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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.ord.002.2009CONTRACT ( - , oT) AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, APPROVING ACQUISITION OF COLD MOUNTAIN TRAIL EASEMENTS ORDINANCE # 002 -09 RECITALS 1. The Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees is charged with the responsibility of acquiring open space and trails, and. 2. The Pitkin County Open Space charter allocates 20% of the Open Space Fund to the acquisition and construction of trails, and 3. The Crystal River Trail is a goal of the Crystal Master Plan, and 4. The Crystal Master Plan also encourages the Open Space Program to acquire public access points to the Crystal River, and 5. Phase 1 of the Crystal Trail is proposed from Carbondale along the Highway 133 right of way to Thompson Creek and the BRB Resort, and 6. Optimal trail design has suggested that the need to deviate slightly from the Highway 133 Right of Way onto the edge of one pasture of the Cold Mountain Ranch, and to also place the trail on the a portion of the Helms and Low Line Ditches, and to secure a river access point at Cold Mountain Ranch, and 7. In exchange, Cold Mountain Ranch would like some additional sections of irrigation ditch to be piped, and 8. The cost of the ditch piping will be included in the overall budget for the Crystal Trail, and 9. The Open Space and Trails Board recommends this exchange. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado as follows: The Chair is authorized to execu" contract with Cold Mountain Ranch, whereby the County agrees to pipe approximately 955 linear feet of the Helms ditch lying approximately between 180 +00 and 189 +60 as represented on the trail plans prepared by JR Engineering for Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (Trail Plans). The County will also pipe the Low Line Ditch 220' between 249 +00 and 251 +00, provided that consent is granted for this work by all owners of that ditch. In return, Cold Mountain Ranch will; Allow Pitkin County to pipe and place in the trail on the Helms ditch from 165 +50 to 180 +00 as represented on the Trail Plans, and to pipe and put a trail over the Low Line Ditch, from 251 +00 to 255 +25 as represented on the Trail Plans, and Cold Mountain will grant Pitkin County a trail easement to allow us to encroach approximately 10' on the Cold Mountain Ranch pasture between Highway 133 and the Crystal River over a distance of approximately 775' adjacent the state right of way approximately between 131 +25 and 135 +50 and between 138 +75 and 142 +25 as represented on the Trail Plans, following approval of the contract form by the County Attorney's office and Open Space Director, and the Chair is further authorized to execute such other documents, as may be necessary to finalize this transaction following approval of the form of those documents by the County Attorney's office and Open Space Director. INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND APPROVED ON THE 14th DAY OF January, 2009. NOTICE OF PU LIC HEA NG PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE DAY OF,-J&kUu-V +[ 2009. APPROVED UPON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 28 DAY OF JANUARY 2009. PUBLISHED AFTE DOPTION E WEEKEND EDITION OF THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE DAY OF 1 y , 2009. A TEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO Je ette Jones Patti Kay - Clapper De utv Clerk Chair Date: CV off=® 9 APPROVED *Jo ly A or y ill, er ector Open Space and Trails Program M Hila�Y Fletcher O Couiit'y Manager 4 0 2/15/2008 CONTRACT FoR Trai t Basement and River Access Area. (Cold Mountain Ranch LLLP — Pitkin County) THIS CONTRACT FOR BARGAIN SALE OF TRAIL EASEMENTS (the "Agreement ") is entered into this.2s day of �� • , 2008, by and between Cold Mountain Ranch LLLP (facsimile number; _970- 963 -2019) (the "Grantor ") and the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County (facsimile number: (970) 920- 5198) (the "County "). The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement: Exhibit A - Map of River Access Area Exhibit B - Trail Easement and River Access Deeds RECITALS: A. Grantor owns approximately 620 acres in Pitkin and Garfield Counties (the "Property "), and is the sole owner of the Helms Ditch and partial owner of the Low Line Ditch; and, B. The County desires to construct a bicycle trail along Highway 133 which traverses Cold Mountain Ranch, and, C The County desires to encroach off the Highway 133 Right of Way onto the edge of one pasture of the Cold Mountain Ranch, and to also place the trail on portions of the Helms and Low Line Ditches which will require piping those sections; and, D. The County also desires to secure a river access easement near the northern boundary of Cold Mountain Ranch (the trail and river access easements shall be collectively referred to as "Trail Easements. "), and E Contingent on its approval, in its sole discretion, of all engineering, design, and specifications related to ditch improvements, Grantor is willing to convey the trail and river access easements and to allow piping of the ditches in exchange for piping of additional sections of the ditches; and, F. Cold Mountain Ranch needs to ensure that there is no interruption in water transmission between May 1 and October 1 for the Helms ditch and October 15 for the Low Line ditch due to any improvement contemplated herein; and, G. The parties also acknowledge that the County is presently seeking permission from the Colorado Department of Transportation ( "CDOT ") for the placement of the trail in the state right of way that traverses Cold Mountain Ranch, and that the County must demonstrate to CDOT that the Grantor has agreed to the trail w4ordataVormContract 8/27/03 2/15/2008 easement, and therefore, the County may require a trail easement prior to the completion of the County's obligations herein; and, H. The agreement contemplated herein is contingent on the County obtaining the CDOT permit and also upon the County entering into a construction contract for the construction of the trail; and, I. To effectuate the exchange contemplated herein, the Parties therefore anticipate a sequence whereby the Cold Mountain will first review the final construction details of the ditch piping and the County will review the title commitment for the trail easement, if each are satisfied, then Cold Mountain will convey the trail easement, as required by CDOT to obtain a final permit, then the County must be able to secure a construction contract with available funds. If the County is unable to do so, the trail easement will terminate. However, if all the pipe work and trail construction are completed, then Cold Mountain will lastly convey the River Access. I. AGREEMENT: COUNTY OBLIGATIONS; Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, A. The County agrees to pipe approximately 1,300 linear feet of the Helms ditch lying between 180 +00 and 193 +00 as represented on the February 9, 2008 trail plans prepared by JR Engineering for Pitkin County Open Space and Trails ( "Trail Plans "). The County will also pipe the Low Line Ditch 220' between 249 +00 and 251 +00. B. The County further agrees that the installation of improvements to the ditches contemplated in this agreement will not result in any impairment of water transmission between May 1 and October 1 for the Helms ditch and October 15 for the Low Line ditch, and that, in the event such impairment results from the actions of the County or its agents, Grantor will be entitled to a penalty payment of $750 /day for the Helms ditch and $ 1,500 / day for the Low Line ditch for the duration of the impairment during that period. Any penalties paid for impairment of the Low Line Ditch will be distributed to all the co- owners of the. ditch commensurate with their relative shares. C. The County will erect fencing on the North and the South Boundary of the river access easement to prevent trespass onto other portions of Cold Mountain Ranch and will insure Cold Mountain Ranch against liability from users of this parcel and persons who trespass from the easements onto Cold Mountain Ranch. D. The County further recognizes that Cold Mountain Ranch has historically utilized the CDOT right of way for agricultural operations and agrees that access by farm vehicles and livestock across and along any trail placed in said right of way may continue as needed for the operation of the ranch. nAwordatalformContract 2 8/27/03 2/15/2008 COLD MOUNTAIN OBLIGATIONS; Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Cold Mountain Ranch agrees to the following; A. Cold Mountain Ranch agrees the County may pipe and place the trail on the Helms ditch from 169 +50 to 180 +00 as represented on the Trail Plans, and to pipe and put a trail over the Low Line Ditch, from 251 +00 to 255 +25 as represented on the Trail Plans; and, B. Cold Mountain Ranch will grant the County a trail easement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B to allow the county to encroach approximately 10' on the Cold Mountain Ranch pasture between Highway 133 and the Crystal River over a distance of approximately 775' adjacent the state right of way between 131 +25 and 135 +50 and between 138 +75 and 142 +25 as represented on the Trail Plans. If required by the Colorado Department of Transportation as a condition of the permit for the Crystal Trail, Cold Mountain Ranch agrees to convey the trail easement prior to the piping of the ditches provided however that the language of the trail easement shall provide that it will be extinguished if the County's obligations hereunder are not fully satisfied by December 30, 2010; and, C. Once all of the County's obligations hereunder are satisfied, Cold Mountain Ranch will grant a public access easement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B or fee simple title in Cold Mountain's discretion over a flat area of land approximately one acre in size between the state right of way and the Crystal River near the northern boundary of Cold Mountain Ranch in the approximate location depicted on Exhibit A. The public will be allowed on this property only from dawn to dusk. The County agrees not to establish a parking area at this location, and agrees to use good faith efforts to enforce limitations on public use. Further, whereas this access area is located in Garfield County, the obligation of Cold Mountain Ranch to convey this public access area is also contingent on the adoption of a mechanism acceptable to Cold Mountain Ranch for the enforcement of public use restrictions by the Garfield County Sherriff, Pitkin County Open Space Ranger, or other acceptable entity. The public access rights addressed in this subparagraph shall also be subject to a management plan which sets for the time and nature of allowable public uses. Cold Mountain Ranch will retain the right to enforce the terms of the management plan against any third party. If repeated violations of the management plan occur, the County agrees to amend the management plan as needed to specifically address such enforcement problems. D. Cold Mountain Ranch will also assist the County in executing such documents as may be required by CDOT that are otherwise consistent with the agreement memorialized herein. 2. CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS. Grantor shall execute and deliver to County the Trail Easements and River Access Easement free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and other exceptions, except such easements, restrictions and other exceptions as are of record and are approved by County during the Inspection Period. nAwordatalformContract j 8/27/03 2/15/2008 3. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, REPRESENTATIONS. As of the date of this Agreement and the date of Closing, Grantor warrants and represents the following: 3.1. Grantor is the record owner of the Property to be encumbered by the Trail Easements hereunder. Upon the Closing Date, County will have good and marketable title to the Trail Easements. 3.2. There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations pending or, to Grantor's knowledge threatened, against or affecting the Property, or arising out of Grantor's conduct on the Property. 3.3. To Grantor's best knowledge, Grantor is in substantial compliance with the laws, orders, and regulations of each governmental department, commission, board; or agency having jurisdiction over the Property in those cases where noncompliance would have a material adverse effect on the Property. 3.4. Other than this Agreement, Grantor is not party to nor subject to or bound by any agreement, contract or lease of any kind relating to the Property. There are no rights of possession to the Property or options or rights of first refusal in third parties, nor rights of access across the Property by third parties. 3.5. The Property, to the best of Grantor's knowledge, is not in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation relating to environmental conditions on, under or about the Property, including, but not limited to, soil and groundwater conditions. Neither Grantor, nor to the best of Grantor's knowledge any third party, has used, generated, manufactured, refined, produced, processed, stored or disposed of on, or under the Property or transported to or from the Property any Hazardous Materials nor does Grantor intend to use the Property prior to closing date for the purpose of generating manufacturing, refining, producing, storing, handling, transferring, processing or transporting Hazardous Materials. For the purposes hereof, "Hazardous Materials" does not mean any typical agricultural chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides utilized on properties of this type in Pitkin County, provided that all such chemicals are used in accordance with applicable laws and manufacturer's specifications; but shall mean any flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, organic compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls, chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, pollutants, contaminants, hazardous wastes, toxic substances or related materials, including, without limitation, any substances defined as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances ", "hazardous material" or "toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sec. nAwordata \fonnContract 4 8/27/03 6 2/15/2008 9601, et sea. the.Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Sec. 1801, et sea., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et se g, or any other federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order, decree or other requirement of governmental authority regulating, relating to or imposing liability or standard of conduct concerning any hazardous, toxic or dangerous substance or material, as now or at any time hereafter in effect, and in the regulations adopted, published and/or promulgated pursuant to said laws. To the best of Grantor's knowledge there is one underground storage tank situated in the Property and to the best of Grantor's knowledge have no other such tanks been previously situated thereon. 3.6. No representation, warranty, or statement made herein by Grantor contains any untrue statement of any material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make such representation, warranty, or statement not misleading. 3.7. Grantor is duly authorized and has taken all necessary actions to execute and perform this Agreement and this Agreement is enforceable against Grantor in accordance with its terms. 4. PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY; RISK OF LOSS. Except as otherwise set forth herein, Grantor agrees that the Property shall remain as it now is until completion of the mutual obligations contemplate herein, and that Grantor agrees that it shall neither use nor consent to any use of the Property for any purpose or in any manner which would adversely affect County's intended acquisition of the Trail Easements and River Access Easement. 5. COSTS AND FEES. The premium for the title insurance policy described above shall be paid by County. Per page recording costs for the Trail Easements and River Access Easement, shall be paid by County. 6. DEFAULT. 6.1. Grantor's Remedies. If County shall fail to consummate the transaction contemplated hereunder for any reason, or if such transaction shall fail to close for any reason other than default by Grantor, Grantor may terminate this Agreement and be released from its obligations hereunder, and any easement or authorization for use of ditches shall be extinguished. Grantor shall have the right to seek and recover from County all damages suffered by Grantor as a result of County's default in the performance of its obligations hereunder, including reasonable attorney fees and costs. 6.2. County's Remedies. If Grantor shall fail to consummate the transaction contemplated hereunder for any reason, or if such transaction shall fail to be completed for any reason other than default by County, County may nAwordatWormContract J 8/27/03 2/15/2008 elect, at County's sole option: (i) To terminate this Agreement and be released from its obligations hereunder, or (ii) To proceed against Grantor for specific performance of this Agreement. In either event, County shall have the right to seek and recover from Grantor all damages suffered by County as a result of Grantor's default in the performance of its obligations hereunder, including reasonable attorney fees and costs. 7. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted hereunder will be deemed to have been delivered only upon actual delivery thereof. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given by hand delivery, or sent by telecopier, or sent by Federal Express or other courier for delivery at the soonest possible time offered by such courier, directed as follows: If to Grantor: William E. L. Fales, general partner Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP 4239 Highway 133 Carbondale, CO 81623 Phone: 970 - 963 -2019 Fax Number: Email Address: wmfales @aol.com If to Countv: Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners Attn. Dale Will, Director, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails 530 E. Main St. Aspen, CO 81611 Fax: 970 920 -5198 With a copy to: John Ely, County Attorney 530 E. Main St. Aspen, CO 81611 Fax: 970 920 -5198 8. MISCELLANEOUS. 8.1 Broker's Commission. Grantor and County each represents to the other that they have not contracted with any broker or finder with regard to this transaction. Each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages and costs of any kind arising out of or in connection with any broker's or finder's fee, commission or nAwordata\formContract 6 8/27/03 15 2/15/2008 charges claimed to be due any person in connection with such person's conduct respecting this transaction except as set forth herein. 8.2 Binding Effect. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties' heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. 8.3 Exhibits. The exhibits hereto constitute an integral part of this Agreement and are hereby incorporated herein. 8.4 Counterparts, Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall constitute one agreement which shall be binding on all of the parties, notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. Signatures may be evidenced by facsimile transmission and at the request of any party documents with original signatures shall be provided to the other party. 8.5 Severabilitv. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, the other provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. 8.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties and may not be amended except by a writing signed by each party thereto. 8.7 Authority. Each party to this Agreement warrants to the other that the respective signatories have full right and authority to enter into and consummate this Agreement and all related documents. 