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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR15-099 Cordillera Ridge Property Commissioner moved adoption of the following resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-(W
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT ON THE CORDILLERA RIDGE PROPERTY TO THE EAGLE VALLEY
LAND TRUST AND AUTHORIZING ANY OF THE EAGLE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE
SUCH CONVEYANCE
WHEREAS, Eagle County acquired the Cordillera Ridge Property described as Lots 1,
2, and 3 and NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 7, Township 5 South,Range 82 West of the 6th P.M.
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, representing approximately 167.95 acres of land (hereinafter
the"Property") as part of the Eagle Valley Land Exchange; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Eagle Valley Land Exchange the Eagle County Board of
County Commissioners ("Board") agreed to permanently protect and preserve the Property
through the conveyance of a conservation easement to a qualified land trust; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Advisory Committee has also considered the matter and.
recommends that the Property be permanently preserved through the conveyance of a
conservation easement to the Eagle Valley Land Trust; and
WHEREAS,various documents, including but not limited to, a conservation easement,
an access easement, and a maintenance agreement will need to be signed in connection with the
permanent preservation of the Property, and the Board wishes to authorize any of the County
Commissioners to execute all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO:
THAT, the Board hereby approves and agrees to permanently preserve the Property
through the conveyance of a conservation easement to Eagle Valley Land Trust substantially in
the form attached as Exhibit A; and
THAT, the Board hereby approves the management plan substantially in the form
attached as Exhibit B; and
THAT, the Board hereby approves the Access Easement Agreement with Cordillera
Metropolitan District substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C; and
THAT, the Board hereby approves the Maintenance Agreement with Cordillera
APPRO D ' 0 FORM
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Eagle C ; Attorney's Office
By:
Eagle County Commissioners'Office
Metropolitan District substantially in the form attached as Exhibit D; and
THAT,the Board authorizes any Commissioner to execute on its behalf any and all
necessary documents, instruments,papers or other forms necessary to permanently preserve the
Property, all in a form acceptable to the Eagle County Attorney; 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 day of DIA4A4A4pKia.015.
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/This resolution passed by 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
After recording,please return to:
Eagle Valley Land Trust
Attn: Jim Daus
P.O.Box 3016
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Edwards,CO 81632
Any time the Property is transferred by Grantor to any third party, Grantor shall pay a transfer
fee of$500 to Grantee and notify Grantee pursuant to the requirements of Section 11 of this
Deed.
DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Cordillera Ridge Open Space
THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT ("Deed") is granted on this day
of , 2015,by the COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,by and
through its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,whose address is P.O. Box 850,
Eagle, Colorado 81631 ("Grantor")to EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST, a Colorado non-
profit corporation,whose address is P.O. Box 3016, Edwards, Colorado 81632 ("Grantee").
(Grantor and Grantee are collectively referred to herein as the "Parties").
RECITALS
A. Description of Property. Grantor is the owner of the fee simple interest in
approximately 167 acres of real property located in Eagle County, Colorado, more particularly
described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B, both attached hereto and made a part hereof
(the "Property").
B. Qualified Organization. Grantee is a "qualified organization," as defined in
I.R.C. § 170(h) and a charitable organization exempt under I.R.C. § 501(c)(3), as required under
C.R.S. § 38-30.5-104(2). Grantee is certified to hold conservation easements for which a state
tax credit is claimed by the State of Colorado's Division of Real Estate pursuant to C.R.S. § 12-
61-720, and Rule A-1 of the Code of Colorado Regulations, Qualifications for Certification to
Hold Conservation Easements, (4 C.C.R. 725-4, Rule A-1). Grantee is also accredited by the
Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a national accreditation program sponsored by the Land
Trust Alliance. Grantee's primary purpose is to preserve and protect the natural, scenic,
agricultural, historical, and open space resources of Eagle County, including the area in which
the Property is located,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. Reg. §
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 set forth in this Recital C and referred to hereafter in this Deed are collectively referred
to as the"Conservation Values."
The Conservation Values of the Property are as follows:
1) Open Space [Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(d)(4)]. The Property qualifies as
open space because it is being preserved for the scenic enjoyment of the general public
and pursuant to a clearly delineated federal, state or local governmental conservation
policy(set forth in Recitals D and E below) and will yield a significant public benefit.
a. Scenic Enjoyment. The Property's preservation will provide
scenic enjoyment to the general public because the Property is in an undeveloped
and natural condition, featuring a mosaic of natural vegetation communities
across dramatic topography, in the context of the Lake Creek valley of the greater
Eagle River Valley watershed. As such, the Property adds to the scenic character,.
openness, and variety of the local rural landscape. The Property's open space
provides a development buffer or visual separator between the communities of
Cordillera and Lake Creek valley/Edwards. The Property is visually accessible
to the public from Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 6, and from nearby adjacent
United States Forest Service(USFS) lands, and the preserved Homestead L,
Miller Ranch, and Eagle River Preserve open space properties and the public
trails upon them, which are actively used by the citizens of Eagle County and the
State of Colorado.
b. Significant public benefit. There is a foreseeable trend of
urbanization and rural subdivision development in the vicinity of the Property in
the near future in the community of Cordillera 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.
2) Relatively Natural Habitat[Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(d)(3)]. The
Property supports native sagebrush and mixed montane shrublands, aspen stands, and
conifer woodlands that provide forage, cover,breeding habitat, and migration corridors
for a variety of wildlife species, including migratory songbirds, raptors, small mammals,
and big game. The Property's habitat is "significant" as defined by Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-
14(d),because it supports or potentially supports species considered rare,threatened, or
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of special concern—namely bald eagle and Harrington's penstemon. The Property
provides summer and winter range for mule deer, summer range and a winter
concentration area for elk, and overall range for mountain lion and black bear. These big
game vertebrates are important to the biodiversity of the region and to the economy of
Eagle County and the State of Colorado.
These Conservation Values are of great importance to Grantor, Grantee,the residents of Eagle
County, and the State of Colorado. It should also be noted that the terms of this Easement
(defined below) do not permit a degree of intrusion or future development that would interfere
with the Conservation Values.
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. § 35-3.5-101 states in part that"it is the declared policy of the state
of Colorado to conserve,protect, and encourage the development and improvement of its
agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products."
3) C.R.S. § 38-30.5-102 provides for the creation of conservation easements
to maintain land "in a natural, scenic, or open condition, or for wildlife habitat, or for
agricultural,horticultural,wetlands,recreational, forest or other use or condition
consistent with the protection of open land, environmental quality or life sustaining
ecological diversity. . ."
4) The Colorado Department of Transportation statutes (C.R.S. § 43-1-401,
et seq.) provide that the"preservation and enhancement of the natural and scenic beauty
of this state"are of substantial state interest.
5) The Western Governors' Association Policy Resolution 08-21 supports
"voluntary incentive-based methods for preserving open space,maintaining land and
water for agricultural and timber production,wildlife and other values."
6) 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."
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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. 03-097 establishes that it is the policy of
Eagle County to be dedicated to "preserving wildlife habitat,protecting working farms
and ranches, conserving scenic landscapes and vistas, and protecting wetlands and
floodplains"within and throughout Eagle County.
3) The Eagle County Comprehensive Plan states that: "Eagle County is a
place where natural ecosystems are preserved and maintained in order to assure the health
and wellbeing of local wildlife populations."
4) The Eagle County Comprehensive Plan states that: "The integrity, quality
and interconnected nature of critical wildlife habitat in Eagle County should be
preserved."
