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Home My WebLink AboutC22-270 Western Land Group_Town of MinturnDocuSign Envelope ID: 10186655-07EF-4DEB-A87E-COC8CA9BEBAF TOWN OF MINTURN, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO.25 — SERIES 2022 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESTERN LAND GROUP, INC AND THE TOWN OF MINTURN FOR USDA FOREST SERVICE CONSULTING SERVICES WHEREAS, The Minturn Town Council has reviewed the Professional Services Agreement with Western Land Group, Inc and deems it acceptable; and, WHEREAS, The Town Council desires to engage with Western Land Group, Inc as presented in the attached agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MINTURN, COLORADO: 1. The Minturn Town Council hereby approves the Professional Services Agreement between with Western Land Group, Inc and the Town of Minturn, Colorado and authorizes the Mayor or his designee to execute said agreement. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND RESOLVED this 15t' day of June, 2022 TOWN OF MINTURN By:�-- Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 10186655-07EF-4DEB-A87E-COC8CA9BEBAF ESMN a LAND � i O i1NC. 2450 East St., Golden, CO 80401 • (303) 715-3570 • Fax (303) 715-3569 • www.westeriflaiidgroup.com June 2, 2022 Jill Klosterman, Chief Financial Officer Eagle County P.O. Box 850 500 Broadway Eagle, Colorado 81631 Michelle Metteer, Town Manager Town of Minturn 301 Boulder St., # 309 Minturn, CO 81645 Re: Acquisition of Forest Service Lands Dear Jill and Michelle: WLG is pleased to submit this proposal to provide you with federal land consulting services to examine your potential acquisition of six parcels of federal land managed by the USDA Forest Service. BACKGROUND The USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest ("Forest") has expressed an interest in working with the Town of Minturn ("Town") and Eagle County ("County") to pursue mutually shared visions regarding future use and ownership of certain federal and non-federal lands and facilities. The Town has identified three federal parcels for potential acquisition: • Dowd Junction (West and East Parcels) 15 acres • Martin Creek 11 acres • Minturn Residence Compound and Cross Creek 18 acres The County has identified two federal parcels for potential acquisition: • West Eagle (480 West Sixth Street, Eagle) 3.0 acres • 125 West 5th Street, Eagle 0.28 acres DocuSign Envelope ID: 10186655-07EF-4DEB-A87E-COC8CA9BEBAF Jill Klosterman, Eagle County Michelle Metteer, Town of Minturn June 2, 2022 Page 2 The Forest issued a Needs Assessment document dated 9/13/21 (see attached). The document identified an opportunity for non-federal parties to address the Forest's needs for the following: • A consolidated District Office combining the Holy Cross and Eagle Districts • Maintenance of visitor information services at Dowd Junction • Warehouse, covered storage space, and parking • Transitional workforce housing for recently transferred and permanent employees • Seasonal workforce housing SCOPE OF SERVICES WLG will work with the Town, County, and Forest to analyze and further refine each patty's specific needs in terms of land ownership, land lease, and land use priorities. We will use this information to identify and recommend the most appropriate and expeditious administrative authorities available for transacting the Town's and the County's goals relative to each of the above identified federal parcels. WLG's analysis will include examination of the following administrative authorities: • General Exchange Act • Federal Land Planning and Management Act ("FLPMA") • Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act ("FSFREA") • Forest Service Leasing Authority (amendment to FSFREA) WLG will provide the Town and the County with a written report summarizing our findings and recommendations. Your report will include cost and timetable estimates for completing each transaction. COMPENSATION 1. WLG will complete the tasks necessary for completion of the exchange at the rate of $280 per hour (subject to periodic adjustment), with a fee cap of $30,000. 2. In addition to the fees discussed above, you will reimburse WLG for direct out-of- pocket expense such as telephone calls, mileage at then current mileage rates approved by the IRS (currently $0.565/mile), travel, lodging, photocopying, facsimile and other necessary and reasonable expenditures. 3. You shall have the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement at any time. If the work is terminated prior to completion of the exchange, WLG shall be compensated for any time and expenses expended on the exchange through the date of termination. DocuSign Envelope ID: 10186655-07EF-4DEB-A87E-COC8CA9BEBAF Jill Klosterman, Eagle County Michelle Metteer, Town of Minturn June 2, 2022 Page 3 4. Any amounts billed to you in accordance with this agreement which remain unpaid for 30 days after delivery of our statement will accrue a finance charge of 1.5% per month which is 18% annual percentage rate. In the event legal action is required to collect any amount due to us, and said amount is properly documented, you agree to pay any attorney fees, court costs and other incurred expenses. I hope the above is consistent with your expectations. If you are ready to proceed, please return a signed copy of this agreement for WLG's files. I look forward to working with you to complete the exchange. Sincerely, Tom Glass The above terms and conditions are acceptable: DocuSigned by: S�ntt 7/25/2022 NVAM p®as28424 . Date Printed Name: 3eff shroll County Manager for Eagle County Signature Printed Name: Earle Bidez, Mayor for the Town of Minturn 6/15/2022 Date DocuSign Envelope ID: 10186655-07EF-4DEB-A87E-COC8CA9BEBAF