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DOC CODE ORDINANCE
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Janice K Vos Caudill, Pitkin County, CO
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN
COUNTY,COLORADO,AUTHORIZING AN OUTFITTER AND AGRICULTURAL
LEASE OF THE COKE OVENS OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND AVALANCHE OUTFITTERS, LI.0
ORDINANCE NO. 06' 7/ -2018
RECITALS:
I Pursuant to 30-35-301 C R.S., the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado("BOCC"), a home rule county, is authorized to make and publish ordinances
for carrying into effect or discharging the powers and duties conferred upon such
counties by law and as seems necessary.
2 Pursuant to Section 2 8.1 of the Home Rule Charter("IIRC'). the BOCC is authorized to
take official action by Ordinance for certain matters where action is prescribed pursuant
to the Colorado Revised Statues as amended.
3 The Voters of Pitkin County and the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County
("BOCC") established an Open Space and Trails Fund for the purposes of acquiring,
preserving,managing, and maintaining open space and trails assets and resources, and
established an Open Space and Trails Board of Trustees ("0518")to guide the
expenditure of those funds.
4 The Open Space and Trails Program ("OST") is charged with protecting agriculture, open
space.habitat, scenic view planes,water rights and river access.
5 An Agricultural Lease Bid Process was adopted by the OSTB on October 7 2014 to
implement the County's Procurement Code and guide OST staff in selecting appropriate
tenants to manage and lease OST agricultural properties
6. The Coke Ovens Open Space is comprised of 35 acres located in Redstone,Colorado in
the Crystal River Valley and acquired by Pitkin County April 16, 2016 The Property
was acquired to preset"e the agricultural, scenic, wildlife, and recreational values of the
Property
7. The Procurement Code requires BOCC approval pursuant to an Ordinance for the leasing
of any Pitkin County property for more than one year
8. The OST staff identified approximately 24 irrigated acres to be made available for
leasing by an agricultural producer as an interim management action until a management
plan can be created.
9 On July 13,2016, the BOCC approved Avalanche Outfitters, LLC, for an Outfitter and
Agricultural Lease of Coke Ovens Open Space/ to expire December 31, 2017
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10. The Coke Ovens Open Space management plan is scheduled to be completed and
adopted in 2019
11. On December 12,2017,the OSTB recommended Avalanche Outfitters, LLC, receive an
extension of their lease until December 31, 2019, when the management plan is
anticipated to be completed.
12. The BOCC finds that adoption of this ordinance is in the best interest of the citizens of
Pitkin County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado that it hereby adopts an Ordinance Authorizing an Outfitter and agricultural
lease of the Coke Chen Open Space and authorizes the Chair or the Chair's designee to sign the
Ordinance and upon the satisfaction of the County Attorney as to form, execute any other
associated documents necessary to complete this matter.
Signatures on next page
Ordinance 0i/ D -2018
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ ON THE 10TH DAY OF JANUARY, 3018 AND SET FOR
SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 24i° DAY OF JANUARY 2018.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF THE
R SOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON TILE ill' DAY OF
GLkvG"1 ,2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION POSTED
ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE (www pitkmcounty.com 1 ON THE
(( DAY OF c`rH 2018
ticADO TED AFFTERFINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE�Y DAY
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OF 2018.
PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMM RY, AFTER ADOPTION, IN THE ASPEN
TIMES WEEKLY ON THE 1,4 DAY OF tLC<w . 2018.
POSTED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY ON THE OFFIC AL PITKIN COUNTY
WEBSITE I WWW pitkincounty coin) ON THE J-`5 DAY OF - ___ac._r 201 g
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By \ I ! ! �
.. .(I - By: 1
Jean- to Jones Patti Clapper, Chair
Dep y County Clerk
Date: 01—€.9 In ,;p($
APPROVED AS TO-FOR/ohm MANAGER APPROVAL
John Ely, Count ttomey on Pe •se . County Manager
OP N SPACE & TRAILS
Gary Tenenbaum, Director /,�/
Ordinance ON 0 2018
OUTFITTER ANDAGRICULTURALLAND LEASE
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this lease is entered into this day of 1)1 li-t-Ceti- 2018 by and between the
Board of County Commissioner,of Pitkin County.Colorado,hereinafter"Landlord"or "County",
and Avalanche Outfitters, LLC. 82 Redstone Blvd, Redstone. Colorado 81623. hereinafter
.Tenant".