8.8 Merger. The obligations, covenants, representations, warranties and remedies set forth in this Agreement shall not merge with transfer of title but shall remain in effect after the parties obligations hereunder are otherwise fulfilled. 8.9 Further Actions. Each party shall execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered any and all instruments reasonably required to convey the easements to County and to vest in each party all rights, interests and benefits intended to be conferred by this Agreement. 8.10 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. 8.11 Offer. When signed and delivered to the Grantor by County, this Agreement will constitute an offer to the Grantor that can be accepted only by the Grantor signing and delivering to County an executed original of this Agreement. County may withdraw such offer in writing at any time prior to its acceptance. 8.12 Labor and Material. Grantor shall deliver to County at settlement an affidavit, on a form acceptable to County's lender, if applicable, signed by Grantor that no labor or materials have been furnished to the Property within the statutory period for the filing of mechanics' or materialmen's liens against the Property. If labor or materials have been furnished during the statutory period, Grantor shall deliver to County an affidavit signed by Grantor and the person or persons furnishing the labor or materials that the costs thereof have been paid. nAwordataVormContract 7 8/27/03 2/15/2008 9. SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS. If the final date of any time period of limitation set out in any provision of this agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday under the laws of the State of Colorado, then the time of such period shall be extended to the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. 10. GRANTOR'S CONTINGENCY. The obligations of Cold Mountain Ranch hereunder are specifically contingent on its approval, in its sole discretion, of all engineering and design specifications related to piping of the ditches and any related improvements to head gates or other ditch components. 11. COUNTY'S CONTINGENCY; FORMAL COUNTY APPROVAL. The obligations of the County hereunder are specifically contingent upon the following: A. Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of the Property by the Board of County Commissioners of under terms substantially the same as set forth in this Contract. B. Consent to the Low Line Ditch improvements by all co- owners of that ditch. C. County obtaining a permit, license, and such other approvals as may be necessary from the CDOT to allow construction of the Crystal Trail from Carbondale to the BRB subdivision. D. County appropriation or otherwise assembling adequate funds to enter into a construction contract for the construction of the Crystal Trail from Carbondale to the BRB subdivision. E. County's satisfaction, in its sole discretion, upon the title review related to the Trail and River access easements. Not later than fifteen (15) days after the Effective Date, Grantor shall provide, at County's expense, to County: a Title Commitment, together with legible copies of the deed or deeds by which the Grantor holds title to the Property, legible copies of any instruments listed in the legal description for the Property, and legible copies of all exceptions to title, pursuant to which the Title Company shall issue to County a standard coverage owner's policy of title insurance, including "gap" and mechanic's lien coverage, insuring title and access to the Trail Easements and River Access Easement as of the date of conveyance in the amount of the $100,000; (b) a Certificate of Taxes Due evidencing that all taxes owing on the Property have been paid in full; (c) a copy of the current and previous year's Notice of Assessment, or other satisfactory evidence of the current and previous year's assessed value and assessment category for the Property. 12. COUNTY WARANTEE OF DITCH IMPROVEMENTS. In the event that any ditch improvement undertaken hereunder requires replacement or repair, the County will make such replacements or repairs at its sole expense. After five years from the nAwordaMformContract b 8/27/03 Id 2/15/2008 completion of the improvements, normal maintenance of the Helms ditch pipe lying between 180 +00 and 189 +60 will become the sole responsibility of the Grantor. In no event shall any owner of either the Low Line Ditch or Helms Ditch be precluded from making immediate repairs due to the presence of the Crystal Trail. 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the last date signed by either party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. GRANTOR William Fates, general partner Cold Mountain LLLP COUNTY: By: &, / -- C(� ' T T-`� —ta °Chair �+r-t!/a�,�� Board of County Commissioners Date: 07 0? S' e� Date: Q / — x - 0.7 Re o en ed r pr val by — 1 =�A Dale ill, Director, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails nAwordatWormContract 9 8/27/03 ^ks il ,4 r � vr 3 �(' N i q S 17 � r s Tr ' r 3 Cold Mountain Ranch ® River Access fvWj County Line Ak ^ks il ,4 r � vr 3 �(' N i q S 17 � r s Tr T V I { h < F i A ir t. Ir p , Y ^ t-•" s.. x IC a � x � he .A'xi 'i riff � �� - '� S f�1. '. `• ,_ r' a r M Y � d y t jy 4 A ' T V I { h < F i A ir t. Ir p , Y ^ t-•" s.. x IC a � x � he .A'xi 'i riff � �� - '� S f�1. '. `• ,_ r' a r Cold Mountain Trail Easement 2/15/2008 EXHIBIT B TO CONTRACT FOR TRAIL EASEMENT AND RIVER, ACCESS AREA TRAIL EASEMENT THIS PUBLIC TRAIL EASEMENT (the "Trail Easement "), made and entered into this _ day of , 2008, by and between Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP ( "Grantor "), the County Commissioners of Pitkin County, a corporate and body politic ( "Grantee "), RECITALS: 1. Grantor is the record owner of certain real property located in Pitkin County which lies adjacent Highway 133, and 2. Grantee is seeking to construct a bicycle - pedestrian trail along Highway 133 ( "Crystal Trail ") and desires to encroach on Grantor's property for the purpose of avoiding obstacles within the highway right of way, and 3. Grantor desires by this instrument to establish and to grant to Grantee a perpetual Trail Easement over the property of Grantor as one link in the Crystal Trail, and 4. Grantee desires by this instrument (a) to accept said Trail Easement subject to the restri ctions set forth herein, and (b) to assume certain responsibilities in connection therewith. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor and Grantee agree as follows: 1. Grant of Public Trail Easement. Grantor hereby grants, transfers and conveys unto Grantee and its successors and assigns, for the use and benefit of the general public a 10' wide non - exclusive perpetual Trail Easement to be located as depicted on Exhibit A. Use of the trail easement shall be exclusively non - motorized except for equipment as may be needed for trail construction or maintenance. 2. Grantee hereby accepts the Public Trail Easement in an "as is" condition, subject to the restrictions herein contained, and subject to all patent or latent defects or problems of any kind or nature. Such acceptance does not 13 Cold Mountain Trail Easement 2/15/2008 preclude improvement or maintenance activities within the Public Trail Easement insofar as such activities may be allowed or required by this Easement. Trail Use Restrictions. (a) Public use of the Trail Easement shall be exclusively for non motorized recreation such as hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and nordic skiing. Grantee may further restrict the public uses allowed by this Easement, including limitations on the times and numbers of'visitation, if such restrictions are necessary for the protection of ecological resources including, but not limited to, wildlife and vegetation on adjacent public lands, and agricultural activities on adjacent lands retained by the Grantor. (b) The Trail Easement is governed by the rules and regulations and other provisions of Title XII of the Pitkin County Code, as said Title XII may be amended or recodified from time to time, provided always that the provisions of this Trail Easement shall control wherever they are more restrictive than the provisions of said Title XII. (c) Trail Easement Care and Maintenance. Prior to allowing public use of the trail easement, Grantee will erect a fence on the boundary between the Trail Easement and the balance of the Grantor's lands. Such fence shall be adequate to prevent public use of the trail from impairing agricultural uses on Grantor's lands, and shall be constructed at the Grantee's expense. Grantee hereby assumes complete responsibility for and agrees to care for, groom and maintain the Trail Easement in a clean and attractive condition and in a good and safe order and repair, at its sole cost and expense, unless the need therefore is caused by Grantor, assigns, or its successor in interest in the ownership of the underlying real property in which case Grantor or its successor in interest, shall perform the maintenance or care so required provided however that Grantor is not responsible for said damage if caused by farm equipment, livestock, horses or third parties. Grantee's maintenance responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, trash and debris removal, keeping the Trail clear of rocks, vegetation and other obstructions, grooming as needed, controlling erosion and water runoff, and general care and maintenance. 