Ranch shall be entitled
to receive four and 4/10s percent(4.4%) of Grantee's proceeds. The Town shall be
entitled to receive three and 3/10s percent(3.7%)of Grantee's proceeds. Upon Grantee's
receipt of its share of the proceeds,Grantee shall promptly remit to the County,the
Board, Eagle Ranch and the Town their respective share of these proceeds. Grantee shall
use its proceeds in a manner consistent with the conservation purposes of this Deed.
13.3. Grantee's use of its share of such proceeds shall comply with Treas.Reg. § 1.170A-
14(g)(6).
13.4. 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.
14. Assignment; Transfer of Easement.
14.1. This Deed is transferable,but Grantee may assign its rights and obligations under this
Deed only to an organization that:
14.1.1. is a qualified organization at the time of transfer under I.R.C. § Section 170(h)as
amended(or any successor provision then applicable)and the applicable
regulations promulgated thereunder;
14.1.2. is authorized to acquire and hold conservation easements under Colorado law;
14.1.3. agrees in writing to assume the responsibilities imposed on Grantee by this Deed;
and
14.1.4. is approved in writing as a transferee by the Board and the County in the sole and
absolute discretion of each entity. Grantee shall provide the Board and the
County with a written request to assign the Deed at least 45 days prior to the date
proposed for the assignment transaction.
14.2. The Board and the County,with approval of the Board, shall each have the right to
require Grantee to assign its rights and obligations under this Deed to a different
organization if Grantee ceases to exist; is unwilling,unable,or unqualified to enforce the
terms and provisions of this Deed; or is unwilling or unable to effectively monitor the
Property for compliance with this Deed at least once every calendar year. Prior to any
assignment under this Section 14.2,the Board and the County,with approval of the
Board, shall consult with Grantee and provide Grantee an opportunity to address the
Board's and/or the County's concerns. If the Board's or the County's concerns are not
addressed to the satisfaction of each,the Board or the County,with approval of the
Board,may require that Grantee assign this Deed to an organization designated by the
Board and the County that complies with Section 14.1.1, 14.1.2 and 14.1.3,above.
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14.3. If Grantee desires to transfer this Deed to a qualified organization having similar
purposes as Grantee,but Grantor or the Board has refused to approve the transfer,
Grantee may seek an order by a court with jurisdiction to transfer this Deed to another
qualified organization having similar purposes that agrees to assume the responsibility
imposed on Grantee by this Deed,provided that Grantor,and the Board shall have
adequate notice of and an opportunity to participate in the court proceeding leading to the
court's decision on the matter.
14.4. Upon compliance with the applicable portions of this Section 14,the Parties shall record
an instrument completing the assignment in the property records of the county or counties
in which the Property is located and provide a copy of the recorded assignment to the
Board. Assignment of the Deed shall not be construed as affecting the Deed's perpetual
duration and shall not affect the Deed's priority against any intervening liens,mortgages,
easements, or other encumbrances.
15. Subsequent Transfers after Transfer from the Fund to the County. Grantor shall incorporate by
reference the terms and conditions of this Deed in any deed or other legal instrument by which it
divests itself of any interest in all or a portion of the Property. Grantor further agrees to give
written notice to Grantee and the Board of the transfer of any interest at least 45 days prior to the
date of such transfer and may be required to pay the Board an Additional Board Refund under
Section 16. The failure of Grantor to perform any act required by this Section 15 shall not impair
the validity of this Deed or limit its enforceability in any way. Grantee and the Board have been
given proper notice of and consent to the transfer of the Property form the Fund to the County.
16. Additional Board Refund. The Board's Grant has provided partial consideration for Grantor's
acquisition of fee title to the Property,the associated Water Rights, and/or partial real estate
interest in the Property above and beyond this Deed; therefore, any voluntary sale, conveyance,
transfer, or other disposal of all or any portion of Grantor's interest in the Property or the
associated Water Rights("Sale"), excluding the transfer of the Property from the Fund to the
County, and any lease or sublease of the Property or the Water Rights to a third party in the
ordinary course of using the Property for permitted purposes, shall constitute a material change to
the Grant that shall require prior written Board approval and may require a separate refund to the
Board of an amount to compensate the Board for use of the Board's Grant,plus administrative
costs (the"Additional Board Refund"), in addition to any payment that the Board may be
entitled to receive under Section 13 above. In the event of any condemnation of the fee title,the
requirements of this section shall continue to apply with the exception of the need for prior
written Board approval.
16.1. Amount. The amount of the Additional Board Refund shall be based upon a percentage
of Grantor's net proceeds from the Sale or condemnation of the fee title(which shall be
defined as the fair market value of the property being sold in the Sale or condemnation of
the fee title, minus direct transaction costs)("Net Proceeds"). The Additional Board
Refund shall be determined by: a)first dividing the Board's Grant amount by the original
purchase price for fee title to the Property;b)then by multiplying the resulting ratio by
the Net Proceeds; and c)adding interest figured from the Grant payment date at the Prime
Rate listed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City,Missouri that is most current on
the effective date of the Sale or condemnation of the fee title. The Board may,in its sole
discretion,waive the requirement for payment of interest or reduce the amount of interest
due at the time of the Sale or condemnation of the fee title. The Additional Board Refund
shall be paid to the Board in cash or certified funds on or before the effective date of the
Sale or condemnation of the fee title.
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16.2. Possible Exception to Refund Requirement. If a Sale or condemnation of the fee title
occurs to a third party that is eligible to receive open space funding from the Board, and
the Board has provided written confirmation of the third party's eligibility, Grantor shall
not be required to pay the Board an Additional Board Refund,unless the Board
determines in its sole discretion that one or more aspects of the Grant have changed that
reduce the Grant project's scope from that of the original Grant as approved by the
Board.
17. Perpetual Duration. This Easement shall be a servitude running with the land in perpetuity. The
provisions of this Easement that apply to Grantor or Grantee shall also apply to their respective
agents,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 acts or omissions occurring prior to such transfer shall
survive the transfer.
