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HomeMy WebLinkAboutpitkin.planning.273513400028 (8)DOCUMENT LAYOUT THIS FILE MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER Summary Sheet Resolution for the BOCC and/or P &Z Ordinance for the BOCC and /or P &Z Determination for the Hearing Officer Administrative Determination Staff Memo Application Public Notice, Acceptance Letter, Referral(s) Letter Site Plan Miscellaneous Plat copies (11x1') n. Parcel ID: 2735- 13 -4 -00 -028 Application Date: 2/5/13 Description: Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race 2013 Temporary Commercial Use /Special Event Permit Project Address: 800 ASPEN MOUNTAIN SUMMER RD, ASPEN, CO 81611 Property Owner: ASPEN SKIING COMPANY Address: PO BOX 1248 ASPEN, CO 81612 Owner's REP: MARIA HIDALGO Address: PO BOX 1248 ASPEN, CO 81611 REP'S Email: Referrals: ALL OTHER REFERRALS Comments Due Date: Meetings: Meeting Date: Review Body. Public Hearing? Notice Date: Meeting Notes: 1st Meeting: Other Referrals. 2nd Meeting: Approvals: BOCC Resolution # P &Z Determination #: BOCC Ordinance #: HO Determination #: Admin Determination #: 016 -2013 nr Other Information: VR Approval Date VR Expires Date: Remarks: Application Type: Plat Recorded Date Plat (Bk, PG). Case No: SPE002 -13 Planner: Mike Kraemer # Copies: Allocated Hours: 3 % Over Hours: 3.6 Owner Phone: REP'S Phone' (970) 300 -7035 3rd Meeting: ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION OF TFIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF PITHIN COUNTY, COLORADO, APPROVING A TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE /SPECL&L EVENT PERMIT FOR THE POWER OF FOUR SKI MOUNTAINEERING RACE Administrative Decision No.1( -2013 RECITALS Pursuant to Subsection 4- 30 -50(i) of the Pitkin County Land Use Code, the Community Development Director of Pitkin County, Colorado ( "Director ") may approve a Temporary Commercial Use /Special Event Permit for commercial activities or special events. 2. The Aspen Ski Company (hereafter, the "Applicant ") has applied to the Director for approval of a Temporary Commercial Use /Special Event Permit to conduct the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race. The event will occur on March 2 °d from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM with setup and takedown dates of February 28d' and March 3`d, respectively. The Applicant has represented that the event will bring between 250 — 500 racers. The Event will consist of a ski mountaineering race in which participants will skin uphill and ski down Snowmass, Buttermilk, Highlands, and Aspen Mountains. The route is as follows: • Start in Base Village in Snowmass Village. • Skin up Snowmass to High Alpine via Fanny Hill, Green Cabin, Sheer Bliss, and Dikes to Elk Camp via Roberto's, Lower Ladder, and Sandy Park. • Skin/ski the ridge trail from Elk Camp to Buttermilk. • Skin up West Buttermilk Express. • Ski down Tieback to the parking lot. • From Tieback parking lot, ski across the Aspen Recreational Center bridge through the baseball field and along the bike path that parallels Maroon Creek Road to the base of Highlands. • Skin up the Thunderbowl to Golden Horn to the T Lazy 7 catwalk and continue up Wine Ridge and the Face of Oly until reaching Highland Peak. • Ski down Highlands Bowl past Deep Temerity to the Grand Reverse. • Ski down Congo trail to Castle Creek to Midnight Mine Road. • Skin up Midnight Mine Road to Richmond Ridge to the Sundeck • Ski down to the upper Gondola Plaza (finish line) via Walsh's to Gentleman's Ridge to Jackpot, to Copper Gulch, to Little Nell. 4. The Applicant has indicated that participants will be required to wear avalanche beacons and carry probes and shovels. The proposal states that participants who did not reach the top of the Congo Trail by 1:00 PM would not be able to continue the race. 5. The Pitkin County Sheriffs Office, Aspen Fire Protection District, Emergency Manager, Public Works Department, Aspen Ambulance, Communications Department, Open Space and Trails Department, the United States Forest Service, the Town of Snowmass Village, and the City of Page 1 of 3 Aspen, were all referred on the application. Nearly all referral agencies commented on the application and were in support with some conditions. 6. The Applicant has successfully obtained a United States Forest Service Permit for the event. No Open Space and Trails Department permit is needed for this race to occur. The Applicant has provided proof of adequate insurance covering the event. Dedicated ambulance service was not required by the Aspen Ambulance District due to the low number of participants in the event. 7. The Director finds that, to the extent applicable, the application complies with the standards in Subsection 4- 30 -50(i) of the Land Use Code. THE DIRECTOR HEREBY APPROVES the Temporary Commercial Use /Special Event Permit for the 2013 Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race subject to Applicant's compliance with each of the following conditions: 1. All material representations made by the Applicant in the application (which shall specifically include representations made in all related supporting documents, correspondence subsequently provided by the Applicant, and representations made by phone), shall be adhered to, and considered conditions of approval, unless superseded by specific conditions in this Decision. 2, The Applicant must demonstrate possession of applicable permits at all times during the permitted activity and present such permits upon request. 3. Approval to hold this activity does not imply that extra services will be provided nor does it place any additional liabilities on Pitkin County. 4. The Castle Creek Road crossing shall be staffed with course marshals to aid in traffic control and assist participants across the Road. 5. Participants shall wear helmets during the event, have avalanche beacons, shovels, and probes, and carry headlamps. 6. The Applicant shall pay $649 for the permit fee within 15 working days of this approval. 7. The Applicant shall be responsible for assuring that all areas outside the ski area resorts have signage removed and garbage /debris removed after the event. 8. In the event of a significant emergency incident, the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office shall be notified immediately to manage the incident. 