5) The Eagle County Comprehensive Plan states that: "A variety of
approaches should be utilized to preserve land as open space" including conservation
easements.
F. Documentation of Present Conditions. Pursuant to Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-
14(g)(5) and in order to document the condition of the Property as of the date of this Deed, a
report has been prepared by Rare Earth Science, LLC and dated March, 2015 (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 improvements on and
development of the Property. Grantor and Grantee have viewed the Property at the time of the
transfer of this Deed and each acknowledges that the Baseline Report is 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 Deed. However,the Baseline Report is not
intended to preclude the use of other evidence to establish the condition of the Property as of the
date of this Deed.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above, incorporated herein
by reference, and the mutual covenants,terms, conditions, and restrictions contained herein, and
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pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, Grantor voluntarily grants and conveys to Grantee
and Grantee voluntarily accepts, a perpetual conservation easement in gross ("Easement"), an
immediately vested interest in real property defined by C.R.S. §§ 38-30.5-101, et seq., and of the
nature and character described in this Deed, for the purpose of preserving and protecting the
Conservation Values in perpetuity, subject to, and without affecting, any currently-existing
rights, if any, of third parties or the United States, encumbering the Property,under Federal law,
Colorado statutory law or common law ("Third-Party Rights").
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Easement is to preserve and protect the Conservation
Values in perpetuity in accordance with I.R.C. § 170(h), Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14, and
C.R.S. § 38-30.5-101, et seq. ("Purpose"). The Parties intend to permit acts on and uses
of the Property that are consistent with the Purpose and not expressly prohibited by this
Deed and to restrict or prohibit acts on and uses of the Property that are not consistent
with the Purpose. In this Deed, "consistent with the Purpose" shall mean acts on and uses
of the Property that have a positive impact,neutral impact, or no impact on the
Conservation Values as determined by Grantee in its reasonable discretion as a land trust
accredited by the Land Trust Alliance and certified by the State of Colorado's Division of
Real Estate pursuant to C.R.S. § 12-61-720, and Rule A-1 of the Code of Colorado
Regulations, Qualifications for Certification to Hold Conservation Easements, (4 C.C.R.
725-4, Rule A-1), as amended. This Deed sets forth certain uses and activities that are
expressly permitted and consistent with the Purpose,but subject to specified
qualifications, conditions, and requirements of, and procedures for,prior notice to or
approval of Grantee. Nothing in this Deed is intended to compel a specific act or use of
the Property other than the preservation and protection of the Conservation Values.
2. Rights of Grantee. To accomplish the Purpose of this Easement,this Deed conveys the
following rights to Grantee, its employees and its representatives:
a. To preserve and protect the Conservation Values;
b. To enter upon the Property at reasonable times to monitor Grantor's compliance
with and otherwise enforce the terms of this Easement;provided that,prior to
such entry, Grantee shall first provide reasonable notice to Grantor, and Grantee
shall not unreasonably interfere with Grantor's use and quiet enjoyment of the
Property;
c. To prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the
Purpose of this Easement, Grantee may require the restoration of such areas or
features of the Property that are damaged by an inconsistent activity or use, all as
more fully set forth herein;
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d. To enforce the terms and provisions of this Deed; and
e. To place signs on the Property that identify the land as being protected by this
Easement, the size, number, and location of which signs are subject to Grantor's
reasonable approval.
Nothing in this Section 2 shall preclude the right of Grantee to enforce the preservation
and protection of the Conservation Values of the Property, or any other provision of this
Easement.
3. Rights Retained by Grantor. Grantor retains the right to perform any act on or use of the
Property that is not prohibited or restricted by this Deed,provided that such acts or uses
are consistent with the Purpose.
4. Management Plan. Grantor and Grantee have prepared and mutually agreed to a land
management plan (the "Management Plan" or the"Plan"), a copy of which will be kept
on file in the offices of Grantor and Grantee. The Property shall be operated and
managed in accordance with the Management Plan or as otherwise set forth in this Deed.
Grantor and Grantee shall review the Management Plan annually at the time of Grantee's
monitoring of the Property, and the Plan shall be amended if determined necessary by
either Party. If Grantor intends to undertake any activities not expressly permitted by this
Deed or addressed in a current Management Plan, Grantor shall not undertake such
activities unless and until Grantor has first prepared, and Grantee has approved, an
amendment to the Management Plan. Any amendment to the Management Plan shall be
reviewed by Grantee, and shall not be effective unless and until approved by Grantee in
accordance with Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval)of this
Deed.
5. Property Improvements. Improvements existing as of the date of this Deed are
permitted. The installation,placement or construction of any other improvement is
prohibited unless expressly permitted by this Section 5.
a. Existing Improvements. At the time of granting of this Deed,there are no
improvements on the Property except for trails, a trailside bench, a buried
irrigation pipe, irrigation access dirt roads, limited perimeter and interior fencing
and small directional trail signs as depicted on Exhibit C attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
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b. New Improvements. The following shall be referred to herein as"New
Improvements:"
1. Grantor may place, install, construct, maintain,repair and replace the
following new improvements within the one(1) acre area depicted on
Exhibit D attached hereto and made a part hereof(the"Trailhead
Envelope"): (i) a parking area, which Grantor may grade or surface with
pavement, gravel or similar road base type material, install drainage,
erosion control measures or other improvements necessary for the safe
operation of the parking area; (ii) interpretive and directional signage; (iii)
wildlife resistant trash collection containers; (iv)post and rail or other
wildlife friendly fencing; (v)picnic tables; (vi)landscaping and landscape
berms; and(vii) security cameras.
2. Prior to the location, construction,replacement or enlargement of any New
Improvement as permitted in this Section 5, Grantor shall notify Grantee
in accordance with Section 17 (Grantor's Notice) of this Deed.
c. Road Construction and Paving. For purposes of this Section 5.c., "Roads"
shall mean any permanent road that is graded, improved or maintained, including
any seasonal unimproved roads. Grantor shall not construct or establish new
Roads except for a Road to access the Trailhead Envelope,unless approved by
Grantee pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval)
of this Deed. Grantor shall not pave or otherwise surface any Road without
Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's
Approval) of this Deed. Grantor may gate the Road used to access the Trailhead
Envelope. Subject to the foregoing, Grantor may maintain and repair Roads
without Grantee's permission,but Grantor may not widen or otherwise improve
any Road unless approved by Grantee in in accordance with Sections 17
(Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
d. Fences. Grantor may maintain, repair, replace or remove existing fences.