18. Change of Conditions or Circumstances. A change in the potential economic value of any use that
is prohibited by or inconsistent with this Deed, or a change in any current or future uses of
neighboring properties,shall not constitute a change in conditions or circumstances that make it
impossible for continued use of the Property,or any portion thereof, for conservation purposes and
shall not constitute grounds for terminating the Deed in whole or in part. In conveying this Deed,
the Parties have considered the possibility that uses prohibited or restricted by the terms of this
Deed may become more economically valuable than permitted uses,and that neighboring or nearby
properties may in the future be put entirely to such prohibited or restricted uses.It is the intent of
Grantor,Grantee and the Board that any such changes shall not be deemed to be circumstances
justifying the termination or extinguishment of this Deed,in whole or in part. In addition,the
inability of Grantor,or Grantor's heirs,successors,or assigns,to conduct or implement any or all of
the uses permitted under the terms of this Deed, or the unprofitability of doing so,shall not impair
the validity of this Deed or be considered grounds for its termination or extinguishment, in whole or
in part. In the event Grantor believes that agriculture is no longer a Conservation Value,Grantor
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.
19. 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.
20. 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 may be withheld if Grantee is unable to immediately evaluate
the proposed action and so notifies Grantor within such thirty(30)day period. Grantor shall not
engage in the proposed act or use until Grantor receives Grantee's approval in writing. As part of
its determination, Grantee shall consider the proposed manner in which the proposed activity will
be conducted,whether it complies with the terms of this Easement, and the likely impact on the
Conservation Values. Grantee's approval may be withheld if Grantee reasonably determines that
there is any risk that the activity as proposed is inconsistent with the Purpose. Grantor shall pay
any and all costs associated with the evaluation of the proposed use or activity, including,but not
limited to, staff time, legal fees,and resource specialist fees.
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21. Notices. Any notice that either Party is required to give to the other in writing shall be
transmitted via fax,U.S.mail, overnight 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:
21.1. To the Grantor:
The Conservation Fund
1655 N. Fort Myer Drive
Suite 1300
Arlington,VA 22209-1399
Attention: General Counsel
And upon transfer of the Property to the County as successor Grantor:
Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado
P.O. Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle,CO 81631
With a copy to:
Eagle County Open Space
P.O. Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
Eagle County Attorney
P.O. Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
21.2. To the Grantee:
Eagle Valley Land Trust
PO Box 3016
Edwards, CO 81632
20.1.3 To the Board:
Executive Director
State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
1900 Grant St., Ste 725
Denver, CO 80203
20.1.4 For the purposes of Section 13.2,notice to the Town shall be given as follows:
Town of Eagle
do Town Manager
200 Broadway
P.O. Box 609
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Eagle, CO 81361
20.1.5 For the purposes of Section 13.2 notice to the Eagle Ranch Association shall be
given as follows:
Eagle Ranch Association
PO Box 1630
Eagle,CO 81361
22. Liens on the Property. There are no current mortgages or monetary liens affecting this Property.
No provisions of this Easement 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 Deed.
23. No Merger,Abandonment,Release, or Adverse Possession. A merger of this Deed and the fee
title to the Property cannot occur by operation of law because,in addition to Grantee's rights and
interest under this Deed,the Board has rights under this Deed. Under Colorado law,the existence
of these rights precludes unity of title. If the 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. As a condition of such approval,the Board may require that Grantee first
transfer the Deed to another qualified organization consistent with Section 14 above. In the event
Grantee acquires fee title interest or any other interest in the Property without Grantee's prior
knowledge(e.g.,receiving real property by will), Grantee must immediately provide notice of its
acquisition to the Board, and the Board may require that Grantee transfer this Deed to another
qualified organization consistent with Section 14 above. This Easement cannot be abandoned,
released, or affected by adverse possession.
24. Grantor's Representations and Warranties.
24.1. Except as provided in Section 22, 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 and matters of record;
(ii)has the right to grant access to the Property to Grantee for the purposes described in
this Easement 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.
24.2. Grantor represents and warrants that,after reasonable investigation and to the best of its
knowledge:
24.2.1. 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;
24.2.2. Grantor and the Property are in compliance with all federal state,and local laws,
regulations, and requirements applicable to the Property and its use;
24.2.3. There is no pending or threatened litigation in any way affecting,involving, or
relating to the Property; and
24.2.4. 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
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with, any federal, state, or local law,regulation, or requirement applicable to the
Property or its use.
25. Acceptance. Grantee hereby accepts without reservation the rights and responsibilities conveyed
by this Deed for which no goods or services were exchanged or provided.
26. General Provisions:
26.1. Severability. If any provision of this Easement,or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance, is found to be invalid,the remainder of the provisions of this Easement, 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.
26.2. 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.
26.3. 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.
26.4. Controlling Law and Liberal Construction. The provisions of this Easement 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 Easement 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.Nothing permitted by this Easement or
approved by Grantee in accordance with this Easement constitutes approval by any
government or regulatory agency for construction,development or land use;nor does any
permit or approval granted by a government or regulatory agency override the terms of
this Easement. Grantor retains responsibility for obtaining and complying with all
necessary permits and applicable laws before engaging in uses or activities permitted
under this Easement.
26.5. Deed Correction. The Parties shall cooperate to correct mutually acknowledged errors in
this Deed(and exhibits), including typographical, spelling, or clerical errors.The Parties
shall make such corrections by written agreement,which the Board must first approve in
writing. Any corrections shall be recorded in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the
county or counties in which the Property is located.
26.6. Amendment. If circumstances arise under which an amendment to or modification of this
Deed or any of its exhibits would be appropriate,Grantor and Grantee may jointly amend
this Deed so long as the amendment: (i)is consistent with the Conservation Values and
Purpose of this Deed; (ii) does not affect the perpetual duration of the restrictions
contained in this Deed; (iii) does not confer a private benefit to Grantor or any other
individual greater than the benefit to the general public(see Treas,Reg. § 1.170A
14(h)(3); (iv)does not result in private inurement for a board member, staff or contract
employee of Grantee(see Treas.Reg. § 1.501(e)(3)-1(e)(2); (v) does not affect the
qualifications of this Deed under any applicable laws; (vi) complies with Grantee's and
the Board's procedures and standards for amendments(as such procedures and standards
may be amended from time to time); and(vii)receives the Board's prior written
approval. Any amendment must be in writing, signed by the Parties, and recorded in the
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records of the Clerk and Recorder of the county or counties in which the Property is
located. A copy of the recorded amendment shall be provided to the Board. Amendment
of the Deed shall not affect the Deed's priority against any intervening liens, mortgages,
easements,or other encumbrances. In order to preserve the Deed's priority,the Board
may require that Grantee obtain subordinations of any liens,mortgages, easements, or
other encumbrances, and the Board may require a new title policy. For the purposes of
the Board's approval under item(vii)above,the term"amendment"means any
instrument that purports to alter in any way any provision of or exhibit to this Deed.
