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DOC CODE: COVENANTS
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Ingrid K. Grueter, Pitkin County, CO
GMQS COVENANT:
PROTECTIVE COVENANT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PITKIN COUNTY 2022 URBAN
GROWTH BOUNDAY RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUOTA SYSTEM FOR A
2,500 SQUARE FOOT ALLOTMENT AWARDED TO LOT 18, FILING 2 OF THE
MEADOWOOD SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS 293 HEATHER LANE.
Parcel ID No. 2735.114.01.014
These Protective Covenants (the "Covenants") are made on this 18th day of January , 2023
by Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company
RECITALS
A. Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company ("Owner"), is the fee owner
of certain real property legally described as Lot 18, Filing No. 2, according to the Plat thereof
recorded December 4, 1972, in Plat Book .4 at Page 335 as Reception No. 155683, Pitkin
County, Colorado, and commonly known as 293 Heather Lane (the "Property"). .
B. The Owner submitted a land use application (the "Application") in January of 2022 to obtain
Urban Growth Boundary Residential Growth Management Allotments for Additional Floor
Area for 2,500 square feet of floor area for a total residential floor area per Section 6-30-100
(b) (3) of the Land Use Code.
C. On • July 5, 2022, the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission granted a growth
management allotment of 2,500 square feet of floor area to the Property, subject to conditions
(the "GMQS Approval"). The GMQS Approval is reflected in Pitkin County Planning and
Zoning Commission Resolution No. 13-2022.
D. On July 5, 2022, the Pitkin.County Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved,
with conditions, the Activity Envelope and Site Plan Application ("the AE/SP Approval"). The
AE/SP Approval is reflected in Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution
No. 10-2022.
E. Condition number one of the GMQS Approval reads as follows: "Each allotment shall be
conditioned upon recordation of a covenant documenting the commitments and
representations made by the Applicants in, the . application for the allotment and any
amendments thereto. The covenant shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department as well as the County Attorney's Office and recorded against the
property within 180 days of the date of this resolution and prior to any issuance of a building
permit to utilize the awarded floor area."
F. Condition number two of the GMQS Approval reads as follows: "Each Applicant shall also
satisfy any commitments and representations — such as recordation'of a property interest or
commitment to finance or provide capital improvement — made in the application for. an
allotment, .and any amendments thereto, prior to or concurrent with recordation of the GMQS
covenant. Except that, those commitments logically related to any existing or subsequent
development application or permit and memorialized as such in the covenant as a condition
that will be satisfied prior to recordation of the Final Plat or any other County review or
approval, may be satisfied at the, time specified in the covenant. Absent recordation of the
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covenant memorializing the square footage allotment for the property and satisfaction of the
commitments stated in the application' within 180 days or any extension thereof approved by
the Community Development Director for cause, the approval granting the allotment shall
have no force and effect." •
G. This Covenant is submitted by the Owner within the 180-day period, as extended to January
10, 2023, to satisfy the above stated conditions of the GMQS Approval and perfect the grant
• of 2,500 square feet of additional floor area to be developed on the Property.
NOW THEREFORE, the allocation of an additional 2,500 square feet of floor area, an allocation
from the 2022 Pitkin County Urban Growth Boundary Residential Growth Management System,
is awarded conditioned upon the satisfaction and fulfillment of the following representations and
commitments made by the Owner.
Section One — General Requirements:
1.1 In addition to • P&Z Resolution No. 13-2022 granting the GMQS Approval, the Property is
currently bound by the terms of the following documents (collectively, the "Associated
Approvals") and the Owner acknowledges and agrees that, in addition to the matters provided
herein regarding the commitments of the GMQS Approval, the Owner will comply With the terms
and conditions of the following Associated Approvals:
a. The plat of the Meadowood Subdivision, Filing 2, approved by resolution of -the Pitkin
County Planning. and Zoning Commission and recorded with the Pitkin County Recorder
in Plat Book 4, Page 335.
b. BoCC Resolution No. 124, 1999, recorded as reception no. 433874 with the Pitkin County
Recorder, granting a Minor Plat Amendment and certain floor area allowances to
properties within the Meadowood Subdivision.
c. Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 10, 2022, recorded as
reception no. 688933 with the Pitkin County Recorder, granting, with conditions, the
Activity Envelope and Site Plan approval for the Property.
d. The Activity Envelope and Site Plan for the Property, reviewed and approved by Pitkin
County and recorded as reception no. AcI34 33 with the Pitkin County Recorder.