4. Grantor's immunitv and Grantee's Obligation to insure. The parties expressly acknowledge that the Trail Easement is granted for a "recreational purpose" under C.R.S. Section 33 -41 -101, et seq., and that Grantor is entitled to the benefits, protections and limitations on liability afforded by Colorado law governing recreational Easements, including without limitation said Section 33- 41 -101, et M. By granting the Trail Easement, Grantor shall have no obligation to repair, clear or otherwise maintain the area within the Trail Easement, or to insure, or indemnify Grantee or the public for any injury, claim or damage to any person or property, whether alleged to have occurred as a result of use of the Trail Easement for public non - motorized travel or otherwise, or due to the condition of the Public Trail Area. /y Cold Mountain Trail Easement 2/15/2008 Grantee further agrees to add Grantor (and its successors and assigns in the ownership of the underlying real property traversed by the Trail Easement, or any part thereof) as additional named insureds on its comprehensive general liability insurance policy, which insurance shall be maintained by the Grantee to provide protection against liability from claims arising out of the use of the Trail Easement. Such insurance shall be carried in amounts not less than the liability limits specified in C.R.S. Section 24- 10- 114(1), as it may be amended from time to time, and shall provide Grantor and her successors and assigns with thirty (30) days advance written notice prior to cancellation or termination. Grantee shall, upon written request therefore from Grantor or any successor or assign, provide a Certificate of Insurance as verification of compliance with these requirements. 5. Attornevs' Fees. In the event the interpretation or enforcement of this Trail Easement should ever become the subject of litigation between Grantor (or her successors and assigns in the record ownership of the underlying real property traversed by the Trail Easement, or any part thereof) and Grantee, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith. 6. Binding Effect. This Easement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns forever including all future record owners of the underlying real property traversed by the Trail Easement, or any part thereof. The benefits and burdens hereof shall also run with the title to the underlying real property and all parts thereof traversed by the Trail Easement. This Easement may only be amended by a writing signed by Grantee and by the then - record owners of the underlying real property traversed by the Trail Easement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. GRANTOR: By: William Fales, General Partner Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP STATE OF COLORADO ) . ) ss. COUNTY OF PITKIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2008, by William Fales, of Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP Witness my hand and official seal. i Cold Mountain Trail Easement 2/15/2008 My commission expires: Notary Public GRANTEE: Pitkin County, Colorado LE Jack Hatfield, Chairman ATTEST: STATE OF COLORADO ss. COUNTY OF PITKIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2008, by Jack Hatfield, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, and attested to by Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public Cold Mountain Trail Easement 2/15/2008 Exhibit A- Description of Trail (Legal Description to be added at time of conveyance) /1 Cold Mountain River Access Easement 2/15/2008 EXHIBIT B TO CONTRACT FOR TRAIL EASEMENT AND RIVER ACCESS AREA RIVER ACCESS EASEMENT THIS PUBLIC RIVER ACCESS EASEMENT (the "River Access Easement "), made and entered into this , day of , 2008, by and between Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP ( "Grantor "), the County Commissioners of Pitkin County, a corporate and body politic ( "Grantee "), RECITALS: 1. Grantor is the record owner of certain real property located in Pitkin County which lies adjacent Highway 133, and 2. Grantee is seeking to construct a bicycle -trail along Highway 133 ("Crystal Trail ") and desires to add a river access area as an amenity along the trail, and 3. Grantor desires by this instrument to establish and to grant to Grantee a perpetual River Access Easement which will allow trail users a respite on the west bank of the Crystal River on the property of Grantor, and 4. Grantee desires by this instrument (a) to accept said River Access Easement subject to the restrictions set forth herein, and (b) to assume certain responsibilities in connection therewith. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor and Grantee agree as follows: 1. Grant of Public River Access Easement. Grantor hereby grants, transfers and conveys unto Grantee and its successors and assigns, for the use and benefit of the general public a ft. sq. wide non - exclusive perpetual River Access Easement to be located as depicted on Exhibit A. Use of the River Access easement shall be exclusively for passive recreation between sunrise and sunset. 2. Grantee hereby accepts the Public River Access Easement in an "as is" condition, subject to the restrictions herein contained, and subject to all patent or latent defects or problems of any kind or nature. Such acceptance does not preclude improvement or maintenance activities within the Public River Cold Mountain River Access Easement 2/15/2008 Access Easement insofar as such activities may'be allowed or required by this Easement. River Access Use Restrictions. (a) Public use of the River Access Easement shall be exclusively between sunrise and sunset for passive recreation such as angling, wildlife viewing and the contemplation of scenic beauty. Grantor and Grantee may further adopt a Management Plan which may further restrict the public uses allowed by this Easement, including limitations on the times and numbers of visitation, and range of allowable activities, where such restrictions are necessary for the protection of wildlife, vegetation, aquatic habitat and agricultural activities on adjacent lands retained by the Grantor. The terms of the Management Plan will be enforceable against third parties by both the Grantor and Grantee. (b) Grantee agrees to act in good faith to ensure that all limitations on the public use of the River Access Easement Area are enforced. Prior to the execution of this Easement, Grantee will undertake appropriate agreements with Garfield County as may be needed to ensure that the terms of this easement are enforced, including, but not limited to, preventing trespass by persons or pets onto the adjacent lands retained by the Grantor. Grantee further agrees not to establish any designated parking area near the River Access Easement area. (c) River Access Easement Care and Maintenance. Prior to allowing public use of the River Access easement, Grantee will erect a fence on the boundary between the River Access Easement and the balance of the Grantor's lands. Such fence shall be adequate to prevent public use of the River Access from impairing agricultural uses on Grantor's lands, and shall be constructed at the Grantee's expense. Grantee hereby assumes complete responsibility for and agrees to care for, groom and maintain the River Access Easement area in a clean and attractive condition and in a good and safe order and repair,,at its sole cost and expense unless the need therefore is caused by Grantor, assigns, or its successor in interest in the ownership of the underlying real property in which case Grantor or its successor in interest, shall perform the maintenance or care so required provided however that Grantor is not responsible for said damage if caused by farm equipment, livestock, horses or third parties. Grantee's maintenance responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, trash and debris removal, erosion control, and general care and maintenance. 4. Grantor's immunitv and Grantee's Obligation to insure. The parties expressly acknowledge that the River Access Easement is granted for a "recreational purpose" under C.R.S. Section 33 -41 -101, et seq., and that Grantor is entitled to the benefits, protections and limitations on liability afforded by Colorado law governing recreational Easements, including without limitation said Section 33 -41 -101, et seq. By granting the River Access Easement, Grantor shall have no obligation to repair, clear or otherwise maintain the area within the Iq Cold Mountain River Access Easement 2/15/08 River Access Easement, or to insure or indemnify Grantee or the public for any injury, claim or damage to any person or property, whether alleged to have occurred as, a result of use of the River Access Easement for public non - motorized travel or otherwise, or due to the condition of the Public River Access Area. Grantee further agrees to add Grantor (and its successors and assigns in the ownership of the underlying real property traversed by the River Access Easement, or any part thereof) as additional named insureds on its comprehensive general liability insurance policy, which insurance shall be maintained by the Grantee to provide protection against liability from claims arising out of the use of the River Access Easement. Such insurance shall be carried in amounts riot less than the liability limits specified in C.R.S. Section 24 -10- 114(1), as it may be amended from time to time, and shall provide Grantor and her successors and assigns with thirty (30) days advance written notice prior to, cancellation or termination. Grantee shall, upon written request therefore from Grantor or any successor or assign, provide a Certificate of Insurance as verification of compliance with these requirements. 