Nothing in this Section 26.6 shall be construed as requiring Grantee or the Board to agree
to any particular proposed amendment.
26.7. 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 under this Deed 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.
26.8. Entire Agreement. The Recitals above are a material part of this Deed and are
incorporated into this Deed. This Deed sets forth the entire agreement of the Parties with
respect to the grant of a conservation easement over the Property and supersedes all prior
discussions,negotiations,understandings, or agreements relating to the grant,all of
which are merged in this Deed.
26.9. Development Rights. For purposes of this Easement, "Development Rights"are defined
as all present or future rights to(i)construct,place,replace, 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,which includes without limitation, any rights in the Management Plan, the right
to make new Improvements pursuant to Section 5,and the Environmental Attributes
described below. Therefore, Grantor does not have the right to use or transfer any
Development Rights conveyed to Grantee by this Deed.
26.10. Recording. Grantor shall record this Deed in a 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.
26.11. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Deed is entered into by and between Grantor and
Grantee, and is solely for the benefit of Grantor,Grantee, and the Board(and for the
benefit of the Town and Eagle Ranch as to Section 13.2,above.)and their respective
successors and assigns for the purposes set forth in this Deed. This Deed does not create
rights or responsibilities in any third parties,including enforcement of the terms of this
Deed,beyond Grantor,Grantee, and the Board.
26.12. 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.
26.13. Ownership by Single Entity Consisting of Multiple Parties. If Grantor at any time is an
entity which consists of shareholders,partners or members, such Grantor entity is
required to include in its operating agreement,bylaws or other documents setting forth
the rights and responsibilities of the entity,the right to assess or to otherwise collect
payment from such shareholders,partners or members for any monetary or other
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obligations set forth in this Easement. Grantor shall provide a copy of such
documentation at any time upon Grantee's request.
26.14. 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 26.14 shall modify the restrictions imposed by this Easement or otherwise impair
the preservation and protection of the Conservation Values.
26.15. 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.
27. Mediation of Disputes. If Grantee or Grantor has an enforcement dispute as set forth in Section
9, or if Grantee denies a request by Grantor for approval pursuant to Section 20, Grantor may
appeal Grantee's decision by requesting mediation with Grantee in a written notice to Grantee;
provided that in no event shall the Board be required to participate in any mediation. Within ten
(10)working days of the receipt of such request,the Parties shall select a single,trained, and
impartial mediator with experience in conservation easements and other land preservation tools.
Mediation shall then proceed in accordance with the following guidelines:
27.1. Purpose. The purpose of the mediation is to: (i)promote discussion between the Parties;
(ii)assist the Parties to develop and exchange pertinent information concerning the issues
in dispute; and(iii)assist the Parties to develop proposals which will enable them to
arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of the controversy. The mediation is not
intended to result in any express or de facto modification or amendment of the terms,
conditions,or restrictions of this Easement.
27.2. Participation. The Parties agree that they will participate in the mediation process in
good faith and expeditiously, attending all sessions scheduled by the mediator.
Representatives of the Parties with settlement authority will attend mediation sessions as
required by the mediator.
27.3. Confidentiality. All information presented to the mediator shall be deemed confidential
and shall be disclosed by the mediator only with the consent of the Parties or their
respective counsel. The mediator shall not be subject to subpoena by any Party. No
statements made or documents prepared for mediation sessions shall be disclosed in any
subsequent proceedings or construed as an admission of a Party in accordance with
Colorado Rules of Evidence, Rule 408.
27.4. Time Period. Neither Party shall be obligated to continue the mediation process beyond
a period of sixty(60) days from the date of receipt of the initial request or if the mediator
concludes that there is no reasonable likelihood that continuing mediation will result in a
mutually agreeable resolution of the dispute.
27.5. Costs of Mediation. Grantor shall pay all of Grantee's expenses associated with the
mediation,including attorneys' fees and consultant fees, except that Grantor and Grantee
shall share the cost of the mediator.
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28. Annual Appropriation.To the extent that any financial obligation set forth in this Easement is
subject to the multiple fiscal year obligations as set forth in Article 10 of the Colorado
Constitution or C.R.S. §29-1-110,such obligation may be subject to annual appropriation by
Grantor. The foregoing is not an agreement or an acknowledgement by either Grantor or Grantee
that any financial obligation which could arise pursuant to this Deed would be subject to the
requirement that funds for such financial obligation must be appropriated by Grantor. Nothing in
this Deed shall be deemed to be a waiver of any rights that Grantee may have pursuant to C.R.S.
§ 30-25-104. Nothing in this Section 28 shall prevent Grantee from enforcing this Deed in
accordance with its terms, despite a failure by Grantor to appropriate funds.
29. Effective Date. The"Effective Date"of this Deed shall be the date of its recording in the Eagle
County,Colorado, Clerk and Recorder's Office.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD,this Deed of Conservation Easement unto Grantee, its
successors and assigns, forever.
SIGNATURE PAGES TO FOLLOW.
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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 Conservation Fund, a Maryland nonprofit corporation
By:
Its:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA)
)ss.
COUNTY OF ARLINGTON )
On this day of ,2017,before me ,
the undersigned Notary Public in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid,personally appeared
as on behalf of The Conservation
Fund, a Maryland non-profit corporation,known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that the same was his/her act and deed for the purposes
therein express.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first
above written.
Notary Public
Name:
Notary Registration Number
My commission expires
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GRANTEE:
EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST,
a Colorado nonprofit corporation
By:
Jim Daus, Executive Director
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2017,by Jim Daus 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
(4 pages)
Parcel 1
LOT 1,AND TRACTS A,B,C AND D,AND ADAM'S RIB RANCH ROAD PRIVATE ROW, FROST CREEK AND SALT CREEK
PUD,FILING NO.2,SALT CREEK,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED JULY 8,2008 AT RECEPTION NO. 200814345,
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO.