1.2 Development of the Property shall be according to applicable adopted development codes
including the provision of affordable housing impact fees. Because affordable housing impact
fees were paid for a previous floor area expansion of the Property, .the affordable housing
impact fees due shall be based on the net increase in floor area presented in forthcoming
building permit application(s).
Section Two — GMQS Commitments:
The following commitments were made by the Owner in connection with the review, consideration,
and decision of the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission to grant the GMQS Approval.
2.1 The applicant .committed to provide $50,000 to Pitkin County for pedestrian safety
enhancements in the Maroon Creek Road corridor. This project has been identified by the
Pitkin County Engineer as a desired near -term project. This commitment has been satisfied,
please see attachment 1.
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2.2 The Owner committed to provide $50,000 to WeCycle for the WeCycle Roundabout to ABC
Expansion project. The WeCycle system has proven to be a popular alternative for locals and
tourists and is an effective transportation management strategy. This project has been
identified as a desirable near -term project by the County Engineer. This commitment has been
satisfied, please see attachment 2.
2.3 The Owner committed to provide $50,000 to the Roaring Fork Conservancy to assist their
efforts associated with in -stream flow protection efforts for the Roaring Fork River. This
commitment has been satisfied, please see attachment 3.
2.4 The Owner committed to provide $100,000 to the Aspen Fire Protection District Wildfire
Community Action Fund. These funds can be leveraged with matching Federal funds to
support wildfire risk assessments, risk reduction efforts, and early warning technology. This
commitment has been satisfied, please see attachment 4.
2.5 The Owner committed to provide $100,000 to Aspen Strong to assist with local mental health
• awareness and access to services. Aspen Strong is a qualified and trusted local partner in
the mental health arena with a track record of effectiveness. Current initiatives focus on
awareness of services, removing insurance obstacles, and addressing Covid-related effects
on local youth. This commitment has been satisfied, please see attachment 5.
2.6 The Owner committed to provide $70,000 to The Cottage Preschool at Aspen School District,
which provides an optimal learning environment for children of teachers as well as the general
community. The Cottage has a variety of educational services for children ages 0-5 that could
be assisted with these funds. Their Early Intervention (El) services supports children two and
younger with developmental needs; their special education services through an Individualized
Education Program (lEP) assists children ages 3-5 who are in need of special education within
the school setting, such as academic intervention, social/emotional/behavioral skills,
speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. lEP students also
qualify for tuition assistance. There are other programs these monies could be allocated
toward, such as eFund for lunch and tuition payments, or Child Find, a developmental
screening and evaluation program for children ages 0-5 who are not enrolled in a district
preschool program. This commitment has been satisfied, please see attachment 6.
2.7 The Owner committed to provide $30,000 to Woody Creek Kids, a year-round childcare facility
located on the Aspen Community School Campus in Woody Creek that serves children ages
• 1 — 6. Little Red Schoolhouse, a preschool and toddler center in Snowmass Village that
educates children ages one year to pre-K, is under the same ownership as Woody Creek
Kids. Both childcare centers are inclusive, enriching, and relevant schools for all the. members
• that form a part of our community. This commitment has been satisfied, please see attachment
7.
2.8 The Owner committed to provide $100,000 to the Farm Collaborative, a local non-profit
focused on sustainable farming practices with a home base at the publicly -owned Cozy Point
Ranch. Through experiential education, Farm Collaborative has taught thousands of children
where their food comes from and nurtured a culture of young environmental stewards
dedicated to a better tomorrow. Monies will assist with the Farm Center building being able
to come to fruition. This learning and demonstration center will be a net -zero emissions
building and enable classes, events, trainings, and farm -to -table meals. This commitment has
been satisfied, please see attachment 8.
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Section Three — Miscellaneous:
3.1 Recordation. Once fully executed, this Covenant shall be recorded in the Office of the Pitkin
County Clerk and Recorder.
3.2 Notices. Notices to the parties shall be sent by United States certified mail to the addresses
set forth below or to any other address which the parties may substitute in writing:
To Owner:
Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC .
do Wood Pearce Nelson LLC
201 Main Street, Suite 301
Carbondale, CO 81623
Attn: Avery Nelson, Authorized Representative
To County:
Jon Peacock
Pitkin County Manager
530 E. Main Street, Suite 302
Aspen, CO 81611
With copy to:
Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC
293 Heather Lane.
Aspen, CO 81611
With copy to:
John Ely
Pitkin County Attorney
530 E. Main Street, Suite 301
Aspen, CO 81611
3.3 Binding Effect. The provisions of this Covenant shall run with and constitute a burden on the
Property and shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Owner of the Property from
time to time, and such Owner's heirs, successors, personal representatives, and assigns, and
Pitkin County, its successors, personal representatives, and assigns.