Grantor may construct,maintain,repair and replace new fences anywhere on the
Property,provided the location and design of such fences are wildlife friendly and
are set forth in the Management Plan.
e. Utility Improvements. Grantor's existing utility improvements, if any, including
but not limited to: (i)transformers and power lines; and(ii)telephone lines
("Utility Improvements"),may be maintained, repaired or replaced with an
improvement of similar size and type at their current locations on the Property
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without further permission of Grantee. The construction, maintenance, repair and
replacement of renewable energy generating systems including,but not limited to,
wind, solar,geothermal or hydroelectric, solely for uses permitted on the Property
is permitted provided that such activity is consistent with the Purpose (also,
"Utility Improvements"). Grantor may install Utility Improvements within the
Roads provided such Utility Improvements are needed to serve permitted
improvements and uses within the Trailhead Envelope. Except as provided in the
foregoing sentences, Grantor shall not install,place, construct, or enlarge any
other new Utility Improvements without Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections
17 (Grantor Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed. Following the
maintenance, repair, replacement, enlargement or construction of any Utility
Improvements by Grantor, Grantor shall promptly restore and re-vegetate any
disturbed area to a condition consistent with the Purpose. Any easement, right of
way or other interest granted to a third party by Grantor or otherwise reserved by
Grantor to be used for Utility Improvements is subject to Section 7.g(Easements,
Rights of Way or Other Interests) of this Deed.
f. Signs. Grantor may place and maintain the following signs on the Property: a
trailhead sign within the Trailhead Envelope and directional signs,provided that
the trailhead sign does not exceed twelve(12) square feet, and directional trail
signs do not exceed four(4) square feet. Grantor may place larger signs on the
Property with Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice)and
18 (Grantee's Approval) of this Deed.
g. Recreational Trails. Except as set forth in Section 6.i of this Deed,use of the
Property for the recreational purposes set forth in Section 6.d of this Deed is
limited to the existing trails depicted on Exhibit C or on new trails ("Trails")
approved as part of the Management Plan or otherwise approved by Grantee
pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval) of this
Deed. The Management Plan shall set forth general guidelines for the use and
maintenance of the Trails. The surface of the Trails shall be dirt, gravel,rock, or
other natural surface,the width of any Trails shall not exceed six(6) feet, and the
Trails may include railings and steps. Grantor reserves the right to make
improvements to the Trails and allow use of the Trails as may be required under
the law to comply with 42 U.S.C. §§12101 et seq.
h. Motor Vehicles. 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, (ii)within the Trailhead
Envelope, and(iii) on any portion of the Property that is not a Road,provided that
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such vehicles shall be used only for construction of the New Improvements or for
agricultural or property management purposes including,but not limited to,
maintenance of the Trails,weed control, and habitat restoration. 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
as close to its original condition as reasonably practicable.
6. Resource Management. Grantor recognizes the importance of good resource
management and stewardship to preserve and protect the Conservation Values. To this
end, Grantor shall conduct the following uses of the Property in accordance with the
provisions below. 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.
a. Relatively Natural Habitat. Grantor may conduct major habitat management
activities such as chaining juniper or sagebrush, restoring habitat, and conducting
prescribed burns in accordance with the Management Plan.
b. Mineral Extraction. As of the date of this Deed, 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.
Grantor may permit subsurface access to Minerals from locations off the Property,
provided that Grantor shall not permit such subsurface access to disturb the
subjacent and lateral support of the Property.
c. Timber. On a limited and localized basis, Grantor may cut or prune trees, shrubs
and other vegetation on the Property to control insects and disease,to control
invasive non-native species,to prevent personal injury and Property damage, and
for domestic uses on the Property such as firewood and construction of permitted
Improvements. Grantor may conduct tree thinning activities to mitigate forest
fires, and to maintain a healthy ecosystem on the Property in accordance with the
Management Plan. Commercial logging is prohibited. Large-scale alteration or
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removal of native trees, shrubs and other vegetation from the Property may only
occur upon agreement of the Parties. Re-vegetation of the Property including
planting of shrubs and trees is permitted in a manner consistent with the Purpose.
d. Recreation. Grantor may undertake, or permit members of the public to
undertake passive,non-motorized recreation on the Property, including,but not
limited to, wildlife watching,hiking,biking, and hunting in accordance with the
regulations as set forth by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, and
snowshoeing and cross-country skiing,provided they are undertaken in
accordance with the Management Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor
may allow motorized access in the manner otherwise permitted in Section 5 and
Section 6.i of this Deed.
e. Weeds. 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 accordance with the Management
Plan. Grantee has no responsibility for the management of noxious weeds and
invasive plant species.
f. Water Rights. No water rights are encumbered by this Easement.
g. Irrigation Ditches. The Parties acknowledge the existence of irrigation ditches
on the Property in the general locations shown on Exhibit C, attached hereto and
made a part hereof(the "Irrigation Ditches"). Notwithstanding anything in this
Deed to the contrary,the Parties acknowledge that third parties or the United
States, may have rights to access, construct, maintain, repair and replace the
Irrigation Ditches in accordance with Third-Party Rights, and to the extent
permitted by federal or state law, such Third-Party Rights may include the right to
access, construct,maintain, repair and replace roads and fences associated with
the Irrigation Ditches, and to use motor vehicles for such purposes. Grantor
agrees that any agreement Grantor enters into with third parties or the United
States regarding the Third-Party Rights that permits disturbance of the Property,
shall also require restoration of the Property to a condition as close to its original
condition as reasonably practicable.
h. Special Events. Grantor also reserves the right to conduct special events on the
Property,provided such special events are approved by Grantee as part of the
Management Plan or are otherwise approved by Grantee pursuant to Sections 17
(Grantor's Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval)of this Deed, and provided
Grantor conducts such special events in a manner that minimizes damage to the
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Conservation Values and promptly and diligently re-vegetates any disturbed areas
with native seed and/or vegetation.
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,which right shall include the right to permit access to the Trailhead
Envelope by motor vehicle on a Road permitted by Section 5.c of this Deed.
7. Restricted Practices.
a. Subdivision. Grantor and Grantee agree that the division, subdivision or de facto
subdivision of the entire Property, whether by legal or physical process, into two
or more parcels of land or partial or separate interests (including,but not limited
to, condominium interests or the partition of undivided interests) is prohibited. At
all times Grantor shall own and convey the Property as a single parcel which shall
be subject to the terms and conditions of this Easement. Grantor may own the
Property by joint tenancy or tenancy in common; provided,however, that Grantor
shall not undertake any legal proceeding to partition, subdivide or divide in any
manner such undivided interests in the Property.
b. Surface Disturbance. Except as otherwise permitted by this Deed, Grantor shall
not alter the surface of the land, including without limitation, moving, excavating
or removing soil, sand, gravel, rock,peat or sod,unless such alteration is
associated with permitted acts on and uses of the Property and is consistent with
the Purpose.
c. Commercial or Industrial Activity. Grantor shall not conduct industrial uses of
the Property. Grantor may conduct commercial uses on the Property with
Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor's Notice)and 18 (Grantee's
Approval) of this Deed.
d. Feed Lot. Grantor shall not establish or maintain a feed lot. For purposes of this
Deed, "feed lot"means a permanently constructed confined area or facility which
is used and maintained continuously and exclusively for purposes of warm-up or
fattening large numbers of livestock for market. Nothing in this Section 7.d shall
prevent Grantor from seasonally confining livestock into an area, corral or other
facility for warm-up or feeding, or from leasing pasture for the grazing of
livestock owned by others.
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e. Trash. Grantor may not dump or accumulate any kind of trash, sludge, or refuse
on the Property, except for trash contained within wildlife resistant trash
containers.
f. Hazardous Materials. Grantor may use agri-chemicals on the Property in
accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Otherwise, the
treatment,permanent storage, disposal or release of hazardous materials on, from
or under the Property is prohibited. For the purpose of this Deed,hazardous
materials shall mean any hazardous or toxic material or waste that is subject to
any federal, state, or local law or regulation. Notwithstanding anything in this
Deed to the contrary,this prohibition does not impose any liability on Grantee for
hazardous materials,nor does it make Grantee an owner of the Property,nor does
it permit or require Grantee to control any use of the Property that may result in
the treatment, storage, disposal or release of hazardous materials within the
meaning of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended ("CERCLA").
g. Easements,Rights of Way or Other Interests. Except as otherwise permitted in
this Deed, the conveyance or modification of an easement, right of way, or other
similar interest is prohibited without Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 17
(Grantor Notice) and 18 (Grantee's Approval)of this Deed.
h. Other Restricted Uses. Grantor shall not construct or establish golf courses, sod
farms, helicopter pads, and airstrips.