9. The Applicant shall be in regular contact with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center and shall reroute or cancel the event if there is a significant threat to the participants of the event. Page 2 of 3 10. By March 151, the Applicant shall post signs at the entrance at Loges Spring Road and Midnight Mine Road and place flyers on doorsteps of the residence along these roads alerting them of the race. 11. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval may result in revocation of this permit. APPROVED this.1 ]4�,,day of S v ,�a 2013. -L yl-� 4 C� Ci y iTouben Community Development Director SP002 -13 PfD# 273513400028 Page 3 of 3 Authorization ID ASP 637 3c (8/99) Contact ID ASC SPECIAL -USE APPLICATION & PERMIT FOR RECREATION EVENTS (Ref.: 36 CFR 251) Authority: Land & Water Conservation Fund Act of 0596 -0082 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Name of Group: Aspen Skiing Comoanv Name of Contact: Maria Hidalgo Address: PO Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612 Phone: (970) 300 - 7035 FS -2700- OMB No. FOREST SERVICE USE TYPE 181 DATE RECEIVED ISSUE DATE EXPIRATION DATE 12/17/13 02/28/13 03/03/13 REG. / FOR. / DIST. AUTH. ID. STATE / COUNTY - APPLICATION Applicant's Agent: Agent's Address: Agent's Phone: ( ) Fax Number: Corporate Tax ID or SSN: 84- 0994002 E -mail Address: mhidalgo@aspensnowmass.com IF AN OPERATING PLAN IS REQUIRED, SIGN APPLICATION AND STOP HERE. OTHERWISE, COMPLETE ITEMS 2 THROUGH 7. 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY: This will be our 3d annual ski touring race through each of the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains. It is part of the Power of Four series we launched in 2011 that also includes a mountain bike race. We are expecting to get 400- 500 racers and would cap registration at 500. Registration is open to the public and is $220 per team of two. Spectator access is free at the base of all mountains and for people hiking up the mountains. Spectators wishing to use the gondola or lifts as access will be required to purchase a gondola/lift ticket. 3. LOCATION & DESCRIPTION OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS & FACILITIES APPLICANT WOULD LIKE TO USE (INCLUDE MAP): Maps Attached as exhibit C Note: We are not changing any portion of the route we used last year that is not within the Aspen/Snowmass boundaries. 4. ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS FOR PROPOSED ACTIVITY: Participants: 140 ooicooi Spectators: 100 at Base areas (private Land) S. STARTING & ENDING DATE & TIME OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY: Start: 3/2/13 6:00am End: 3/2/13 6:00p.m. 6. ESTIMATED REVENUE COLLECTED FOR EVENT: Amount: $15,000 Type of Fees: 15.000 expense budget (Include event charges, vendor fees, discounts, sponsorship related fees, gratuities) 7. NAME OF PERSON(S) WHO WILL SIGN A SPECIAL -USE AUTHORIZATION ON BEHALF OF THE EVENT: I hereby acknowledge that is an application only, and that the use and occupancy of National Forest System lands is not authorized until an authorization Is signed and Issued by an aatttorized officer. Printed Name: Maria Hidalgo Signature: A A YC- (�J!--1 I Date:12/17/13 Printed Name: Signature: Date:_ 18 U.S.C. § 1001 makes it a crime for any person knowingly and willfully to make to any department or agency of the United States any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations as to any matter within its jurisdiction. Anyone who knowingly or willfully makes or uses any false writing shall be fined not be more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. PART 11- PERMIT 1. Use under this permit shall begin on 2/28/13 (date) and end on 3/3/13 (date). The permit shall not be extended. 2. The fee for this use is $ 250. It shall be paid in advance and is not refundable. Within 30 days of conclusion of the event the holder shall submit final records of gross revenue collected for reconciliation for any additional fees due the United States. 3. The Aspen Skiing Company /Power of Four, (the holder), is hereby authorized to use, subject to the terms of this permit, National Forest System lands described as: Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain ski areas, and NFS land in between such ski areas, as shown in attached Exhibit(s) C.This authorization covers approximately —L acres and /or 20 miles. 4. The holder is authorized to conduct the following activities and install the following improvements in the permitted area: Improvements would include dons /flags as course markers and Aid Stations. 5. The holder shall conduct the authorized activities according to the attached approved plans and specifications, Exhibit(s) g. The holder shall not install any improvements not specifically identified and approved above or in exhibits. 6. No soil, trees, or other vegetation may be destroyed or removed from National Forest System lands without specific prior written permission from the authorized officer. 000002 7. The holder shall comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations which are applicable to the area or operations covered by this permit. 8. The holder shall maintain the improvements and premises to standards of repair, orderliness, neatness, sanitation, and safety acceptable to the authorized officer. The holder shall fully repair and bear the expense for all damages, other than ordinary wear and tear, to National Forest System lands, roads and trails caused by the holder's activities. 9. The holder has the responsibility of inspecting the use area and adjoining areas for dangerous trees, hanging limbs, and other evidence of hazardous conditions which would pose a risk of injury to individuals. After securing permission from the authorized officer, the holder shall remove such hazards. 10. The holder shall be liable for any damage suffered by the United States resulting from or related to use of this permit, including damages to National Forest resources and costs of fire suppression. 11. The holder shall hold harmless the United States from any liability from damage to life or property arising from the holder's occupancy or use of National Forest System lands under this permit. 12. The holder agrees to permit the free and unrestricted access to and upon the premises at all times for all lawful and proper purposes not inconsistent with the intent of the authorization or with the reasonable exercise and enjoyment by the holder of the privileges thereof. 13. This permit is subject to all valid existing rights and claims outstanding in third parties. 