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein,
the parties agree as follows,
I Purpose and Intent. Landlord and Tenant intend that the property, all
appurtenances, water rights. easements and unproxements he used for active agncultural
production Agricultural production shall continue during the entire term of the lease without
interruption. consistent with accepted agricultural practices and the agriculture production plan for
rhe properly proposed by Tenant and accepted by Landlord, in writing, and made part of this lease
2. Leased Property. Landlord in consideration of the tei ms contained herein leases to
the Tenant, pursuant to the attached Annual Operatlog Plan, the following described real property
Coke t hens Open Space, together with all appurtenant water right., consisting of the following-
1,3 cubic feet per second of w ater in the Beaman Ditch,easements and improvements("Property'
3 Lease Term Unless earlier terminated by operation of this lease, the lease term
shall he in el feet as of the date the lease is entered abos e,to December 31, 2014. This lease shall
not be renewed or extended except through express wi hien amendment to this lease Tenant is
expressly prohibited from holding of Cr beyond the expiration of the lease tern without express
wt Men permission of Landlord.
Rent, Tenant agrees to pay Landlord rent at the rate of S13.600.00 for each calendar
year or any portion of a calendar year that this lease is in effect This amount shall be the annual
rent for the Property. The annual rent shall be due :c full to the Landlord on April I each }ear or
portion of a year that the lease is in effect Failure to pay rent by this date constitutes a breach of
this lease
AGRICULTURAL PROVISIONS
Soil '1esung Except as modified by the Annual Operating Plan it shall he the
responsibility of the Tenant to test the soil of the Property twice a year Soil samples shall be
gathered from a representative portion of the leased property. Soil samples w ill he gathered during
the month of May and dm ung the month of Septemb:r Sod samples will be tested through the
Colorado State Um %ersity extension office
_, Weed Contioi. 'tenant is responsible for the removal of all noxious weeds as
defined in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act Removal of noxious w eeds shall be before individual
plants go to seed the use of any herbicide shall be particularly approved by the County as part
of the Annual Operating Plan for the Property
3. Pest control Tenant may engage m control. removal, or a ratification of any pests
or predators only with the express approval of the County. Methods for pest control shall be
contained in the Annual Operating Plan.
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F=niioers. The application of any and all fertilizer agents shall be based upon
the results of the soil tests and with the recommendation of Colorado State lJniversuy 'the Intent
of the application of any terasiter will be to remore or improve soil conditions. The type of
fertilizer to be used as well as its application schedule and application method shall be contained
w Olin the Annua:t)perating Plan for the Property.
5 Livestock Livestock may he maintained on the Property consistent with the
Annual Operating Plan Livestock shall be penned or pastured so as not to cause the destruction
of pasture grasses, soil depressions or%wales,or in Any way that would negatively affect irrigation
practices Watering of livestock shall he conducted in approved areas consistent w rth the Annual
Operating Plan
6. Vehicle and Machinery Storage. The storage of vehicles or maehmer) not acutely
used as part of the agiict:ltural operation is prohibited The matntenan;c of%chicks and machtner}
used in agricultural operations may he conducted only in designated areas Any spill or loss of
any fluid associated with t chides or agricultural machinery must he collected and disposed of off
the Property consistent with applicable law
7. [Tustin. Vegetation Existing hedgerows and brush areas shall not he disturbed
except as specifically allowed in writing by the County or as incorporated into the Annual
Operating Plan
R. Emblemenh. Tenant shall he entnted to as embtements if the termination of the
lease is not a result of Tenant's breach, If the lease is terminated or canceled as a result of Tenant's
breach or at the election of the Conn:). all agricultural products may be harvested or other t ase
gathered and sold with the proceeds going to the Landlord to cot er its costs and the remainder
shared between the 'tenant and the Landlord based upon the percentage of time the crop was in
their respective control. Whether or not to harvest or gather any crop or In estock at the end of a
lease is within the discretion of the i and!ord The Landlord w ill not possess a security inters,' in
mar emblentents
9 Fences Tenant shall be responsible for maintaining all fences and gates in working
condition as necessary fur the Tenant's proposed use,normal wear and tear excepted Removal of
fencing is permitted with Landlord's approval and must he reinstalled upon termination of this
lease if I enant doe, not obtain a concurrent lease on the Property
ID Water Rights Tenant shall utilize all tt liter rights associated wdh the Property.
landlord may enter the property to maintain a record of da crsion or dein cry amount+ and the
areas of the Property watered Tenant shall not make any improvements or changes in the
ungation infrastructure without written permission of the Landlord. All inrgatlon improvements
become the pi petty of the Landlord at the end of the lease Tenant shall maintain all ditches,
laterals, tail runs.pipes.splitter boxes.and all other mfrastnlctute associated w nh the use of water
on the Properly Maintenance shall include but not be limited to burning. cleaning and dredging
ditch courses, clearing pipelines, keeping headgates and diversion structures in workable order.