Parcel 2
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN TRACTS 61,62,63,64,65,67 AND 69 AND LOTS 2,3 AND 4 OF SECTION 14,IN
SECTIONS 2,10, 11,12, 13,14 AND 15,TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,RANGE 84 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO,WITH THE BEARINGS
SHOWN HEREON,BASED ON A BEARING OF N01°01'34"W FOR THE 2-3 LINE OF SAID TRACT 69 BETWEEN CORNERS
NO.2&3,BOTH BEING 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENTS ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE,SAID PARCEL
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW:
BEGINNING AT SAID CORNER NO.2 OF TRACT 69 ALSO BEING CORNER NO.5 OF SAID TRACT 63,CORNER NO.4 OF
TRACT 60 IN SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE AND CORNER NO.7 OF TRACT 88 IN SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE;
THENCE ALONG THE 4-5 LINE OF SAID TRACT 63 N 00°25'57"E,1376.14 FEET TO A POINT ON THE BOUNDARY OF A
PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED AUGUST 24,2005 AT RECEPTION NO.927202 AT THE EAGLE
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE,EAGLE,COLORADO,FROM WHICH CORNER NO.5, BEING A 3 1/2"
ALUMINUM CAP
MONUMENT ON#5 REBAR IN CONCRETE,FOUND IN PLACE,OF SAID TRACT 63 BEARS N00°25'57"E,32.94 FEET;
THENCE ALONG SAID PARCEL BOUNDARY THE FOLLOWING THIRTEEN(13)COURSES:
1)S 63°53'22"E,98.91 FEET;
2)S 57°28'07"E,17.09 FEET;
3)S 43°41'12"E,311.25 FEET;
4)S 43°18'30"E,471.12 FEET;
5)S 44°46'44"E,97.90 FEET;
6)S 47°15'27"E,52.82 FEET;
7)S 55°20'50'E,61.81 FEET;
8)S 65°35'39"E,53.04 FEET;
9)S 69°00'09"E,48.79 FEET;
10)S 79°41'31"E,89.23 FEET;
11)5 79°11'51"E,197.18 FEET;
12)S 79°30'59"E, 166.80 FEET;
13) N 00°02'37"E,4743.42 FEET
TO A POINT ON THE 1-2 LINE OF SAID TRACT 62;THENCE ALONG SAID 1-2 LINE S89 DEGREES 57'23"E,1461.13 FEET
TO CORNER NO. 1 OF SAID TRACT 62, BEING A GLO 2 1/2"BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1"IRON PIPE,FOUND IN
PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 1-6 LINE OF SAID TRACT 62 S00 DEGREES 12' 12"E,
2586.67 FEET TO CORNER NO.6 OF SAID TRACT 62,CORNER NO. 1 OF SAID TRACT 63 AND CORNER NO.2 OF SAID
TRACT 64,BEING A 2 1/2"ALUMINUM CAP MONUMENT ON#6 REBAR,PE/PLS#23089,SET IN PLACE;THENCE
ALONG THE 1-2 LINE OF SAID TRACT 64 N89 DEGREES 06'20"E,2795.86 FEET TO CORNER NO.1 OF SAID TRACT 64
AND CORNER NO.2 OF SAID TRACT 65,BEING A GLO 2 1/2"BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN
PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 1-2 LINE OF SAID
TRACT 65 N89 DEGREES 46'35"E,2641.57 FEET TO CORNER NO. 1 OF SAID TRACT 65,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS
CAP MONUMENT ON 1"IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 1-6 LINE OF SAID TRACT 65 S00
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DEGREES 04'57"E, 1322.37 FEET TO CORNER NO.6 OF SAID TRACT 65, BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP
MONUMENT ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 5-6 LINE
OF SAID TRACT 65 S89 DEGREES 44' 17"W, 1318.79 FEET TO CORNER NO.5 OF SAID 65,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS
CAP MONUMENT ON 1" IRON PIPE;THENCE ALONG THE 4-5 LINE OF SAID TRACT 65 SO2
DEGREES 13'30"E,2691.91 FEET TO CORNER NO.4 OF SAID TRACT 65, BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP
MONUMENT ON 1"REBAR, FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 3-4 LINE OF SAID TRACT 65 ALSO BEING THE 1-2
LINE OF TRACT 66 IN SAID TOWNSHIP AND RANGE N89 DEGREES 29157"W, 1395.64 FEET TO CORNER NO.3 OF
SAID TRACT 65,CORNER NO. 2 OF SAID TRACT 66,CORNER NO.6 OF SAID TRACT 64 AND CORNER NO. 1 OF SAID
TRACT 67,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT
ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 5-6 LINE OF SAID TRACT 64 ALSO BEING THE 1-2 LINE OF
SAID TRACT 67 N89 DEGREES 29' 10"W, 1396.79 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR BRUSH
CREEK ROAD(EAGLE COUNTY ROAD P-307);THENCE DEPARTING SAID 1-2 LINE AND ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY
S00 DEGREES 04'25"E,388.84 FEET;THENCE N40 DEGREES
22'23"W, 29.89 FEET TO A POINT ON THE 2-3 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 ALSO BEING THE 1-6 LINE OFSAID TRACT 69;
THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ALONG SAID 1-6 LINE S00 DEGREES 04'25"E,978.80 FEET TO
CORNER NO.6 OF SAID TRACT 69,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN
PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT4 S00 DEGREES 09' 13"E,311.53 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID LOT 4;THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 2,3 AND 4 N89 DEGREES 58'23"W,
3862.84 FEET TO THE WEST QUARTER
CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE;
THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 14 N00 DEGREES 08'47"W,302.92 FEET TO A POINT ON THE 3-4
LINE OF SAID TRACT 88,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1"IRON PIPE,STAMPED CC88/15/14,
FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG SAID 3-4 LINE N89 DEGREES 32' 12"E, 1056.88 FEET TO CORNER NO.4 OF SAID
TRACT 88, BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT
ON 1'IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 4-5 LINE OF SAID TRACT 88 N00 DEGREES 03'05"W,
1360.53 FEET TO CORNER NO.5 OF SAID TRACT 88 ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE 3-4 LINE OF SAID TRACT 69,
BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1"REBAR,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG SAID 3-4 LINE N89