14. This permit may be revoked or suspended upon breach of any of the conditions herein or at the discretion of the authorized officer. Upon expiration or revocation of this authorization, the holder shall immediately remove all improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site within 2 days, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. If the holder fails to remove the improvements, they shall become property of the United States, but that will not relieve the holder of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site. 15. This permit is a license for the use of federally owned land. It does not grant any interest in real property. This permit is not transferable. Upon approval of the authorized officer, the holder may enter into agreements with third parties to exercise the rights and privileges granted by this authorization. 16. The holder is required to comply with standards for adequacy and type of services set out in the attached operating plan. 17. Gambling or gambling machines or devices will not be permitted on National Forest System lands regardless of whether or not they are lawful under State law or county ordinances. 18. The holder, in advertisements, signs, brochures, letterheads, and like materials, as well as orally, shall not misrepresent in any way, either the accommodations provided, the status of the authorization, or the area covered by it or the vicinity. The fact that the permitted area is located on the National Forest shall be made readily apparent in all formats of the holder's 3JG00i3 brochures and advertising regarding the use and management of the area and authorized facilities. 19. Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3717, et seq., interest shall be charged on any fee amount not paid within 30 days from the date the fee or fee calculation financial statement specified in this authorization becomes due. The rate of interest assessed shall be the higher of the rate of the current value of funds to the U.S. Treasury (i.e., Treasury tax and loan account rate), as prescribed and published by the Secretary of the Treasury in the Federal Register and the Treasury Fiscal Requirements Manual Bulletins annually or quarterly or at the Prompt Payment Act rate. Interest on the principal shall accrue from the date the fee or fee calculation financial statement is due. In the event the account becomes delinquent, administrative costs to cover processing and handling of the delinquency will be assessed. A penalty of 6 percent per annum shall be assessed on the total amount delinquent in excess of 90 days and shall accrue from the same date on which interest charges begin to accrue. Payments will be credited on the date received by the designated collection officer or deposit location. If the due date for the fee or fee calculation statement falls on a non - workday, the charges shall not apply until the close of business on the next workday. Disputed fees are due and payable by the due date. No appeal of fees will be considered by the Forest Service without full payment of the disputed amount. Adjustments, if necessary, will be made in accordance with settlement terms or the appeal decision. If the fees become delinquent, the Forest Service will: Liquidate any security or collateral provided by the authorization. If no security or collateral is provided, the authorization will terminate and the holder will be responsible for delinquent fees as well as any other costs of restoring the site to it's original condition including hazardous waste cleanup. Upon termination or revocation of the authorization, delinquent fees and other charges associated with the authorization will be subject to all rights and remedies afforded the United States pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3711 et seq. Delinquencies may be subject to any or all of the following conditions: Administrative offset of payments due the holder from the Forest Service. Delinquencies in excess of 60 days shall be referred to United States Department of Treasury for appropriate collection action as provided by 31 U.S.C. 3711 (g), (1). The Secretary of the Treasury may offset an amount due the debtor for any delinquency as provided by 31 U.S.C. 3720, et seq.) 20. For the purpose of administering this permit (including ascertaining that fees paid were correct and evaluating the propriety of the fee base), the holder agrees to make all of the accounting books and supporting records to the business activities, as well as those of sublesees operating within the authority of this authorization, available for analysis by qualified representatives of the Forest Service or other Federal agencies authorized to review the Forest Service actvities. Review of accounting books and supporting records shall be made at dates convenient to the holder and reviewers. Financial information so obtained shall be treated as confidential as provided in regulations issuded by the Secretary of Agriculture. The 00GU'04 holder shall retain the above records and keep them available for review for 5 years after the end of the year involved, unless disposition is otherwise approved by the authorized officer in writing. 21. Appeal of any provisions of this authorization or any requirements thereof shall be subject to the appeal regulations at 38 CFR Part 251, Subpart C, or revisions thereto. 22. This permit is accepted subject to the conditions set forth herein, including any conditions in any exhibits attached to and made apart of this authorization. 23. The above clauses shall control if they conflict with additional clauses or provisions. I have read and understand the terms and AGRICULTURE conditions and agree to abide by them. HOLDER: Aspen Skiing Company By: Maria Hidal o a7-Dt) Date: 02/28/2013 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF Forest Service Authorization is granted: 02/2812013 Name: Title: District Ranger, Aspen/Sopris Date: HOLDER MUST HAVE THIS PERMIT (OR A LEGIBLE COPY) IN POSSESSION DURING THE AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a wlledon of Infor ialmn unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information colleceon Is 0596-0082. This infombtian is needed by the Forest Seneca to evaluate requests W use National Forest System lands and nonage those lends to protect natural resources. adminislm the use, and ensure public health and safety. This information is required to obtain or retain a benefit. The authority for that requirement Is provided by the Organic Act of 1697 and the Federal land Policy S M management Ad of 1976, whim authorizes the Secretary of Agrvdttim to promulgate rues and regulators for authorizing and managing National Forest System lends These statutes, along