5. Attornevs' Fees. In the event the interpretation or enforcement of this River Access Easement should ever become the subject of litigation between Grantor (or her successors and assigns in the record ownership of the underlying real property traversed by the River Access Easement, or any part thereof) and Grantee, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith. 6. Binding Effect. This Easement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns forever including all future record owners of the underlying real property traversed by the River Access Easement, or any part thereof. The benefits and burdens hereof shall also run with the title to the underlying real property and all parts thereof traversed by the River Access Easement. This Easement may only be amended by a writing signed by Grantee and by the then - record owners of the underlying real property traversed by the River Access Easement. �i'1 Cold Mountain River Access Easement 2/15/08 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. GRANTOR: By: William Fales, General Partner Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP STATE OF COLORADO ) } ss. COUNTY OF PITKIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2008, by William Fales, of Cold Mountain Ranch, LLLP Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public GRANTEE: Pitkin County, Colorado By: Jack Hatfield, Chairman ATTEST: (COUNTY OF PITKIN and COUNTY OF EAGLE) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2008, by Jack Hatfield, Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, and attested to by Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: Notary Public 9� Cold Mountain River Access Easement 2/15/2008 Exhibit A- Legal Description of River Access Area (to be added upon conveyance) f� Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND AND, CONSERVATION EASEMENT (Cold Mountain Ranch — Pitkin County) THIS CONTRACT FOR SALE OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT (the "Agreement ") is entered into this day of X -u w e. 2009 by and between Cold Mountain Ranch LLLP, (the "Seller ") and the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County (facsimile number: (970) 920 -5198) (the "Buyer "). The following exhibits are attached to this Agreement: Exhibit A - Description of Property Exhibit B - Map of Property Exhibit C- Water Rights Exhibit D- Conservation Easement Exhibit E - Description of River Access Area Exhibit F- Resolution Regarding Land Use Approvals RECITALS: 011 N3 I--*�� A. Seller is the owner of real property now commonly known as Cold Mountain V Ranch ( "the Ranch "), which is located just south of Carbondale, Colorado, in unincorporated parts of Pitkin and Garfield Counties. The Ranch is described on Exhibits A and B attached hereto. B. Seller desires to convey a conservation easement in the fonn set forth in Exhibit D ( "Conservation Easement ") as described below, and generally shown on Exhibit B and over the water rights described in Exhibit C, attached hereto (the "Water Rights "), and Seller further desires to convey a fee interest over approximately 2.5 acres adjacent Highway 133 ( "River Access Area ") in the location shown on Exhibit B and described on Exhibit E. The Conservation Easement and the River Access Area shall be referred to collectively herein as the "Property." C. Pitkin County desires to acquire the Property for a purchase price of $7,500,000. AGREEMENT 1. CONVEYANCE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT. A. The Conservation Easement Deed shall be in substantially the same form attached as Exhibit D. At the Seller's election, the Colorado Cattleman's Agricultural Land Trust may also be a grantee of the Conservation Easement, provided however, that Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. O O IR R - Page 1 P3 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft any costs associated with therewith shall be borne by the Seller, and further provided that the Conservation Easement is structured to ensure there is no impairment of the rights the Buyer would otherwise acquire as the sole grantee. 2. CONVEYANCE OF RIVER ACCESS AREA. The Seller shall convey the River Access Area, in the location shown on Exhibit B, as a fee simple interest subject to the additional requirements below. Buyer agrees that the River Access Area shall be closed to public use between sundown and sunrise, and that the Buyer will use good faith efforts to ensure that this limitation on public use is enforced. A. TRANSFER OF TITLE. Subject to tender or payment at Closing as required herein and compliance by Buyer with the other terms and provisions hereof, Seller shall execute and deliver a good and sufficient special warranty deed to Buyer at Closing, conveying the River Access Area free and clear of all taxes except the general taxes for the year of Closing. Except as provided herein, title shall be conveyed free and clear of all liens, including any governmental liens for special improvements installed as of the date of Buyer's signature hereon, whether assessed or not. Title shall be conveyed subject to: a. those specific Exceptions described by reference to recorded documents as reflected in the Title Documents accepted by Buyer in accordance with Title Review, b. distribution utility easements, C. those specifically described rights of third parties not shown by the public records of which Buyer has actual knowledge and which were accepted by Buyer in accordance with Matters not Shown by the Public Records and Survey Review, d. inclusion of the River Access Area within any special taxing district, e. the benefits and burdens of any declaration and party wall agreements, if any, and f. other: B. PAYMENT OF ENCUMBRANCES. Any encumbrance required to be paid shall be paid at or before Closing. C. CLOSING COSTS, DOCUMENTS AND SERVICES. Buyer and Seller shall pay, in Good Funds, their respective Closing costs and all other items required to be paid at Closing, except as otherwise provided herein. Buyer and Seller shall sign and complete all customary or reasonably required documents at or before Closing. Fees for real estate Closing services shall be paid by Buyer. Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 2 I Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft D. PRORATIONS. 2008 Taxes on the River Access Parcel shall be paid by the Seller. 3. BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROCESS SUBDIVISION. Buyer acknowledges that it is solely responsible for submitting any subdivision application needed to create the River Access Area, and that this application will be reviewed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. 4. PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price for the Property, including earnest money, shall be Seven Million Five Hundred and no /100s Dollars ($7,500,000.00) (the Purchase Price "). The Purchase Price shall be paid by Buyer to Seller as follows: A. EARNEST MONEY. Buyer shall tender to Pitkin County Title, Inc. ( "the Title Company ") earnest money in the amount of $100,000.00 at the time it delivers a fully signed copy of this Agreement to Seller. Any and all monies paid by Buyer prior to closing shall be placed in an insured, interest bearing money market -type account with a local commercial bank with all interest thereon to accrue for the benefit of Buyer. If Buyer shall ever be in default under this Agreement resulting in a forfeiture of its earnest money, Seller shall be entitled, as its sole and separate property, all interest earned on said earnest money. B. CLOSING FUNDS. At closing, the balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid to Seller in cash, certified funds, by wire transfer or other immediately available funds. 5. CLOSING DATE. The closing of the transaction contemplated hereunder (the "Closing ") shall be held at the office of the Title Company on or before July 30, 2009, unless this date is extended by mutual consent. 6. INSPECTION AND REVIEW. A. EVIDENCE OF TITLE. a. Title Commitment. Seller shall cause to be furnished to Buyer, at Buyer's expense, a current commitment for owner's title insurance policy (Title Commitment) in an amount equal to the Purchase Price no later than ten (10) days after full execution of this Contract. At Buyer's expense, Seller shall cause the title insurance policy to be issued and delivered to Buyer as soon as practicable at or after Closing. If a title insurance commitment is furnished, it shall commit to delete or insure over the standard exceptions which relate to: (1) parties in possession, (2) unrecorded easements, (3) survey matters, Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area, Page 3 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft (4) any unrecorded mechanic's liens, (5) gap period (effective date of commitment to date deed is recorded), (6) unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales prior to the year of Closing. Any additional premium expense to obtain this additional coverage shall be paid by Buyer. b. Conies of Exceptions. Seller, at Buyer's expense, shall furnish to Buyer: (1) a copy of any plats, declarations, covenants, conditions and restrictions burdening the Property (2) if a title insurance commitment is required to be furnished, and if this box is checked ■Copies of any Other Documents (or, if illegible, summaries of such documents) listed in the schedule of exceptions (Exceptions). Even if the box is not checked, Seller shall have the obligation to furnish these documents pursuant to this subsection if requested by Buyer. This requirement shall pertain only to documents as shown of record in the offices of the clerk and recorder. The title insurance commitment, together with any copies or summaries of such documents famished pursuant to this section, constitute the title documents (Title Documents). C. Survey ❑Seller shall cause Buyer and the issuer of the Title commitment, to receive a current X Improvement Survey Plat ❑ Improvement Location Certificate ❑ (, as Buyer determines; the description checked is known as Survey). Any amount for Survey shall be shared equally by Seller and Buyer. B. TITLE AND SURVEY REVIEW. a. Title Review. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Title Documents. Written notice by Buyer of unmerchantability of title, form or content of Title Commitment or of any other unsatisfactory title condition shown by the Title Documents shall be signed by or on behalf of Buyer and given to Seller on or before July 1, 2009 or within five (5) calendar days after receipt by Buyer of any change to the Title Documents or endorsement to the Title Commitment together with a copy of the document adding any new Exception to title. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by the date specified above, Buyer accepts the condition of title as disclosed by the Title Documents as satisfactory. b. Matters not Shown by the Public Records. Seller shall deliver to Buyer, within ten (10) days of full execution of this Contract, true copies of all leases and surveys in Seller's possession pertaining to the Property and shall disclose to Buyer all easements, liens (including, without Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 4 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft limitation, governmental improvements approved, but not yet installed) or other title matters (including, without limitation, rights of first refusal, and options) not shown by the public records of which Seller has actual knowledge. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Property to determine if any third party has any right in the Property not shown by the public records (such as an unrecorded easement, unrecorded lease, or boundary line discrepancy). Written notice of any unsatisfactory condition disclosed by Seller or revealed by such inspection shall be signed by or on behalf of Buyer and given to Seller on or before July 15, 2009. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by said date, Buyer accepts title subject to such rights, if any, of third parties of which Buyer has actual knowledge. C. Survey Review. Buyer shall have the right to inspect Survey. If written notice by or on behalf of Buyer of any unsatisfactory condition shown by Survey, notwithstanding subparagraph b of this is received by Seller on or before July 1, 2009, then such objection shall be deemed an unsatisfactory title condition. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by July 1, 2009, Buyer accepts Survey as satisfactory. d. Sbecial Taxine Districts. SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL TAX LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK FOR INCREASED MILL LEVIES AND EXCESSIVE TAX BURDENS TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING OF SUCH DEBT WHERE CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT TO DISCHARGE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL LEVIES. BUYER SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE DEBT FINANCING REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORIZED GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS OF SUCH DISTRICTS, EXISTING MILL LEVIES OF SUCH DISTRICT SERVICING SUCH INDEBTEDNESS, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INCREASE IN SUCH MILL LEVIES. In the event the Property is located within a special taxing district and Buyer desires to terminate this contract as a result, if written notice is received by Seller on or before July 1, 2009, this contract shall then terminate. If Seller does not receive Buyer's notice by such date, Buyer accepts the effect of the Property's inclusion in such special taxing district and waives the right to terminate. e. Right to Obiect, Cure. If Seller receives notice of unmerchantability of title or any other unsatisfactory title condition or commitment terms as provided in subsections a, b, c and d above, Seller may use reasonable efforts to correct said items and bear any nominal Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 5 Py Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft expense to correct the same prior to Closing. If such unsatisfactory title condition is not corrected to Buyer's satisfaction on or before Closing, this contract shall then terminate; provided, however, Buyer may; by written notice received by Seller on or before Closing, waive objection to such items. f. Title Advisory. The Title Documents affect the title, ownership and use of the Property and should be reviewed carefully. Additionally, other matters not reflected in the Title Documents may affect the title, ownership and use of the Property, including without limitation boundary lines and encroachments, area, zoning, unrecorded easements and claims of easements, leases and other unrecorded agreements, and various laws and governmental regulations concerning land use, development and environmental matters. The surface estate may be owned separately from the underlying mineral estate, and transfer of the surface estate does not necessarily include transfer of the mineral rights. Third parties may hold interests in oil, gas, other minerals, geothermal energy or water on or under the Property, which interests may give them rights to enter and use the Property. Such matters may be excluded from the title insurance policy C. PROPERTY DISCLOSURE, INSPECTION AND INSURABILITY; BUYER DISCLOSURE. Seller agrees to provide Buyer with a Seller's Property Disclosure (Vacant Land) form completed by Seller to the best of Seller's current actual knowledge. a. Inspection Obiection Deadline Buyer shall have the right to have inspections of the physical condition of the Property and Inclusions, at Buyer's expense. If the physical condition of the Property or Inclusions is unsatisfactory in Buyer's subjective discretion. Buyer shall, on or before July 1, 2009 (1) notify Seller in writing that this contract is terminated, or (2) provide Seller with a written description of any unsatisfactory physical condition which Buyer requires Seller to correct (Notice to Correct). If written notice is not received by Seller on or before July 1, 2009, the physical condition of the Property and Inclusions shall be deemed to be satisfactory to Buyer. b. Resolution Deadline. If a Notice to Correct is received by Seller and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed in writing to a settlement thereof within twenty (20) days of such Notice to Correct, this contract shall terminate one calendar day following the resolution deadline set forth Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 6 1 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft above, unless before such termination Seller receives Buyer's written withdrawal of the Notice to Correct. C. Insurabilitv. This contract is conditioned upon Buyer's satisfaction, in Buyer's subjective discretion, with the availability, terms, conditions and premium for property insurance. This contract shall terminate upon Seller's receipt, on or before July 15, 2009 of Buyer's written notice that such insurance was not satisfactory to Buyer. If said notice is not timely received, Buyer shall have waived any right to terminate under this provision. d. Damaize. Liens and Indemnity. Buyer is responsible for payment for all inspections, surveys, and engineering reports or for any other work performed at Buyer's request and shall pay for any damage which occurs to the Property and Inclusions as a result of such activities. Buyer shall not permit claims or liens of any kind against the Property for inspections, surveys, engineering reports and for any other work performed on the Property at Buyer's request. Buyer agrees to indemnify, protect and hold Seller harmless from and against any liability, damage, cost or expense incurred by Seller in connection with any such inspection, claim, or lien. This indemnity includes Seller's right to recover all costs and expenses incurred by Seller to enforce this subsection, including Seller's reasonable attorney and legal fees. The provisions of this subsection shall survive the termination of this contract. 7. ' CLOSING. At Closing, Seller shall execute and deliver to Buyer or its assigns the Conservation Easement Deed, and River Access Area Deed conveying these interests free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and other exceptions, except such easements, restrictions and other exceptions as are of record and are approved by Buyer during the Inspection Period. Closing shall be on or before July 30, 2009, unless this date is changed by mutual agreement. At the Buyer's election, the River Access Area shall also be encumbered at Closing with a Conservation Easement held by AVLT and/or the Roaring Fork Conservancy, or other entity qualified to hold a conservation easement under applicable regulations. 8. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, REPRESENTATIONS. As of the date of this Agreement and the date of Closing, Seller warrants and represents the following: A. Seller is the record owner of the Land. B. There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations pending or, to Seller's knowledge threatened, against or affecting the Property, or arising out of Seller's conduct on the Property. Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 7 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft C. To Seller's actual knowledge, Seller is in substantial compliance with the laws, orders, and regulations of each governmental department, commission, board, or agency having jurisdiction over the Property in those cases where noncompliance would have a material adverse effect on the Property. D. Other than this Agreement or as otherwise disclosed in writing to Buyer at or before the termination of the Inspection Period, (a) Seller is neither party to nor subject to or bound by any agreement, contract or lease of any kind relating to the Property, (b) no person has a right to possession of the Property or holds an option or right of first refusal or a right of access(Thomas Road) across the Property other than as disclosed in the exceptions noted on Schedule B -2 of the Title Commitment. E. The Property, to the best of Seller's actual knowledge, is not in violation of any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation relating to environmental conditions on, under or about the Property, including, but not limited to, soil and groundwater conditions. Neither Seller, nor to the best of Seller's actual knowledge any third party, has used, generated, manufactured, refined, produced, processed, stored or disposed of on, or under the Property or transported to or from the Property any Hazardous Materials nor does Seller intend to use the Property prior to closing date for the purpose of generating manufacturing, refining, producing, storing, handling, transferring, processing or transporting Hazardous Materials. For the purposes hereof, "Hazardous Materials" does not mean any typical agricultural chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides utilized on properties of this type in Pitkin County, provided that all such chemicals are used in accordance with applicable laws and manufacturer's specifications; but