Telecommunications Facilities. Grantor shall not erect, construct, install,
relocate, or use a communication facility, telecommunication facility,network
element,telecommunication equipment, or any other equipment or material that
may be used for telecommunications or to provide telecommunication services(as
such terms are defined in The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996), without
Grantee's approval pursuant to Sections 17 (Grantor Notice) and 18 (Grantee's
Approval) of this Deed.
j. Wildfire. In the event of a wildfire, any and all methods of extinguishing the fire
are permissible.Also, in the event of a wildfire, the Property is available for
staging of fire activities and camping for firefighters depending on the severity of
an event.
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8. Responsibilities of Grantor and Grantee Not Affected. Other than as specified herein,
this Deed is not intended to impose any legal or other responsibility on Grantee, or in any
way to affect any existing rights or obligations of Grantor as owner of the Property.
Additionally, unless otherwise specified below,nothing in this Deed shall require Grantor
to take any action to restore the condition of the Property after any Act of God or other
event over which Grantor had no control,provided,however,that Grantee shall have the
right to bring an action at law or in equity for trespass or any other appropriate cause of
action against any third party who violates the terms of this Easement. Grantor shall
continue to be solely responsible and Grantee shall have no obligation for the upkeep and
maintenance of the Property and Grantor understands that nothing in this Deed relieves
Grantor of any obligation or restriction on the use of the Property imposed by law.
Among other things, this shall apply to:
a. Taxes. Grantor is a tax-exempt entity. However, if Grantor or the 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 treasurer's office in which the
Property is located.
b. No Liability. Grantee shall not be liable for injury or damages occurring on, or
arising from, the Property unless due solely to the gross negligence or intentional
acts of the Grantee. Liability of Grantor, if any, shall not exceed an amount equal
to any limits set forth in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act now existing
or as may hereafter be amended,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 at any time
requested by Grantee.
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9. Enforcement.
a. 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,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 32 or judicial process. At any point in time,
Grantee may take appropriate legal action, including seeking an injunction, to
stop the alleged violation.
b. Costs of Enforcement. Any costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of
this Deed against Grantor, including, without limitation, costs and expenses of
suit, and attorneys' fees necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms of this
Deed, 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
Deed,the Parties shall each be responsible for their own costs and attorney fees.
The foregoing two sentences are subject to the following:
Any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms of
this Deed, shall be borne by Grantor.
ii. 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.
c. Grantee's Discretion. Grantee's remedies described in this Section 9.c shall be
cumulative and shall be in addition to all remedies now or hereafter existing at
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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. The failure of
Grantee to discover a violation or to take action shall not waive any of Grantee's
rights, claims or interests in pursuing any such action at a later date.
10. Transfer of Easement.
a. Grantee shall have the right to transfer this Easement to any public agency or
private non-profit organization that, at the time of transfer: (i)is a"qualified
organization" under I.R.C. § 170(h); (ii) is authorized to hold conservation
easements under C.R.S. §§38-30.5-101, et seq. and C.R.S. §12-61-720, (iii)
expressly agrees in writing to abide by the terms of this Easement and to assume
the responsibility imposed on Grantee by this Easement; and(iv) is approved in
writing by Grantor(and by Eagle County if Eagle County no longer owns the
Property), such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. Grantee shall provide
Grantor with a written request to assign this Deed at least forty-five(45) days
prior to the date proposed for the assignment transaction.
b. If Grantee ever ceases to exist or no longer qualifies under federal and state law to
hold conservation easement interests, or if Grantee desires to transfer this Deed to
a qualified organization having similar purposes as Grantee,but Grantor has
refused to approve the transfer, a court with jurisdiction shall transfer this Deed to
another qualified organization having similar purposes and that agrees to abide by
the terms of this Easement and to assume the responsibility imposed on Grantee
by this Easement,provided that Grantor shall have adequate notice of and an
opportunity to participate in the court proceeding leading to the court's decision
on the matter.
c. Upon compliance with the applicable portions of this Section 10,the parties shall
record an instrument completing the assignment in the Eagle County Clerk and
Recorder's Office. Assignment of this Easement shall not be construed as
affecting this Easement's perpetual duration and shall not affect this Easement's
priority against any intervening liens,mortgages, easements, or other
encumbrances.
11. 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 any transfer by the original Grantor to a successor. Grantor agrees to incorporate
the terms of this Deed by reference in any deed or other legal instrument by which it
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divests itself of any interest in all or a portion of the Property, including, without
limitation, a leasehold interest. Grantor shall notify Grantee (and Eagle County if Eagle
County no longer owns the Property)in writing within(5)business days after closing
using the form in Exhibit E attached hereto and made a part of this Deed, and shall attach
to the form a copy of the new ownership deed. Grantee reserves the right to record a
notice of transfer fee in the official real property records of Eagle County, Colorado.
Notwithstanding the notice identified above in this Section 11, in the event any owner of
the Property other than Eagle County intends to convey or receives an offer to purchase
the Property,then Eagle County shall have the first right to reacquire the Property upon
the same terms and conditions of its first transfer of the Property and to protect the
Conservation Values. Written notice shall be given to Eagle County and Eagle County
shall have thirty(30) days to respond that it intends to exercise its right to reacquire the
Property. If Eagle County fails to respond or declines the right to reacquire, then the sale
or conveyance may be made to a third party subject to the terms of this Deed. This right
to reacquire shall apply to all third party transfers of the Property.
12. Real Property Interest. The granting of this Deed immediately vests Grantee with a
property interest. Grantor and Grantee agree that this property interest is thirty percent
(30%)of the full fair market value of the Property(the"Proceeds Percentage").
Pursuant to Treasury Regulation§ 1.170A-14(g)(6)(ii), Grantor and Grantee further agree
that this percentage shall remain constant.
13. Termination of Easement. This Easement may only be terminated or extinguished by
judicial proceedings by a court of competent jurisdiction. The total loss of all the
Conservation Values on the Property is the only grounds under which this Easement can
be terminated. If this Easement is extinguished or terminated, whether in whole or in
part, Grantee shall be paid proceeds equal to the Proceeds Percentage multiplied by the
fair market value of the Property. Grantee's use of the proceeds shall be used in a
manner consistent with its conservation purpose and in compliance with Treas. Reg. §
1.170A-14(g)(6)(i).
14. Eminent Domain. Grantor shall notify Grantee immediately of any communication or
notice received concerning any proposed taking under the power of eminent domain by
public, corporate, quasi-governmental or other authority, or acquisition by such authority
through purchase in lieu of the exercise of eminent domain ("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 equity, including
opposition to the Condemnation of the Property. If all or any part of the Property is taken
by Condemnation, Grantee shall receive proceeds directly from the authority for any such
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Condemnation equal to the Proceeds Percentage multiplied by the total proceeds received
by Grantor.
15. Perpetual Duration. This Easement shall be a servitude running with the land in
perpetuity. The provisions of this Deed that apply to Grantor or Grantee shall also apply
to their respective agents, 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.
16. Change of Circumstance. Grantor has considered that acts or uses restricted or
prohibited by this Deed may become more economically valuable than the permitted uses
and acts. It is the intent of both Grantor and Grantee that such circumstances shall not
justify the termination or extinguishment of this Easement pursuant to Section 13. In
addition, the inability to carry on any or all of the permitted uses, or the unprofitability of
doing so,shall not impair the validity of this Easement or be considered grounds for its
termination or extinguishment pursuant to Section 13.