vdth the Tenn Permit Act, Nahonal Forest Std Area Permit Act, Granger -Thye Ad, Mineral Leasing Ad, Alaska Tenn Permit Act, Act of September 3, 1956, Wilderness Ad, National Forest Roads and TmUs Ad, Ad of Nommlier 16, 1973, Archeological Resources Protection Ad, and the Alaska National Iniered Lands Canservatiw Ad, suNOnze the Secretary of Ag,ncWtira ro issue euNwsatlws Iw Ne use and owuPanry of Nehwal Feast Syslam (ends The Secretary of AgdcWturem regulations at 36 CFR Part 251, Subpart B. establish procedures for Nose euthwrntions. The PM acy Ad of 1976 IS U.S C 552x) and Me Fri etlom of Information Ad IS U S.C. 552) M mm the ccarfidenbAity to be provided for information received by the Forest Service Public reporting burden for this collector, of IMormation is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the bile for reviewing Instrudiws, i mm1ung eusnng date sources, getherIng and meinner ng the data needed. and completing and rememng the c Im sw of information. uOu -605 EXHIBIT A OPERATING PLAN This optional format is designed to identify all aspects of a recreation event held on National Forest System lands and will help in developing an Operating Plan for an event. Depending on the size of your event, some items may not apply. Attach additional pages, if necessary to complete the information. This operating plan is hereby incorporated as part of the authorization in accordance with clauses 5 and 16 of the Special -Use Application and Permit for Recreation Events (FS- 2700 -3c), if the proposal is accepted and the application is approved. On site agent: Maria Hidalgo, Aspen Skiing Company Day phone: (970) 300 - 7035 Evening phone: (253) 736 - 3466 Fax or e-mail: (970) 300 - 7056 2. Dates: 3/2/13 3. Description of event: See Exhibit B 4. Location (attach map): See Exhibit C 5. Number of acres needed: N/A 6. Planned number of participants: 120 -150 Maximum number: 260 7. Number of spectators anticipated: 200 at mountain base areas Maximum number. N/A 8. Duration of event (include pre /post event set -up days): Setup will be done 2/28 and 3/1, Ski Race on 3/2 and clean up on 3/3 9. Overnight areas needed: Yes❑ No® If yes, describe: 10. After -hour activities for multiple -day events (music, food, etc.): None �JLi 11. Notification of adjacent permit holders or landowners: Yes® No❑ List of contacts: Will Contact Castle Creek Homeowners Association for approval 12. List other permits required and coordination or cooperating agreements (attach copies): Will have a permit submitted to Pitkin County and will give notice to Castle Creek Homeowners association FACILITIES 13. Facilities provided (i.e. tents, canopies, stage, booths, benches, chairs, showers): The Aid station(s) will have 10x10 pop up tents and tables. Only one full Aid Station at Highlands Base Village with water table at Castle Creek Rd. 14. Provisions for drinking water (quantity, locations, bottled vs. truck): All Aid Station water would be hauled in and would be through a water dispenser. No bottled water to reduce waste and litter on trails. 15. Signing (i.e. route marking, parking, trails, event schedules): There will be route markings and tape to help racers navigate. All marking will be picked up when doing a trash sweep. There will be no corporate partner signage located off of ASC permitted area. Other signage will be limited to start/finish areas. 16. Sanitation Plan (i.e. number of toilets, garbage cans, recycle bins): Waste/recyling areas will be located at start/finish and Aid Stations. ASC will do a waste sweep on the entire course. Porable restrooms will be located at the Tiehack parking area 17. Accommodations for disabled visitors (i.e. parking, access): Disabled visitors will have access to the start/finish areas through Base Village access and Aspen Mountain Gondola plaza access. Disabled visitors can also access the top of Aspen Mountain for viewing via the gondola. 18. Describe power supply requirements: None � fu' vu07 19. Describe public address system requirements: None on Forest Service property VENDORS 20. Will food or beverages be provided? Yes❑ No® If no, go to 27. 21. Included in price? Yes❑ No® 22. Agreements with vendors or caterers: Yes❑ No❑ 23. Number of vendor or caterers: 24. Location of food or beverage (identify on map): 25.Alcohol for sale? Yes❑ No® Vendor obtained state and local permits? Yes ❑ No❑ 26. Insurance coverage for alcohol: Yes❑ No❑ Attach a copy of the liability portion & and all endorsements and exclusions 27. Other products for sale (i.e. t- shirts, hats, ice, souvenirs): None 28. Other equipment for rental (i.e. snowmobiles, skis, boards, jet -skis, rafts, kayaks): None 29. List additional third party agreements: Aspen Expeditions to help with patroling outside of ASC ski boundary. PARKING AND VEHICLES When planning for parking, be aware that one lane must always be open for emergency vehicles. 006003 30.Amount of parking needed (i.e. number of spaces, acres, include disabled parking): Snowmass Parking - Base Village Parking Garage/ Rodeo Lot- paid;Buttermilk Parking - Tieback parking lot across from the lift FREE;Aspen Highlands - Parking garage FREE;Aspen Mountain - Paid parking in Aspen 31. Locations (identify on map): 32. Parking attendants and locations used (i.e. parking direction, lot full posting, information): None 33. Parking lot security (i.e. overnight parking, remote lots): None 34.Traffic controls (i.e. one way, signing): We will have staff dedicated as crossing guards on Castle Creek Road and on Maroon Creek Road for the ski race. 35. Shuttle service (type, when and where used): We will promote using RFTA on all of our event marketing materials. Spectators and competitors will be responsible for providing their own transportation during the event. 36. Will any road closures be needed? (where and how long): None SAFETY /COMMUNICATIONS /MEDICAL 37. Attach Medical Plan and include the following: Exhibit D Access for emergency vehicles (i.e. ambulance, helicopter landing zones) Number and location of first aid stations Names and qualifications of any medical staffing List of emergency phone numbers and local hospitals /clinics 38. Describe communications type and number of equipment used: All event, timing, medical, aid station staff will have an ASC radio that uses the ASC repeater. BM ski patrol 1 = medical response, BM ski patrol 2 = timing and race BM 0 1G00i ski patrol 3 = event operations channel. We will follow ASC winter ski patrol policies for communication between medics, ambulance and hospital. 