I I Erosion Tenant shall not engage in an) activity which results in the loss of soil or
changes the topography or _rade of the Property. Al', soil disking and tilling must be approved in
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the Annual Operating Plan. Irrigation activity must he temporarily halted if any ditch, lateral,
pipeline or other irrigation infrastructure becomes damaged or inoperable
12 Annual Operating Plan. An Annual Operating Plan shall be developed fin the
County by the Open Space and Trails Department,with the 7 enant's input. within two months of
the Tenant entering into this lease and will he review ed and amended,if necessary,at least annually
(the"Annual Operating Plan")and incorporated into this lease Landlord tray terminate this lease
If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of the Annual Operating Plan All
Annual Operating Plans shall include the type of agricultural activity to be conducted on the
Property and describe the areas of the Property that w ill be used for specific agricultural activities
the plan Will propose the anticipated water use and whether any changes are needed to the existing
Irrigation intrastrucnne. 'I he plan shall address any herbicide or pesticide applications to he used
on the Property and whether of not there are pests or predators to he removed or eradicated from
the Property. The plan shall include the anticipated season dares for the actual agricnittn al activity
as well as the winter cover fin the areas of the Property on which agricultural activities were
conducted The plan shall include the types. method of application and timing fin the application
at any fcrtilirer to be used Amendments to the plan may he executed by the Open Space and
Trails Department
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Insurance Tenant shall procure and maintain for the term of the lease, insui truce
against claims tin injury to persons or damage to Property which may arise from 01 in
connection with occupancy and use of the Property.
The insurance requirements herein are minimum requirements for this lease and in no way limit
the indemnity covenants contained in this lease, Tenants insurance shall be primary and non-
contributory with any insurance or self-insurance purchased by the Landlord. The insurance
companies issuing the poke} or policies hereunder shall have no recourse against the County
of Pitkin fon payment of any piemiums or for assessments under any form of policy. Any and all
deductibles of self-insured retentions in the abosedescnbed insurance policies shall he assumed
by and he for the amount of and at the sole expense of the Tenant
Tenant shall assess its own risks and if it deems appropriate and or prudent, maintain higher
his:us and or broader coverages, Tenant Is no: relict ed of an} liability or other oh iganons
assumed or pursuant to the lease by reason of its hulure to obtain or maintain Insurance
In SU flineni amounts.d::rata n.or types
A.
Cmerne and Limns of Insurance: Tenant shall pi os ide :overae soh
Iinuts of h ability not less than those stated below An umbrella and/or excess
habilit> policy may he used to meet the minimum liability requirements provided
that the coverage is written on a "following form"basis
Statutory Workers' Compensation' Colorado statutor} minimums
a Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the County
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h This requirement s::all not apply ss hen Tenant. contract(); or
employee is exempt under Colorado Workers' Compensation Act . AND
when. such contractor or subcontractor executes the appropriate sole
proprietor waiver form
Minimum L tans
Coverage A(Workers. Compensation) $ Statutory
Cos crape B{Employers Liability) $ 5(g1,n00
2. C'onuneren.d Geuendl Llabibtc ISO t('G 0001 :ono or emus alcor
(IR11 C'uuntt themed additional tn.tmcdl
Minimum Lrmitr
General Aggregate S 500,000
Products Completed Operations Aggregate $ 500,000
Each Occurrence I nut S 500,000
Personal/Ad,ertrsing Injury S 500,000
Fre Damage(Any One I tel Replaeenem Value of
any Structures
Medical Payments(Any One Person) S 5,000
( od ewge to include
• Premises and Operations
• Personal /Ads ertismt: Injury
• Products /Completed Operations
• Liability assumed under on Insured Contract I including defense costs
assumed under s ontracrl
• Independeot Contractors
• Additional Insured- Owners, Lessees or C'ontraetua Endorsement,
ISO Form 20)0{2004 Edition or equivalent)
• Additional Insured-4 twners, Lessees or Contractors Endorsement,
ISO CC 2037 (2004 Edition or equivalent)
• The pope , shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured
language on the Additional Insured Endorsements specified above-
"County,
huve"County, its subsidiary, patent, associated and'or affiliated entities.
successors, or assigns, its elected officials, trustees. employees. agents.
and s olunteers named as an additional insured with respect to liability
and defense of sults arising out of the acus dies perfi'.1 lied by, or on behalf
of the Contractor. including completed operations
B Proof of Insurance-
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nsurance. Each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this lease
shall prod ide die required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided or
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canceled except after thirty(30)days prior write.n notice has been given to the
County, except when cancellation is for nun-payment of ptemium, then ten
{I days prior notice may be given.Such notice shall be sen:directly to Pitkin
County Open Space and Trails Department, 530 E. Main Street 3' Floor,
Aspen.Colorado.R1 fit I. If the insurance earner\\dl not provide the required
notiLe, the Consultant Contractor and of its insurance broker shall notify the
County of any cancellation.of reductio;in CON erage or limits of any insurance
thin seven (7)days of receipt of insurers' notification to that effect
Landlord reserves the right to request and receive a copy of any
policy and any policy endorssnent 41 any time&tunny the tern of this lease.