17. Grantor's Notice. Where Grantor's notice is required in this Deed, Grantor shall notify
Grantee in writing not less than thirty(30) calendar days prior to the date Grantor intends
to undertake the activity in question. The written notice shall describe the proposed
activity in sufficient detail (i.e. location, size, scope, design, nature)to allow Grantee to
evaluate the consistency of the proposed activity with the pertinent terms of this
Easement.
18. Grantee's Approval. Where Grantee's approval is required in this Deed, Grantee shall
grant or withhold its approval in writing within thirty(30) calendar days of receipt of
Grantor's written notice thereof which must comply with Section 17. 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 only if Grantee
reasonably determines that there is a significant risk that the activity as proposed is not
consistent with the Purpose. Grantee may condition its approval on Grantor's acceptance
of modifications, which Grantee reasonably determines makes the proposed activity
consistent with the Purpose. Grantee may request additional information from Grantor
during the thirty(30) day period, and Grantee shall then have an additional thirty(30)
days from the receipt of such additional information to approve or deny Grantor's request
in writing. If Grantee does not respond to Grantor's written request within thirty(30)
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calendar days of receipt, the request shall be deemed denied,provided however,that if
after expiration of the 30-day period, Grantor submits a second written request, and
Grantee does not respond within thirty(30)calendar days of receipt of Grantor's second
request, Grantor's request shall be deemed approved. Grantor shall not engage in the
proposed act or use until Grantor receives Grantee's approval in writing(or unless
Grantee fails to respond within thirty(30) calendar days after receipt of Grantor's second
request). If Grantor disagrees with the decision of Grantee, Grantor may appeal the
decision through the mediation process set forth in Section 32.
19. Notices. Any notice that either party is required to give to the other in writing shall be
transmitted via(i) hand delivery, (ii)U.S. mail, (iii) overnight delivery service that
provides proof of delivery, or(iv) any other delivery service mutually agreed to by the
Parties in writing, to the following addresses, which addresses may change from time to
time by a party giving written notice in the manner set forth above:
Grantor: The Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County
P.O. Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Phone: 970-328-8605
Fax: 970-328-8629
With a copy to: Eagle County Open Space
P.O. Box 179
500 Broadway
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Phone: 970-328-8698
Fax: 970-328-7185
Eagle County Attorney
P.O. Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Phone: 970-328-8685
Fax: 970-328-8699
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Grantee: Eagle Valley Land Trust
P.O. Box 3016
Edwards, Colorado 81632
Phone: 970-748-7654
Fax: 970-949-1357
20. Liens on the Property. No provisions of this Deed should be construed as impairing the
ability of Grantor to use this Property as collateral for subsequent borrowing. Any
mortgage or lien arising from such a borrowing is subordinate to this Easement.
21. No Merger. Unless the Parties expressly state that they intend a merger of estates or
interests to occur, then no merger shall be deemed to have occurred hereunder or under
any document executed in the future affecting this Easement.
22. Grantor's Representations and Warranties.
a. Grantor warrants that Grantor has good and sufficient title to the Property, free
from all liens and encumbrances except ad valorem property taxes for the current
year, Third-Party Rights and other interests of record.
b. Grantor represents that upon information and belief:
i. At the time of executing this Deed, no hazardous substance or toxic waste
is currently being treated, stored,used, disposed of, deposited, or
transported, in, on, or across the Property by Grantor, and Grantor is not
aware of any underground storage tanks located on the Property;
ii. At the time of executing this Deed,the Property is in compliance with all
state, and local laws,regulations, and requirements applicable to
the Property and its proposed use as open space;
iii. At the time of executing this Deed, there is no pending or threatened
litigation relating to the Property of which Grantor is aware; and
iv. At the time of executing this Deed,no investigations or proceedings are
now pending, and no notices, claims, demands, or orders have been
received, arising out of any violation or alleged violation of, or failure to
comply with, any federal, state, or local law, regulation, or requirement
applicable to the Property or its use of which Grantor is aware.
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23. Acceptance. Grantee hereby accepts without reservation the rights and responsibilities
conveyed by this Deed.
24. General Provisions:
a. Severability. If any provision of this Deed, or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance, is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of
this Deed, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other
than those as to which it is found to be invalid, as the case may be, shall not be
affected thereby.
b. Captions. The captions in this instrument have been inserted solely for
convenience of reference and are not a part of this instrument and shall have no
effect upon construction or interpretation.
c. Waiver of Defenses. Grantor hereby waives any defense of laches, estoppel or
prescription and acknowledges and agrees that the one-year statute of limitation
provided under C.R.S. § 38-41-119 does not apply to this Easement, and Grantor
waives any rights of Grantor pursuant to such statute.
d. Controlling Law and Interpretation. This Easement shall be performed and
broadly interpreted under the laws of State of Colorado,resolving any ambiguities
and questions of the validity of specific provisions in favor of maintaining the
Purpose of this Easement. Any decisions resolving such ambiguities shall be
documented in writing.
e. Counterparts. The parties may execute this instrument in two or more
counterparts which shall, in the aggregate,be signed by all Parties; each
counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument as against any party who has
signed it; all counterparts, when taken together, shall constitute this instrument.
f. Amendment. If circumstances arise under which an amendment to or
modification of this Easement would be appropriate, Grantor and Grantee are free
to jointly amend this Easement;provided that no amendment shall be allowed that
will confer a private benefit to Grantor or any other individual greater than the
benefit to the general public(see Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(h)(3)(i)) or result in
private inurement for a Board member, staff or contract employee of Grantee(see
Treas. Reg. § 1.501(c)(3)-1(c)(2)), or affect the qualifications of this Easement
under any applicable laws. Any amendment shall be consistent with Grantee's
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policies, must have neutral or beneficial effect on the Property's Conservation
Values, as determined by Grantee in its sole discretion,must be consistent with
the Purpose, shall not affect the perpetual duration of this Easement, and shall be
approved by Eagle County(if Grantor is not Eagle County). Grantor shall pay
any and all costs, including staff time and attorney's fees associated with any
amendment proposed by Grantor;provided that Grantee first provides Grantor
with an estimate of such fee. Any amendment must be in writing, signed by both
Parties, and recorded in the official records of Eagle County, Colorado.
g. Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the Parties
with respect to the terms of this Easement and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations,understandings, or agreements relating to the terms of this
Easement, all of which are merged herein.
25. Development Rights. Grantor herby grants to Grantee all development rights except as
specifically reserved herein, and the Parties agree that such rights are terminated and
extinguished unless reserved herein.
26. 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.
27. No Third Party Enforcement. This Deed is entered into by and between Grantor and
Grantee and does not create rights or responsibilities for the enforcement of the terms of
this Deed in any third parties except as expressly reserved herein.
28. Joint and Several Liability. If Grantor at any time owns the Property in joint tenancy or
tenancy in common, Grantor shall be jointly and severally liable for all obligations set
forth in this Deed.
29. 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
obligations set forth in this Easement. Grantor shall provide a copy of such
documentation at any time upon Grantee's request.
30. Environmental Attributes. Grantor hereby reserves all Environmental Attributes
associated with the Property. "Environmental Attributes" shall mean any and all tax or
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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 30 shall modify the restrictions imposed by this Deed or otherwise impair the
preservation and protection of the Conservation Values.
31. Annual Appropriation. To the extent that any financial obligation of this Deed 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 31
shall prevent Grantee from enforcing this Deed in accordance with its terms, despite a
failure by Grantor to appropriate funds.