39. Specify safety closures for high risk areas and protection of spectators (i.e. barriers, closures, restricted areas): None ADVERTISING All advertisements must include acknowledgment that the event is located on the National Forest. 40. Description of event advertising (i.e. flyers, radio, TV, magazines, internet): Posters /flyers; newpaper ads; social networking sites 41. Target audiences (i.e. local regional, national, limited membership): Local /Regional/National /Intemational 42. Planned filming (i.e. land, air, water): None by ASC or ASC contractors 43. What is the reason for filming (i.e. advertising, promotion): None 44. Type of advertising proposed for the event (i.e. banners, signs, posters, commercial vehicles): All corporate partner branding will be at start/finish areas. There will be Aspen/Snowmass branded 10x10 popup tents at the Aid Station. CLEANUP 45. Time frame to remove all facilities and garbage after the event (including removal of signs, advertising flagging, route markers): We will do a course sweep of the venue following the event on 3/5 to remove all waste and route tape/flagging and signs. uUL1 46. Garbage collection site location (landfill or transfer station): Multiple ASC trash dumpsters and recycling centers located at the base of each mountain. 47. Mitigation plan to rehabilitate resource damage (i.e. closures, revegetation): Course will only traverse snow - covered paths, thus we do not anticipate trail damage. Also, the uphill/flat portions of the course will have skiers in the same ski tracks. For the very small downhill portion of the section between Elk Camp and the top of West Buttermilk skiers may not identically follow the same tracks though will be required to stay on course and follow the well - trodden route. On the downhill via Congo Trail the trail is so narrow it prohibits skiers from not following other skiers tracks. 48.Time frame to complete mitigation: 1 Week following the event FEES Land use rental fees are 5% of adjusted gross receipts for one time events and 3% of adjusted gross receipts for multiple events under one permit. Adjusted gross receipts are the gross revenue less the cost to the holder of the permit of prizes awarded. Only those prizes which are paid for by the holder or come from the entry fee costs can be deducted. Donated prizes can not be deducted. 00GI011 FS OP ID: MG CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE OAT � 1o10ro1112 " ' v12 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING WSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(les) must be endorsed. It SUBROGATION IS WANED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement A statement on this certificate does not Confer rights to the certificate holder In lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER 947- 267 -0415 Taw Risk Management 847.267-0478 450 Skokie Blvd. - Bldg. 0800 Northbrook, IL 60062 xAMe: PHONE ANC xp E4KAIL S: cu.m R ASPEN -1 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAICa INSURED Aspen Skiing Company INSURER A: Westchester Fire Insurance Co. 1003D P.O. Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612 INSURERS: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMSMADE ❑OCCUR INSURER c INSURER D: INSURER E PERSONAL S ADV INJURY S IN SURp F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. R LZIL TYPE OF INSURANCE POUCY NUMBER IM MMID LIM" GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE S PREMISES EaaKp . f COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMSMADE ❑OCCUR NED EXP (My m,aP n) S PERSONAL S ADV INJURY S GENERAL AGGREGATE IS GENL AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER PRODUCTS- COW1OP AGO S IS POLICY PRO- F LOC AUTONGBRP LNLBLRY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea Amaam) S ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY IN pmfon) S ALL OWN ED AUTOS RY BODILY INJU IPm=11) S SCHEOULEDAUTOS HIRED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE IPm acOEm1I f S NO EOAUTOS �S X UMBRELLA LYB X OCCUR I EACH OCCURRENCE Is 10,000,08 AGGREGATE IS 10,000,00 p EXCESS LW CWMSMADE 191`01112 +otz +oro+rt3 DEDUCTIBLE $ IGZ199sz+soo9 ' S X RETENTION S 10,000 , WORKERSCOMPENSATIDN %YLaLL PER AND EMPLOYERY LIABILITY Nn PROPRIETORPARTNEI ECUTNE YO OFRCERRAENBEREXCLWED) PAFI,aamry M NNI NIA I I E L EACH ACCIDENT $ E L DISEASE EA EMPLD f EL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT S K yes. aaarnEe unOn DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS xIOa I i heCRmbr OF policy I s excess over scheduled B and r ing c N erage . TYub.11 mery span N ropuxe!) a Umbrella policy is excess over the underlying coverages. This statement Conditions. statement is subject c [akin terms and h 1.5, 201 Re: Power of Four Race taking place March 1.5, 2013 as it crosses their property. PITKI.1 Pltkin County SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Attn: Michael Kraemer THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 130 S Galena Street ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. Aspen, CO 61611 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ®1988 -2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25 (2009109) GObo� Z The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Michael Kraemer From: Bruce Romero [bruce.romero @pitkin911.orgl Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 3:44 PM To: Michael Kraemer Cc: Valerie MacDonald, Michael Buglione; Tom Grady; James Richardson; Gerald Fielding; Gabriel Muething; Kathryn Koch; Jim Wahlstrom Subject: Re: Special Event permit - Power of Ski Mountaineering Race I have no problem with the communication plan. Bruce Romero Public Safety Dispatch Director I Aspen - Pitkin County Communications Center 506 E. Main St. Dept. C I Aspen CO 81611 970.315.2184 1 Fax 970.315.3289 1 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit our website View My Calendar On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Michael Kraemer <Michael.Kraemer(a co.pitkin.co.us> wrote: Hello All, the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is scheduled for March 2 "d this year. Applicant states that they are expecting around 250 -500 participants. I just went through some old files and this looks almost identical to last year's event except that instead of finishing down Copper gulch, racers will finish via Walsh's to Jackpot. I real leg burner. In bounds emergency response will be handled by skico patrol and out of bounds emergency response is said to be handled by Aspen Expeditions. Below is link to the application and attached is last year's