DEGREES 27'38"W, 1408.71 FEET TO CORNER NO.3 OF SAID TRACT 69 ALSO BEING CORNER NO.6 OF SAID TRACT
88,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1" IRON PIPE,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE NOl DEGREES
01'34"W, 1261.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Parcel 3
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN TRACTS 67,72 AND 73,IN SECTIONS 13,14,23 AND 24,TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,
RANGE 84 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO,WITH THE
BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON,BASED ON A BEARING OF S00 DEGREES 02'41"E FOR THE 2-3 LINE OF TRACT 68,
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,RANGE 84 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN,BETWEEN CORNER NO.3 OF SAID TRACT 67 ALSO BEING CORNER NO.2 OF SAID TRACT 68 AND
CORNER NO.3 OF SAID TRACT 68 ALSO BEING CORNER NO.2 OF SAID TRACT 72,BOTH BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS
CAP MONUMENTS ON 1"IRON PIPE, FOUND IN PLACE,SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT SAID CORNER NO.3 OF TRACT 67 FROM WHICH SAID CORNER NO.3 OF TRACT 68 BEARS S00
DEGREES 02'41"E,1388.85 FEET;THENCE ALONG THE 2-3 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 N00 DEGREES 09'13"W, 1316.78
FEET TO CORNER NO.6 OF TRACT 69,TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,RANGE 84 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,
BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1"IRON PIPE, FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE CONTINUING ALONG
THE 2-3 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 ALSO BEING
THE 1-6 LINE OF SAID TRACT 69 N00 DEGREES 04'25"W,948.45 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF BRUSH
CREEK ROAD(EAGLE COUNTY ROAD P-307);THENCE DEPARTING SAID 2-3 LINE AND ALONG SAID CENTERLINE THE
FOLLOWING TWENTY(20)COURSES:
1)S40 DEGREES 19'47"E,545.75 FEET;
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2)ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 224.37 FEET,A RADIUS OF 607.37 FEET,A TANGENT OF
113.48 FEET,A DELTA OF 21 DEGREES 09'56"AND A CHORD OF 223.09 FEET THAT BEARS S50 DEGREES 54'45"E;
3)S61 DEGREES 29'43"E, 167.42 FEET;
4)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 229.50 FEET,A RADIUS OF 997.15 FEET,A TANGENT OF
115.26 FEET,A DELTA OF 13 DEGREES 11'13"AND A CHORD OF 228.99 FEET THAT BEARS S54 DEGREES 54'07"E;
5)548 DEGREES 18'30"E,553.16 FEET;
6)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 80.96 FEET,A RADIUS OF 2299.07 FEET,A TANGENT OF
40.48 FEET,A DELTA OF 2 DEGREES 01'03"AND A CHORD OF 80.96 FEET THAT BEARS S47 DEGREES 17'59"E,
7)546 DEGREES 17'27"E,555.64 FEET;
8)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 172.19 FEET,A RADIUS OF 484.96 FEET,A TANGENT OF
87.01 FEET,A DELTA OF 20 DEGREES 20'36"AND A CHORD OF 171.28 FEET THAT BEARS S36 DEGREES 07'09"E;
9)S25 DEGREES 56'51"E,60.28 FEET;
10)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 174.52 FEET,A RADIUS OF 1090.26 FEET,A TANGENT OF
87.45 FEET,A DELTA OF 9 DEGREES 10' 17"AND A CHORD OF 174.34 FEET THAT BEARS S21 DEGREES 21'43"E;
11)5 16 DEGREES 46'34"E,94.78 FEET;
12)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 182.18 FEET,A RADIUS OF 1297.57 FEET,A TANGENT OF
91.24 FEET,A DELTA OF 8 DEGREES 02'40"AND A CHORD OF 182.03 FEET THAT BEARS S12 DEGREES 45' 14"E;
13)S08 DEGREES 43'54"E,93.72 FEET;
14)ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 103.42 FEET,A RADIUS OF 780.12 FEET,A TANGENT OF
51.78 FEET,A DELTA OF 7 DEGREES 35'44"AND A CHORD OF 103.34 FEET THAT BEARS S12 DEGREES 31'46"E;
15)S16 DEGREES 19'38"E,419.17 FEET;
16)ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 219.83 FEET,A RADIUS OF 418.98 FEET,A TANGENT OF
112.51 FEET,A DELTA OF 30 DEGREES 03'41"AND A CHORD OF 217.31 FEET THAT BEARS S31 DEGREES 21'28"E;
17)S46 DEGREES 23'19"E,201.67 FEET;
18)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 218.81 FEET,A RADIUS OF 495.09 FEET,A TANGENT OF
111.22 FEET,A DELTA OF 25 DEGREES 19'23"AND A CHORD OF 217.04 FEET THAT BEARS S33 DEGREES 43'37"E;
19)S21 DEGREES 03'56"E, 149.13 FEET;
20)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 177.96 FEET,A RADIUS OF 806.14 FEET,A TANGENT OF
89.34 FEET,A DELTA OF 12 DEGREES 38'53"AND A CHORD OF 177.60 FEET THAT BEARS S14 DEGREES 44'29"E
TO A POINT ON THE 5-6 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 ALSO BEING THE 1-2 LINE OF SAID TRACT 73;THENCE ALONG SAID
5-6 LINE AND DEPARTING SAID CENTERLINE S89 DEGREES 49'34"E,37.02 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID BRUSH CREEK ROAD(EAGLE COUNTY ROAD
P-307);THENCE DEPARTING SAID 5-6 LINE AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING SIX
(6)COURSES:
1)ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 102.95 FEET,A RADIUS OF 506.69 FEET,A
TANGENT OF 51.65 FEET,A DELTA OF 11 DEGREES 38'27"AND A CHORD OF 102.77 FEET THAT BEARS S02 DEGREES
56'23"E;
2)502 DEGREES 52'50"W,262.58 FEET;
3)ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A LENGTH OF 107.34 FEET,A RADIUS OF 491.67 FEET,A TANGENT OF
53.88 FEET,A DELTA OF 12 DEGREES 30'30"AND A CHORD OF 107.12 FEET THAT BEARS 503 DEGREES 22'25"E;
4)509 DEGREES 37'40"E,217.68 FEET;
5)ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 347.37 FEET,A RADIUS OF 5759.58 FEET,A TANGENT OF
173.74 FEET,A DELTA OF 3 DEGREES 27'20"AND A CHORD OF 347.31 FEET THAT BEARS S07 DEGREES 54'00"E;
6)506 DEGREES 10'20"E,449.21 FEET TO A POINT ON THE 1-4 LINE OF SAID TRACT 73;THENCE DEPARTING SAID