32. Mediation of Disputes. If Grantee or Grantor has an enforcement dispute as set forth in
Section 9 of this Deed, or if Grantee denies a request by Grantor for approval pursuant to
Section 18 of this Deed, Grantor may appeal Grantee's decision by requesting mediation
with Grantee in a written notice to Grantee. 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:
a. 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.
b. 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.
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c. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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.
33. 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.
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:
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
by and through its Board of County Commissioners
By:
Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2015,by Kathy Chandler-Henry as Chair of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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GRANTEE:
EAGLE VALLEY LAND TRUST,
a Colorado non-profit corporation
By:
Jim Daus, Executive Director
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2015,by Jim Daus, Executive Director of the 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
Lots 1, 2 and 3 and NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 82 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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EXHIBIT E
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To: Eagle Valley Land Trust ("Grantee")
From: [Insert name of fee owner] ("Grantor")
Pursuant to Section 11 of the Deed of Conservation Easement recorded (date) under
reception number , Grantee is hereby notified by Grantor of the transfer of the fee
simple interest in the subject Property legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto effective
[insert date of closing] to [insert name of new Grantor], who can be reached at [insert name,
legal address,phone and fax number]. Also pursuant to Section 11 of the aforementioned
Deed of Conservation Easement, a copy of the new ownership deed is attached.
GRANTOR:
By:
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
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MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
CORDILLERA RIDGE OPEN SPACE
Eagle County is the current owner of the Cordillera Ridge property (the "Property") legally
described in and subject to that certain Deed of Conservation Easement granted to the
Eagle Valley Land Trust on and recorded at Reception No.
("Conservation Easement") in the real estate records of Eagle County, Colorado.
Under the terms of the Land Exchange Agreement, Eagle County agreed to encumber the
Property with the Conservation Easement. The Eagle Valley Land Trust has been selected
to accept,hold,administer,monitor and enforce the Conservation Easement.
The purpose of the Conservation Easement is to preserve and protect the Conservation
Values as that term is defined in the Conservation Easement. Conservation Values
generally include the preservation of open space (scenic enjoyment of the general public),
and relatively natural habitat of wildlife and plants. This management plan (the "Plan") has
been created to outline specific strategies to further protect and maintain the Conservation
Values.
Eagle County intends to employ sound management and land conservation practices to
protect its wildlife habitat and to preserve the Property in a natural, scenic, and open
condition. Eagle County also intends to take the following actions, which are consistent
with the terms and conditions of the Conservation Easement:
Overall Management
• Periodically walk the Property to notice any changes, pick up any found inorganic
debris, and take reasonable steps to address any changes that are noticed that
adversely impact the Property's Conservation Values and natural condition.
• Manage the Property for the uses permitted under the Conservation Easement.
Land Management:
• Unless specific natural resource problems arise, Eagle County intends to allow
natural processes to take place unimpeded. Biological patterns of disturbance and
succession, wildlife use and migration, and natural hydrology will be protected.
According to data from Colorado Parks &Wildlife, the Property provides habitat for
numerous species. A primary goal of management is to protect this habitat. Hunting
is prohibited by this Plan, though it is not specifically prohibited by the
Conservation Easement.
• Control weeds on the Property,including but not limited to,those weeds required to
be controlled in accordance with the State of Colorado's noxious weed lists and
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Eagle County's Weed Management Plan. Weed control may be through cultural,
mechanical, biological or chemical methods, as appropriate for the target weed
species. If pesticides or herbicides are applied, Eagle County will only use chemicals
approved for the intended application, and will use them in accordance with the
specific labeling instructions to comply with state law. Eagle County will monitor
the Property to ensure that weed control efforts, if necessary, are successful and
that new populations do not become established.
• Maintain internal trails through the Property in their current condition or as
otherwise allowed under the Conservation Easement, with the goal of preventing
additional areas on the Property from being impacted by vehicle activities and social
trail development.
Forestry:
The Property contains mixed stands of aspen and coniferous forest. These forests provide
important habitat and will not be actively managed, except to protect them from insects or
disease. Dead trees will be allowed to remain standing unless they pose a safety threat to
recreational users. In the event that forest health deteriorates, Eagle County may consult
with the U.S. Forest Service or the Colorado State Forest Service to create a management
plan. Tree thinning to mitigate forest fires and maintain a healthy ecosystem is permitted
in accordance with an approved amendment to the Plan.
Fencing:
If deemed by Eagle County staff as unnecessary, fences will be removed. If additional
fencing is required for management purposes, Eagle County is allowed to construct new
fences. Eagle County will insure that the fences meet standards established by Colorado
Parks and Wildlife designed to reduce wildlife entanglement risk. All fences on the
Property will be monitored annually to determine if they are meeting a management
objective,raising safety concerns,or posing an unnecessary threat to wildlife.
Agriculture:
Eagle County has no plans to lease the Property for livestock grazing or any other form of
agriculture.
Habitat Restoration:
Eagle County will study the Property to determine if any habitat restoration projects are
desirable and feasible. Prior to undertaking any habitat restoration or habitat management
activities, Eagle County shall obtain an approved amendment to the Plan that describes the
activities Eagle County may undertake.
Access:
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The primary access point is off El Mirador Drive.
• A network of passive recreational trails exists on the northwestern corner of the
Property, which are depicted in the Baseline Report. Eagle County intends to
continue to allow recreational access via this trail network and no changes are
planned. These trails are mainly used by Cordillera residents for hiking. Eagle
County has or will formalize an agreement with Cordillera Metropolitan District for
maintenance of trails on the Property whereby Cordillera Metropolitan District will
maintain the trails (the"Metro District Maintenance Agreement").
• The Metro District Maintenance Agreement shall specifically require compliance
with the terms of the Conservation Easement and this Plan,and shall limit use of the
trails to non-motorized,passive,low impact recreational purposes, including but not
limited to, pedestrian use, bicycle use, wildlife/bird watching, hiking, cross-country
skiing and snow shoeing.
• Any new trails may be located, constructed, maintained and repaired pursuant to
the terms of an approved amendment to this Plan.
• Develop and maintain, as appropriate, working relationships with all utilities
(water, electricity, sewer, etc.) having rights to use the Property, and notify the
Eagle Valley Land Trust when learning of any planned or actual activities that
impact the Property,even if the impact is just temporary.
Trailhead:
No trailhead facilities are planned.
Trash:
No trash services will be provided.
Rules and Regulations for the Use of the Cordillera Ridge Open Space are as follows:
• No fires or fireworks
• No camping
• No motorized use except for property management purposes as set forth in the
Conservation Easement
• No hunting, discharge of weapons,or harassing wildlife
• No dumping or littering
• No collecting of plants,animals or artifacts
• Dogs must be on a leash
Patrol:
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Eagle County Open Space will periodically visit the Property, and is working to reach an
agreement with the Cordillera Metropolitan District for them to monitor the Property.
Long Term Considerations:
Eagle County Open Space typically seeks a local partner to manage open space lands.
Cordillera Metropolitan District owns open space lands to the north and south of the
Property.
Eagle County may determine, in its sole discretion, to convey title of the Property to the
Cordillera Metropolitan District or may negotiate and implement an agreement regarding
specific management issues such as trails.
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Adopted this day of , 2015
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By:
Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair
Eagle Valley Land Trust
By:
Jim Daus, Executive Director
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ACCESS EASEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO AND
CORDILLERA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
THIS ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is granted on this
day of , 2015, by CORDILLERA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a
Colorado special district, whose address is 0408 Carterville Road, Cordillera, CO 81632
("Grantor" or "District"), to the COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, whose
address is P.O. Box 850, Eagle CO 81631 ("Grantee" or"County"), collectively, the "Parties,"
individually, a"Party."