Indemnity,
A renal:: agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and, no: exclading the County's right to
participate. defend the County, its subsidiary, parent, associated and'ot affiliated
enn:tee, sic essoi,s, or ass ms its elected officials, trustees, employees. agents,
olunteers, and any jurisdiction or agency issuing permits for any work Included in
the performance of this lease.hereinafter referred to as indemn ee. from all suits and
claims,including attorney's fees and cost of litigation,actions.loss,damage,expense,
cost or claims of any chary ter or any nature arising out of the wo:k done in
fulfillment of the tern of this lease or on account of any act, claim or amount arising
or recovered under worker=compensation law or arising out of the ,adore of Tenant
to conform to any statutes, ordinances, regulation, law or court decree It is agreed
that Tenant will be responsible for primas' loss investigation.defense and judgment
costs where this contra t of indemnity applies Pitkin County and us elected
Board shall be named as an additional insured with respect to and habil;
arising out of the ac ti\i ties performed by. or on behalf of the Tenants on the
Leased Property
B Tenant further shall investigate,process, respond to, adjust. pro\ide defense
for and defend,pay or settle all claims, demands, i a lawsuits related hereto at its sole
expense and shall hear all other costs and expenses related thereto,even if the claim.
demand or lawsuit is groundless, false or fiaudulent
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Assignability. Tenant agrees not to assign or sublease any pan of the Property
without the written consent of the Landlord
}, Seyerabbrty. In the ex ent that any provision of this lease shall he held to be
nn\and or unenforceable,the remaining provisions of this tease shall remain valid and binding
upon the parties hereto
5. Integration and Modification This lease represents the entire and integrated
lease hem ecu the County and 1 enanl and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations. or
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contract, either written or oral This lease may be amended only by written contract signed by
both the County and Tenant.
6 Records Tenant shall maintain comprehensis e, complete and accurate books,
records.and documents concerning its performance relating to this lease for a period of three 13)
years after final payment under the lease and the County shall have the right within the three 13)
year period to inspect and audit these hooks, records and documents, upon demand, in a
reasonable manner and at reasonable times, for the purpose of determining, by accepted
accounting and auditing standards, compliance w ith all pros isms of the lease and applicable
law
7 Lease Made in Colorado. The parties agree that this lease u as made in accordance
with the laws of the State of Colorado and shall be so construed Venue is agreed to be
exclusn ely in the courts of Pitkin County, Colorado
S Attorney's Fees In the es cut that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the
pros Mons of this lease, the substantially prevailing party,whether by final judgment or out of court
settlement shall recon Cr fi om the other party all costs and expenses of such action or suit including
reasonable attorney's fees
9 Waiver. Failure of the County to exercise any right or remedy granted under this
lease shall not has e the effect of u awing or 'uniting the exercise of the County, or of any other
right or remedy or the indication of such right or remedy at any future time.
In. Go emmental Immunity Tenant agrees and understands that Pitkin County is
relying on and does not waive. by any pros neon of this lease. the monetary limitations of
terms or any other rights, mummifies, and protections provided by the Colorado Go)emmental
Immunity Act, 5 24-10-101.et seq ,C.R S ,as from time to time amended,or otherwise as ailable
to Pitkin County or any of its officers, agents or employees Further, nothing in this lease shall be
construed or interpreted to require or provide for indemnification of Tenant by the County for any
injury to any person or any property damage whatsoes er which is caused by the negligence or other
misconduct of the County or its agent or employees
11 Notice Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in a riling
and shall he provided by electronic deli)ery to the e-mall addresses set forth below and by one
of the follow Ing methods 1)hand-delivery or 2) registered or certified mail, postage pre-
paid to the mailing addresses set forth below Each party by notice sent under this paragraph may
change the address to which future notices should be sent. Electronic delis ery of notices shall
be considered delivered upon receipt of confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender.