3.4 Commitments Fulfilled. The GMQS Commitments enumerated in Section two have been
fully' satisfied and fulfilled by the Owner as demonstrated by the acknowledgements attached
hereto as Exhibits 1 through 8.
3.5 Amendment. This Covenant may be amended only by written instrument executed by the
parties, upon approval by the Pitkin County Community Development Director.
3.6 Amendment for Beneficiary Adversity. If for any reason an organization listed in this
Covenant cannot or chooses not accept funding, has ceased operation, is not in good
standing, or is otherwise in organizational distress, this Covenant may be amended to identify
an alternate beneficiary upon approval by the Pitkin County Community Development
Director, which approval shall not be unreasonable withheld.
3.7 Beneficiary Discretion. The organizations receiving funds pursuant to this Covenant may
allocate or expend the funds in a manner consistent with their mission and as determined
necessary and prudent by the specific organization without requiring an amendment to this
Covenant and without affecting the validity of the GMQS Approval.
3.8 Expiration. The allocated allotments shall expire five (5)-years from the date of Resolution
No. 13-2022 pursuant to Section 6-40-40(a) of the Code, unless an application for a building
permit is filed with the Community Development Department. The award of a GMQS Allotment
is not a site -specific development plan and do_ es not result in the creation of a vested right for
use of the allotment.
3.9 Abandonment. This Covenant shall become null and void upon Owner abandoning the
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GMQS Approval, in writing, through a form acceptable to the Pitkin County Community
Development Director.
3.10 Severability. If any of the provisions of this Covenant are determined to be invalid, it shall
not affect the validity of the remaining provisions hereof.
3.11 Non -Waiver. Any failure to enforce a requirement of the Covenant shall not constitute a
waiver of the right to enforce any other requirement, and shall not constitute a waiver of the
right to any further enforcement of any requirement of this Covenant.
Attachments:
1. Receipt from Pitkin County for pedestrian safety enhancements in the Maroon Creek
Road corridor.
2. Receipt from WeCycle for the WeCycle Roundabout to ABC Expansion project.
3. Receipt from the Roaring Fork Conservancy to assist their efforts associated with in -
stream flow protection efforts for the. Roaring Fork River.
4. Receipt from the Aspen Fire Protection District Wildfire Community Action Fund.
5. Receipt from Aspen Strong to assist with local mental health awareness and access to
services.
• 6. Receipt from the Cottage Preschool at Aspen School District.
7. Receipt from Woody Creek Kids.
8. Receipt from the Farm Collaborative.'
[Signatures on following page]
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Agreed to and accepted by Owner:
Avery Nelson
Authorized Representative
Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC,
a Colorado limited liability company
STATE OF COLORADO
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COUNTY OF PITKIN
The foregoing Covenant was acknowledged before me this I z day of , 2023,
by V-,f �f'c;l�.i��c?,��(1
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: i t » I / 2 Y?
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Notary Public
ERLINDA MOREHEAD
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID #19934015370,
MyCoromission Expires November 4, 2026
Acknowledged and accepted by the Pitkin County Community Development Director this
18th day of January , 2023, pursuant to Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners
Ordinance No. 032-2017.
StmijatLVtt, U11e(,ff
Suzanne Wolff, AICP; Community Development Director
Approved as to form:
Richard Y. Neiley, Assistant County Attorney
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71LEASURER & PUsIIC TRUSTEE
530 East Main Street, Suite 201
Aspen, CO 81611
Telephone (970) 920-5170
Facsimile (970) 920-5175
treasurer@pitkincounty.com
January 10, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
Exhibit
On behalf of Pitkin County Treasurer's Office, I hereby acknowledge receipt of funds in the
amount of $50,000 from Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC to be applied to the "Maroon Creek Road
corridor pedestrian safety. improvements project" to satisfy the awarded 2022 Urban Growth
Boundary Residential Growth Management Quota System approval granted via Pitkin County
Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 13-2022 recorded as reception no. 688934
(case no. PLAN.0118.2022),
Sincerely,
G.. _
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( i1ie Kieffer
Public Trustee Specialist
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January 9, 2023
TO: Pitkin County
FROM: WE -cycle, Mirte Mallory, Executive Director
RE: 293 Heather Lane, Growth Management Quota System Approval
Dear Pitkin County,
Exhibit 2
On behalf of WE -cycle, I hereby acknowledge receipt of funds in the amount of $50,000 from Bear and
Bolt Holdings LLC to be applied to the "roundabout to ABC WE -cycle project" in satisfaction of the
awarded 2022 Urban Growth Boundary Residential Growth Management Quota System approval granted
via Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 13-2022 recorded as reception no,.