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of real property located in Eagle County, State of
Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference(the"District Property").
WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of real property located immediately adjacent to the
District Property in Eagle County, State of Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit B
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the"County Property"). The County
intends to grant a conservation easement on the County Property, to be held by the Eagle Valley
Land Trust(the"Conservation Easement").
WHEREAS, Grantor desires to provide an access easement located on the District
Property for use by Grantee to access the County Property for routine maintenance and
management purposes all in a manner consistent with the Conservation Easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, Grantor and Grantee mutually agree as follows:
1. Grant of Access Easement. Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee a non-
exclusive, perpetual and irrevocable easement and right of use over, upon and across the District
Property, in the location identified on Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (the "Access Easement"). The Access Easement shall not exceed ten (10') feet in
width and the center of the Access Easement is an existing single-track soft surface trail
approximately two (2) feet wide (the "Trail"). The Access Easement shall be made available to
and for the benefit of Grantee for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress and for access to
the County Property for routine maintenance and management of the County Property, all in a
manner consistent with the Conservation Easement. Motorized vehicles shall not be permitted
within the Access Easement, except as may be necessary for County personnel and County
contractors and consultants to access the County Property for maintenance and management
purposes, for emergency purposes or as may be required by law.
2. Maintenance. Repair and maintenance of the Trail and Access Easement shall be
performed by the District, subject to its internal maintenance standards and subject to Grantee's
use of the Access Easement as set forth herein.
3. Rights of Grantee. This Agreement conveys the following rights to Grantee:
a. Grantee may enter the Access Easement at any time and may,but is not obligated,
to perform routine maintenance on the Trail. Grantee shall be obligated to repair any portion of
the Trail located on the District Property, which is damaged as a result of Grantee's use of the
Access Easement. Repair and maintenance of the Trail may include the addition to or removal
of soil from the Trail, removal of rock or vegetation, weed control, and mowing or cutting of
vegetation on or adjacent to the Trail.
b. Grantee may install signs within the Access Easement to mark the Trail and to
identify the District Property as being subject to this Agreement. The size, number and location
of such signs shall be subject to Grantor's prior reasonable approval.
c. Grantee shall not place any improvements upon or within the Access Easement,
including without limitation, fences, benches, picnic areas or tables, wastebaskets, bike racks,
informational kiosks or other structures, without the prior written consent of Grantor. In the
event Grantee installs any such improvements in the Access Easement without Grantor's prior
written consent, Grantor may remove such improvements at the sole expense of Grantee.
d. Grantor and Grantee acknowledge and agree that Grantee will use Cordillera
Way, Granada Hill Road, and El Mirador Road within the Cordillera subdivision to reach the
Access Easement for the purposes set forth herein.
4. Rights of Grantor. Grantor shall have the rights accorded to the Grantee to use the
Access Easement in any manner that does not unreasonably interfere with the Grantee's exercise
of the rights granted to it by this Agreement. Grantor reserves the right, but is not obligated to,
remove or exclude from the District Property and/or the Trail or Access Easement, any persons
who are in locations other than the Trail.
5. No Charge for Access. Grantor shall not charge Grantee a fee for access to or use of the
Access Easement or the Trail for the purposes set forth herein, in recognition and consideration
of the benefits to Grantor of the Conservation Easement Grantee intends to convey on the
County Property.
6. Insurance. Grantee agrees to maintain commercial general liability insurance ("CGL"),
which policy shall provide for insurance coverage consistent with the limits of liability under the
Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. The CGL policy shall name Grantor as an additional
insured. Grantee shall provide Grantor with evidence of such insurance upon any request
therefor by Grantor.
7. No Liability. Each Party shall have all of the protections available to it under Colorado
law and neither Party intends to waive, in whole or in part, any of the limitations on liability or
other protections which are provided to each Party pursuant to the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101 et. seq.
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8. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the records of the Eagle County Clerk
and Recorder's Office.
9. Governing Law. It is the intention of the Parties hereto that all questions with respect to
the construction and interpretation of this Agreement and the rights and liabilities of the Parties
hereunder shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Venue shall
be in the District Court of Eagle County, Colorado.
10. Annual Appropriations. All financial obligations of Grantor and Grantee set forth in this
Agreement are subject to annual appropriation pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-1-110, as amended.
11. Notice. All notices or other communications made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and
shall be deemed properly delivered, given or served (i) when personally delivered, or(ii) two (2)
calendar days after being deposited in the United States mail, certified or registered, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other comparable courier
service, charges prepaid, to the Parties at their respective addresses listed below, or (iv) when
sent via facsimile so long as the sending Party can provide a facsimile machine or other
confirmation showing the date,time, and receiving facsimile number for the transmission. Either
Party may change its address for the purposes of this paragraph by giving five (5) days prior
written notice of such change to the other Party.
EAGLE COUNTY:
Eagle County, Colorado
Attn: Director of Open Space
500 Broadway
Post Office Box 179
Eagle, CO 81631
Telephone: 970-328-8698
Facsimile: 970-328-7185
And a copy to:
Eagle County Attorney
500 Broadway
PO Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
Telephone: 970-328-8685
Facsimile: 970-328-8699
CORDILLERA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
c/o Bart Sigler
0408 Carterville Road
Cordillera, CO 81632
Telephone: 970-926-1923
Facsimile: 970-926-5577
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And a copy to:
Alan Pogue
Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C.
4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 225
Denver, CO 80237
Telephone: 303-867-3006
Facsimile: 303-292-9101
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement of the Parties with
respect to the Access Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations,
understandings, or agreements relating to the Access Easement, all of which are merged herein.
13. Captions. The captions in this Agreement have been inserted solely for convenience of
reference and are not a part of this Access Easement and shall have no effect upon construction
or interpretation.
14. Assignment and Successors. Neither Grantor nor Grantee may assign any of its rights
and obligations under this Agreement to any other person or entity without the prior written
permission of the other. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
15. Warranty of Title. Grantor represents that it is the record owner of the District Property
upon which the Access Easement is located and that it has full power and authority to execute
this Agreement.
16. Modifications. The Parties agree that any modifications of this Agreement shall be
effective only when made in writing signed by both Parties and recorded with the Clerk and
Recorder of Eagle County, Colorado.
17. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in
such a manner as to be valid under applicable law; provided, however, if any provision of this
Agreement shall be invalid or prohibited under applicable law, such provision shall be
ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or prohibition without invalidating the remaining
provisions of this Agreement.
18. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered into by and between Grantor
and Grantee, and is solely for the benefit of Grantor, Grantee, and their respective successors and
assigns for the purposes set forth herein, and does not create rights or responsibilities in any third
parties beyond Grantor and Grantee.
(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:
Cordillera Metropolitan District
By:
Nancy Alexander,President
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_day of
2015,by Nancy Alexander as President of the Cordillera Metropolitan District.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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GRANTEE:
EAGLE COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
By and through its Board of County Commissioners
By:
Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing document was acknowledged before me this day of
2015, by Kathy Chandler-Henry, Chair of the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the District Property
Tract A as shown on the Final Plat, Cordillera Subdivision, Filing No. 32 recorded in Eagle
County, Colorado at Reception Number 665487.