Nothing contained herein shall he construed to preclude personal sen ice of any notice in the
manner prescribed for personal sen ice of a summons or other legal process
To Pitkin County Open Space& Trails
Attn Paul Holsinger
806 West Hallam Street
Aspen. Colorado 81611
OUTFITTER AND AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASE
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Fax (970)920-5198
E-Mail Address. Paul.Holsingerftopitkincounty corn
Vy'rth Copses
To Pitkin County Attorney's Office
123 Emma Road, #204
Basalt, CO 81621
Fax: (970) 920-5198
E-Marl: Attomey(i pitkincountc corn
To. Ahalanche Outfitters. LLC
Bolling Jones, President
Nicole Jones. Vice-President
82 Redstone Blvd
Redstone, Colorado 81623
Phone (229) 221-4590
E-Mail ay alancheoutfitters!ti!mall corn
12 Default/Violation of Lease Terms, Every clause herein contained is hereby made
a condition of this lease IfTenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this lease.
or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or
materially fails to comply w ith any duties imposed on Tenant by statute within seven(7)days after
delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention
of Landlord to terminate the lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this lease At the
time of default or violation. Landlord may declare all unpaid rent for the remaining term of the
lease to be immediately due and payable within thirty(30) days notice to Tenant Tenant shall be
responsible to Landlord for the cost of repairs. legal fees. ads ertising and any other costs Incurred
in preparing the Property for re-renting Tenant agrees not to return to the premises after legal
removal
13. Section Headlines Paragraph or section headings within this lease are inserted
solely for convenience of reference, and are nut intended to, and shall not gas ern, unit or and in
the construction of any terms or provisions contained herein
MICELLANEOUS
Landlord resen es the right for itself, its agents,and employees to enter the Property
at any reasonable tune to inspect the Property and to work and make improvements as the Landlord
shall deem necessary. Except in exigent or emergency circumstances. Landlord shall give Tenant
forty-eight(48) hours notice before entering Property
2 Landlord makes no guarantee of the productivity of the Property and assumes no
liability of any condition,visible or not,which may affect agricultural productivity of the Property
Tenant agrees to accept the Property in an as is condition
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3 Tenant shall perform all routine maintenance on the improv ements on the Property
Tenant shall repair any damage to the Improvements on the Property that are the result of acts of
third parties.
4. Tenant shall not place store or use on the Property substances that are hazardous
toxic dangerous or harmful or which are defined as hazardous substances by the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act(CERCLA), 42 USC § 9601.
5 Tenant shall not pledge mortgage or cause any lien to be recorded against the
Property dunng the term of this lease.
6. Tenant shall not construct any building or improvement on the Property without
Landlord's written consent.
7 Tenant shall not dispose of trash garbage rubbish or refuse on the Property.
8 Tenant shall not permit any commercial act])ity on the Property apart from those
activities described in the agricultural plan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have duly executed this lease on the
day and year first above written.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County
Rv:/ 5/& By: 7Lecc( < °''/1,; - LI/)L ,
Date Chair Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John M. Ely
Pitkin County Attorney
CONTRACT
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OUTFITTER AND AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASE
This lease is entered into this/'day of P1 , 2018 by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County.Colorado,hereinafter"Landlord"or"County",
and Avalanche Outfitters, LLC, 82 Redstone Blvd, Redstone, Colorado 81623. hereinafter
"Tenant"
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein.
the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose and Intent Landlord and Tenant intend that the property, all
appurtenances, water rights, easements and improvements be used for active agricultural
production. Agricultural production shall continue during the entire term of the lease without
interruption,consistent with accepted agricultural practices and the agriculture production plan for
the property proposed by Tenant and accepted by Landlord,in writing,and made part of this lease
2 Leased Property. Landlord in consideration of the terms contained herein leases to
the Tenant,pursuant to the attached Annual Operating Plan, the following described real property.
Coke Ovens Open Space, together with all appurtenant water rights, consisting of the following.
1.3 cubic feet per second of water in the Beaman Ditch,easements and improvements("Property")
3. Lease Term. Unless earlier terminated by operation of this lease, the lease term
shall be in effect as of the date the lease is entered above, to December 31, 2019. This lease shall
not be renewed or extended except through express written amendment to this lease. Tenant is
expressly prohibited from holding over beyond the expiration of the lease term without express
written permission of Landlord.
4, Rent Tenant agrees to pay Landlord rent at the rate of$3,600,00 for each calendar
year or any portion of a calendar year that this lease is in effect This amount shall be the annual
rent for the Property The annual rent shall be due in full to the Landlord on April I each year or
portion of a year that the lease is in effect. Failure to pay rent by this date constitutes a breach of
this lease
AGRICULTURAL PROVISIONS
I. Sod Testing. Except as modified by the Annual Operating Plan, it shall be the
responsibility of the Tenant to test the soil of the Property twice a year. Soil samples shall be
gathered from a representative portion of the leased property. Soil samples will be gathered during
the month of May and during the month of September Soil samples will be tested through the
Colorado State University extension office.