permit. http• / /www aspenpitkin com/Portals /0 /docs /county /Com " /o2ODev/Planninp/Land Use Applications /SP002 13 apppdf This is the 3rd year for this event and I feel like we have not had any real issues with this. Does this qualify for a 3 year permit? Please have email/phone comments back to me by February 25`h or earlier! Thanks, Mike OOGO13 Michael Kraemer From: Gerald Fielding Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 3:42 PM To: Michael Kraemer; Valerie MacDonald; Michael Buglione; Tom Grady; 'James Richardson'; 'Gabriel Muething'; Bruce Romero Cc: Kathryn Koch; 'Jim Wahlstrom' Subject: RE: Special Event permit - Power of Ski Mountaineering Race We'll just need the yearly propter to allow for snow on the road for their course on Midnight Mine We have not received any complaints about road crossings for this either. Our only condition is to have signs and crossing guard on Castle Creek Road. Thank you, G.R. Fielding, PE Pitkin County Engineer From: Michael Kraemer Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 3:20 PM To: Valerie MacDonald; Michael Buglione; Tom Grady; 'James Richardson'; Gerald Fielding; Gabriel Muething; Bruce Romero Cc: Kathryn Koch; 'Jim Wahlstrom' Subject: Special Event permit - Power of Ski Mountaineering Race Hello All, the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is scheduled for March 2nd this year. Applicant states that they are expecting around 250 -500 participants. I just went through some old files and this looks almost identical to last year's event except that instead of finishing down Copper gulch, racers will finish via Walsh's to Jackpot. I real leg burner. In bounds emergency response will be handled by skico patrol and out of bounds emergency response is said to be handled by Aspen Expeditions. Below is link to the application and attached is last year's permit. http• / /www aspenpitkin com/ Portals /O /docs /county /COm%20Dev /Planning /Land Use Applications /SP002 13 app.pdf This is the 3rd year for this event and I feel like we have not had any real issues with this. Does this qualify for a 3 year permit? Please have email /phone comments back to me by February 25`" or earlier! Thanks, Mike Mike Kraemer Planner Community Development Department Pitkin County 130 S Galena Street Aspen, CO 81611 970.920 5482(phone) 970.920 5439(fax) michael.kraemer(oico.pitkin.co. us 00U'O 4 Michael Kraemer From: Gabriel Muething [GMuething @aspenhospital.org] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 11:04 AM To: Michael Kraemer; Valerie MacDonald; Michael Buglione; Tom Grady; James Richardson, Gerald Fielding, Bruce Romero Cc: Kathryn Koch; Jim Wahistrom Subject: RE: Special Event permit - Power of Ski Mountaineering Race Medical plan looks fine. Their communication routes for ambulance requests are through the Ski Patrol, and have worked well in the past. Thumbs up from me. Gabriel Muething NREMTP, FP -C Aspen Ambulance District Operations Manager 970.544.1580 1 Office 970.309.2099 1 Mobile 970.544.1578 1 Fax i� ,%pr ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL From: Michael Kraemer [mailto: Michael .KraemerCabco.pitkin.co.us] Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 3:20 PM To: Valerie MacDonald; Michael Buglione; Tom Grady; James Richardson; Gerald Fielding; Gabriel Muething; Bruce Romero Cc: Kathryn Koch; Jim Wahistrom Subject: Special Event permit - Power of Ski Mountaineering Race Hello All, the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is scheduled for March 2nd this year. Applicant states that they are expecting around 250 -500 participants. I just went through some old files and this looks almost identical to last year's event except that instead of finishing down Copper gulch, racers will finish via Walsh's to Jackpot. I real leg burner. In bounds emergency response will be handled by skico patrol and out of bounds emergency response is said to be handled by Aspen Expeditions. Below is link to the application and attached is last years permit. http: / /www.aspenpitkin.com /Portals /0 /docs /county /COm%20Dev /Planning /Land Use Applications /SP002 13 app.pdf This is the 3rd year for this event and I feel like we have not had any real issues with this. Does this qualify for a 3 year permit? Please have email /phone comments back to me by February 25th or earlier! Thanks, Mike 0OLIGO15 2013 Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race printer friendly view. Saturday, March 2, 2013 Primary Jurisdiction: Pitkin County Overall Status: Not Yet Reviewed Event Category: Page 1 of 4 2013 Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race Click HERE for a City of Aspen - Town of Snowmass Village - Pitkin County Special Event On -line Application Click HERE if you'd like to view the entire on -line application. Specific location(s): The race will start at Snowmass Base Village and climb /traverse Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain ending at gondola plaza in Aspen. (Same as 2012 race) DATES/TIMES: Set -up: 02/28/2013 09:00 AM Start: 03/02/2013 06:00 AM End: 03/02/2013 05:00 PM Dismantle: 03/03/2013 05:00 PM PRIMARY CONTACT: Maria Hidalgo Send e-mail PO Box 1248 Aspen, CO 81612 Work: (970) 300 -7035 OTHER CONTACTS: During event - contact names & phone numbers Primary: Maria Hidalgo (253) 736 -3466 Secondary: Justin Erickson (218) 343 -7384 DETAILS & DOCUMENTS: Event Summary: 00000' a ? http: / /specialevents. aspenpitkin. com / details .cfm ?printviewflag =l &eventid =849 2/5/2013 Page 2 of 4 This is a ski touring race through each of the four Aspen/Snowmass mountains. It is part of the Power of Four series that includes a mountain bike race during the summer. We are expecting to get 250- 500 racers and would cap registration at 500. Registration is open to the public and will be $220 per team of two. Spectator access will be free at the base of all mountains and for people hiking up the mountains. Spectators wishing to use the gondola or lifts as access will be required to purchase a gondola/lift ticket. There will be approximately 40 staff members including Aspen Expeditions, ASC Ski Patrol, ASC events team and Aid station/support staff. We are going to try to secure 10 volunteers at transition/aid stations. 