688934 (case no. PLAN.0118.2022)
Thank you for supporting the enhancement of Pitkin County's multi -modal transportation system,
Mirte Mallory, Co -Founder I Executive Director
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ROARING Folly.
CONSERVANCY
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pat McMahon
President
George Kelly
Vice President
Michelle Schindler
Seci etwy
Don Schuster
Treasurer
Jeff Conklin
David Knight
Jim Light
RIck Lofaro
Executive Director
Rana Dershowitz
Diane Schwener
Larry Yaw
PROGRAM STAFF
Rick Lofaro
Executive Director
Heather Lewin
Director of Science Policy
Christina Medved
Director of Commun4
Outreach
Elliott Audette
Business Manager
Megan Dean '
Director of Education
Alexis Hitzeroth
Watershed Educator
Chad Rudow
Water Quality Program
Manager
Slimy! Sabandal
Development Director
Andrea Tupy
Ecologist
Exhibit 3
January 10, 2023
Ryan Craft
270 Madison Avenue #702
New York, NY 10016
• Dear Ryan,
Thank you very much for your contribution of $50,000.00 on
01/10/2023 to Roaring Fork Conservancy's General Donation Fund!
We realize you have many choices for your charitable gifts and truly
appreciate that you choose to support the mission of Roaring Fork
Conservancy.
Donations such as yours help support the on -going programs,
research, collaboration and conservation efforts of Roaring Fork
Conservancy that bring people together to protect our rivers.
Please make sure to visit our website www.roaringfork.org to keep
up-to-date on the.latest river and water -related happenings in the
watershed. Again, thank you very much for your support!
Sincerely,
Rick Lofaro
Executive Director
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Roaring Fork Conservancy is a 50I(c)(3) not -for -profit organization
Our tax identification number is 84-1375379.
We acknowledge receipt of your donation and that no goods or services were provided.
Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
P.O. Box 3349 Basalt, Colorado 81 621 970.927.1290 www.roaringfork.org
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Exhibit 4
As 'en Fire Protection*istrict
420 fs A prt, CO 81611 ' 971).925-5532 • wwwaTen ire.coni
Ryan Craft
Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC
PO Box 7908
Aspen, CO 81612
bearandboltholdings@gmail.com
561-351-3199
January 9, 2023
Dear Ryan,
On behalf of the Aspen Fire Protection District, thank you so much for your generous gift of
$100,000.00 via Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC to the Wildfire Community Action Fund. Your
commitment to reducing wildfire risk will translate into direct, on -the -ground action. Like you, we at
Aspen Fire are committed to safety, forest health, and the wellbeing of our entire community. Forest
treatment and fuels reduction are costly but critical to combat decades of fire suppression across our
drought vulnerable landscape. Thanks to you; we are one step closer to making meaningful fuels
reduction happen.
This receipt is in acknowledgement of your charitable donation to the Aspen Fire Protection District
EIN 84-6014460. In accordance with IRS code and regulations, we are providing you with this
formal recognition that we gave you no goods or services in exchange for this gift. Federal tax law
requires that you maintain this receipt to substantiate your charitable donation. The Aspen Fire
Protection District is a qualified tax-exempt government entity, and as such, your donation may
qualify as a tax-deductible gift under IRS code atidiegUlktion§:-Pleaccontact.ouradrninisttative......-.
staff if you would like to receive a copy of our annual report or our IRS charitable certification letter.
Thank you for yo
By:
_,generosity and support!
Date: 09 January 2023
Rick Balentine, CEO / Fire Chief
`Protect our communiy and environment & providing education, prevention, and response through
professional excellence."
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Christina M. king, LPC
Lawrence Altman
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Christina 11, ICInr, LPC
January 10, 2023
Dear Bear and Bolt Holdings tLLC,
The Aspen Strong Foundation was created to support our community's
mental fitness needs by increasing awareness of and connecting
people to resources. We are actively working on engaging; educating,
and empowering mental fitness to create a healthy, vibrant community.
Thank you so much for your donation of $100,000 given on January 6,
2023. This Funding is in satisfaction of the awarded 2022 Urban
Growth Boundary Residential Growth Management. Quota System
approval granted via Pitkin County Planning and Zoning
Commission Resolution No. 13-2022 recorded as reception no.