2 Weed Control. Tenant is responsible for the removal of all noxious weeds as
defined in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act Removal of noxious weeds shall be before individual
plants go to seed. The use of any herbicide shall be particularly approved by the County as part
of the Annual Operating Plan for the Property
3 Pest Control. Tenant may engage in control,removal,or a ratification of any pests
or predators only with the express approval of the County. Methods for pest control shall be
contained in the Annual Operating Plan
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4. Fertilizers. The application of any and all fertilizer agents shall be based upon
the results of the soil tests and with the recommendation of Colorado State University. The intent
of the application of any fertilizer will be to restore or improve soil conditions. 1 he type of
fertilize; to he used as well as its application schedule and application method shall be contained
within the Annual Operating Plan for the Property.
5. Livestock. Livestock may he maintained on the Property consistent with the
Annual Operating Plan I ivestock shall be penned or pastured so as not to cause the destruction
of pasture grasses, soil depressions or swales,or in any way that would negatively affect irrigation
practices Watering of livestock shall be conducted in approved areas consistent with the Annual
Operating Plan.
6. Vehicle and Machinery Storage. The storage of vehicles or machinery nut actively
used as part of the agricultural operation is prohibited. The maintenance of vehicles and machinery
used in agricultural operations may he conducted only in designated areas. Any spill or loss of
any fluid associated with vehicles or agricultural machinery must be collected and disposed of off
the Property consistent with applicable law,
7. ExistingVegetation. Existing hedgerows and brush areas shall not be disturbed
except as specifically allowed in writing by the County or as Incorporated into the Annual
Operating Plan.
8 Emblements. Tenant shall he entitled to all emblements if the termination of the
lease is not a result of Tenant's breach. If the lease is terminated or canceled as a result of Tenant's
breach or at the election of the County, all agricultural products may be harvested or otherwise
gathered and sold with the proceeds going to the Landlord to cover its costs and the remainder
shared between the Tenant and the Landlord based upon the percentage of time the crop was in
their respective control Whether or not to harvest or gather any crop or livestock at the end of a
tease is within the discretion of the Landlord. The Landlord will not possess a security interest in
any emblements
9 Fences. tenni shall be responsible for maintaining all fences and gates in working
condition as necessary for the Tenant's proposed use, normal wear and tear excepted. Removal of
fencing is permitted with Landlord's approval and must be reinstalled upon termination of this
lease Tenant does not obtain a concurrent lease on the Property
10 Water Rights Tenant shall utilize all water rights associated with the Property.
Landlord may enter the property to maintain a record of diversion or delivery amounts and the
areas of the Property watered. Tenant shill not make any improvements or changes in the
imeation infrastructure without written permission of the Landlord. All irrigation improvements
become the piuperty of the Landlord at the end of the lease, Tenant shall maintain all ditches,
laterals,tail runs,pipes, splitter boxes,and alt other infrastructure associated with the use of water
on the Property Maintenance shall include but not be limited to burning. cleaning and dredging
ditch courses, clearing pipelines,keeping headgates and diversion structures in workable order
11. Erosion. Tenant shall not engage in any activity which results in the loss of sod or
changes the topography or grade of the Property. All soil disking and tilling must be approved in
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the Annual Operating Plan. Irrigation activity must be temporarily halted if any ditch, lateral,
pipeline or other irrigation infrastructure becomes damaged or inoperable.
12. Annual Operating Plan An Annual Operating Plan shall be developed for the
County by the Open Space and Trails Department, with the Tenant's input, within two months of
the Tenant entering Into this lease and will be reviewed and amended,if necessary,at least annually
(the"Annual Operating Plan")and incorporated into this lease. Landlord may terminate this lease
if Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of the Annual Operating Plan. All
Annual Operating Plans shall include the type of agricultural activity to be conducted on the
Property and describe the areas of the Property that will be used for specific agricultural activities.
The plane ill propose the anticipated water use and whether any changes are needed to the existing
irrigation infrastructure. The plan shall address any herbicide or pesticide applications to be used
on the Property and whether or not there are pests or predators to he removed or eradicated from
the Property. The plan shall include the anticipated season dates for the actual agricultural activity
as well as the winter cover for the areas of the Property on which agricultural activities were
conducted. The plan shall include the types, method of application and timing for the application
of any fertilizer to be used. Amendments to the plan may he executed by the Open Space and
Trails Department
GENERAL PROVISIONS
I. Insurance Tenant shall procure and maintain for the term of the lease, insurance
against claims for injury to persons or damage to Property which may arise from or in
connection with occupancy and use of the Property
The insurance requirements herein are minimum requirements for this lease and in no way limit
the indemnity covenants contained in this lease. Tenant's insurance shall be pnmary and non-
contributory with any insurance or self-insurance purchased by the Landlord. The insurance
companies issuing the policy or policies hereunder shall have no recourse against the County
of Pitkin for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of policy Any and all
deductibles or self-insured retentions in the above-described insurance policies shall be assumed
by and be for the amount of, and at the sole expense of the Tenant.