2013_Pwr4_EventSummary.doc Site Plan (and maps): Course 60.93 k 2013 Event Summary • Snowmass • Start in the base village area • Skin up Snowmass to the top of Elk Camp • Ski/skin the ridge trail from Elk Camp to Buttermilk • Buttermilk • Enter Buttermilk at the top of the West Buttermilk Express • Ski down Tieback Parkway to the parking lot via Javelin (aid station location/end of race for half - course participants) • Aspen Highlands o From Tieback parking lot the course goes over the ARC bridge and over to Highlands Base Village • Skin up Thunder Bowl, next to Golden Horn and to T- Lazy -7 catwalk • Continue up Wine Ridge and the Face of Oly along the Bowl until reaching Highland Peak • Ski the bowl past Deep Temerity to the Grand Reverse • Take the Congo Trail (out of bounds) down to Castle Creek Road • Cross Castle Creek Road and head up Midnight Mine Road • Aspen Mountain • Take Midnight Mind Road up to the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain • Ski down to upper Gondola Plaza via Walsh's, Gent's Ridge and Jackpot Communication Plan: All event, timing, aid station staff will have an ASC radio that uses the ASC repeater. We will all be on the same "All Spare" station for race communication and the Mountain Course Marshal Captain (member of ASC Events team) will be able to switch to Patrol channel in case of Patrol Assistance. We will follow ASC winter ski patrol policies for communication between medics, ambulance and hospital. Security Plan: ASC staff and volunteers will act as a crossing guard for street crossing on Maroon Creek Road and on Castle Creek Road. Racers are quite spread out at this point so we feel this is sufficient (as it has been in the past). No other security needed. UUC002 http: / /specialevents. aspenpitkin. com /details.cfm ?printviewflag =l &eventid =849 2/5/2013 Page 3 of 4 Medical Plan: ASC will use our winter medical plan. The first responders will be ASC Ski Patrol (inbounds)and Aspen Expedition (out of bounds). They will be located along the course. All ASC Ski Patrol and Aspen Expeditions will be in uniform. Please see attached for additional details. 2013 Pwr4 MedicalPlan.doc 29.18 k 2013 Medical Plan Safety Plan: All racers are required to wear a helmet and carry a beacon/shovel/probe. All racers must be in a team of 2. All safety and communication will be run throught the aid station and aid station/medical staff. All racers will be wearing a trackable GPS unit. Transportation/Traffic Plan: We will promote utilizing RFTA on all of our event marketing materials. Spectators and competitors will be responsible for providing their own transportation during the event. Parking Plan: Intercept Lot - FREE Snowmass Parking - Base Village Rodeo Lot FREE Buttermilk Parking - Tieback parking lot across from the lift FREE Aspen Highlands - Parking garage (FREE for carpools of 4 +) Aspen Mountain - Paid parking in Aspen Sanitation/Recycling Plan: The Start/Finish areas and aid stations will have both trash and recycling containers. We will dispose of the waste /recycling at multiple ASC trash dumpsters and recycling containers. ASC staff and volunteers will do a course sweep for garbage. Alcohol Mitigation Plan: No alcohol during the event. Accessibility Plan: There will be accessibility to the start of the race through Snowmass Base Village, the top of Aspen Mountain via Gondola and to Upper Gondola Plaza through the lower to upper plaza elevator. The course can also be accessed via lift at Buttermilk and Highlands. Alcohol Permit & License: N/A Food Permit: The only food during the event will be Clif Bars at the aid stations. Parks /Open Space Permit: Have already submitted a permit request to USFS. Reviewed and accepted: YES Sales Tax & Bus. License: 0U0003 http:/ /special events. aspenpitkin. com /details.cf n ?printviewflag =l &eventid =849 2/5/2013 Page 4 of 4 No goods sold. Reviewed and accepted: YES Miscellaneous Permits: N/A Public Notification: We will notify neighboring HOAs including the Castle Creek HOA. Liability Insurance: Insurance information will be provided References: Organized the same event the last 2 years. Also, help organize all other Aspen/Snowmass events. There are no agencies currently assigned to approve this event. 000004 http: / /specialevents. aspenpitkin. com / details .cfm ?printviewflag =l &eventid =849 2/5/2013 POWER OF 4 SKI MOUNTAINEERING RACE The Event This unique ski mountaineering race traverses all four Aspen / Snowmass ski areas: Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain. The diversity of the terrain and all- encompassing nature of the race course put this race on the calendar as a must -do and in only its first year was one of the largest races of its kind in the US. The race will consist of teams of two skinning, hiking and skiing the course. Each team of two racers will start in Snowmass and head up the mountain before starting across the Government trail towards Buttermilk Fallowing will be incredible ascents and descents of Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain. The race will have a spectacular finish in downtown Aspen and feature over 11,000 feet of vertical gain, including summiting the Aspen Highlands Bowl. We expect this race will attract local and regional ski mountaineers as it is part of the Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup (COSMIC) series. In addition to the full course we will also host a rec- course option for the more recreational ski mountaineers that will shorten the amount of time spent on Snowmass and Aspen Highlands. • March 2, 2013 with a 6:00am start time • The start will be at base village in Snowmass covering Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain and finish at Gondola Plaza in Aspen • After -party and awards will take place at the Limelight Hotel o A meal for all athletes and a beer for those over 21 Course • Snowmass • Start in the base village area • Skin up Snowmass to the top of Elk Camp • Ski /skin the ridge trail from Elk Camp to Buttermilk • Buttermilk • Enter Buttermilk at the top of the West Buttermilk Express • Ski down Tiehack Parkway to the parking lot via Javelin (aid station location /end of race for half- course participants) Aspen Highlands • From Tiehack parking lot the course gaps over the ARC bridge and over to Highlands Base Village • Skin up Thunder Bowl, next to Golden Horn and to T -Lary -7 catwalk • Continue up Wine Ridge and the Face of Oly along the Bowl until reaching Highland Peak • Ski the bowl past Deep Temerity to the Grand Reverse • Take the Congo Trail (out of bounds) down to Castle Creek Road • Cross Castle Creek Road and head up Midnight Mine Road Aspen Mountain • Take Midnight Mind Road up to the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain • Ski down to upper Gondola Plaza via Walsh's, Gent's Ridge and Jackpot Finish Times • Fastest racers/teams will finish in