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND ALONG SAID 1-4 LINE S00 DEGREES 04'03"E, 1185.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF
INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LADYBELLE VIEW SUBDIVISION(AMENDMENT NO.1)AS DESCRIBED
ON THE PLAT RECORDED JUNE 27, 1988 IN BOOK 486 AT PAGE
312 AT THE EAGLE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, EAGLE,COLORADO;THENCE DEPARTING SAID 1-4
LINE N89 DEGREES 57'53"W,2813.65 FEET ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE TO A POINT ON THE 2-3 LINE OF SAID
TRACT 72 ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND BEING A 1 1/4" RED PLASTIC CAP
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MONUMENT ON#5 REBAR,PLS#19598,FOUND IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG SAID 2-3 LINE N00 DEGREES 31'26"E,
1409.12 FEET TOA POINT FROM WHICH
SAID CORNER NO. 2 OF TRACT 72 ALSO BEING SAID CORNER NO.3 OF TRACT 68 AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 2, 1990 IN BOOK 539 AT PAGE 285 AT SAID CLERK
AND RECORDER'S OFFICE BEARS N00 DEGREES 31'26"E,1207.85 FEET;THENCE DEPARTING SAID 2-3 LINE AND
ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL N87 DEGREES 52'44"E,1079.94 FEET;THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY
LINE OF SAID PARCEL THE
FOLLOWING TWENTY-THREE(23)COURSES:
1) N10 DEGREES 43'06"E,181.90 FEET;
2) N08 DEGREES 26'04"E,123.59 FEET;
3) N06 DEGREES 11'16"E,83.07 FEET;
4) N04 DEGREES 47'55"W,65.56 FEET;
5) N21 DEGREES 40'43"W,57.25 FEET;
6) N19 DEGREES 29'21"W,84.99 FEET;
7) N17 DEGREES 40'16"W, 106.50 FEET;
8) N11 DEGREES 39'56"W,71.67 FEET;
9) N46 DEGREES 59'33"E,58.02 FEET;
10) N58 DEGREES 34'52"E,53.93 FEET;
11) N81 DEGREES 35'30"E,51.34 FEET;
12)S72 DEGREES 27'32"E,46.45 FEET;
13)S61 DEGREES 27'34"E, 122.02 FEET;
14)S68 DEGREES 36'16"E, 111.63 FEET;
15)S77 DEGREES 41'55"E,52.03 FEET;
16)S86 DEGREES 37'40"E;124.60 FEET;
17)S71 DEGREES 24'00"E,72.14 FEET;
18)576 DEGREES 37'01"E,51.27 FEET;
19) N69 DEGREES 04'44"E,42.22 FEET;
20) N11 DEGREES 48'38"E,39.85 FEET;
21) N18 DEGREES 13'35"W,95.23 FEET;
22) N12 DEGREES 04' 19"W,377.96 FEET;
23)ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A LENGTH OF 74.73 FEET,A RADIUS OF 144.63 FEET,A
TANGENT OF 38.22 FEET,A DELTA OF 29 DEGREES 36'21"AND A CHORD OF 73.90 FEET THAT BEARS N59 DEGREES
03'45"W TO A POINT ON THE 1-2 LINE OF SAID TRACT 73 ALSO BEING THE 5-6 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 AND THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL;THENCE ALONG SAID 5-6 LINE AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL
N89 DEGREES 49'34"W,301.08 FEET TO
CORNER NO.5 OF SAID TRACT 67,BEING A 2 1/2"GLO BRASS CAP MONUMENT ON 1"IRON PIPE,FOUND IN
PLACE;THENCE ALONG THE 4-5 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 N00 DEGREES 02' 10"W,1382.72 FEET TO CORNER NO.4
OF SAID TRACT 67,BEING A 2 1/2"ALUMINUM CAP ON#6 REBAR,PE/PLS#23089,SET IN PLACE;THENCE ALONG
THE 3-4 LINE OF SAID TRACT 67 S88 DEGREES 08'29"W,1290.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,COUNTY OF
EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO.
Excluding any portion of Parcels 1,2 or 3 located within the right of way of Brush Creek Road or
Salt Creek Road.
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EXHIBIT A-1 (3 pages)
Description and Drawing of Ranch Headquarters Building Area
A description of a parcel of land located in part of the Tract 69, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M.,
Eagle County, State of Colorado. For: Eagle County Open Space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land located in part of Tract 69, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M., Eagle County, Colorado
described as follows:
COMMENCING AP6, Tract 64, T5S, R84W, from which the South Line of said Tract 64 bears,
North 89 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds West, (Basis of Bearing), thence South 86 degrees 56
minutes 26 seconds West, 1670.71 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence North 20 degrees 00 minutes 19 seconds West, 51.12 feet;
Thence North 09 degrees 51 minutes 33 seconds West, 737.56 feet;
Thence North 14 degrees 41 minutes 31 seconds West, 82.83 feet;
Thence North 22 degrees 01 minutes 18 seconds West, 80.88 feet;
Thence North 31 degrees 47inutes 48 seconds West, 107.77 feet;
Thence North 43 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West, 119.96 feet;
Thence North 55 degrees 09 minutes 03 seconds West, 107.96 feet;
Thence North 64 degrees 23 minutes 29 seconds West, 71.03 feet;
Thence North 70 degrees 47 minutes 57 seconds West, 68.33 feet;
Thence North 74 degrees 52 minutes 46 seconds West, 59.00 feet;
Thence South 10 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West, 471.55 feet;
Thence South 76 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds West, 399.32 feet;
Thence South 01 degrees 20 minutes 38 seconds West, 449.69 feet;
Thence South 38 degrees 52 minutes 23 seconds East, 332.01 feet;
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Thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes 44 seconds East, 188.72 feet;
Thence North 86 degrees 01 minutes 23 seconds East, 214.29 feet;
Thence South 80 degrees 52 minutes 54 seconds East, 155.40 feet;
Thence North 38 degrees 54 minutes 39 seconds East, 143.09 feet;
Thence South 51 degrees 05 minutes 21 seconds East, 236.31 feet;
Thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East, 72.18 feet and the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
Area=20.200 acres, more or less.