Tenant shall assess its own risks and if it deems appropriate and/or prudent, maintain higher
limits andlor broader coverages. Tenant is not relieved of any liability or other obligations
assumed or pursuant to the lease by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance
in sufficient amounts, duration, or types
A. Coverage and Limits of Insurance. Tenant shall provide coverage with
limits of liability not less than those stated below. An umbrella and/or excess
liability policy may be used to meet the minimum liability requirements provided
that the coverage is written on a"following form"basis.
1 Statutory Workers' Compensation: Colorado statutory minimums
a. Policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the County
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b This requirement shall not apply when Tenant, contractor or
employee is exempt under Colorado Workers' Compensation Act , AND
when such contractor or subcontractor executes the appropriate sole
proprietor waiver form
Minimum Limits:
Coverage A(Workers' Compensation) $ Statutory
Coverage B(Employers Liability) $ 500,000
2. Commercial General Liability—ISO ICG 0001 form or equivalent
(With Countt named additional insured)
Minimum Limits
General Aggregate $ 500,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $ 500,000
Each Occurrence Limit $ 500,000
Personal/Advertising Injury $ 500,000
Fire Damage(Any One Fire) Replacement Value of
any Structures
Medical Payments(Any One Person) $ 5,000
Coverage to include
• Premises and Operations
• Personal / Advertising Injury
• Products /Completed Operations
• Liability assumed under an Insured Contract (including defense costs
assumed under contract)
• Independent Contractors
• Additional InsuredOwners, Lessees or Contractors Endorsement,
ISO Form 2010 (2004 Edition or equivalent)
• Additional Insured—Owners, Lessees or Contractors Endorsement,
ISO CG 2037 (2004 Edition or equivalent)
• The policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured
language on the Additional Insured Endorsements specified above:
"County, its subsidiary, parent, associated and/or affiliated entities,
successors. or assigns, its elected officials, trustees, employees, agents,
and volunteers named as an additional insured with respect to liability
and defense of suits arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf
of the Contractor, including completed operations."
B Proof of Insurance.
Each insurance policy required by the insurance provisions of this lease
shall provide the required coverage and shall not be suspended, voided or
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canceled except after thirty efts days prior written notice has been given to the
County, except when cancellation is for non-payment of premium, then ten
(10)days prior notice may be given, Such notice shall be sent directly to Pakin
County Open Space and Trails Department, 530 E. Main Street, 3'd Floor,
Aspen,Colorado,81611. If the insurance carrier will not provide the required
notice, the ConsultanUContractor and m its insurance broker shall notify the
County at any cancellation,or reduction in coverage or limits of any insurance
within seven(7)days of receipt of insurers' notification to that effect
2. landlord reserves the right to request and receive a copy of any
policy and any policy endorsement at any time during the term of this lease.
2. Indemnity.
A tenant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and, not excluding the County's right to
participate, defend the County, its subsidiary, parent, associated and/or affiliated
entities, successors, or assigns, its elected officials, trustees, employees, agents,
volunteers, and any jurisdiction or agency issuing permits for any work included in
the performance of this lease,hereinafter referred to as indemnitee,from all suits and
claims,Including attorney's fees and cost of litigation,actions,loss,damage,expense,
cost or claims of any character or any nature arising out of the work done in
fulfillment of the terms of this lease or on account of any act,claim or amount arising
or recovered under workers compensation law or arising out of the failure of Tenant
to conform to any statutes, ordinances, regulation, law or court decree It is agreed
that renant will be responsible for pnmary loss investigation, defense and judgment
costs where this contract of indemnity applies. Pitkin County and its elected
Board shall be named as an additional insured with respect to any liability
arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf of the Tenants on the
Leased Property.
B Tenant further shall investigate-process, respond to, adjust, provide defense
for and defend,pay or settle all claims,demands,or lawsuits related hereto at its sole
expense and shall bear all other costs and expenses related thereto,even if the claim,
demand or lawsuit is groundless. false or fraudulent.
3 Assignability Tenant agrees not to assign or sublease any part of the Property
without the written consent of the Landlord.
4. Severability. In the event that any provision of this lease shall be held to he
invalid or unenforceable,the remaining provisions of this lease shall remain valid and binding
upon the parties hereto
5 Integration and Modification. This lease represents the entire and integrated
lease between the County and Tenant and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations.or
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contract, either written or oral. This lease may he amended only by wrinen contract signed by
both the County and Tenant.
fi Recerds Tenant shall maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate books,
records,and documents concerning its performance relating to this lease for a period of three(3)
years after final payment under the lease and the County shall have the right within the three (3)
year period to inspect and audit these books, records and documents, upon demand, in a
reasonable manner and at reasonable times, for the puniose of determining, by accepted
accounting and auditing standards, compliance with all provisions of the lease and applicable
law.