about 5 hours with the slowest racers/teams finishing in about 10 hours • Will have a cut off point at the entrance to the Congo Trail at 1pm to assure it will not last much beyond 5:30pm Participants • Aspen / Snowmass, the Roaring Fork Valley and neighboring mountain communities have a large ski mountaineering community that have sold out other similar events like the Elk Mountain Traverse which finishes in Aspen and sold out within 30 minutes • Categories o Vets, Men, Women, Mixed- all teams of two • We expect to draw between 250 and 500 participants Logistics • We are in the process of securing a partnership with flaik GPS to be able to track every racer using a remote GPS hub Goof 05 Medical response and trail evacuation will be handled by Aspen Skiing Company Ski Patrol within our ski area boundary and Aspen Expeditions outside our boundary. Procedures will follow standard protocol (see attached) after initial response. Race will be self- supported with 3 aid stations located at: the base of the Tiehack lift, entrance to Congo Trail on Highlands, near Merry -Go-Round on Highlands Clean up crew will do a sweep after the race. Services would be provided by ASC Events, Ski Patrol, Aspen Expeditions staff and volunteers 6 UuuO6 General Race Staff consists of Ski Patrol (within Ski Co boundary), Aspen Expeditions (out of Ski Co boundary) and Course Marshals (within Ski Co boundary) each of which will be equipped with a radio (events race staff station, ski patrol station). Racers are part of a mandatory team of two and must race close to their teammate. Each racer is required to wear a helmet and carry a shovel, probe and beacon, which will be tested just before starting the race. Each competitor will be assessed as they pass the Aid Station at the base of Tiehack on Buttermilk and each member of the race staff. Racers will be responsible for reporting any accidents or injuries along the course to race staff. Following the race, the course will be swept to clear the course of competitors before the race staff leaves the area. Ski Patrol on each mountain will be fully apprized of the course and kept posted on the general migration of racers. Though only a few Patrollers will be directly staffing the course the entire team will be ready to be called upon in the event of an injury or accident. Potential Hazards The potential hazards we have identified thus far are avalanche danger in the backcountry between Snowmass and Buttermilk along with the road crossing at Castle Creek. Aspen Expeditions will have their trained avalanche experts on course in the days leading up to the event to monitor the snow pack. If the terrain is deemed unsafe the race will be delayed, rerouted or cancelled for the racers safety. Racers will be required to report any avalanche activity during the race. In the event of burial, racers are required to stop and assist with the search and rescue of the buried person. Race staff will call for additional help, Ski Patrol will be notified and respond. The road crossing at Castle Creek will be monitored by a trained traffic flagger and Course Marshall who will have the authority to stop racers and traffic, if necessary. The road will be signed to warn oncoming traffic of the upcoming racer crossing. Racers will be stopped if cars are approaching the crossing. Accident Reporting In the event of an injury the closest race staff will be alerted by the injured racer, teammate or closest person. If the closest race staff is not Ski Patrol they will radio the head course marshal for that particular mountain who will then radio Ski Patrol and will immediately head to the injured party and follow standard ASC winter medical and, if necessary, evacuation procedures. The rest of the race staff will be notified as necessary. If an injury occurs out of the Aspen Skiing Company boundaries between Snowmass and Buttermilk, Aspen Expeditions, serving as Course Marshal, will radio the head course marshal for Snowmass (if in the first 2 /3rds of the course) or Buttermilk (if in the last 1/3 of the course) who will then radio Ski Patrol at the respective mountain. Ski Patrol will follow standard protocol of alerting the Sheriff before heading out to assist. Snowmass Ski Patrol will have 2 Patrollers stationed at Elk Camp (just before the Burnt Mountain Gate) who will be prepared to respond to any out of bounds or inbounds emergency. If an injury occurs out of the Aspen Skiing Company boundaries between Aspen Highlands (on the Congo trail or Midnight Mine) and Aspen Mountain, Aspen Expeditions, again serving as Course Marshal, will radio the head course marshal for Highlands (if on Congo) or Aspen (if on Midnight Mine) who will radio the respective Ski Patrol team. Ski Patrol will follow standard protocol of alerting the Sheriff before heading out to assist. Aspen Ski Patrol will have a team of Patrollers at the Sundeck and Highlands will have 2 Patrollers at the Gate to Congo who will be prepared to respond to any out of bounds or inbounds emergency. If an evacuation is needed on 007 Congo Trail or Midnight Mine Road then injured party will be tobogganed down to Castle Creek road (where an ambulance can pick -up if necessary) where another Race Staff member will be stationed. Regardless of injury location the Pitkin County Sheriff will be notified as soon as possible depending on the severity of the injury. Pre -Event Planning In the days leading up to the event, a representative from Ski Patrol at each mountain along with Aspen Expeditions and the Head Course Marshals for each mountain will meet to reiterate the rules and course safety procedures. Before the start of the race, the Event Manager will repeat the rules and regulations to the racers as a supplement to the copy of rules and regulations they will be given at registration. Race Start The full course race will start at 6:00am on Saturday, March 3rdThe race will only begin as scheduled with the approval of Ski Patrol, Aspen Expeditions, Snowmassl Buttermilk Course Marshalls and the Aid Station team. The Course Marshalls at Highlands and Aspen will have additional time to reach their post. Weather and avalanche conditions must be favorable to start as scheduled. v ub08 PITKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Permit Receipt RECEIPT NUMBER 00033763 Name: Aspen Skiing Company Date:3/12/2013 Project Address: 800 ASPEN MOUNTAIN SUMMER RD Type: Permit Number 0002.2013. PSPE 0002.2013.PSPE 1 f/ check # 00440858 Fee Description PP- Special Event Flat Fee PP- Clerk Tech Fee rotal Amount 624.00 2500 649.00