688934 (case no. PLAN.0118.2022)
Your donation will -help to support our Initiatives to normalize the
conversation and serve our community's mental fitness needs. In the
upcoming year we are looking to bolster the efforts of the mental
health fund . scholarships, will . be building our Mental Fitness Coach
Program, and hosting mental fitness education and workshops to
better equip our community for the ups and downs -that life presents.
It is because of donations like yours that we are able to do this work.
Thank you for believing in mental fitness.
With Sincere Gratitude,
Angilina Taylor
Executive Director
EIN# 81-3353572
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Exhibit 6
ASPEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
On behalf of Aspen Education Foundation, I here acknowledge receipt of funds in the amount of
$70,000 from Bear and Bolt Holdings LLC to be applied to
[program/initiative in draft covenant, see below] in satisfaction of the awarded
2022 Urban Growth Boundary Residential Growth Management Quota System
approval granted via Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution
No. 13-2022 recorded as reception no. 688934 (case no. PLAN.0118.2022)
Signature:
Date: 1/10 2023
By (Print Name and Title): Wendy Burge, Assistant Director
$70,000 to The Cottage Preschool at Aspen School District, which provides an
optimal learning environment for children of teachers as well as the general
community.
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Exhibit
. TRIG FARM COLLABORATIVE • PO Box 8064 • ASPEN.CO,.81612 • 970.379.2323 . WWW.THEPARMCOLLABORATIVE.ORG
Executive Director
Eden Vardy
Board President
Jeff Davlyn, JD
Board of Directors
Michael Miracle
John Tangen, CPA
Susan Brady
John Ward
Lisa Houston
Judy Lovins
Adam Lewis
River Morgan
Tina Person
Dennis Young
Rich Benenson
Betsy Fifield
Tamara Tormohlen
Stuart Wilson
January loth, 2023
Dear Mr. Ryan Craft,
Thank you so much for your generous donation! This letter is to confirm your gifts of 1.25o shares of APO for •
the amount of $80,412.50 received on I/6/2023 and $19,587.5o received on i/lo/2023 for a total of $ioo,000
to the Farm Collaborative.
On behalf of our board, staff, and the hundreds of families that benefit from Farm Collaborative programs,
please lmow that your support of our mission is meaningful and measurable. •It is a gift to begin 2023 with your
support.
2022 accomplishments:
e received building permits and are planning to break ground on the Farm Center in spring of 2023. •
o sold out of our summer 2022 Earth Keepers program in 48 hours. We were at capacity for the second
year in a row — a total of nearly 1,400 students days in this program alone.
o doubled the number of participants in our (new in summer 2021) Eco-Apprenticeship program for ages
12 to i6. Participants learned the basics of growing their own food, raising animals, harvesting wild
food, preserving goods, malting handcrafted products, cooking, and generally learning how to steward
the earth.
a granted scholarships to 15% of all participants in our programs.
• welcomed 35 school groups to the FarmPark, for a total of 734 kids from ages 2.5 to high school
• were nominated for an award for Edible Aspen's fall cover. To date we have published 9 issues of Edible
Aspen (five feature issues and four user manuals).
• made $147,5oo in o% interest loans to four local farmers and local food entrepreneurs through 2Forks
Club.
• welcomed to the Farm our newest family members: alpacas Indigo Roy, age 3, and Sage Rose, age 8.
• secured wood from SkiCo's Pandora's expansion project on Aspen Mountain to use for our Farm Center
building.
o harvested over ii,000 pounds of produce. Almost 2,00o pounds went to food pantries in the area,
while 3o shares for 18 weeks (over 2,000 pounds) went to seniors in Garfield County through its Senior
Programs.
o conducted extensive research with CU Boulder Capstone students on the barriers to entry for aspiring
and beginning farmers, and put together a white paper, deployment plan, and replication plan for
creating a regional Farm' Support Ecosystem, which we plan to launch in 2023.
These successes are yours, and are just the. tip of the iceberg of what is to come!
For your records, our TAX ID is: #26-3468420. No goods or services were exchanged for this
donation.
Please feel welcome to reach out anytime at (97o) 379-2323 to discuss or to see first-hand the impact your gift
has made.
With gratitude,
Eden Vardy
Executiue Director
• The Farm Collaborative
Connectedby Food. Guided by Nature. Rooted in Place
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Exhibit 7
December 29, 2022
Bear and Bolt Holdings,
Thank you for the generous donation of $30,000 yCreek Kids
Your contribution was received and will aid in gyrations of our childcare
organization.
If further information is needed, please let me know
Sincerely,
Christina Holloway
Owner/Operator
PO. Box 615
Woody y Creek, CO 81656
970-618-9984
wckidsl6@a amail corn
EIN: 81-2572813
License #: 1689444