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EXHIBIT A-2 (3 pages)
Description and Drawing of Recreation and Education Building Area
A description of a parcel of land located in part of the Tract 64, Tract 67 and Tract 69, T5S,
R84W of the 6th P.M., Eagle County, State of Colorado. For: Eagle County Open Space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land located in parts of Tracts 64, Tract 67 and Tract 69, T5S, R84W if of the 6th
P.M., Eagle County, Colorado described as follows:
COMMENCING AP6, of Tract 64, T5S, R84W, from which the South Line of said Tract 64
bears, North 89 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds West, (Basis of Bearing), thence North 89
degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds West, 579.40 feet along said South Line to the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
Thence continuing North 89 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds West, 817.39 feet along the South
Line of said Tract 64 to a found#5 rebar with a 1"aluminum cap RLS 23089;
Thence leaving the South Line of said Tract 64 South 0 degrees 04 minutes 25 seconds East,
388.84 feet to a found#5 rebar with a 1" aluminum cap RLS 23089;
Thence North 40 degrees 22 minutes 23 seconds West, 77.31 feet;
Thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes 25 seconds West, 485.57 feet;
Thence North 64 degrees 10 minutes 55 seconds East, 375.19 feet;
Thence North 35 degrees 43 minutes 08 seconds East, 305.17 feet;
Thence South 53 degrees 38 minutes 24 seconds East, 197.29 feet;
Thence South 45 degrees 12 minutes 46 seconds East, 271.63 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 265.82 feet to the South Line of said Tract
64 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Area= 7.554 acres, more or less.
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based upon any defect in this survey be commenced 500 Broadverarjf eagle, CO 81V-0850
more than ten years from the date of the certification %'rj .t3%`.�`
shown hereon. Date: ,,� '4l l ANS\0.`���
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EXHIBIT A-3 (2 pages)
Description and Drawing of Brush Creek Fishing Access Parking Area
A description of a parcel of land located in part of Tract 63, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M., Eagle
County, State of Colorado. For: Eagle County Open Space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land located in part of Tract 63, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M., County of Eagle, State
of Colorado, described as follows:
COMMENCING at a #5 rebar with an aluminum cap marked LS 23089 located on a fence line
in said Tract 63, from which AP 4, of Tract 63 bears, North 55 degrees 36 minutes 17 seconds
West, 1622.84 feet (Basis of Bearing), thence South 19 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West,
47.34 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence South 9 degrees 43 minutes 43 seconds West, 100.00 feet;
Thence North 80 degrees 16 minutes 17 seconds West, 100.00 feet;
Thence North 9 degrees 43 minutes 43 seconds East, 100.00 feet;
Thence South 80 degrees 16 minutes 17 seconds East, 100.00 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING;
Area= 0.229 acres, more or less.
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discovered such defect. In no event, may any action .n '.
based upon any defect in this survey be commenced 500 Broadwaaj�„ agle, CO 81610850
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shown hereon. Date: ���/a, Alm I.
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EXHIBIT A-4 (2 pages)
Description and Drawing of Trail Gulch Trailhead Access Parking Area
A description of a parcel of land located in part of the Tract 75, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M.,
Eagle County, State of Colorado. For: Eagle County Open Space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land located in parts of Tracts 75, T5S, R84W if of the 6th P.M., Eagle County,
Colorado described as follows:
COMMENCING AP4, of Tract 75, T5S, R84W, from which API, of TRACT 74 bears,North 00
degrees 12 minutes 01 seconds West, (Basis of Bearing), thence South 16 degrees 07 minutes 00
seconds East, 946.95 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence North 76 degrees 42 minutes 43 seconds East, 125.00 feet;
Thence South 13 degrees 17 minutes 17 seconds West, 150.00 feet;
Thence South 76 degrees 42 minutes 43 seconds West, 125.00 feet;
Thence North 13 degrees 17 minutes 17 seconds West, 150.00 feet and the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
Area= 0.4304 acres, more or less.
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commence any legal action based upon any defect in Colorado fgrojestigr Land"'.
this survey within three years after you first Surveyor 1379 7 0 Q
discovered such defect. In no event,may any action .n
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EXHIBIT A-5 ( 2 pages)
Description and Drawing of Secondary Fishing and Trail Access Area
A description of a parcel of land located in part of the Tract 74, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M.,
Eagle County, State of Colorado. For: Eagle County Open Space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land located in parts of Tracts 74, T5S, R84W if of the 6th P.M., Eagle County,
Colorado described as follows:
COMMENCING AP4, of Tract 74, T5S, R84W, from which the South Line of said Tract 74
bears, North 88 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West, (Basis of Bearing), thence North 88
degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West, 642.30 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence continued North 88 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West, 81.16 feet along said South
Line;
Thence leaving said South Line Northwesterly, 88.29 feet along the arc of a curve concave to the
east, said arc having a radius of 1460.00 feet, a central angle of 03 degrees 27 minutes 54
seconds, and being subtended by a chord that bears North 21 degrees 39 minutes 20 seconds
West, 88.28 feet;
Thence North 12 degrees 20 minutes 06 seconds West, 188.36 feet;
Thence South 88 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East, 278.48 feet;
Thence South 25 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West, 291.08 feet and the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
Area= 1.1245 acres, more or less.