shall mean any flammable explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos, , organic compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls, chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, pollutants, contaminants, hazardous wastes, toxic substances or related materials, including, without limitation, any substances defined as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances ", "hazardous material" or "toxic substances" in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601, et seq. the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Sec. 1801, et seq. the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6901 et seq. or any other federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order, decree or other requirement of governmental authority regulating, relating to or imposing liability or standard of conduct concerning any hazardous, toxic or dangerous substance or material, as now or at any time hereafter in effect, and in the regulations adopted, published and /or promulgated pursuant to said laws. There is an underground 500 gallon tank that was built in 1984. To the best of Seller's knowledge, it has never leaked.To the best of Seller's Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 8 30 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft actual knowledge and except as disclosed herein and in the Environmental Report, there are no other underground storage tanks situated in the Property. F. No representation, warranty, or statement made herein by Seller contains any untrue statement of any material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make such representation, warranty, or statement not misleading. G. Walk- Through and Verification of Condition. Buyer, upon reasonable notice, shall have the right to walk through the Property prior to Closing to verify that the physical condition of the Property and Inclusions complies with this contract. H. Seller is duly authorized and has taken all necessary actions to execute and perform this Agreement and this Agreement is enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms. 9. CONDITION OF PROPERTY, LIABILITY. Seller has made certain representations and warranties concerning the Property and its condition. During the Inspection Period the Buyer has the right to inspect the condition of the Property. However, without regard to any inspections made by the Buyer, nothing in this Agreement shall relieve either party of liability for misrepresentation, breach of warranty or failure to reasonably inspect the condition of the Property. 10. TAXES. Seller shall pay all general taxes and assessments and all sale, excise, transfer and deferred and recapture taxes of any type, for the Property for the current year and all years prior to Closing. Seller shall remain responsible for payment of taxes for the property encumbered by the Conservation Easement. 11. PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY; RISK OF LOSS. Except as otherwise set forth herein, Seller agrees that the Property shall remain as it now is until Closing, and that Seller agrees that it shall neither use nor consent to any use of the Property for any purpose or in any manner which would adversely affect Buyer's intended acquisition of the Property as a conservation area or similar use. This covenant expressly precludes any mining of any type on the Property. In the event that Seller shall use or consent to such use of the Property, Buyer may, without liability, refuse to accept the conveyance of the Property, in which event the earnest money plus all accrued interest shall be refunded. 12. COSTS AND FEES. Closing fees shall be paid by the Buyer. The premium for the title insurance policy described above shall be paid by Buyer. 13. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES; DEFAULT. Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 9 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft A. SELLER'S REMEDIES. In the event that (a) all of the conditions to this Agreement for the benefit of Buyer shall have been satisfied, or waived by Buyer, (b) Seller shall have fully performed or tendered performance of its obligations under this Agreement, and (c) Buyer shall be unable or shall fail to perform its obligations under this Agreement, then the entire amount of the earnest money plus all accrued interest thereon shall be retained by Seller as liquidated damages under this Agreement, and Buyer shall have no further liability to Seller. Buyer and Seller hereby acknowledge and agree that Seller's damages would be difficult or impossible to determine and that the amount of earnest money is the parties' best and most accurate estimate of the damages Seller would suffer in the event the transaction provided for in this Agreement fails to close, and is reasonable under the circumstances existing as of the date of this Agreement. Seller expressly waives the remedies of specific performance and additional damages. Buyer and Seller agree that Seller's right to retain the earnest money shall be the sole remedy of Seller in the event of a breach of this Agreement by Buyer. B. BUYER'S REMEDIES. If Seller shall fail to consummate the transaction contemplated hereunder for any reason, or if such transaction shall fail to close for any reason other than default by Buyer, Buyer may elect, at Buyer's sole option: (i) To terminate this Agreement and be released from its obligations hereunder, in which event the earnest money shall be returned to Buyer; or (ii) To proceed against Seller for specific performance of this Agreement. In the event the transaction contemplated by this Agreement fails to close as a result of Seller's default in the performance of its obligations established in this Agreement, the above remedies shall be the sole remedies of Buyer. C. COSTS AND EXPENSES. In the event of any arbitration or litigation relating to this contract, the arbitrator or court shall award to the prevailing party all reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney and legal fees. 14. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted hereunder will be deemed to have been delivered only upon actual delivery thereof. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given by hand delivery, or sent by telecopier, or sent by Federal Express or other courier for delivery at the soonest possible time offered by such courier, directed as follows: If to Seller: Cold Mountain Ranches, LLLP 4239 Highway 133 Carbondale, Co 81623 Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 10 3)- Cold Mountain Contract 6123/2009 draft Phone 970 - 963 -2019 Fax 970 - 963 -2019 Email: wmfalesOaol.com with a copy to: Dan Kerst, esq. 823 Blake Avenue, suite 202 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Phone 970 - 945 -2447 Fax 970 - 945 -2440 Email dan @dankerstpc.com If to Buyer: Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners Ann. Dale Will, Director, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails 530 E. Main St. Aspen, CO 81611 Phone 970 - 920 -5203 Fax: 970 920 -5198 Email: dalew @co.pitkin.co.us with a copy to: John Ely, Pitkin County Attorney 530 E. Main St. Aspen, CO 81611 Phone 970 -920 -5190 Fax: 970 920 -5198 Email: iohneaco.vitkin.co.us 15. MISCELLANEOUS. A. BROKER'S COMMISSION. Seller and Buyer each represents to the other that they have not contracted with any broker or finder with regard to this transaction. B. CERTIFICATE. Seller hereby declares and represents to Buyer that it is not a "foreign person" for purposes of withholding of federal tax as described in such Certificate. At or prior to Closing, Seller shall furnish to Buyer a duly executed Certificate of Non - Foreign Status. Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page I 1 3-3 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft C. ASSIGNS. Buyer may assign this Agreement and its rights as Buyer hereunder, in whole or in part to other assignees consistent with the conservation purposed of this Agreement provided that such other assignments are approved by the Seller. D. BINDING EFFECT. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties' heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. E. EXHIBITS. The exhibits hereto constitute an integral part of this Agreement and are hereby incorporated herein. F. COUNTERPARTS; FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall constitute one agreement which shall be binding on all of the parties, notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. Signatures may be evidenced by facsimile transmission and at the request of any party documents with original signatures shall be provided to the other party. G. SEVERABILITY. Provided each party receives the substantial benefit of the bargain memorialized in this Agreement, if any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, the other provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. H. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties and may not be amended except by a writing signed by each parry thereto. AUTHORITY. Each party to this Agreement warrants to the other that the respective signatories have full right and authority to enter into and consummate this Agreement and all related documents. J. MERGER. The obligations, covenants, representations, warranties and remedies set forth in this Agreement shall not merge with transfer of title but shall remain in effect after the Date of Closing. K. FURTHER ACTIONS. Each party shall execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered any and all instruments reasonably required to convey the Property to Buyer and to vest in each party all rights, interests and benefits intended to be conferred by this Agreement. L. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. M. OFFER. When signed and delivered to the Seller by Buyer, this Agreement will constitute an offer to the Seller that can be accepted only Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 12 3 Y Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft by the Seller signing and delivering to Buyer an executed original of this Agreement. Buyer may withdraw such offer in writing at any time prior to its acceptance. N. LABOR AND MATERIAL. Seller shall deliver to Buyer at Closing an affidavit, on a form acceptable to Buyer, signed by Seller that no labor or materials have been furnished to the Property within the statutory period for the filing of mechanics' or materialmen's liens against the Property, or, if labor or materials have been furnished during the statutory period, Seller shall deliver to Buyer and Title Company, such material(s) as may be required for the deletion of Schedule B standard title exceptions paragraph #4 (any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by law and not shown by the public records) related to work done on the Property. O. ATTORNEYS' FEES. In the event of any action for breach of, to enforce the provisions of, or otherwise involving this Agreement, the court in such action shall award a reasonable sum as attorneys' fees to the party who, in light of the issues litigated and the court's decision on those issues, was the substantially prevailing party in the action. If a party voluntarily dismisses an action, a reasonable sum as attorneys' fees shall be awarded to the other party. P. SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, HOLIDAYS. If the final date of any time period of limitation set out in any provision of this agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday under the laws of the State of Colorado, then the time of such period shall be extended to the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Q. INDEMNIFICATION. Buyer shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless from and against any and all liens, claims, causes of action, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Buyer's inspections or tests perniitted under this Agreement, provided, however, the indemnity shall not extend to protect Seller from any pre- existing liabilities for matters merely discovered by Buyer (i.e., latent environmental contamination) so long as Buyer's actions do not aggravate any pre- existing liability of Seller. Buyer's obligations under this Subsection Q shall survive the termination of this Agreement and shall survive the Closing. R. TIME OF ESSENCE, DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. Time is of the essence hereof. If any note or check received as Earnest Money hereunder or any other payment due hereunder is not paid, honored or tendered when due, or if any other obligation hereunder is not performed or waived as herein provided, remedies shall be limited to those described in Section 17 above. Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 13 35- Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft S. MEDIATION. If a dispute arises relating to this contract, prior to or after closing, and is not resolved, the parties shall first proceed in good faith to submit the matter to mediation. Mediation is a process in which the parties meet with an impartial person who helps to resolve the dispute informally and confidentially. Mediators cannot impose binding decisions. The parties to the dispute must agree before any settlement is binding. The parties will jointly appoint an acceptable mediator and will share equally in the cost of such mediation. The mediation, unless otherwise agreed, shall terminate in the event the entire dispute is not resolved within 30 calendar days of the date written notice requesting mediation is sent by one party to the other at the party's last known address. This section shall not alter any date in this contract, unless otherwise agreed. T. EARNEST MONEY DISPUTE. In the event of any controversy regarding the Earnest Money and things of value (notwithstanding any termination of this contract or mutual written instructions), Earnest Money Holder shall not be required to take any action. Earnest Money Holder may await any proceeding, or at its option and sole discretion, interplead all parties and deposit any money or things of value into a court of competent jurisdiction and shall recover court costs and reasonable attorney and legal fees. U. TERMINATION. In the event this contract is terminated, all payments and things of value received hereunder shall be returned and the parties shall be relieved of all obligations hereunder, subject to §§ 10(C)(d), 19(S) and 19(T). 16. BUYER'S CONTINGENCY; FORMAL COUNTY APPROVAL. Notwithstanding the signature of the Pitkin County Open Space Director recommending approval of this agreement, the obligations of the Buyer hereunder are specifically contingent upon the valid adoption by of an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of the Property and authorizing the Resolution Regarding Land Use Approval, by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County under terms substantially the same as set forth in this Agreement. 17. BUYER'S CONTINGENCY REGARDING PARTICIPATION BY GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO; Seller acknowledges that the Buyer has been awarded a grant by the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Board (LOCO) equal to approximately one third of the Purchase Price. To obtain the grant proceeds, Seller acknowledges that the Buyer must satisfy certain requirements such as submission of a qualified appraisal, GOCO conservation easement approval, a survey, an environmental assessment, title insurance commitment, a geologist's remoteness letter, a stewardship monitoring and land management plan, and placement of a sign visible from a public right of way which recognizes the role of Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 14 ?6 Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft GOCO in assisting to preserve the property, which expenses shall be borne by the Buyer. The Seller agrees to cooperate in regard to the Buyer's fulfillment of these potential grant requirements. Seller further agrees that the Buyer's obligation to perform hereunder is conditioned on GOCO's agreement to disburse said grant proceeds at Closing. 18. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the last date signed by either party. 19. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE, COUNTERPARTS. This proposal shall expire unless accepted in writing, by Buyer and Seller, as evidenced by their signatures below, and the Seller receives a signed counterpart of this Agreement on or before June 26, 2009. If Seller receives a signed counterpart within said time period, this document shall become a contract between Seller and Buyer. 20. NO BARGAIN SALE The Seller acknowledges that the Purchase Price will be accepted as the full market value of the property, and hereby releases the Buyer from any obligation or expectation to assist the Seller in seeking to characterize the conveyance contemplated herein as a bargain sale or charitable donation. Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. Page 15 3� Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. SELLER: William E L Fales and Marjorie Perry �/ �` ��`C Date: ig ,2 r f By: � ;. ��-i 3/ c General Partners, Cold Mountain Ranches, LLLP BUYER: PITKIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PATTI KA -�- CLAPPI~ k, Chair lette Jones, Dely County Clerk Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners Date: C' (, ?, C `1 STATE OF COLORADO Date: —�3 -� ) ss. COUNTY OF PITKIN The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this )-3 day of , - TVA ] t _ , 2009, by Patti Kay - Clapper as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado. WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: /,,7 p / 2 v77� [SEAL] ' ! YNDEE R. Notary Public DEAN U Yf•�s`" yeee ��� �y Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. (= 4 - Page 16 g Cold Mountain Contract 6/23/2009 draft STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF PITKIN ) X10 The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ;3 day of v V Al , 2009, by Jeanette Jones as Deputy County Clerk of Pitkin County, Colorado. WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: j 2 -- iJ I — 2 [SEAL] r � r i./ RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Dale Will, Director Open Space and Trails Program Notary Public Contract for Sale of Conservation Easement and River Access Area. LYNDEE R DEAN Page 17 q .fie.• •, F'yy, _.. !r, �`• _ ..;�, E \ � i:,," q, _ - "',fir ". ''-!•� - . "� w is �. ;'- :�, ., •. a,,,,.1�. v � /,- � .*^ � ,,, : �, : 1 ' - . - •,' . 'iiu:.N.{ a Rat . - CLz- .�,, '�- - .,�, *` x. y.•'•i�'�^ri _ %� ... ,CAS. •. 'x+. .,tea � ' •:�.�{ M1 , . � �' `�. ,�+-; 'S; ��` r i ';:' ::r _ - ..gip � ,� .•- •.,:•:`6r ; � "'SC"�.••�. � � �+ • ; E '.P'"r' ` i ..� IV ir _ ate„ R - -'�'.L ` �'• . 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NO. 15710 IN PLACE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT SAID WITNESS CORNER THENCE N69'31'46'W. A DISTANCE OF 1,217.63 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF 7RANSPORTA71ON STATE HIGHWAY NO. 133 AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED AS RECEPTION NO. 206999 OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO S0163(2), SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT -OF -WAYS S87'18'30'E, A DISTANCE OF 120.97 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE CRYSTAL RIVER; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTERLINE THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES: 1). 500'12'41 "E, A DISTANCE OF 67.52 FEET, 2). \ S0834'46'W, A DISTANCE OF 104.70 FEET; 31 . S0034'2O'W. A DISTANCE OF 107.23 FEET. 4). SOT29'48 "E, A DISTANCE OF 148.85 FEET; 5). S0575'42'E. A DISTANCE OF 186.70 FEET; 6). S00'00'58'W, A DISTANCE OF 245.83 FEET• THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE S90'00'00'W, A DISTANCE OF 148.32 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID RIGHT -OF -WAYS; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT -OF -WAYS NOI'32'28'E A DISTANCE OF 858.77 FEET To THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 108.806 SQUARE FEET OR 2.498 ACRES, MORE OR LESS