7. Lease Made in Colorado. The parties agree that this lease was made in accordance
with the laws of the Stare of Colorado and shall be so construed. Venue Is agreed to be
exclusively in the courts of Pitkin County, Colorado.
8 Attorney's Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the
provisions of this lease,the substantially prevailing party,whether by final judgment or out of court
settlement,shall recover from the other party all costs and expenses of such action or suit including
reasonable attorneys fees.
y. Waiver. Failure of the County to exercise any right or remedy granted under this
lease shall not have the effect of waiving or limiting the exercise of the County, or of any other
right or remedy or the indication of such right or remedy at any future time,
10. Governmental Immunity 'Tenant agrees and understands that Pitkin County is
relying on and does not waive, by any provision of this lease, the monetary limitations or
terms or any other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act. 5 24-I 0-101,a seq..CR S.,as from time to time amended.or othenvise available
to Pitkin County or any of its officers, agents or employees. Furthei,nothing in this lease shall be
constmed or interpreted to require or provide foi indemnification of Tenant by the County for any
injury to any person or any property damage whatsoever which is caused by the negligence or other
misconduct of the County or its agent or employees.
I I Notice Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall he provided by electronic delivery to the e-mail addresses set forth below and by one
of the following methods 1 j hand-delivery or 2) registered or certified mail, postage pre-
paid to the mailing addresses set forth below.Each party by notice sent under this paragraph may
change the address to which future notices should be sent Flectronic delivery of notices shall
he considered delivered upon receipt of confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude personal service of any notice in the
manner prescribed for personal sen'iee of a summons or other legal process.
To: Pitkin Counts Open Space& Trails
Attn: Paul Holsinger
806 West Hallam Street
Aspen, Colorado 81011
UC:PITILR AND AGRICULTURAL t AND Lt ASE
PALL 7 Ut 8
Fan: (97W 920-5198
E-Mail Address: Paul.Holsmger(pitkmcounty.com
With Copies
To- Pitkin County Attorney's Office
123 Emma Road, #204
Basalt, CO 81621
Fax (970) 920-5198
E-SSail: Attomeyia ptkincounty.con
To: Avalanche Outfitters, LLC
Bolling Jones, President
Nicole Jones, Vice-President
82 Redstone Blvd.
Redstone,Colorado 81623
Phone. (2291 221-4590
E-Mai : avalancheoutfitterswwgmail.com
12 DefaulUVwlat_on of Lease Terms. Every clause herein contained is hereby made
a condition of this lease If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this lease,
or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or
materially fails to comply with any duties Imposed on Tenant by statute within seven(7)days after
delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention
of Landlord to terminate the lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this lease At the
time of default or violation, Landlord may declare all unpaid rent for the remaining term of the
lease to be immediately due and payable within thirty(30)days notice to Tenant. Tenant shall be
responsible to Landlord for the cost of repairs.legal fees, advertising and any other costs incurred
in preparing the Property for re-renting Tenant agrees not to return to the premises after legal
removal
13. Section Headings. Paragraph or section headings within this lease are inserted
solely for convenience of reference, and ate not intended to, and shall not govern, limit or and in
the construction of any terms or provisions contained herein.
MICELLANEOUS
I. Landlord reserves the right for Itself its agents,and employees to enter the Property
at any reasonable time to inspect the Property and to work and make Improvements as the Landlord
shall deem necessary Except in exigent or emergency circumstances, Landlord shall give Tenant
lbrtv-eight 448)hours notice before entering Property.
2. Landlord makes no guarantee of the productivity of the Property and assumes no
liability of any condition,visible or not,which may affect agricultural productivity of the Property.
Tenant agrees to accept the Property in an as is condition
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3. Tenant shall perform all routine maintenance on the improvements on the Property.
Tenant shall repair any damage to the improvements on the Property that are the result of acts of
third parties.
4. Tenant shall not place store or use on the Property substances that are hazardous
toxic dangerous or harmful or which are defined as hazardous substances by the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act(CERCLA),42 USC § 9601.
5. Tenant shall not pledge motdgage or cause any lien to be recorded against the
Property during the term of this lease.
6. Tenant shall not construct any building or improvement on the Property without
Landlord's written consent.
7. Tenant shall not dispose of trash garbage rubbish or refuse on the Property.
8. Tenant shall not permit any commercial activity on the Property apart from those
activities described in the agricultural plan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have duly executed this lease on the
day and year first above written.
TENANT: LANDLORD:
Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County
2 /''�/ ate.,
By: G/
./15/8 By. ( l.0-+Llc/ tai f..2v/z'
Date Chair Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John M. Ely
kin Cou norney