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•more than ten years from the date of the certification �'�,`/0
shown hereon. Date: ///„"ll IMO,�o``\�
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EXHIBIT A-6(2 pages)
Description and Drawing of Skier Parking Access Area
A description of a parcel of land located in part of the Tract 67, T5S, R84W of the 6th P.M.,
Eagle County, State of Colorado. For: Eagle County Open Space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A parcel of land located in parts of Tracts 67, T5S, R84W if of the 6th P.M., Eagle County,
Colorado described as follows:
COMMENCING AP5, Tract 67, T5S, R84W, from which the South Line of said Tract 67 bears,
South 89 degrees 49 minutes 35 seconds East, (Basis of Bearing), thence North 75 degrees 49
minutes 49 seconds East, 265.01 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence North 61 degrees 48 minutes 44 seconds East, 61.33 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 33 seconds East, 521.90 feet;
Thence South 01 degrees 13 minutes 44 seconds East, 66.73 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 46 minutes 16 seconds East, 554.52 feet;
Thence North 28 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds West, 124.46 feet and the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
Area=0.9302 acres, more or less.
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EXHIBIT C
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EXHIBIT"Cr Page 1 Description of Water Rights
The following Water Rights were transferred as set forth in Special
Warranty Deed recorded at Reception No.201714634
STRUCTURE/WATER RIGHT Total Conveyance to TCF Appropriation A4udicetion Administration Water
Diversion Total Absolute Conwood Date Date Number Court
Borah Ditch Priority No.84 3.200 cfs 1.056 cfs 1.056 cfs - 1889.10-03' 1889-12-17 14526.00000 CA294
Upper Frost Ditch Priority No.196 2.000 cis 1.000 cfs 2 1.000 cis -- 1900-12-31 1901-03-05 18627.00000 CA385
Salt Creek Ditch Priority No.163 0.840 cfs 0.840 cis 0.840 cfs - 1892.06.20 1901-03-05 16251.15512 CA385
East Frost Ditch Priority No.160 1.200 cis 1.200 cfs 1.200 cfs - 1891-05-31 1901-03-05 16251.15126 CA385
Priority No.131 0.900 cfs 0.900 cfs° 0.900 cfs - 1881-03-01 1901-03-05 16251.11383 CA385
Love Frost Ditch
Priority No.135 2.000 cis 2.000 cfs° 2.000 cis - 1883-04-30 1901-03-05 16251.12173 CA385
Hollingsworth Priority No.184 2.000 cfs 1.600 cfs 1.600 cfs -- 1898-12-31 1901-03-05 17897.00000 CA385
Potter Ditch
Priority No.267 4.000 cfs 4.000 cfs° 4.000 cfs -- 1906-09.01 1907-06-04 20972.20697 CA446
Hollingsworth (Desert No.2 MOH
Potter No.2 Ditch
Priority No.352 1.600 cis 1.600 cis° 1.600 cfs - 1899-03-30 1921-06-29 25708.17986 CA761
Priority No.83 2.200 cfs 1.334 cis r 1.334 cfs - 1889-07-31 1889-12-17 14457.00000 CA294
Priority No.134 2.600 cfs 1.577 cfs1.577 cfs - 1883-02-01 1901-03-05 16251.12085 CA385
Love&
White Ditch
Pnaity No.176 5.700 cfs 2.851 cfs° 2.851 cis -- 1897-06-10 1901-03-05 17328.00000 CA385
Priority No.298 0.200 cfs 0.121 cfs w 0.121 cis - 1911-07-29 1911-11-13 22489.00000 CA566"
Priority No.132 4.800 cfs 1.882 cfs ra 1.982 cis - 1882-04-30 1901-03-05 16251.11808 CA385
Wilkinson Ditch
Priority No.187 1.000 cfs 0.413 cfs t° 0.413 cfs - 1899.04-30 1901-03-05 18017.00000 CA385
Total 34.240 Ms 22.474 cis 22.474 cfs -
The Colorado Division of Water Resources tabulation Identifies the appropriation date for this water right as October 8.1889 but the decree states
Mat the appropriation date is October 3,1889.
Water right also known as the Upper Frost Ditch First Enlargement.
3 All of Grantor's right,title,end interest in 0.9 cis absolute.
All of Grantor's right,title,end interest in 2.0 cgs absolute. Water right also known es the Love Frost First Enlargement.
This water right was transferred from Desert No.2 Ditch to Hollingsworth Potter No.2 Ditch in Case No.W-1827
°The information for this water right is based upon the Division of Water Resource tabulation,but a copy of the decree in Civil Action No.761 is not
available and has not been reviewed.
Undivided 6065%of 2.2 cfs absolute.
°Undivided 60.65%of 2.6 cfs absolute.
°2.851 cis of Grantor's undivided 60.65%of 5.7 Cis absolute.
10 Undivided 60.65%of 0 2 cfs absolute.
n In the Special Warranty Deed recorded at Reception No.201504790 in Eagle County,CO on March 23.2015.this water right was described
as being decreed in Case No.565:that reference appears to be a typographical error and the water right was actually decreed in Case No.566
as noted in the above table.
Undivided 41.3%of 4.8 cfs absolute.
''Undivided 41.3%of 1.0 cfs absolute.
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EXHIBIT"D"Page 2-Description of Water Rights
The following Water Rights were transferred as set forth in Quitclaim
Deed recorded at Reception No.201714635.
STRUCTURE!WATER RIGHT Total Conveyance to TCF Appropriation Adjudication Administration Water
Diversion Total Absolute Conditional Date Date Number Court
McKenzie Ditch Priority No.55 3.000 cfs 1.800 cis 1.800 cfs — 1887-0515 1889-12-17 13649.00000 CA294
Hollingsworth Priority No.185 2.000 cfs 1.600 cis 1.600 cis — 1899-03-30 1901-03-05 17986.00000 CA385
Potter No.2 Ditch
Total 5.000 cfs 3.400 cis 3.400 cis —
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EXHIBIT E
Sample Notice of Transfer of Property
To: Eagle Valley Land Trust("Grantee")
From: [Insert name of fee owner] ("Grantor")
Pursuant to Section 10 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 10 of the aforementioned
Deed of Conservation Easement, a copy of the new ownership deed is attached.
GRANTOR:
By:
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
20_,by as of
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
Date:
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