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EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of the County Property
Lots 1, 2 and 3 and NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 7, Township 5 South, Range 82 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian, County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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EXHIBIT C
Depiction of Access Easement on District Property
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
AND
THE CORDILLERA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
FOR MAINTENANCE OF
TRAILS ON THE CORDILLERA RIDGE OPEN SPACE PROPERTY
This Agreement dated this day of , 2015 ("Agreement") is entered into by and
between Eagle County, Colorado, a body corporate and politic,by and through its Board of
County Commissioners (the"County"), and the Cordillera Metropolitan District, a Colorado
special district and political subdivision of the State of Colorado,by and through its Board of
Directors(the"District"). The County and the District shall collectively be referred to as the
"Parties".or individually as a"Party".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, County was a party to the Eagle Valley Land Exchange which resulted in the
exchange of several properties among the U.S. Forest Service, County and local municipalities;
and
WHEREAS, as part of the Eagle Valley Land Exchange the County has acquired approximately
167 acres of land in Eagle County, Colorado more particularly described as Lots 1, 2 and 3 and
NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 7,Township 5 South, Range 82 West of the 6th Principal Meridian
(hereinafter the"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is adjacent to the Cordillera subdivision and acquisition of the Property
for open space purposes was a priority for the public and a benefit to the residents of the District;
and
WHEREAS,the Property will be or has been permanently conserved as open space through the
grant of a conservation easement("Conservation Easement")by County to Eagle Valley Land
Trust, a Colorado non-profit corporation("EVLT"); and
WHEREAS, as part of the conservation effort, County and EVLT have or will enter into a
management plan("Management Plan") concerning the Property; and
WHEREAS, the District maintains recreational amenities within the Cordillera subdivision and
has historically maintained the Trails(as defined herein below)that are located on the Property.
County desires to have District continue to maintain the Trails subject to the terms and
conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, cooperation and coordination between local governments is supported by C.R.S.
29-1-201; and
WHEREAS,the Parties have agreed to enter into this Agreement to set forth the Parties
respective obligations with respect to maintenance of the Trails on the Property.
AGREEMENT
Now therefore, for good and valuable consideration, as set forth in the recitals and including the
promises set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Identification of Trails. The Trails and improvements currently located on the Property
are identified on Exhibit A(collectively the"Trails")which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. District may not create any new or other trails or
improvements on the Property without prior written approval of County.
2. Trail Maintenance. District shall perform or cause to be performed on a periodic and as-
needed basis, and in a manner consistent with the District's historical maintenance of the
Trails:
i. Weed control and spraying along the Trails;
ii. Trail maintenance; and
iii. Litter removal on and immediately abutting the Trails.
3. Signage for the Property. District shall be responsible for locating and maintaining
regulatory and directional signage on the Property, consistent with the District's
historical maintenance and location of signage on the Property. Notwithstanding the
foregoing,no sign shall be located, modified or removed without mutual agreement of
the Parties. The location and content of any and all signs placed on the Property shall
comply with this Agreement, the Conservation Easement and Management Plan.
4. Annual Inspections. Annual inspections of the condition of the Trails, signage and
improvements,will be conducted by staff from County and District. If repairs are
identified, the Parties will work cooperatively on the scope,need, and costs of identified
repairs, with the goal that District will coordinate and complete repairs in a manner that
is consistent with the Conservation Easement and Management Plan, with the sharing of
the costs of such repairs being subject to further agreement of the Parties, consistent
with each Party's adopted budget.
5. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by the Parties
and shall continue to December 31, 2015. This Agreement shall thereafter automatically
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renew for additional one (1) year terms commencing January 1 of each consecutive year
unless earlier terminated as set forth herein.
6. Compliance with Conservation Easement and Management Plan. The Trails on the
Property shall be maintained in accordance with the Conservation Easement and
Management Plan with the goal of preventing additional areas on the Property from
being impacted by vehicle activities and social trail development. The Parties
acknowledge that use of Trails is limited to non-motorized,passive, low impact
recreational purposes, including but not limited to,pedestrian use, bicycle use,
wildlife/birdwatching, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. No new Trails
may be located on the Property until County has ensured compliance with the
Conservation Easement and Management Plan.
7. TABOR. County and District are governmental entities and all obligations beyond the
current fiscal year are subject to funds being budgeted and appropriated.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no payment shall
be made for any maintenance services provided after December 31 of any year without
prior approval of a budget adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article 25 of
Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and Local Government Budget Law(C.R.S.
29-1-101 et. seq.)
8. Project Managers. The Parties acknowledge that on-going coordination and
communication will be required. As a result, each Party shall have designated a project
manager to coordinate performance and communication under this Agreement. The
District's project manager shall be Rachel Oys, the District's General Manager or her
appointee; and,the County's project manager shall be Toby Sprunk, Eagle County Open
Space Director or his appointee. Any and all correspondence between the Parties
regarding this Agreement shall be between and among the project managers. Any Party
may designate a different project manager by notice in writing to the other.
9. Termination. Any Party may terminate this Agreement without cause and without
penalty therefor upon thirty(30) days advance written notice to the other Party.
10.Notice. Any notice and all written communications required under this Agreement shall
be given in writing by personal delivery, fax or mail to the appropriate Party at the
following addresses:
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District: Cordillera Metropolitan District
Rachel Oys, General Manager
408 Carterville Rd
Cordillera, CO 81632
Telephone: (970) 926-1923
Facsimile: (970) 926-5577
With Copy to: Alan D. Pogue
Icenogle Seaver Pogue
4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 225
Denver, CO 80237
Telephone: (303) 867-3006
Facsimile: (303)292-9101
County: Toby Sprunk, Director of Open Space
Eagle County
Post Office Box 179
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
Telephone: (970) 328-8698
Facsimile: (970) 328-7185
With a copy to: Eagle County Attorney's Office
Post Office Box 850
500 Broadway
Eagle, CO 81631
Telephone: (970) 328-8685
Facsimile: (970) 328-8699
Notices shall be deemed given on the date of delivery if delivered in person or by a
service like Federal Express or United Parcel Service, or three days after the date of
deposit, first class postage prepaid, in an official depository of the U.S. Postal Service.
When sent via facsimile, on the date of delivery, so long as the sending Party can provide
a facsimile machine confirmation showing the date,time and receiving facsimile number
for the transmission.
11. Assignment. The rights and obligations of each Party may be assigned only with prior
written consent of the other Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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12. Insurance-Governmental Immunity. At all times during the term of the Agreement each
Party shall maintain adequate general liability insurance. County and District shall
maintain insurance consistent with the limits established by the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act. By entering into this Agreement, neither party waives, in whole or in
part, any of the rights,privileges,protections, or liability caps afforded each Party
pursuant to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, et seq.,
C.R.S.
13. Entire Understanding. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding and
agreement of the Parties, and there are no further or other agreements or understandings,
written or oral, in effect between them relating to the subject matter hereof.
14. Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended except by a written document
executed by the Parties hereto.
15. Independent Contractor. It is expressly acknowledged and understood by the Parties
hereto that nothing contained in this Agreement shall result in, or be construed as
establishing an employment relationship, master-servant,partnership,joint venture or
other relationship between the Parties.
16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Colorado. The Parties agree that venue in any action to
enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be in the Eagle County District Court.
17. No Third Party Rights. This Agreement does not and shall not be deemed to confer upon
or grant to any third party any right enforceable at law or equity arising out of any term,
covenant or condition herein or a breach thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto set their hands, by their duly authorized
representatives.
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
By and through its Board of County Commissioners
By:
Kathy Chandler-Henry Chair
CORDILLERA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By:
Nancy Alexander, President
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